Courses
Start building your summer today by selecting from hundreds of Columbia courses from various topics of interest. Courses for Summer 2024 are now available, with new offerings being added throughout the winter into early spring. Key to Course Listings | Course Requirements
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Prerequisites: BUSI PS5001 Introduction to Finance/or Professor Approval is required Students will learn the critical corporate finance concepts including financial statement analysis; performance metrics; valuation of stocks and bonds; project and firm valuation; cost of capital; capital investment strategies and sources of capital, and firm growth strategies. At the end of this course students will understand how to apply these concepts to current business problems.
Instructor
John Van Ness
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Mo 18:10-20:00
We 18:10-20:00
Enrollment
3 of 35
Wall Street Prep: Economics, Finance, and Analytics
Visiting students can take this course as part of a Focus Area.
The Wall Street Prep: Economics, Finance, and Analytics Focus Area is designed for students who want to gain a better understanding of finance, business, and the complexities of economic systems. Students enhance their academic experience through specialized co-curricular activities exclusive to the city and earn a Certification of Participation.
Prerequisites: BUSI PS5001 Introduction to Finance/or Professor Approval is required Students will learn the critical corporate finance concepts including financial statement analysis; performance metrics; valuation of stocks and bonds; project and firm valuation; cost of capital; capital investment strategies and sources of capital, and firm growth strategies. At the end of this course students will understand how to apply these concepts to current business problems.
Instructor
Kevin Sweeney
Modality
On-Line Only
Day/Time
Tu 14:10-16:00
Enrollment
25 of 35
Wall Street Prep: Economics, Finance, and Analytics
Visiting students can take this course as part of a Focus Area.
The Wall Street Prep: Economics, Finance, and Analytics Focus Area is designed for students who want to gain a better understanding of finance, business, and the complexities of economic systems. Students enhance their academic experience through specialized co-curricular activities exclusive to the city and earn a Certification of Participation.
Students will examine the generally accepted account principles (GAAP) underlying financial statements and their implementation in practice. The perspective and main focus of the course is from the users of the information contained in the statements, including investors, financial analysts, creditors and, management. By the end of this class students will be able to construct a cash flow statement, balance sheet and decipher a 10K report.
Instructor
Benedict Okoh
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Mo 18:10-20:00
We 18:10-20:00
Enrollment
5 of 35
Wall Street Prep: Economics, Finance, and Analytics
Visiting students can take this course as part of a Focus Area.
The Wall Street Prep: Economics, Finance, and Analytics Focus Area is designed for students who want to gain a better understanding of finance, business, and the complexities of economic systems. Students enhance their academic experience through specialized co-curricular activities exclusive to the city and earn a Certification of Participation.
Students will examine the generally accepted account principles (GAAP) underlying financial statements and their implementation in practice. The perspective and main focus of the course is from the users of the information contained in the statements, including investors, financial analysts, creditors and, management. By the end of this class students will be able to construct a cash flow statement, balance sheet and decipher a 10K report.
Instructor
Rebecca Shaffer
Modality
On-Line Only
Day/Time
Tu 20:10-22:00
Enrollment
16 of 35
Wall Street Prep: Economics, Finance, and Analytics
Visiting students can take this course as part of a Focus Area.
The Wall Street Prep: Economics, Finance, and Analytics Focus Area is designed for students who want to gain a better understanding of finance, business, and the complexities of economic systems. Students enhance their academic experience through specialized co-curricular activities exclusive to the city and earn a Certification of Participation.
Students will gain an overview of major concepts of management and organization theory, concentrating on understanding human behavior in organizational contexts, with heavy emphasis on the application of concepts to solve managerial problems. By the end of this course students will have developed the skills to motivate employees, establish professional interpersonal relationships, take a leadership role, and conduct performance appraisal.
Instructor
Young Mi Park
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Mo 18:10-20:00
We 18:10-20:00
Enrollment
4 of 25
Students will gain an overview of major concepts of management and organization theory, concentrating on understanding human behavior in organizational contexts, with heavy emphasis on the application of concepts to solve managerial problems. By the end of this course students will have developed the skills to motivate employees, establish professional interpersonal relationships, take a leadership role, and conduct performance appraisal.
Instructor
Jacqueline Strayer
Modality
On-Line Only
Day/Time
Tu 18:10-20:00
Th 18:10-20:00
Enrollment
25 of 25
Students will learn fundamental marketing concepts and their application. By the end of this class you will know: the elements of a market, company strategy, how to identify customers and competition, the fundamental elements of the marketing mix (product, price, placement and promotion) how to research consumer behavior, and pricing strategies. Students will have extensive use of case study projects. Please note that there are separate online and in-person versions of the course, and the modalities offered may vary by semester. Be sure to check the modalities of the sections offered and enroll in the correct modality for your situation.
Instructor
Andrew Blum
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Mo 18:10-20:00
Enrollment
25 of 25
Prerequisites: BUSI PS5020 Introduction to Marketing/or Professor Approval is required Students will develop analytical skills used to formulate and implement marketing driven strategies for an organization. Students will develop a deeper understanding of marketing strategies and how to implement tactics to achieve desired goals. Students will work on case study projects in both individual and a team based projects. By the end of this course you will be able to develop a marketing strategy based market assessments and company needs.
Instructor
Sandy Becker
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Mo 18:10-20:00
Enrollment
6 of 25
This course is designed for students interested in entrepreneurship and becoming CEO/Founders or leaders in industry as innovators and operators. The class is appropriate for those with a strong interest in new ventures or innovation at the corporate level, or for those who want to develop an entrepreneurial mindset even if you have no plans to start a business. This includes potential entrepreneurs, those interested in the financing of new ventures, working in new ventures, or a portfolio company, or in broader general management of entrepreneurial firms. Entrepreneurial topics include: the entrepreneurial journey, founders & co-founders, the art of the pitch, shaping opportunities, traditional business models, business models for the greater good, the lean startup method and the hypothesis-driven approach, technology strategy, product testing, marketing strategy, entrepreneurial marketing, venture financing and emerging developments. Academic readings, analysis of case studies, class discussions, independent exercises, reading assessments, team work, guest speakers, investor panels, weekly deliverable options and a final investor pitch are the main modalities used to help you learn and assist you on your entrepreneurial path. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Instructor
Michael McGuire
Modality
On-Line Only
Day/Time
Th 18:10-20:00
Enrollment
28 of 30
Prerequisites: BUSI PS5001 Intro to Finance and BUSI PS5003 Corporate Finance or Professor Approval required. If you have not taken PS5001 or PS5003 at Columbia University, please contact the course instructor for approval. Students will learn about the valuation of publicly traded equity securities. By the end of the semester students will be able to perform fundamental analysis (bottoms-up, firm-level, business and financial analysis), prepare pro forma financial statements, estimate free cash flows and apply valuation models.
Instructor
Mario Gonzalez-Corzo
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Tu 18:10-20:00
Th 18:10-20:00
Enrollment
11 of 25
These days it is rare to find a business or organization that does not list Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a top priority. Business leaders are expected to lead diverse teams and support DEI, yet little formal education is provided to leaders in the field on the subject. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Foundations addresses this gap by introducing the fundamental concepts, frameworks, and theories that inform how we as leaders make meaning of diversity, equity, and inclusion personally and professionally. This course is an excellent opportunity for those interested in developing their ability to; understand and engage in conversations about diversity and inclusion; develop the ability to speak to the role DEI will play in their professional career; explore how their own identities relate to various systems of power, inclusion, and exclusion and contribute to building a more equitable workplace. Engaging with DEI is no longer a choice -- it is imperative. By the end of this course, students will have a working knowledge of the fundamental aspects of DEI and the tools required to engage in this work.
Instructor
Samantha Shapses-Wertheim
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
We 18:00-21:15
Fr 18:00-21:15
Enrollment
37 of 50
This course provides an overview of climate change, its effects on business, and how businesses can (and should) respond. The course covers emissions sources and their impact on climate change, followed by an exploration of the policy landscape, including current legislation, carbon markets, and climate justice. The course then evaluates current and evolving mitigation technologies, reviews the tools of climate finance, and considers strategies for reducing emissions to net zero. Finally, the course introduces the role of businesses in addressing climate change, including net-zero goals, actions they can take to mitigate their impact, and the perspectives of shareholders.
Throughout the course, the business case for climate action is emphasized, highlighting the economic benefits of taking action to address climate change.
Instructor
Gernot Wagner
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Mo 09:00-12:15
Fr 09:00-12:15
Enrollment
73 of 74