Certificate of Professional Achievement in Business and Technology
The Certificate Program in Business and Technology is designed to provide students with an
understanding of contemporary technology and management. It is for students who are interested
in a technical-management background rather than one in a traditional engineering field. It
consists of courses intended to provide a foundation for dealing with engineering and management
systems problems.
Required Courses:
Core Courses:
IEOR E4004: Introduction to Operations Research - Deterministic Models
(Can be substituted with IEOR E4007)
IEOR E4106: Introduction to Operations Research - Stochastic Models
Choose 2 of the following Management courses.
IEOR E4210: Supply Chain Management
IEOR E4403: Advanced Engineering and Corporate Finance
IEOR E4407: Game Theory Models of Operation
IEOR E4418: Logistics and Transportation Management
IEOR E4601: Dynamic Pricing and Revenue Management
IEME E4310: The Manufacturing Enterprise
Certificate Program Requirements:
· 4 Graduate-level classes all earned through CVN, as a non-degree student. Students
currently in any degree program at Columbia University are not eligible for the Certificate Program through CVN.
· Minimum of 12 credit points
· Minimum GPA of 3.0
· Completion of program within two (2) calendar years.
Credits earned to fulfill the requirements of a Certificate Program may be applied toward an MS or PD degree
in the same field of study, subject to the approval of an Academic Advisor. However, students must apply for
admission to the University and meet all admissions requirements. Entry into and completion of a Certificate
Program does not ensure acceptance into an MS or PD program.
In order to apply for acceptance into a Certificate Program, please visit the link below:
Certificate Application and Instructions Page