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To help SIPA students prepare for the 2020-2021 academic year, we have developed a set of FAQs about the planned instructional format and other important issues.

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MIA/MPA Concentrations & Specializations

Beyond the designated core curriculum, two-year MIA and MPA students must complete the requirements for one of six policy concentrations and a specialization focused on a particular skill or area of knowledge. MPA in Development Practice students can choose up to two specializations (not required).

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Concentrations

In addition to fulfilling all core requirements, MIA and MPA students must also satisfy the requirements of one policy concentration.

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EPD students at annual retreat

Economic and Political Development

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Renewable Energy

Energy and Environment

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HRHP

Human Rights & Humanitarian Policy

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International Finance

International Finance and Economic Policy

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SIPA Student

International Security Policy

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Columbia Alma Mater

Urban and Social Policy

Specializations

MIA and MPA students also choose one specialization (similar to a minor) focused on a skill or area of specialized knowledge to complement their policy concentration.

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Data Analytics and Quantitative Analysis

Data Analytics and Quantitative Analysis

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Alumni

Gender and Public Policy

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Protestors

International Conflict Resolution

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International Organization & UN Studies

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SIPA Ed Tech Challenge Winners May 2018

Management

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Capstone Workshops

Regional

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International Finance

Technology, Media, and Communications

Alumni Profile: Ludwig Marek MPA-EPM '07

Alumni Spotlight

The EPM program really offered me to break away from journalism and then really go into the weeds in regards to microeconomics, macroeconomics; really actually looking behind the scenes in regards to how actual policies are determined.

Ludwig Marek MPA-EPM 07
Head of U.S. Fixed Income Short Duration
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