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At Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, you’ll join a diverse community of renowned faculty, determined students, and connected alumni, committed to advancing both careers and industries across today's rapidly changing world. Working professionals who pursue their master’s degree at Columbia SPS develop the expertise and confidence to lead in a range of emerging and evolving fields, including environmental sustainability, risk analysis, management, and analytics.
At Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, develop the expertise and confidence today to accelerate your future career in a range of emerging and evolving fields.
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Achievement in Action
The School of Professional Studies attracts expert faculty and ambitious students who are driven to move their communities and industries forward.
88%
Of SPS students are employed at graduation
17,000+
Alumni worldwide
50+
Award-winning faculty who are leaders in their fields

Master's Degrees

Accelerate and adapt your career with access to knowledge and proficiency that will position you to become a leader in your industry.
Analytics & Data
Environmental Sustainability
Management
Risk Analysis & Risk Management
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Columbia SPS Dean's Fellowship Program
Designed for applicants who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and professional promise, this inaugural fellowship program will provide up to $30,000 in support for master's students beginning their studies in fall 2026.
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Student Success Stories

With tens of thousands of alumni, the School of Professional Studies has fostered a vibrant community of thought leaders who have not only advanced their own careers, but continue to make a direct impact, leading diverse industries across the globe.

I am especially excited about applying my Columbia SPS Applied Analytics education to real-world challenges, seeing firsthand how data and AI can revolutionize industries, and contributing to the future of intelligent automation in insurance.

Tanya Singh

Applied Analytics '25

My time at Columbia was immensely beneficial, with a wealth of knowledgeable professors and students available as valuable resources.

Nayan Meshram

Sustainability Science ‘23

The Technology Management program at Columbia University helped me gain technical, strategic, and even political skills that will guide me through my career.

Anna Martirosyan

Technology Management ‘22

I was blown away by the impressive roster of industry practitioners who serve on the faculty—people who are living and breathing ERM on a daily basis.

Moby Ansari-Sheikh

Enterprise Risk Management ‘21