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Career Resources
SIPA's Career Advancement Center (CAC) is closely monitoring the uncertain and rapidly changing landscape in the US federal government and post-USAID workforce. Here is a collection of events and resources to help our community of students and alumni understand what’s happening, identify opportunities, and explore options.
Event Highlight
Experts from diverse fields explored AI’s impact on trust in expertise, human relationships, privacy, and market dynamics.
Event Highlight
A panel of Columbia SIPA professors discusses investigative journalism in an age of AI, how big tech platforms are destroying the business model for news-gathering around the globe, and the importance of international journalism partnerships.
SIPA’s Fall 2025 Application is Now Open
The first step to joining the SIPA community is to apply to our newly STEM-designated MPA degree program or the more globally-immersive MIA degree program.
Global Policy Challenges
Tackling today’s most vital issues
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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March 26, 202510:00am to 11:00am
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Find Your Columbia SIPA Education
- Master's Programs
- Doctoral Program
- Dual Degree Programs
- Five-Year Joint Degrees
- Executive Education
- International Fellows Program
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.
