Business Management Studies

The international students are called for an interview after their application is shortlisted. Look at the tips given below to crack the CBS MBA interview -

·         Columbia alum or student conducts the interview, without access to the application (only an applicant's resume if shared).

·         Expect behavioural questions and discussions about your background, goals, and interest in Columbia.

·         Practice mock interviews aloud using prepared stories and resume basics.

·         Prepare thoughtful questions to ask the interviewer at the end.

Columbia Business School offers programs across diverse areas such as MBA, MBA Dual degree, EMBA, MS, Undergraduate etc. Unlike most B-Schools in the US, Columbia offers an accelerated MBA which can be completed in 16 months.

The entire students experience stays the same; the curriculum, the faculty, and same highly selective standards. The only difference is that these accelerated MBA students can only join in January (Spring), and these students don't have to do a Summer Internship, while the August entry students have to engage in Summer internships. This accelerated MBA is for those who do not wish to change their industry, entrepreneurs, and the students in family businesses.

Columbia Business School is ranked #9 by the US News and World Report 2025 among the top 133 Business schools of the world. CBS MBA graduates are known for their calibre in understanding the Business and Management world and making innovations to it.

The CBS Placement rate for the MBA class 2024 stands at 89% (within three months of graduation) with the average median salary of USD 175,000 (INR 1.60 Cr.). The CBS MBA tuition for the first year, excluding accommodation, living expenses, and health insurance, is USD 88,300 (INR 74.5 L), which can go up to USD 132,258 (INR 1.11 Cr) with all other expenses.

The CBS MBA graduates get placed in companies like McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Amazon, etc. for roles in consulting, financial services, health care, fintech, etc. If a student is looking for a B-school with a great location, rigorous curriculum, career exposure, and academic excellence, then yes, Columbia Business School can be worth it.

Yes, one can clear IPMAT by having no Mathematics in both classes 11th and 12th as well. The objective of this entrance exam will be purely focusing on reasoning, verbal, and quantity ability rather than mathematics only. No specific background study is needed because the required study has already been emphasized in basic Quantitative aptitude as Basic Arithmetic operations, Alga, Numbers System and such other problems. These consist of study materials, online courses, and mock tests. For verbal ability, use study materials to improve the reading comprehension and vocabulary for a better performance in verbal ability. Regular practice is a must, along with proper time management.