5 Minutes on Columbia Business School

The mbaMission Podcast

In this conversation, Harold Simansky and Rachel Beck discuss Columbia Business School. Rachel shares her experience as a student and highlights the core curriculum as a valuable aspect of the program. She also emphasizes the diversity of the student body and the wide range of backgrounds and experiences represented. Columbia is often associated with finance, but Rachel points out that there are many other career paths pursued by students. Overall, Rachel's enthusiasm for learning and the vibrant community at Columbia shines through in the conversation.

Takeaways

• Columbia Business School has a core curriculum that exposes students to a variety of subjects and forces them to explore areas they may not have considered before.
• The student body at Columbia is diverse, with over 50% of the class being international students. This diversity enhances the learning experience and provides opportunities for cross-cultural collaboration.
• While Columbia is known for its finance programs, there are students pursuing a wide range of career paths at the school.
• The vibrant and supportive community at Columbia creates an exciting and enriching environment for learning and personal growth.

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Chapter

1. Welcome to the mbaMission podcast (00:00:00)

2. Rachel's experience in the Columbia Business School MBA program (00:00:24)

3. Columbia Business School's core curriculum (00:01:15)

4. Diversity of background and experience in the CBS student body (00:02:23)