SIPA: School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University

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SIPA brings together the scholarly and practitioner worlds in a variety of academic settings. Whether through degree programs, conferences, research institutes, or short executive training programs; all of SIPA's educational endeavors draw on the best current research in public policy and the outstanding practical experience of its faculty and students.

Degree Programs

Master of International Affairs
Master of Public Administration
Program in Economic Policy Management
Executive MPA
MPA in Environmental Science and Policy
MPA in Development Practice
Dual Degree Programs
PhD in Sustainable Development
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policy concentrations

SIPA offers policy concentrations in the MIA and MPA programs, allowing students to focus on their professional goals.
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Capstone Workshop Through Capstone workshops SIPA students apply their practical skills and analytical knowledge to real-world issues.
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Global Public Policy Network

The Global Public Policy Network (GPPN) is an association of leading international graduate institutions collaborating to expand global policy dialogue and improve graduate-level public policy education.
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SIPA Executive Education
The Picker Center for Executive Education is dedicated to meeting the educational needs of mid-career learners.
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Case Study

The Global Case Studies Series in Public Policy are detailed analyses and teaching tools for some of the most notable successes and failures in public policy, focusing on multi-layered governance; coordination of the public, private, and nonprofit sectors; and the interaction of global and local policy.
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