Overview

The Business programme at Columbia University is a collaborative initiative between the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the Columbia Business School. This unique arrangement allows undergraduate students to access the expertise of a top-ranked professional school while maintaining a strong foundation in the liberal arts. The curriculum is specifically designed to demonstrate how modern commerce intersects with fundamental principles of economics, psychology, and sociology.

Why Business at Columbia University?

Students benefit from a curriculum that capitalises on the Business School’s ability to connect academic theory with real-world practice. Admitted participants gain guaranteed enrollment in popular undergraduate business courses and exclusive access to guest speaker presentations featuring global industry leaders. The programme fosters an entrepreneurial mindset and leadership skills through formal networking opportunities with MBA students, alumni, and distinguished faculty members. Additionally, students may engage in research opportunities that explore the cutting edge of global industry trends.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 70170 per year
National fee: USD 70170 per year
Local fee: USD 70170 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum requires the completion of specific prerequisites followed by core and elective modules. Modules may include:

Financial Accounting
Corporate Finance
Strategy Formulation
Marketing Management
Leadership in Organization
Venturing to Change the World
Global Economy
Financial Economics
Money and Banking

Careers with Business

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles across the global commercial landscape, benefiting from the programme's emphasis on innovation and leadership. The training provided supports career paths in finance, where students apply economic principles, and marketing, which utilises psychological insights. Many students leverage the programme's networking infrastructure to secure positions in management, consultancy, and entrepreneurial ventures. The integration of social intelligence and technical knowledge ensures that graduates are equipped for the complexities of modern organisational environments and competitive international markets.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistical Reasoning

Statistics

Calc-based statistics

Statistics-Behavioral Scientists

Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

International Business View 540 other Bachelors in International Business in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.4

English requirements

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135

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105

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7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application form

Current class schedule, including a brief description of how all concentration requirements will be completed

Official transcript

Resume

Sophomore or junior standing;

Have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher;
Have received a B+ or better in at least one

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

70170 USD / year

≈ 70170 USD / year
Out-of-State

70170 USD / year

≈ 70170 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

70170 USD / year

≈ 70170 USD / year

Living costs

Columbia

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Campus Location

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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