Student Learning Tracks

Full-Time MBA, Executive MBA, and MS Columbia Business School students are enrolled in the Phillips Pathway for Inclusive Leadership (PPIL) Program. Learn more about how PPIL is structured for each student population.

PPIL Requirements

MBA, MS, & Executive MBA Students: All students must participate ONE (1) PPIL program each semester they are enrolled and submit a post-event reflection form after each session. Submission deadlines vary per term, students should check their CampusGroups Checklist for the official deadline.

Program Exemptions: Students can request to be exempt from the PPIL requirement by semester, if their status meets the following criteria: leave of absence, studying abroad through the Chazen Institute, medical absence, dual-degree students not in CBS residency, and stretch students. To request an exemption, students can submit the PPIL Waiver Request.

PPIL CampusGroups Checklist

The PPIL Checklist on CampusGroups tracks student attendance, hosts the post-event reflection form, and allows to review progress to completion with the program on a semester basis. Students can access this checklist by:

1. Logging onto CampusGroups

2. Reviewing the Navigation Menu on the left-hand side

3. Clicking on "My Checklists"

4. All students should see enrollment in "Phillips Pathway for Inclusive Leadership (PPIL) Track- XXXX Class of 20XX"

Class of 2028 Learning Tracks

Executive MBA-Fri/Sat Cohort

The Executive MBA-Friday/Saturday Cohort track features FOUR (4) sessions delivered to students during their Residence Weeks and, an elective option in their final academic year.

Executive MBA-Saturday Cohort

The Executive MBA-Saturday Cohort track features FOUR (4) sessions delivered to students across their time at CBS during their Residence Weekends.

MBA-August Entry

The MBA (August Entry) Cohort track features FOUR (4) elective sessions delivered to students across their time at CBS.

MBA (J-Term)

The MBA (J-Term) Cohort track features THREE (3) elective sessions delivered to students across their time at CBS.

MS (All Programs)

The MS Cohort track features THREE (3) sessions delivered to students during Orientation and, elective sessions throughout their programs.