Ranked #2 in the world according to the Financial Times (FT) Ranking 2024, Columbia Business School has achieved a historic milestone by capturing the top spot in the 2023 FT Global MBA ranking for the first time in 25 years. This remarkable achievement solidifies Columbia’s position as a premier institution for business education.
Columbia’s MBA program boasts an impressive average salary of $150,000 for its graduates, with some students receiving signing bonuses as high as $100,000. The school remains a top choice for those pursuing careers in consulting or financial services, with two-thirds of the students taking roles in these industries. The Big Three consulting firms—McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, and Bain—were the largest recruiters, hiring a total of 99 Columbia graduates. Additionally, Columbia MBAs have secured positions at leading global companies such as Amazon, Google, and Apple.
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Insights into Columbia Business School’s Application Questions
Short Answer Question:
What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? (50 characters maximum)
Crafting a concise response to this question is a true test of clarity and precision. Here are a few examples of effective answers:
“Work in business development for a media company.”
“Join a strategy consulting firm.”
“Launch a data-management start-up.”
Given the brevity required—just 50 characters—CBS applicants accustomed to Twitter’s 280-character limit might find this particularly challenging. However, this exercise is a great opportunity to hone your ability to communicate effectively and succinctly.
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