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Columbia University, School of Professional Studies

United States

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About Columbia University, School of Professional Studies

Country United States
Number of courses 30
Year founded 2002

With 17 Master’s degrees and a variety of flexible courses and formats, Columbia's School of Professional Studies rigorous programs meet students where they are and take them where they want to go — on their terms and throughout their lives.

Columbia's location in NYC offers students the unique opportunity to take advantage of one of the most diverse and dynamic places in the world. 

Whether you’re seeking to take a deep dive into an area of interest or incorporate a cross-disciplinary perspective into your studies, Columbia's Visiting Students program offers students enrolled in a degree program at another institution the specialized, world-class instruction that you would expect in the Ivy League. Visiting students are enrolled alongside matriculated Columbia degree students, and earn credits that may be used toward graduation at your home institution. 

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Leda S.; M.S. in Sports Management

“My favorite aspect of the program has to be the small class size and integration of guest speakers – leading voices in the industry, no less – into lectures and discussions.”

Jenna Carr; M.S. in Nonprofit Management

“SPS has allowed for a challenging academic experience all while working my full-time job – which has granted me the ability to advance as a professional and student. I look forward to taking the lessons of leadership I’ve learned and applying them in a real-world setting.”

Gloria Chin ’18SPS, Strategic Communication

“One of the best parts of my education at Columbia was my capstone project. The confluence of a real-world experience while applying new learnings in real-time provided new insights with regard to data, persuasive communication, and leadership.”

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  • Year institution founded: 2002