Overview

The Change Leadership programme from Columbia University is designed specifically for experienced working professionals from a diverse range of organizations, sectors and geographic locations. Unlike business-exclusive programmes, the XMA programme focuses on the application of both psychological and business principles to tackle real world organizational challenges.

Instruction Designed for Executives

Developed specifically for experienced working professionals from a diverse range of industries, sectors and geographic locations, the year-long, intensive Executive Master's in Change Leadership is designed to help individuals and organizations increase their capacity for initiating, managing and sustaining workplace change efforts in increasingly complex and global environments.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Systems Thinking

Organization Change: Theory, Research & Practice

Organization Structure & Design

Business Strategy

Group Dynamics: A Systems Approach

Group Relations Conference

Diversity & Intercultural Communication

Team Leadership & Facilitation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume

Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed

Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)

$75 Application Fee

Two (2) Letters of Recommendation

Supplemental application required (included in online application)

Interview (phone, video, or in-person) required

Work Product

Organizational Sponsorship

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38358 USD / year

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Out-of-State

38358 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

38358 USD / year

≈ 38358 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

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Overview

Instruction Designed for Executives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Manhattan

Financing

Funding

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