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Dual MBA/Executive MS in Engineering and Applied Science
Snapshot: Curriculum
You’ll begin your journey in the fall semester by taking nine credits of forward-thinking Engineering core courses, three credits of advanced Statistics and Business Analytics, and the Foundations of Entrepreneurship elective—a powerful combination that sparks collaborative, solutions-oriented thinking.
During your spring semester, you’ll immerse yourself in the majority of your core business courses, continuing to blend disciplines and uncover unique insights into global industry trends. After this transformative first year, you will:
Connect theory and practice.
Shape your future by joining an influential and powerful network.
- Engage with over 500 top industry speakers annually to gain real-world insights and expertise.
- Join a dynamic community of students and alumni committed to driving transformation across industries.
- Leverage hands-on learning opportunities through 75+ clubs, organizations, and interdisciplinary projects.
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Design. Innovate. Lead.
- Blend business acumen with advanced engineering expertise to drive innovation.
- Study at the intersection of business and technology in the world’s finance capital.
- Complete two master’s degrees in just 20 months with in-person classes in NYC.
- Earn an MBA from Columbia Business School and an MS from Columbia Engineering.
Earn two degrees from two world-class schools in less than two years.
In this unique dual-degree program, you’ll master the art of leveraging new technologies and designing groundbreaking solutions to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. Earn an MBA from Columbia Business School and an Executive MS in Engineering and Applied Science from Columbia’s renowned Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science—all in just 20 months.
Join a community where visionary thinking meets practical application and where the next generation of leaders and innovators thrive.
Learn more about the MBAxMS program.
At Columbia, we don’t just anticipate the future—we engineer it. The MBAxMS program combines the power of business strategy with cutting-edge engineering, equipping you to lead at the forefront of innovation.
- Fulfill an engineering concentration in an area poised to shape what’s next, be it Medical Device Design, AI and Machine Learning, Supply Chain, Retail and Service
- Systems, Robotics and Smart Machines, Climate, Energy, and Sustainability, or Software Systems, Advanced Materials, and Nanotechnology.
- Undertake an engineering capstone project that integrates your multidisciplinary learning experience, empowering you to tackle complex challenges and prepare for leadership roles that drive societies, economies, and the planet toward a better tomorrow.
- Advance your specialization through a business concentration in entrepreneurship or enterprise, honing your ability to drive innovation.