Available Master's Programs

• Applied Mathematics
• Data Science
• Biomedical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Earth and Environmental Engineering
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Computer Science
• Applied Physics
• Financial Engineering
• Operations Research

For information about the Master of Science portion of the program, contact Graduate Admissions.

Students interested in applying to the program must apply through the Ecole Polytechnique admissions process.

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Why Get your Dual MBA/Executive MS in Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia?

Columbia provides a rigorous Ivy League education in an atmosphere charged with innovation in the heart of a dynamic global city.

As a student here, you’ll benefit from:

• Innovative Curriculum
  Gain a unique qualification for tech-savvy leadership with degrees in both business and engineering from two top schools, customized for your career aspirations, all within two years.  
   
• Robust Career Resources
  Get ready for your next opportunity through a wealth of career support including one-on-one coaching, professional development workshops, and connections with potential employers. You’ll also be able to tap into a global network of over 95,000 successful Columbia alumni in both business and engineering.  
   
• Startup Support
  Ready to give your idea life? Choose the Entrepreneurship Concentration for a summer stipend to support your venture plus take advantage of the resources offered by The Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center, including the Columbia Alumni Virtual Accelerator program. 
   
• New York City
  Learn about technology and innovation in a dynamic hub of both startups and established industry leaders. The mix of educational institutions, global companies, new ventures, and an abundance of talent makes this a place of unparalleled career opportunity.

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Why Get your Master's in Quantum Science and Technology at Columbia?

Columbia Engineering provides a rigorous Ivy League education in an atmosphere charged with innovation in the heart of a dynamic global city.

As a student here, you’ll benefit from:

• Incredible Research Environment:
  Join a rich community of exploration and innovation across schools and departments, including the Columbia Quantum Initiative, the School of Engineering, and the Center for Computational Quantum Physics, with scores of researchers working on areas ranging from quantum computing to photonics to quantum materials. 
   
• Strategic Partnerships
  Benefit from Colombia's position within a network of universities, research organizations, and industry partners through the Columbia Quantum Initiative to access extended opportunities for research, internships, and job connections.  
   
• Multi-Disciplinary Expertise:
  Learn from active scholars and researchers within several departments of the School of Engineering and the Department of Physics, gaining insights and perspectives from diverse fields for a broad career preparation. 
   
• Flexible Curriculum:
  Choose to focus your training in areas that match your career objectives, including quantum computing, photonics, and nanoscale technology, with a selection of electives within Engineering and Physics tracks. 

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Why Get Your Master's in Materials Science & Engineering at Columbia?

At Columbia, experience a rigorous Ivy League education within a world-leading research university in a unique urban setting. 

As a student here, you’ll benefit from:

• New York City
  It’s not just an amazing place to live, teeming with the cultural resources of a global capital. More importantly, it’s a place to discover opportunities, as a hub for both major corporations and innovative startups. 
   
• Unique Multi-Disciplinary Department
  By its very nature, materials science draws on knowledge from multiple fields. Columbia Engineering’s program is housed in a department that also includes applied physics, applied mathematics, and medical physics, giving you broad exposure to several domains and experience with collaborative, multi-disciplinary problem-solving. 
   
• World-Class Faculty
  Train alongside award-winning researchers and scholars. Faculty lead pioneering research in areas like nanoscale structures to empower advances in energy efficiency, thin films for high-speed data connectivity, and unlocking the properties of materials using X-ray diffraction.
   
• Top Research Facilities
  Gain access to the most advanced equipment and labs to build research experience that will set you apart. In addition to the department’s dedicated teaching laboratory and clean room facilities, the department is also part of the Columbia Nano Initiative, which includes the Center for Precision-Assembled Quantum Materials and the Center for Programmable Quantum Materials.

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Why Get your Master's in Journalism and Computer Science at Columbia Engineering?

Columbia gives you a rigorous Ivy League education in the heart of a vibrant global city for an experience unlike any place else.
As a student here, you’ll benefit from:

• Unique Degree Program
  Earn two master’s degrees in the time it usually takes for one. In one of the few dual-degree programs of its kind in the country, you’ll finish your studies with a full graduate education in both computer science and journalism.  
      
• Credentials from Two Top Schools
  Get expert preparation within two top-ranked programs. Both Columbia’s School of Engineering and Journalism School are among the best in the nation, meaning you’ll get an outstanding education and tap into the career opportunities that come with our institutional reputation and extensive alumni networks. 
   
• World-Class Faculty
  Learn from the best. The School of Engineering and Journalism School are home to some of the leading scholars and practitioners in their respective fields. 
   
• Broad Career Options
  Keep your options open. When you graduate with MS degrees in both computer science and journalism, you’ll be competitive for a wide array of jobs in both fields as well as in areas where they overlap, like the development of technologies for media production and distribution. 

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Why Get your Master's in Data Science at Columbia?

Columbia gives you a rigorous Ivy League education in the heart of a vibrant global city for an experience unlike any place else.

As a student here, you’ll benefit from:

• Data Science in Broader Context
  Learn the latest techniques in data science within an institute dedicated to using them responsibly to benefit society. We pursue ground-breaking scholarship that applies technical expertise to pressing societal problems like improving healthcare outcomes, ensuring the accuracy of news, and leveraging technology for flourishing urban environments.  
     
• Hands-on Experience
  In your capstone course, you’ll work with a team on a project sponsored by a faculty member or industry affiliate in which you’ll synthesize your knowledge to solve a complex, real-world challenge. Recent projects have tackled analyzing informal speech, predicting insurance payments, accelerating drug discovery, and optimizing the placement of electric vehicle charging stations. 
   
• An Emphasis on Entrepreneurship
  Train within a community that encourages innovation and imagines ways to translate new ideas into marketable solutions. The School of Engineering has abundant resources to support student entrepreneurship and facilitates participation in an ecosystem that sees numerous new inventions and companies launched each year. 
   
• Outstanding Placement
  Columbia’s program in Data Science is one of the most highly-rated and respected in the world. Graduates are known for their technical knowledge, research skills, and innovative spirit. Our students benefit from close departmental connections with industry partners and consistently receive offers from top employers and graduate programs.  

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Why Get Your Master's in Business Analytics at Columbia?

Columbia gives you a rigorous Ivy League education in the heart of a vibrant global city for an experience unlike any place else.

As a student here, you’ll benefit from:

• Cutting-Edge Research:
  The Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) is a thriving hub of scholarship with faculty collaborating on complex problems across the department, the School, and the university. Join with faculty in the latest research in areas like AI and machine learning in centers like the Data Science Institute, the Center for AI in Business Analytics and Financial Technology, and the Center for Financial and Business Analytics. 
   
• A Global Center of Business
  There’s no better place to study business analytics than New York City, a world center for both established and emerging enterprises. The department takes full advantage of this strategic location, drawing on expert practitioners for seminars, conference participation, research collaborations, and internships and career connections for students.  
   
• Two Top Schools
  Gain from the expert faculty, industry connections, and alumni networks of two top graduate schools within one program: Columbia Engineering and Columbia Business School, both among the oldest and most respected schools of their kind in the United States.
   
• Career-Focused Concentrations
  Take advantage of concentrations in Financial Analytics & Financial Technology, Marketing Analytics, Healthcare Analytics, and Analytics Algorithms & Methodology to build your skills and knowledge in areas of strategic importance in today’s economy.  

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