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Minouche Shafik, who will also join the SIPA faculty as a professor of international and public affairs, visited the School on January 18.
The former U.S. secretary of state, U.S. senator from New York, and first lady of the United States will join SIPA as a faculty member with a joint appointment at Columbia World Projects, effective February 1.
SIPA students, professors, and alumni are untangling the multidisciplinary challenges posed by online misinformation.
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We’re taking on complex, pressing global issues like geopolitical stability — energy and climate policy —technological innovation and its impact on people — how to share prosperity — and preserving democratic governance.
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Master's Programs
Our programs in international affairs and public administration offer rigorous but flexible curriculums that help prepare you for professional success at public, private, and nonprofit organizations in varied fields.
Doctoral Program
Our unique PhD in Sustainable Development bridges science and policy to equip scholars and professionals who will address some of the some of the most important policy challenges concerning the future of our planet.
Dual Degree Programs
Supplement your SIPA education with a degree from Columbia Law School, Columbia Business School, or another graduate school — or broaden your horizon at one of our distinguished partner institutions around the world.
Five-Year Joint Degrees
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.
Executive Education
We offer degrees, certificates, and customized courses for mid-career professionals and public servants from around the world. Our Executive MPA allows professionals to earn a full SIPA degree on a part-time basis.
International Fellows Program
This two-semester seminar — which is open to graduate students throughout Columbia University — combines heightened understanding of international affairs with practical preparation to deal with a changing world.