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| Master of International Affairs | Master of Public Administration | |
How to Apply |
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Master of International AffairsSpring Term 2021 Fall Term 2021
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Master of Public AdministrationSpring Term 2021 Fall Term 2021
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Program Details |
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Objective |
Master of International AffairsMIA students acquire the substantive knowledge, practical skills and real-world experience to address the big issues of international affairs. The curriculum integrates Columbia University’s unsurpassed academic choices with extensive experiential learning, including capstone workshop projects with organizations around the world. Students pursue a customizable core curriculum, including a wide range of courses on international politics and political economy. Students also choose from a broad range of majors: International Security Policy, International Finance and Economic Policy, Economic and Political Development, Human Rights and Humanitarian Policy, Energy and Environment, and Urban and Social Policy. Graduates join a dynamic network of MIA alumni in leading organizations in the public, private and nonprofit sectors around the world. |
Master of Public AdministrationStudents develop the qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, substantive knowledge of a policy concentration and professional skills to address real world challenges in policy and management. |
Program length |
Master of International Affairs21 months |
Master of Public Administration21 months |
Degree Conferred |
Master of International AffairsMIA |
Master of Public AdministrationMPA |
Who It's For |
Master of International AffairsThe MIA program is best suited for young professionals holding a bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant work or substantive internship experience who have a passion for international affairs and a commitment to make the world a better place. |
Master of Public AdministrationThe MPA program is best suited for young professionals holding a bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant work or substantive internship experience. |
Career Paths |
Master of International AffairsMIA graduates work around the world in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Recent employers include the United Nations, U.S. Departments of State and Defense, foreign ministries abroad, Deutsche Bank, McKinsey & Company, the International Rescue Committee, and many others. |
Master of Public AdministrationMPA graduates work in the most prestigious agencies and firms in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, as well as their own start-ups and social enterprises. |
Class Profile |
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Students |
Master of International Affairs132 |
Master of Public Administration265 |
Citizenship |
Master of International AffairsInternational: 40.15 United States: 59.85 |
Master of Public AdministrationInternational: 68.68 United States: 31.32 |
Gender |
Master of International AffairsFemale: 62.12 Male: 37.88 |
Master of Public AdministrationFemale: 60.38 Male: 39.62 |
Average age |
Master of International Affairs26 |
Master of Public Administration26 |
Countries represented |
Master of International Affairs27 |
Master of Public Administration35 |
Native Languages spoken |
Master of International Affairs36 |
Master of Public Administration25 |
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How to Apply
Spring Term 2021
Final Application: November 6, 2020
Fall Term 2021
Early Action: November 1, 2020
Fellowship Consideration: January 5, 2021
Final Application: February 5, 2021
Program Details
Objective
MIA students acquire the substantive knowledge, practical skills and real-world experience to address the big issues of international affairs. The curriculum integrates Columbia University’s unsurpassed academic choices with extensive experiential learning, including capstone workshop projects with organizations around the world. Students pursue a customizable core curriculum, including a wide range of courses on international politics and political economy. Students also choose from a broad range of majors: International Security Policy, International Finance and Economic Policy, Economic and Political Development, Human Rights and Humanitarian Policy, Energy and Environment, and Urban and Social Policy. Graduates join a dynamic network of MIA alumni in leading organizations in the public, private and nonprofit sectors around the world.
Program length
21 months
Degree Conferred
MIA
Who It's For
The MIA program is best suited for young professionals holding a bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant work or substantive internship experience who have a passion for international affairs and a commitment to make the world a better place.
Career Paths
MIA graduates work around the world in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Recent employers include the United Nations, U.S. Departments of State and Defense, foreign ministries abroad, Deutsche Bank, McKinsey & Company, the International Rescue Committee, and many others.
Class Profile
Students
132
Citizenship
International:
40.15
United States:
59.85
Gender
Female:
62.12
Male:
37.88
Average age
26
Countries represented
27
Languages spoken
36
Select Programs
How to Apply
Spring Term 2021
Final Application: November 6, 2020
Fall Term 2021
Early Action: November 1, 2020
Fellowship Consideration: January 5, 2021
Final Application: February 5, 2021
Program Details
Objective
Students develop the qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, substantive knowledge of a policy concentration and professional skills to address real world challenges in policy and management.
Program length
21 months
Degree Conferred
MPA
Who It's For
The MPA program is best suited for young professionals holding a bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant work or substantive internship experience.
Career Paths
MPA graduates work in the most prestigious agencies and firms in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, as well as their own start-ups and social enterprises.
Class Profile
Students
265
Citizenship
International:
68.68
United States:
31.32
Gender
Female:
60.38
Male:
39.62
Average age
26
Countries represented
35
Languages spoken
25