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Admission Requirements

Admission to the program is highly selective. A U.S. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a non-U.S. educational institution is required. Applicants are also required to have a minimum of five to seven years of experience with a strong technical background as evidenced by an undergraduate degree in science or engineering and/or professional experience.

Because this program is offered only on a part-time basis, enrollment in this degree program does not qualify international students for a student visa.

Note: Applicants for whom English is not a first language will be required to demonstrate English proficiency before being considered for the program, regardless of whether or not they have studied at colleges or universities where the instruction is in English.

Non-native speakers who fail to follow the English proficiency requirements, including American Language Program testing, will delay or forfeit consideration of their application for the concurrent application period.

Application Materials

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online and to submit supporting materials online (except transcripts and test scores, which must be submitted in sealed envelopes). Online applications can be processed more efficiently.

1. Completed Online Application form.

   Applicants who are unable to apply online may download a copy of the application, complete it, and mail it, together with all supporting documents, to the address below.

2. $50.00 nonrefundable application fee (U.S. currency). Applicants not applying online may pay in the form of a check or money order made out to Columbia University.  Do not send cash. Checks must be in U.S. currency drawn on a U.S. bank.  If you would like to pay by credit card you must apply online.

3. Official transcripts, from all post-secondary schools attended, in envelopes sealed by the issuing institutions. Copies, opened or unsealed envelopes, unofficial printouts, or facsimiles will not be accepted. Many schools take a number of weeks to fulfill transcript requests; please plan accordingly. Academic transcripts in foreign languages must be accompanied by an official translation (as well as a guide or key where appropriate or necessary). Applications containing transcripts without translations will not be considered.

4. Two letters of recommendation, written by professional colleagues who are in a position to comment on your professional performance and your future potential as a technology leader.

5. A statement of academic purpose (500-750 words) that describes:

   • Your short- and long-term professional goals
   • How your background and professional experience suggests that you are ready to begin moving toward executive management
   • How the M.S. program will enable you to realize your professional aspirations

6. Résumé.

7. An admissions interview may be required.

8. Non-native speakers of English must fulfill additional application requirements.

Recent official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test are not required but may be submitted in support of your application. GRE school report code: 3602.

Please note that the GRE general test is not offered in October or April in states with test disclosure laws. For complete information about the GRE go to www.gre.org.

Applicants who have taken the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) within one year of applying may submit those scores in lieu of the GRE. GMAT school report code: 3831. For complete information about the GMAT go to www.gmac.org.

Writing Test

In some instances, applicants may be required to take a Graduate Writing Test at Columbia. Those applicants who are admitted may, as a result of their scores on that test, be required to take a writing course for M.S. students during their first semester.

Submitting the Application

1. Applicants who apply online are encouraged to submit all remaining supporting application materials in a single packet. Applicants who apply by mail should submit their application and all supporting materials in a single packet. While the Office of Admissions will accept materials submitted piecemeal, such submissions substantially delay the admissions process.

2. All submitted materials should clearly bear the applicant's name, Social Security number, and the name of the program to which he or she is applying.

3. Because of the large volume of applications we receive, the Office of Admissions cannot accept application materials (e.g., transcripts) submitted in advance of applications themselves.

4. Applications are not considered complete until all required materials (including the application fee, and ALP scores if necessary) have been received. Only complete applications are reviewed.

Mailing Address and Contact Information

Executive M.S. in Technology Management
Office of Admissions
School of Continuing Education
203 Lewisohn Hall
2970 Broadway, Mail Code 4119
New York, NY 10027-6902
212-854-9666
Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Notification of Admissions Decision

Strong candidates (who submit their application early) may be admitted before the deadline. Once the deadline has passed, all remaining applications are reviewed. It usually takes three to four weeks to receive a decision after the review process begins.

Important: Because of the volume of applications we receive, please allow up to four weeks to receive your decision. Students will be notified of decisions via e-mail.