Risk & Return

Tuition is $120 USD, and applications are due Anytime.

The Risk & Return program at Columbia University is a non-degree course for students interested in finance and economics. It's a 1-week online program taught in English.

This program focuses on subjects like risk management, investment analysis, and portfolio optimization. Students learn to assess risk and return through case studies and group discussions.

Graduates of this program can work as Risk Managers, Investment Advisors, Portfolio Analysts, or Financial Consultants. They can find jobs in financial institutions, investment firms, or consulting companies.

Columbia University, founded in 1754 and located in New York City, is a world-renowned Ivy League research university that blends rigorous scholarship with an urban, globally-connected campus life. With a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across the arts, sciences, engineering, business, and professional fields, Columbia emphasizes intellectual inquiry, interdisciplinary collaboration, and access to the rich cultural and professional resources of New York.

Columbia’s academic strengths are complemented by extensive research facilities, libraries, and centers that support student-led projects and faculty scholarship. The university’s location enables exceptional internship, networking, and cultural opportunities across finance, media, technology, public policy, and the arts. Small seminars, mentorship from leading scholars, and a strong career services network help students translate academic achievement into professional success.

For international students, Columbia offers language support, international student advising, and a diverse campus community drawn from around the world. The university’s commitment to global engagement, combined with its urban setting, makes it an attractive choice for students seeking a rigorous education, significant research opportunities, and direct access to one of the world’s most vibrant cities.