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Master of Public Administration:Shape Policy with Precision
Developed for students aiming to cultivate a rigorous quantitative education, Columbia SIPA’s STEM-designated MPA program will prepare you to navigate complex policy challenges from a data-driven perspective. By harnessing in-demand analytical skills, you will be equipped to effectively shape systemic change, both locally and globally.
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Lead Locally, Impact Globally
Build the strategic mindset and policy tools to lead from City Hall to the United Nations to foreign service careers around the world.
Global Cohort, Real-World Impact
Join a diverse cohort of ambitious peers and leverage the unparalleled resources, faculty, and alumni network of Columbia University and SIPA.
Turn Ideas into Action
Develop frameworks grounded in real-world application to tackle global challenges in a rapidly evolving policy landscape.
Concentrations
Columbia SIPA’s MPA concentrations have been developed to complement the core with personalized topics of interest, and offer more opportunity for a focused academic journey.
Prepare to lead, solve problems, and make an impact globally.
Apply what you learn at Columbia SIPA to work as a policy analyst, data analyst, or city manager at the most prestigious agencies and firms in the nonprofit, private, and public sectors, or to develop your own startup.
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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