Columbia Business School has 15 events scheduled for December 2024, including 4 in-person campus visits and 11 virtual sessions, offering prospective MBA students a range of opportunities to explore the school’s programs and community.
Campus Visit
The MBA Campus Visit will take place on December 2, 5, 16, and 19, allowing participants to tour the Manhattanville campus, interact with admissions staff, and engage with current students. Virtual sessions cover diverse topics and programs.
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Consortium
On December 3, the Consortium Ask Me Anything session will highlight the experiences of Consortium Fellows and CBS's commitment to diversity. Women of CBS follow this: Catch Up with Columbia Women in Business (CWiB) on December 4, introducing the supportive CWiB network.
Women MBA
On December 5, the CBS Experience: Student Chat with Small Business Consulting Program offers insights into this impactful initiative. December 6 features two events: the Virtual Forté MBA Forum for women in business and Consortium Office Hours for casual interactions with Fellows.
Joint Degree
Program-specific sessions include the Three-Year JD/MBA Information Session and Virtual MBA Information Session on December 10, and the Virtual Deferred Enrollment Program Information Session on December 11.
DEI
Diversity and inclusion are central to the Engagement & Inclusion Virtual Small Group Conversation on December 11.
Dual MBA/Executive MS
Additionally, applicants can learn about the Dual MBA/Executive MS: Engineering and Applied Science program on December 12 or attend the August Round 2 Application Q&A Webinar on December 20.
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02-Dec-24 | MBA Campus Visit | Participating candidates can visit the Columbia campus in Manhattanville and chat with the admission team and the current students. | In-Person |
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03-Dec-24 | Columbia Business School: Consortium Ask Me Anything | Prospective MBA students can join the Columbia Office of Admissions and current Consortium Fellows for a virtual session to explore the Consortium Fellow experience. Attendees will hear directly from Fellows about their unique journeys to CBS, ask questions, and gain insights into how the Consortium supports diversity in business education and leadership. | Virtual |
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04-Dec-24 | Women of CBS: Catch Up With Columbia Women in Business (CWiB) | Prospective students can join this virtual session to connect with Columbia Women in Business (CWiB). Hosted by the Office of Admissions, the event provides an opportunity for women and allies to learn about CWiB and the CBS community, with current student leaders answering questions from the audience. | Virtual |
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05-Dec-24 | MBA Campus Visit | Participating candidates can visit the Columbia campus in Manhattanville and chat with the admission team and the current students. | In-Person |
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05-Dec-24 | The CBS Experience: Student Chat with Small Business Consulting Program | Prospective MBA students can join an online session to learn about the Small Business Consulting Program (SBCP) at Columbia. Current club members will share insights and answer questions in a group setting. This event is part of the CBS Experience series, which highlights key programs, clubs, and initiatives on campus. | Virtual |
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06-Dec-24 | Virtual Forté MBA Forum | Prospective students are invited to connect with admissions representatives from top business schools, hear insights from successful MBA women, and expand their network in this virtual Forte session. | Virtual |
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06-Dec-24 | Consortium Office Hours | Prospective MBA students can join a drop-in session on December 6, between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM ET, to speak with a current Consortium Fellow and learn about the Columbia Business School Consortium experience. | Virtual |
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10-Dec-24 | Three-Year JD/MBA Regular Decision Information Session | These virtual information sessions offer a convenient way to learn about the Three-Year JD/MBA program at Columbia Business School and Columbia Law School. | Virtual |
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10-Dec-24 | Virtual MBA Information Session | This virtual session will be hosted by the admission representative from the Columbia MBA program who will explain the application process and give an overview of the program. | Virtual |
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11-Dec-24 | Engagement & Inclusion Virtual Small Group Conversation | In this virtual session, prospective students will join Columbia Business School's Engagement & Inclusion admissions team to learn about the application process and explore inclusion-focused initiatives, including the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management and the Phillips Pathway for Inclusive Leadership. | Virtual |
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11-Dec-24 | Virtual Deferred Enrollment Program Information Session | Prospective MBA students interested in Columbia Business School's Deferred Enrollment Program can join this webinar to learn about the program and application process directly from the CBS admissions team. | Virtual |
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12-Dec-24 | Dual MBA/Executive MS: Engineering and Applied Science Round 2 Application Q&A Webinar | This virtual information session offers an efficient way to learn about the Dual MBA/Executive MS in Engineering & Applied Science program at Columbia Business School and Columbia School of Engineering. | Virtual |
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16-Dec-24 | MBA Campus Visit | Participating candidates can visit the Columbia campus in Manhattanville and chat with the admission team and the current students. | In-Person |
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19-Dec-24 | MBA Campus Visit | Participating candidates can visit the Columbia campus in Manhattanville and chat with the admission team and the current students. | In-Person |
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20-Dec-24 | August Round 2 Application Q&A Webinar | Applicants can join the Office of Admissions for a webinar to get tips, tricks, and answers to their questions before submitting their August 2025 application in this virtual session. | Virtual |
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