Executive and Professional Education
Columbia Mailman executive and professional education programs allow students to expand their knowledge, increase their skills, or earn a graduate degree without interrupting their career.
Executive Programs in Healthcare Management (MHA/MPH)
The Columbia University Executive Healthcare Management Program is tailored for working professionals ready to advance their leadership journey. Offered in a flexible, part-time format, the program empowers students to become visionary healthcare leaders.
Each month, a select cohort of 20–25 professionals convenes at Columbia’s health sciences campus in New York City for immersive, in-person sessions. The curriculum combines rigorous training in leadership, strategy, and analytics with a solid foundation in health policy and public health systems—preparing graduates to innovate and drive outcomes across the healthcare landscape.
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The Online MS in Epidemiology
Columbia’s Online Master of Science in Epidemiology is a rigorous research degree program designed to provide working health professionals with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to engage in population health research.
Students gain a command of major concepts and techniques in epidemiology and a solid foundation in biostatistics with a focus on applied skills, including advanced modeling using SAS software.
Classes are held virtually during the first long weekend each month (Saturday, and Sunday) for 20 months, divided into five semesters. Faculty advisors offer office hours on the weekends that classes meet and are readily available by phone or email on weekdays throughout the month. It is not necessary to live in New York City to complete this degree.
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Part-time Management MHA
The Part-Time Management Program (PTM) is a 28-month evening program geared toward candidates who are working and have at least one year of experience in a health-related industry. Courses integrate professional experience into the classroom, and provide the knowledge and skills needed for advancement in health services management and planning.