MS Management Science and Engineering at Columbia University

Programme overview

A defining feature of the curriculum is the year-long Operations Consulting course. This immersive capstone allows students to immediately bridge theory and practice by partnering with industry clients to solve high-stakes business and operational problems.

Faculty: Columbia Engineering (The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science) | Department: Industrial Engineering and Operations Research | Duration: 18 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Working in teams, students select from an array of active consulting projects, gaining invaluable, real-world experience alongside their advanced academic coursework. Students must earn a minimum of 18 credits within the IEOR Department, and a minimum of 9 credits from Columbia Business School.

Career pathways

This immersive capstone allows students to immediately bridge theory and practice by partnering with industry clients to solve high-stakes business and operational problems.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Law J.D. entry: fall 2027 class.

J.D. applications for the fall 2027 class open September 15, 2026. The Regular Decision deadline is February 15, 2027 (applications are evaluated on a rolling basis). The Early Decision deadline is November 15, 2026. The application fee is $85, paid through LSAC. GRE or LSAT is accepted.

LL.M. 2027-2028 applications are due December 2, 2026. The application fee is $85, nonrefundable. Executive LL.M. 2027: Early Decision deadline October 1, 2026; Regular deadline December 2, 2026; application fee $85.

Columbia Engineering MS express application (Columbia students and alumni) requires no application fee.

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