MPA in Global Leadership:Lead Where Global Systems Meet Public Impact
At Columbia SIPA, the Master of Public Administration in Global Leadership (MPA-GL) is designed for leaders with more than 10 years of experience who seek the skills to keep growing in their careers. You’re ready to do more than manage — you’re ready to transform. This 10-month, full-time, executive-style program empowers you to shift institutions, lead at scale, and build the strategic mindset to drive impact across public, private and multilateral sectors. Whether you're coming from São Paulo, Riyadh, Jakarta, or Washington, DC, the next chapter of your leadership journey starts here.
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Global Cohort, Practical Impact
Based in NYC, the global center of finance, nonprofits, and government, you’ll collaborate with a diverse international group of accomplished professionals from a range of disciplinary backgrounds.
Connect with International Leaders
Deepen your insights and forge connections with prize-winning scholars and distinguished figures from a host of nations, including visiting heads of state, government officials, and business executives.
Customize Your Curriculum
Build a framework grounded in real-world application, and customize your studies with courses that will help you create a greater impact and achieve your professional goals.
Lead Where Policy, Innovation, and Power Meet
Apply what you learn at Columbia SIPA to address global challenges with innovative approaches. You’ll develop a framework to create real-world impact while also building your leadership skills and your capacity for critical analysis, strategic decision-making, and diplomacy.
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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