SIPA: School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University

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Welcome to the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University. Throughout this site you will find detailed information on several different programs of graduate study, as well as information on the Columbia community. SIPA offers seven programs: Master of International Affairs (MIA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Public Administration in the Program in Economic Policy Management (PEPM), Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA), Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy (ESP), Master of Public Administration in Development Practice and a PhD in Sustainable Development. Thank you for visiting our site. We appreciate your interest.

Student Services

Admissions
Information on the admissions process at SIPA can be found here.

Financial Aid
This provides information on financial aid to finance your education at SIPA.

Student Affairs
Student Affairs provides a broad array of services for current students. The online resources informs students about current academic news, policies and procedures.

Career Services
The mission of the Office of Career Services (OCS) is to provide SIPA students and alumni with the necessary tools to successfully manage their professional development throughout their careers through employer outreach, career education, and career counseling services.

Student Life
The SIPA Student Association (SIPASA) and a host of other student groups explore a wide range of interests, through publications, events and a vibrant social calendar.

Computing

SIPA Computing
SIPA Computing provides its own network-based computing services for the school, in addition to computing services provided by Columbia University.

Audiovisual and E-rooms
SIPA provides audio visual and electronic classroom support for the curriculum.

Research Resources
Electronic resources available for research.

Other Services

Office of Academic Affairs
The Office of Academic Affairs manages the curricular offerings of the school, teaching evaluations, and faculty searches and reviews.

SIPA Human Resources
The SIPA Human Resources Office serves as the liaison between the University's central Human Resources and Payroll divisions and SIPA's faculty, staff, students and other affiliates.  It administers academic and nonacademic appointments, manages administrative recruiting and performance evaluation, oversees time and attendance tracking and is responsible for salary administration.  The office also advises the SIPA and affiliated Center and Institute populations on all human resources and payroll policies and procedures.

SIPA Business Office
The SIPA Business Office serves as the liaison between the University’s Finance Division and SIPA’s students, faculty, staff and affiliated Institutes and Centers.

Alumni Affairs
The Office of Alumni Affairs strives to connect over 18,000 SIPA alumni with one another, with the school and with the broader Columbia community to promote the interests of our students, faculty, and graduates.