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Master of International Affairs:Develop Strategic Solutions to Complex Global Challenges
Designed for students looking to facilitate and lead international cooperation, Columbia SIPA’s Master of International Affairs (MIA) is a top global policy program based in New York City, the center of global organizations, nonprofits, media, and government. Gain the global aptitude to understand international diplomacy and political and legal institutions, and build the conflict resolution and intercultural skills needed to drive change on the world stage.
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Gain Skills to Drive Global Progress
Our immersive 21-month full-time graduate program is designed to build the strategic mindset and policy tools to lead across public, private, and multilateral sectors.
World-Class Faculty and Peer Network
Collaborate with accomplished leaders and gain perspectives that transcend borders in a globally-immersive environment.
Where Policy Meets Influence
Advance your career path to global leadership roles in government administration, NGOs, international corporations, and top firms.
Concentrations
Columbia SIPA’s MIA concentrations have been developed to complement the core with personalized topics of interest, and offer more opportunity for a focused academic journey.
Prepare to enhance your leadership capacity and create greater impact.
Apply what you learn at Columbia SIPA to work in business, international relations, domestic and global public affairs, and the nonprofit sector, joining a diverse cohort of leaders striving for meaningful change.
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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