College Profile

 

Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies is committed to providing diverse, innovative programs to enable students to succeed in their educational and professional development. Columbia SPS collaborates across Columbia University to share resources, expertise, technologies, and strategies. Working with our Columbia University partners, we bring together diverse perspectives, programs and people at the forefront of their fields. Together, we innovate new programs and platforms, incubating market-forward approaches that are responsive to the changing needs of students and industries.  Columbia SPS offers Master’s degree programs, certificates, certifications, pre-college programs, English Language programs, visiting student programs, and individual course options.

Graduate Programs we offer include:

M.S. in Actuarial Science
M.S. in Applied Analytics
M.S. in Bioethics
M.S. in Construction Administration
M.S. in Enterprise Risk Management
M.S. in Nonprofit Management
M.S. in Human Capital Management
M.S. in Information and Knowledge Strategy
MPS in Insurance Management
M.S. in Narrative Medicine
M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
M.S. in Political Analytics
M.S. in Sports Management
M.S. in Strategic Communication
M.S. in Sustainability Management and Science
M.S. in Technology Management
MPS in Wealth Management

 

Demographics

English as a Second Language Program and Services

https://sps.columbia.edu/academics/english-language-programs/american-language-program/american-language-program/american

The American Language Program offers a unique educational experience:

  • an expert faculty, with many years of teaching experience
  • a rigorous curriculum
  • one of the oldest English language programs in the U.S.

International Student Housing Options

https://sps.columbia.edu/students/student-life/columbia-residential-campus-housing

SPS students have the opportunity to apply for housing through Columbia Residential.The Columbia Residential inventory consists of apartment shares and dormitory-style rooms. There are also a limited number of studio/efficiency, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units prioritized for couples and families. Most housing is located within walking distance of the campus in the Morningside Heights neighborhood. Students are also housed in Manhattan Valley, just south of Morningside Heights. Additionally, some students are housed in Riverdale, Bronx, at The Arbor. Shuttle service to and from The Arbor is provided.

 

Financial Aid

Columbia SPS welcomes applicants to contact our Student Financial Planning office with financing questions.

Contact Student Financial Planning at:
Email: sfp@columbia.edu
Phone: +1(212) 854-7040

Student Activities and Campus Life

The Division of Student Affairs supports a broad array of important services for students in the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University. Please visit https://sps.columbia.edu/students to learn more about student life.

Location

New York City

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Master's Degree Programs

Nondegree Programs

Application Deadlines

Columbia SPS has rolling admissions.  We review all admission applications when they are submitted.

Visa Information

https://isso.columbia.edu/

Columbia University’s International Students & Scholars Office provides support to incoming students who need to obtain an I-20/DS-2019 as part of the visa process in addition to many other resources for international students.

Major Areas of Study

Bioethics
Business
Languages, Intensive English as Second Language
Math and Statistics
Natural Resources and Conservation

 

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