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MIA and MA:
37 SIPA credits, 30 QMSS credits
5 semesters in residence at Columbia
MIA/MA Dual Degree Curriculum Overview
The dual degree program is completed in five semesters of full-time study at Columbia University and a total of 67 credits.
The MIA curriculum includes a standard set of core courses and a summer internship totaling 37 credits. QMSS coursework takes the place of the policy concentration usually required of an MIA student, but dual degree students may opt to use their electives to construct an emphasis though not a formal concentration. MIA candidates must also demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English (see below).
The QMSS curriculum consists of five core courses and five electives, totaling two semesters and a minimum of 30 credits. Students are encouraged to start the dual degree at QMSS rather than SIPA as this gives them a foundation to take more advanced courses while at SIPA. It also means they won't risk falling behind their peers while waiting to take the quantitative methods classes.
Dual degree students are required to fulfill the SIPA and QMSS requirements outlined below.
QMSS MA and MIA - Students enrolling first at QMSS |
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Fall Semester, Year 1 (16 credits)
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Spring Semester, Year 1 (15 credits)
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Fall Semester, Year 2 (12.5 credits)
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Spring Semester, Year 2 (12 credits)
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Fall Semester, Year 3 (12 credits)
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*The Capstone Workshop may also be taken in the Spring when there are many more choices
QMSS MA & MIA Degree Awarded
MIA & QMSS MA - Students enrolling first at SIPA |
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Fall Semester, Year 1 (13.5 credits)
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Spring Semester, Year 1 (12 credits)
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Fall Semester, Year 2 (13 credits)
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Spring Semester, Year 2 (15 credits)
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Fall Semester, Year 3 (12 credits)
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*The Capstone Workshop may also be taken in the Spring when there are many more choices
MIA & QMSS MA Degree Awarded
Foreign Language Proficiency
Proficiency in a language other than English is required for graduation from SIPA. This requirement may be met in any of three ways:
- As a native speaker of a language other than English, who can also read and write that language.
- By passing a language proficiency test.
- By achieving a grade of B or better in an Intermediate Level II (fourth semester) language course at Columbia.
Note: Students may pursue any language course they wish at SIPA. However, elementary I or II courses cannot count toward the SIPA degree requirement of 54 points.
Students may pursue any language course they wish at SIPA. However, elementary I or II courses cannot count toward the SIPA degree requirement of 54 points.
Advising
Although students are enrolled full-time at one school or the other in any given semester, they should contact advisors at both schools at least once per semester to ensure that their study and enrollment plans are in accordance with program guidelines. A planning sheet is available for students to help them map out their course of study.
The primary faculty and administrative contacts for this dual degree are listed below.
Office of Admissions & Financial Aid
David Sheridan, Director, Financial Aid |
Office of Computing
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Office of Student Affairs 212-854-8690 |
Office of Career Services International Affairs Building, Room 420 212-854-4613 Meg Heenehan, Executive Director mh374@columbia.edu |
| Sharyn O'Halloran Professor, SIPA International Affairs Building, Room 727 212-854-3242 so33@columbia.edu |
Greg Wawro Vanessa Ohta Program Coordinator, QMSS International Affairs Building, Room 807B 212-854-9105 |