MPA in Economic Policy Management:Shape the Future of Finance in Just 12 Months

Lead in economics and finance with the one-year STEM-designated Master of Public Administration in Economic Policy Management (MPA-EPM) at Columbia SIPA. Tackle inequality, climate risks, and shifting global economic policymaking through evidence-based insights. Make decisions that shape budgets, public investment, and financial systems worldwide.

Complete your graduate degree ready to lead in ministries, top financial institutions, the IMF, the World Bank, and the UN with the Columbia SIPA MPA-EPM.

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Deepen Your Economic Expertise

Choose a track in Economic Policy Management, Central Banking and Financial Markets, or Climate Energy & Environment.

World-Class Faculty and Peer Network

Learn from world-class faculty and industry leaders driving today’s economic debates. Collaborate with peers from government, NGOs, and the private sector around the globe.

Study in the Global Capital of Policy and Finance

Live and learn in New York City, home to the UN, Wall Street, and global institutions that shape the world economy.

Prepare to lead, solve problems, and make an impact globally.

Apply what you learn at Columbia SIPA to design policies that strengthen economies and financial systems. Build specialized expertise in one of three tracks with practical, hands-on insights.

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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