SIPA offers a program for Columbia undergraduate students, a five-year joint degree program, which leads to a BA and an MIA or MPA degree in five years. We offer degrees, certificates, and …

Starting with the fall 2025 semester, SIPA will launch changes to the MIA and MPA degrees, which will build on our strengths and address new global policy challenges.

Because SIPA’s core curriculum includes economics, statistics, and financial management, we look for evidence of your ability to undertake quantitative coursework at the graduate level. We prefer …

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This resource supports students, faculty, and advisors in structuring study plans, tracking academic progress, and understanding SIPA’s expectations. It reflects the School’s commitment to academic …

Through rigorous social science research and hands-on practice, SIPA’s graduates and faculty strive to improve social services, advocate for human rights, strengthen markets, protect the environment, …

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) at SIPA prepares students to lead and manage across sectors, combining evidence-based analysis with a commitment to public service.

The restructured Master of International Affairs (MIA) at Columbia SIPA builds on a legacy of excellence while addressing the complexities of today’s global challenges.

SIPA’s Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) degree prepares you for executive jobs that aim to develop free market economies, create better global security, and strengthen political bonds.