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General question
How are the living quarters set up?
Executive Education residences are designed with six to eight bedrooms composing a "living group" and a common conference living room/lounge.
Each lounge has a conference table for group discussions and a comfortable sitting area for relaxation, as well as a small refrigerator and a kitchenette stocked with coffee and tea. Ice and a microwave oven are also available. In addition, a computer printer, shared by the members of the living group, is located in the lounge.
Individual bedrooms are clustered near the common conference/lounge area. They are equipped with a single bed (linens and pillow), desk, reading lamp, hairdryer, and clock radio. Our executive housekeeping staff provides daily service and fresh towels except on Sunday. There is also a personal computer and a telephone in each bedroom. Participants should bring their own electrical personal care appliances and adapters that accommodate 120 volts. Bedrooms are single occupancy only and will be available for you on registration day.
Are participants required to live on campus?
All International Executive Education programs are residential during July and August programs, and participants are expected to live on the Columbia campus. Residence halls are designed to foster out-of-class discussion and shared learning. You will receive your residence hall assignment, contact/emergency telephone and fax numbers, and preliminary course materials prior to the start of your program.
Should I bring my laptop?
Every participant's room is equipped with a computer that accommodates all program assignments and necessary Internet access. Hooking up a laptop is possible with the appropriate voltage adapter. Participants should bring an adapter that accommodates 120 volts.
Can I hook up to the Internet?
The World Wide Web is accessible on your bedroom computer through Netscape Navigator?. All computers have high-bandwidth access to the Internet. Personal laptops can be used with the appropriate voltage adapter. However, there is only one analog line in each bedroom that must be shared between your modem and the telephone.
What can I expect on the first day?
On the opening day of your program, registration takes place at American Education Center Executive Program Office. Most programs have an opening session in the evening of the first day. If your travel plans necessitate late arrival, please be sure to notify us so that alternate registration arrangements can be made for you.
What can I expect on the last day?
Most programs adjourn early in the afternoon of the final day to allow participants sufficient time to make travel arrangements.
Are special meals available?
Participants with special dietary requirements are encouraged to contact us prior to their arrival.
Are accommodations available for extended visits?
Accommodations are not available on campus for early arrival or late departure. You may reserve a room at one of several hotels within a short walk from the Columbia campus.
Admissions Procedure
How do I apply to a program?
Each ITAP Executive Education program has its own set of criteria for admissions. The Admissions Committee looks carefully at the makeup of each class in terms of diversity in industry, geography, and the applicant's number of years' experience and position in the organization. There are no formal education prerequisites.
If you have additional questions, please contact our course consultants at: Telephone: +1-718 661 3830
What are your admissions requirements?
Professional achievement and organizational responsibility are the main criteria for admission to our programs. Typically, participants in our programs have at least 5-10 years of management experience. There are no formal educational requirements.
Most programs require participants to have full company sponsorship. Sponsoring companies agree to assume all fees, provide for reasonable expenses, and relieve participants of their work responsibilities for the length of the program.
Selective enrollment of the most qualified and diverse group from the pool of candidates ensures an interactive and invigorating learning experience for all participants, and enhances the program's takeaway value for their supporting organizations.
Attire
What is the typical attire for an executive during a program?
For classes, "business casual" dress is customary. Business casual is defined as slacks/skirts/pants, open-necked shirts or blouses, and sweaters. Dress code is always informal after class and for dinner, unless otherwise announced. For dining out on Saturday or Sunday evenings, you may wish to bring a jacket and tie for men and similarly appropriate attire for women as some restaurants have a dress code. Participants who wish to participate in athletics should bring the appropriate attire.
Getting Around
How do I get to the School?
The Columbia University School of International & Public campus is located in New York City.
Will I need a car?
No, your intensive program schedule generally allows for little free time. Public transportation, taxicabs, and rental car agencies in the Columbia area are readily available from the Columbia campus.
Learning Environment
How are the courses taught?
Columbia professors incorporate the latest Columbia research and business concepts into their classroom teaching through case studies, lectures, video simulations, and small group activities. In some programs, group projects are part of the curriculum.
What is the usual class size?
Most classes have between 25 and 50 executives.
How much time can I expect to spend on course work each day?
On average, you will spend four hours each day in the classroom-attending three different classes-although schedules may vary. We will arrange 2-3 hours after class to visit related business or agencies in New York City.
Do executives from countries outside the U.S. attend?
Yes, approximately 30% to 60% of Executive Education participants are from different countries worldwide.
Where do the programs take place?
Unless noted, programs are held on the Columbia University School of International & Public Affairs campus in New York City. Program tuition for international participants covers on campus accommodations, most meals, and course materials.
Payments/Cancellations
When is payment due?
Payment is not required until after the applicant has been accepted into the program, and is due within 30 days of the invoice date.
What types of payment are accepted?
Payment can be made by check or electronic bank wire transfer. Please forward your organization's check, payable to American Education Center, along with your invoice to American Education Center, New York Office, 39-01 Main St, The Chamber of Commerce Bldg ,Suite 407, Flushing, NY 11354, USA. Information regarding payment by bank wire transfer will be included with your invoice. Credit cards are not accepted for payment of the program fee.
Is financial aid available?
Financial assistance is not available for our Executive Education programs. Each participant must have the sponsorship of the organization for which they work. The organization is expected to cover the cost of the program and to relieve the participant from official duties for the duration of the program.
What is included in the program fee?
The program fee includes single-occupancy on-campus accommodations or hotels, most meals, and all program materials. Incidentals such as dry cleaning, entertainment, phone bills, and the like are not included in the program fee.
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