Overview

About the programme

Lifelong learning for adults is an increasingly important educational specialization in the 21st century. Rapid changes are transforming society and making it critical for adults to continue to learn across the lifespan. Much of that learning takes place in classrooms, but a lot of learning also occurs informally through interaction in groups, communities, organizations, and social networks.

The intellectual framework of the program examines the relationship of adult learning to organizational, management and leadership issues. The Adult Learning and Leadership program, at the Ed.M. level, at Columbia University prepares students to oversee and manage adult learning programs and interventions, with a focus on strategic learning and whole system change. Students can deepen their capabilities as facilitators of learning and in helping organizations, communities, or other institutions to support learning for individuals and for the organizations or other social units that benefit from the lifelong learning of its members.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Adult learning & education: Theory & practice

Developmental psychology: Adult learning and the lifespan

Coaching From an Adult Learning Perspective

Developing and managing adult learning programs

Leadership and self-development

Learning and technology in organizations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Adult Education Educational Leadership Leadership View 818 other Masters in Leadership in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application: Must be submitted online.

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Three Letters of Recommendation: Online submission of letters of recommendation is required. Recommenders should be academic or professional contacts who can speak to your creative ability and potential; personal/friend references are not permitted.

Creative Materials Required for Application: Please click below for a list of creative materials that are required for each program.

Application Fee: The $110 application fee is required upon submission of your application.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38358 USD / year

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Out-of-State

38358 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

38358 USD / year

≈ 38358 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

About the programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying Business & Management

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Manhattan

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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