Course Match Overview
Course Match is an advanced algorithm that assigns classes based on your preferences. The algorithm uses the rankings submitted by you and your classmates to determine the demand for every class. Using that information, it gives you as many of your highly ranked classes as it can. The algorithm was created by Cognomos, based on Nobel prize winning research in economics, and is employed at several peer institutions. For those interested in the details, the Course Match algorithm is a direct application of market design theory.
How does Course Match Work?
Created by Cognomos, the following guide provides a more user-friendly overview of the Course Match application: A Guide to Course Match at Columbia Business School. In includes tips and considerations to improve enrollment results.
For answers to frequently asked questions about Course Match, please click here.
How to Use Course Match - Ranking and Selection
Access the Course Match Selection Student Guide here and you can review this one-pager on Course Selection to get started!
Historical Course Match Results
Access Historical Course Match Results here.
How to Use Student Service Online (SSOL) - Add/Drop and Wait List
Access the Student Guide - Add, Drop and Waitlist on SSOL here.
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