Columbia SIPA:Find Your Path to Policy Leadership
Wherever you are on your career journey, if you have a passion for service and a drive to shape the global public interest, SIPA offers a variety of programs that will prepare you to lead in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
How do you move from theory to practice? Good policy is grounded in facts, and policymaking requires knowledge and savvy to get things done. With rigorous and innovative course offerings, hands-on experiences, and the opportunity to learn from expert faculty, campus visitors, and students from all over the world, SIPA offers future change leaders a springboard second to none.
Seven Programs, A World of Opportunity
Master of International Affairs
The MIA provides an enhanced global education for students looking to lead international cooperation and facilitate change on the worldwide stage.
- Term Entry:
- Spring, Fall
- Program Length:
- 21 Months
- Career Pathways:
- Diplomacy, Humanitarian Action, International Business
Master of Public Administration
The MPA provides an enhanced data-rich analytical education, equipping students to understand policy challenges and to develop, implement, and evaluate policy solutions.
- Term Entry:
- Spring, Fall
- Program Length:
- 21 Months
- Career Pathways:
- Economics, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship
MPA in Development Practice
The MPA-DP is a practice-oriented professional advancement degree program where you will acquire the knowledge and build the skills to make a just and sustainable world.
- Term Entry:
- Fall
- Program Length:
- 21 Months
- Career Pathways:
- Urban Development, Development Consultancy, Tech Start-ups
MPA in Economic Policy Management
The MPA-EPM provides a framework to effectively design and implement policy in market economies, with a strong emphasis on the economic problems of developing countries.
- Term Entry:
- Summer
- Program Length:
- 1 Year
- Career Pathways:
- Economics, Finance, Government
MPA in Environmental Science and Policy
The MPA-ESP prepares students to become sustainability professionals in government, business, and the nonprofit sector.
- Term Entry:
- Summer
- Program Length:
- 1 Year
- Career Pathways:
- Environmental Policy, Sustainability and Financial Management, Environmental Science
MPA in Global Leadership
The MPA-GL is designed for leaders with more than 10 years of experience who seek the skills to keep growing in their careers, enhance their leadership capacity, and create greater impact.
- Term Entry:
- Summer
- Program Length:
- 10 Months
- Career Pathways:
- Government, Business, Nonprofit Sustainability
Executive MPA
The EMPA positions mid-career professionals to advance their careers in public, nonprofit, and private sectors without sacrificing work and life commitments.
- Term Entry:
- Fall, Spring, Summer
- Program Length:
- 2–3 years
- Career Pathways:
- Executive Management, Government, Consulting
Funding Your Education
SIPA provides over $25M annually in financial aid through scholarships, fellowships and assistantships. As a SIPA student, you will receive dedicated and personalized support from our Financial Aid team who will explore all available means to finance your SIPA degree.
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