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, …

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 …

Admitted Student Welcome Portal Find out more about the next steps at SIPA as a newly admitted MIA, MPA, or MPA-DP student.

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.

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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 …

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

SIPA’s MPA is STEM-Designated Our newly STEM-designated MPA degree program prepares graduates to navigate a complex, sometimes-uncertain future, effectively shaping policy and …

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 …