MA in Business & Economics
at Columbia University, New York

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MA in Business & Economics
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Columbia University
Overview

The Columbia University is among the top universities in USA. The university is renowned for offering best academic programs, at PG levels. The MA in Business and Economics is a popular choice for international students. The university offers this course at the PG level.

International students must meet all the requirements to be eligible for the course. To be eligible, applicants need to achieve the required scores in standardized tests like TOEFL. Additionally, they must provide all the necessary documents as part of the admission process.

Student must make budget, including for both tuition fees and living costs. The cost of living is estimated to be around USD 18,274, covering accommodation, food, transportation, books, supplies, and other daily expenses. The Columbia University annual tuition fees for the MA in Business and Economics is USD 71,328.

Duration	9 months
Tuition & Fees	₹63.29 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

MA in Business & Economics

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MA in Business & Economics
at
Columbia University
Fees

The fee breakup of the Columbia University MA in Business and Economics includes the first-year tuition fee and cost of living. The cost of living will include expenses like rent for accommodation, meals, and other utilities. The total average Columbia University cost of living can be around USD 18,274. The first-year tuition fees MA in Business and Economics is USD 71,328. Students must note that the total expenses are subject to vary, depending on the additional charges set by the Columbia University.

Students can check the table given below to know more about Columbia University MA in Business and Economics fee breakup.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 63,28,934

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 16,21,452
Insurance	INR 4,39,657

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.73 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 9ᵗʰ January 2025

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MA in Business & Economics
at
Columbia University
Entry Requirements

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A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. university or its equivalent from another country, awarded by the summer of the year that you begin classes, is required.

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Minimum: 36 months | Maximum: 180 months
The M.A. program is designed for journalists who have three to 15 years of professional journalism experience.

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MA in Business & Economics
at
Columbia University
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#10	Biomedical Engineering PG US News & World Report, 2025
#14	Life Sciences THE (Times Higher Education), 2025
#17	Biological Sciences QS, 2025

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MA in Business & Economics
at
Columbia University
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

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Columbia University
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.8/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

67% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Multi-dimensional

Friendly

Liberal

Internships3.5

Part time work3.5

Post study jobs4

Quality of faculty5

Student Life3.5

Value for money2.5

Public transportation5

Safety4

Indian Food3.5

Permanent Immigration3.5

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MS in Computer Science - Batch of 2024

Offered by Columbia University

4.6

Columbia University: Fostering Brilliance and Innovation

Tips: Networking is the key. Make as many connections as possible. New York is an amazing place to be and make the most of it. There is a Shardarshish scholarship which waves 50% tuition fees and also numerous graduate research assistant roles available if interested.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The diversity of faculty is amazing with most of them graduating from the top universities. Their knowledge on the subject is remarkable and they challenge you to be better and work harder. They let you engage in projects and conduct many office hours for discussions

Dislikes (Internships): The coursework and the brand value added because of Columbia University is great which lands you in a good internship but there are comparatively fewer career fairs than other universities. The career advisors are super helpful in guiding and suggesting changes to resumes and cover letters.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1500

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 150000

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2024Read more

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Anonymous

MS in Data Science - Batch of 2026

Offered by Columbia University

3.6

Columbia is an expensive school, and the competition is very fierce.

Tips: Be mentally prepared before coming, the scholarships are rare, you need to be best at what you do. The competition is fierce, and things are not so dreamy anymore in the USA. But if you are good at it, you can make it. I am satisfied, hopefully I will get a job, and it will be easier for me.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Mostly, the faculty are adjunct faculty, giving a more practical experience. The faculty is diverse and well-rounded, and the way things are done here is different from in India. They are more concerned with practicality than with theoretical knowledge, so you need to study and prepare on your own.

Dislikes (Value for money): Columbia is an expensive school, and the competition is very fierce. Off-campus jobs don't pay well compared to the living costs. There are better private schools that offer scholarships you can attend. Brand value still matters in today's world, though.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2300

Prepping time for classes27 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 87000

Reviewed on 1 May 2025Read more

Anonymous

Computer Science Master's Degree - Vision, Graphics, Interaction and Robotics - Batch of 2026

Offered by Columbia University

Ivy League Tag does not work anymore.

Tips: No overwhelming cultural shift that I have experienced as of now. I didn't get any scholarship, they pay you nothing, no on campus jobs and even if you get any, you'll be paid peanuts. You basically take a crore rupees loan, study and work like a machine and still end up with no internship call, no certainty about jobs.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Excellent faculty, coursework, teaching and most importantly research. But don't expect to get paid for your research. They won't pay you. They'll ask you to take it for credit. All professors are great researchers and top in their domain but not all are good teachers.

Dislikes (Value for money): It's very expensive with zero or very few on campus jobs paying you peanuts. No proper career fair for internships. Uncertainty of jobs, constantly changing government regulations, disregarding all the effort and money we put to study here. Disregard for your skill and knowledge.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2125

Prepping time for classes50 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 80575

Reviewed on 28 Sep 2025Read more

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MA in Business & Economics
at
Columbia University
Highlights

MA in Business & Economics is offered by Columbia Journalism School under Columbia University, USA.
This a Masters level program of a course duration of 9 Months.
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MA in Business & Economics
at
Columbia University

Scholarships

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