300 Master's degrees offered by the university

The M.A. in Curriculum and Teaching - Secondary Education at Columbia University is a 32-point programme designed for early-career teachers. This public study mode course focuses on pedagogy and curriculum design for grades 7-12. It offers a flexible duration of 12 to 16 months for full-time students.

The TESOL - Dual Certification in TESOL (Pre K-12) and Teaching of English (7-12) at Columbia University is a 46-credit Not Specified programme. Delivered in a public study mode, it offers full-time or part-time campus-based learning. Students gain dual New York State initial certification over two years of intensive study.

The M.Ed. in Philosophy and Education at Columbia University is a comprehensive 60-point postgraduate programme. Delivered through a public study mode, this curriculum invites students to explore the humanistic foundations of teaching. It provides a rigorous academic environment for deepening critical thinking skills.

The Writing - Poetry program at Columbia University is one of the strongest and most rigorous in the country. The program’s focus is, always, on students’ creative work, but we also emphasize an in-depth study of poetry and poetics unlike any other curriculum offered elsewhere.

The Chemical Engineering program at Columbia University is especially designed to provide excellent preparation for students who will be seeking employment in industry.

This Chemical Engineering - Biotechnology and Biopharmaceuticals program at Columbia University engages students with recent developments within biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals, focusing on engineering applications and approaches.  

The French program at Columbia University trains scholars in the literature, culture, and history of France and the Francophone world. Students take courses on a wide array of literary, theoretical, historical and sociological topics relating to France and the Francophone world. 

The Theatre - Directing program at Columbia University is based on the idea that one’s vision as a director is developed through practice, encouragement, critical feedback, collaboration…and more practice

The English Education M.A. at Columbia University is a 34-credit postgraduate programme delivered on campus. Available in both full-time and part-time study modes, this degree offers a flexible curriculum for educators to deepen their pedagogical expertise and theoretical knowledge within a world-class academic setting.

Students in the Science program at Columbia University focus on themes and ways of thinking that can be used to cover any scientific field, whether it’s health, technology or the hard sciences. They get a landscape view, looking at history, patterns of discovery and innovation.

The Accounting and Fundamental Analysis program at Columbia University is a three-semester STEM-designated program. It focuses on active, fundamental investing with an emphasis of handling accounting information in investment analysis.

The TESOL (With Transitional B Certification) at Columbia University is a 32-point Master of Arts designed for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers. This full-time, campus-based programme focuses on public school teaching. It integrates intensive summer study with professional practice in New York City over a two-year duration.

The Motor Learning M.A. at Columbia University is a 32-credit postgraduate programme delivered in a public study mode. This degree explores the neural and biomechanical bases of movement. Students can complete their studies in 12–18 months through full-time campus-based learning or over two to three years part-time.

The Earth and Environmental Engineering - Sustainable Mining and Materials at Columbia University is the place to prepare you for a career in which you can make advances in the Sustainable Mining and Materials industries, anywhere in the world. 

The Foundations of Computer Science M.Sc. at Columbia University is a public, full-time programme designed for students seeking expertise in theoretical computation. This advanced degree focuses on the mathematical underpinnings of technology, providing a rigorous academic framework for future innovation in the field.

The M.A. in Developmental Psychology at Columbia University is a 32-credit postgraduate programme delivered through a public study mode. It offers a comprehensive exploration of human growth across the lifespan, focusing on cognitive and social development to prepare students for diverse professional or research-based roles.

The M.A. in Music and Music Education (Non-Certification) at Columbia University is a 32-point postgraduate programme. Delivered through a campus-based study mode, this flexible course allows students to tailor their learning across pedagogy, research, and performance to enhance their professional music careers.

The Higher and Postsecondary Education M.A. at Columbia University is a 32-credit postgraduate programme designed for aspiring practitioners. Delivered through a campus-based study mode with full-time and part-time options, it focuses on student development, policy, and institutional analysis over a standard one-year duration.

The Sociocultural Anthropology programme at Columbia University offers a comprehensive master level education. This public study mode course provides students with advanced theoretical insights and ethnographic research skills. Over its duration, the curriculum focuses on diverse global cultures and social structures.

The Financial Economics programme at Columbia University is a rigorous full-time course designed for ambitious scholars. This master degree provides deep analytical training over two years of intensive study. Delivered in a public study mode, it equips students with the quantitative tools required for top-tier finance careers.