Columbia University School of Professional Studies
Columbia SPS Pre-College Business, Finance & Economics Courses
Columbia SPS offers noncredit pre-college business and finance courses online and in New York; Fall 2026 applications close September 11.
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
- Cost
- $2,868–$12,838 (2027 cycle)
- Session dates or duration
- Starts June 21, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 1–3 weeks (2027 cycle)
- Format
- In person / Online
- Location
- New York, NY
- Stipend or pay
- Unconfirmed — check official site
Eligibility: Grades 8–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors
NYC Residential Summer students must be at least 15 and, if 15, turn 16 by December 31 of the program year
Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
Selection: Admission to the overall pre-college program is selective and rolling; admission does not guarantee a place in a requested course.
Read aid terms and conditions
Need-based scholarships (NYC Commuter or Online Summer, one course): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awards equal 25%-50% of the program or course cost; for permanent residents in the US or its five major territories. (2027 cycle)
Full details and official sources
Expenses and aid conditions: Nonrefundable application fee: $80–$95. Columbia quotes the fee as $80 in its program cost and application materials sections and as $95.00 in its application fee section.; Non-refundable enrollment deposit (credited toward the program cost): $1,000–$3,500. $3,500 residential, $2,000 commuter 3-week, $1,000 for 1-week commuter and online sessions.; Course fee for The Business of Sports: Marketing the Game (3-week in-person): $100. Most courses also need about $50 for books and field trips.; Need-based scholarships (NYC Commuter or Online Summer, one course): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awards equal 25%-50% of the program or course cost; for permanent residents in the US or its five major territories. (2027 cycle)
Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 8–12 when applying; Requirement: Summer programs take rising 9th graders through current 12th graders, domestic and international; Requirement: NYC Residential Summer students must be at least 15 and, if 15, turn 16 by December 31 of the program year; Requirement: English proficiency equivalent to 90+ on the internet-based TOEFL or 6.5+ on the IELTS
Selection and application: Selection: Admission to the overall pre-college program is selective and rolling; admission does not guarantee a place in a requested course. Application materials: Teacher recommendation; School counselor/administrator recommendation (NYC Residential and NYC Commuter Summer)
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