Columbia Business School's Master of Science Programs are for students interested in more analytical and focused study in a particular area than is offered by the MBA Program, but who also prefer a shorter and more industry-oriented experience than the Doctoral Program.
The budget provided on the bottom of this page is based on a moderate student lifestyle. Tuition is set by the University's Board of Trustees and is ratified in June of each year.
| Item | Year 1 | Estimated Third Term |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $56,584 | $28,292 |
| Mandatory Fee** | $2,697 | $1,296 |
| Health Insurance | $4,955 | $1,888 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,250 | $625 |
| Food & Housing | $27,396 | $12,176 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,177 | $1,412 |
| Transportation | $1,323 | $588 |
| Estimated Program Budget | $97,382 | $46,277 |
*Please note: The MSAFA program requires three terms of full time registration to graduate. Note that tuition and fees generally increase 2-7% in the fall term.
**Mandatory fees include the University services & support fee, health services fee and one time University document fee, and excludes loan and ISSO fees. Changes may be forthcoming in all billing details.
Given the rigor of the full-time MSAFA program, employment during the academic terms is discouraged, particularly in the first year. Teaching and research assistantships are offered directly through faculty members, although these appointments are generally awarded to doctoral students. More information about on-campus work opportunities can be found here.
The estimated budget provided on the bottom of this page is based on a moderate student lifestyle. This does not include the matriculation fee and applicable mandatory fees that will be applied in the final term. Tuition is set by the University's Board of Trustees and is ratified in June of each year.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition* | $77,156 |
| Mandatory Fees** | $2,697 |
| Health Insurance | $4,955 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,250 |
| Food & Housing | $27,396 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,177 |
| Transportation | $1,323 |
| Total Budget | $117,954* |
* Note that tuition and fees generally increase 2-7% per year. Students may incur additional costs, such as student club events.
**Mandatory fees include the University services & support fee, health services fee and one time University document fee, and excludes loan and ISSO fees. Changes may be forthcoming in all billing details.
Given the rigor of the MS program, employment during the academic terms is discouraged, particularly in the first year. Teaching and research assistantships are offered directly through faculty members, although these appointments are generally awarded to doctoral students. More information about on-campus work opportunities can be found here.
The estimated budget provided at the bottom of this page is based on a moderate student lifestyle. Tuition is set by the University's Board of Trustees and is ratified in June of each year.
| Item | Cost |
| Tuition* | $73,064 |
| Mandatory Fees** | $2,697 |
| Health Insurance | $4,955 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,250 |
| Food & Housing | $27,396 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,177 |
| Transportation | $1,323 |
| Total First Year Budget | $113,862* |
* Note that tuition and fees generally increase 2-7% in the second year. Students may incur additional costs, such as student club events.
**Mandatory fees include the University services & support fee, health services fee and one time University document fee, and excludes loan and ISSO fees. Changes may be forthcoming in all billing details.
Given the rigor of the MS program, employment during the academic terms is discouraged, particularly in the first year. Teaching and research assistantships are offered directly through faculty members, although these appointments are generally awarded to doctoral students. More information about on-campus work opportunities can be found here.
| Item | Cost |
| Tuition | $73,064 |
| Mandatory Fees* | $2,592 |
| Health Insurance | $4,955 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,250 |
| Food & Housing | $27,396 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,177 |
| Transportation | $1,323 |
| Total Budget | $113,757 |
*Mandatory fees include the University services & support fee and health services fee and excludes loan and ISSO fees. Changes may be forthcoming in all billing details.