MPA in Environmental Science and Policy:Become a Dynamic Environmental Leader
The future of environmental sustainability depends on strong leaders. Our STEM-designated Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy (MPA-ESP) program combines both the science knowledge and policy skills to address the earth’s most complex environmental issues.
You will complete the degree in one year across three semesters — summer, fall, and spring — rather than the two years most public policy programs require, moving through the program as a single cohort and returning to the workforce sooner.
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Program Highlights
Pursue Practical, Hands-On Training
Learn directly from leading policy and management practitioners, along with top scientists from Columbia Climate School’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.
Turn Passion into Tangible Change
Recent graduates hold key sustainability positions in business, government, and the nonprofit sector. Employers include the Nature Conservancy, the Sierra Club, the City of New York, and the World Bank.
Expand Your Reach
Connect with a global alumni network of thousands of SIPA and Earth Institute program graduates, who hold key positions of environmental leadership across sectors.
Tackle the World’s Biggest Challenges
Apply what you learn at Columbia SIPA in real time, gaining practical skills through an interdisciplinary approach. Your expertise will prepare you to fulfill an urgent need for effective leadership in environmental policy, sustainability and financial management, or environmental science.
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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