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

SIPA provides an education that enables its graduates to function effectively in a variety of professional settings, such as government, business, finance, media, the nonprofit sector, and international organizations. The School currently offers six degree programs and a number of dual degree programs.

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

concentrations and programs

SIPA offers functional and regional concentrations in the MIA and MPA programs, allowing students to focus on their professional goals.

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The Picker Center for Executive Education is dedicated to meeting the educational needs of mid-career learners.
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Global Public Policy Network

The Global Public Policy Network 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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