Name: Master of Science
Price: 88632 USD

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Columbia University

New York

United States

Overview

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Columbia Engineering and Columbia Business School offer a Master of Science in Management Science and Engineering degree, with a three-semester curriculum designed for those who want to focus on management and engineering perspectives in solving problems of complex systems. A key feature of this program is the year-long Operations Consulting where students immediately engage with industry clients to solve their business and operational challenges. Students select from 3-4 consulting projects to gain industry experience while taking courses.

The Master of Science in Management Science and Engineering program is STEM-certified and eligible for F-1 STEM OPT extension.

Management Science & Engineering emphasizes both technology and management perspectives in solving problems, making decisions, and managing risks in complex systems. It provides rigorous exposure to deterministic optimization and stochastic modeling, basic coverage of applications in the areas of operations engineering and management, and in-depth coverage of applications in the areas of your selected concentration. Graduates from this program usually take on positions as business analysts in logistics, supply chain, revenue management; as consultants; and as financial analysts in risk management departments of investment banks, hedge funds, and credit card and insurance firms.

Total Tuition Fees

$88,632

Duration

12 Months

Median Salary

$1,10,000

Ranking

#18

US World and News Report

#11

The World University Rankings

#34

QS World University Rankings

Intake

Fall ( Sept - Nov )

Class Profile

Class Size

Average Age

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

California:

20%

Florida:

Illinois:

Texas:

10%

New York:

30%

Others:

31%

Career Outcomes

The IEOR department provides individual career counseling to meet the unique career development needs of every student. A career placement officer partners with students from the time they enter the program through to completion and beyond.

We also organize numerous departmental events, including employer meet-and-greets, employer on-site visits and shadowing opportunities, Bloomberg (and related applications) training sessions, informational interviews, and alumni round table (and related) networking events.

Students also have access to a wealth of professional development resources from the Columbia Engineering Professional Development & Leadership Team, with the goal to enhance and broaden their skills in life and work.

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

95%

Job Placement

95%

Prospective Job Roles

Operations Manager

Product Manager

Senior Program Manager

Head of Department

Marketing Manager

Business Analyst

Market Research Analyst

Supply Chain Manager

Financial Manager

Data analyst

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Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 85

Transcript

Academic LOR
Professional LOR
Academic LOR
Personal Statement
Curriculum Vitae
Research Papers/Publications
Interview
TOEFL
IELTS
PTE
GRE

Application Deadlines

	Standard Deadline
Fall	Feb 15, 2025

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$88,632 / year

Overall Cost

$1,18,632 / year

Funding Options

Department Funding

Scholarships

The financial aid policy of Columbia University is a need-based process where grants and aid are provided to students who have the most need. Columbia College has a number of Columbia University Scholarships for graduate students, while undergraduate students are assisted by employing financial aid grants

FAQs

The purpose of the Personal Statement is for you to share more about your past experiences and to discuss how these experiences have contributed to your personal and professional growth. It allows the applicant the opportunity to explain to the admission committee the distinct qualities and commitment they can bring to their department and to the overall Columbia Engineering community. We recommend that your Personal Statement be between 250 and 1,000 words. Your application will not be negatively impacted should exceed this recommendation. Please do not email us to request permission to exceed this recommendation, no permission is necessary. If possible, the following format is preferred: All margins should be at least one inch, and the left and right margins should be equal. Text should be double spaced. The preferred fonts are 10-point Arial or 12-point Times New Roman; however, any legible serif or sans-serif standard font may be used. Do not use script or ornamental fonts. Your name should appear in the Header or Footer of every page. It is integral to the admissions process that you write and submit this Personal Statement on your own. Any evidence of plagiarized materials may result in denial or revocation of admission. A few topics that you may want to address in your Personal Statement include: Describe how your background has prepared you to pursue an advanced degree in the field of engineering or applied science at Columbia University. Describe the reasons you are interested in this program and discuss any relevant past experience. If you have relevant work or research experience, please indicate how it helped you decide on your career path. What are your post-graduation plans or career goals? What do you hope to gain from this program? What about this program excites you? If there are any special circumstances that need to be brought to the attention of the Admission Committee, please include that information.
Columbia Engineering requires three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should be written by faculty members with whom you have studied, who can assess your academic work, intellectual ability, academic potential for graduate work, address your suitability for the program, and your ability to commit to the rigorous curriculum. You may also submit letters of recommendation from current or former supervisors. Personal references are not appropriate. Upon entering your recommendation providers' contact information in your application, your recommendation providers will be contacted to supply the letter of recommendation. Under no circumstance should you write any portion of the evaluation, nor have any involvement in its drafting or submission.
On your application, you must list all colleges and universities you have attended for at least one term, regardless of the number of credits received, including professional schools and summer study from which you have received academic credit. After listing your institution, you will be prompted to upload a copy of your transcript. The transcript copy you upload onto your online application should be a copy of your official transcript or a student copy of your transcript. We ask that you not upload screenshots of your online student portal. Uploading anything other than a copy of your official transcript, or student copy, may cause a delay in the review of your application. If you are a currently enrolled graduate student at Columbia Engineering applying again to another department or degree level you must upload a copy of your transcript to your online application. This is required even if you are a student at Columbia Engineering already and whether or not it is your first semester and grades are available. Official transcripts do not need to be sent from your institution to Columbia Engineering until after you are admitted and have accepted your offer of admission. Do not send us transcripts prior to this.