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Columbia University School of Professional Studies
Columbia University School of Professional Studies runs 3 checked opportunities for children on WiWit, based in New York, New York.
New York, New York, USA
About
Columbia University School of Professional Studies is one of the seventeen schools comprising Columbia University, offering a wide range of professional and continuing education programs. The School provides flexible, market-responsive programs designed for career advancement and personal enrichment, leveraging Columbia's academic excellence. This institution serves a diverse global community, including high school students, undergraduates, postgraduates, and working professionals. Its programs are taught by scholar-practitioners and are designed to meet the evolving needs of various industries. Columbia SPS offers numerous Master of Science degrees, certificate programs, pre-college initiatives, and executive education. The School is recognized for highly-ranked programs in areas such as Sport Management, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, and Construction Administration. Established in 1995 as the Division of Special Programs, it evolved into the School of Continuing Education in 2002 and was renamed the School of Professional Studies in 2015 to reflect its targeted focus on professional degree offerings. The School is committed to expanding access to Ivy League education and fostering exceptional career and educational outcomes.
Affiliations
Programs Offered
- Master of Science Degrees (e.g., Actuarial Science, Applied Analytics, Bioethics, Construction Administration, Enterprise Risk Management, Human Capital Management, Information and Knowledge Strategy, Insurance Management, Narrative Medicine, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Nonprofit Management, Political Analytics, Sport Management, Strategic Communication, Sustainability Management, Sustainability Science, Technology Management, Wealth Management)
- Certificate Programs & Certifications of Professional Achievement (e.g., Bioethics CPA, Enterprise Risk Management CPA, Narrative Medicine CPA, Sustainability Analytics CPA, Sustainable Finance CPA, Sustainable Water Management CPA, Classics Certificate, Human Rights CPA, Psychology Certificate, Quantitative Studies for Finance Certificate, United Nations CPA)
- Pre-College Programs
- Graduate School Preparation
- Summer Courses
- Postbaccalaureate Studies
- Auditing Programs
- Executive Education
- English as a Second Language Programs (American Language Program)
- Visiting Students
Achievements
- Ranked #2 globally for Sport Management (SportBusiness International, 2016)
- Ranked #1 for Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (College Choice, 2020)
- Ranked #1 for Construction Administration (Great Business Schools, 2021)
- Ranked #2 for Sustainability Management (Great Business Schools, 2021)
- Offers 18+ Master of Science degrees and a comprehensive portfolio of professional certifications
- Part of Columbia University, an Ivy League institution
Leadership
- Troy Eggers — Dean (Columbia University School of Professional Studies)
- Steven Cohen, Ph.D. — Senior Vice Dean (Columbia University School of Professional Studies)
- Zelon Crawford — Senior Associate Dean, Student Affairs (Columbia University School of Professional Studies)
- Erik T. Nelson, Ph.D. — Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs (Columbia University School of Professional Studies)
- Sonal Pande — Associate Dean, Alumni Relations and Development (Columbia University School of Professional Studies)
Opportunities from Columbia University School of Professional Studies
Columbia Undergraduate Law Review High School Essay Contest
by Columbia University Pre-College Programs
International essay contest by the Columbia Undergraduate Law Review for high school students, with the 2026 prompt focused on due process and immigration law.
What your child could gain:
Columbia Pre-College Urban Planning and Design Program
by Columbia University Pre-College Programs
Three-week residential urban planning program at Columbia University, New York City, for rising 9th-12th graders. Explore city design, land use, and sustainability.
What your child could gain:
Columbia Pre-College Investment Portfolio Management (Online)
by Columbia University Pre-College Programs
An online pre-college course by Columbia University covering portfolio construction, investment analysis, and risk management, with a Columbia University participation certificate.
What your child could gain:
Contact Information
Quick Facts
- Type
- University
- Founded
- 1995
- Opportunities
- 3 on WiWit
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