MPA in Global Leadership Summer Program
MPA in Global Leadership Summer Program
The next generation of leaders requires a sound understanding of today’s most pressing global problems. With that goal in mind, the MPA in Global Leadership has designed a 6-week Summer Program that provides students with the necessary tools to effectively address current global policy challenges (GPCs), including Geopolitical Stability, Climate and Sustainable Development, Democratic Resilience, Inclusive Prosperity and Macroeconomic Stability, and Technology and Innovation. Using a distinctively multidisciplinary approach, this class will assess each of the selected five GPCs with world-class experts and award-winning professors. Students will familiarize themselves with the most current and relevant literature, participate in group discussions, and prepare presentations.
Today’s global leaders must pair exceptional communication abilities with innovation-driven approaches to generate impactful solutions in complex environments. With the goal of preparing students for successful and transformational careers in an increasingly competitive professional landscape — whether at the local, national, or multinational level — the GL Summer Program includes public speaking and design thinking workshops tailored to the needs of mid-career professionals.
Beyond the classroom, the Summer Program seeks to enrich students’ learning through extracurricular and co-curricular experiences that connect policy concepts with real-world contexts. Students will have opportunities to engage with New York City through cultural excursions, organized off-site visits, and community-building activities designed to complement the academic curriculum. These experiences encourage students to deepen their understanding of global leadership while exploring the cultural, political, and institutional landscape of one of the world’s most dynamic cities.
Our program also offers opportunities for students to refresh their foundational economic and statistical skills. Data analysis is necessary for effective leadership and decision-making based on evidence. The Economics and Quantitative Bootcamp will help students revive and sharpen their skillset to better use information on current economic trends, socioeconomic conditions, and policy evaluations. The Bootcamp will review basic economic concepts, including the welfare effects of different policy measures, as well as simple statistical methods to analyze data. Many SIPA courses during the Fall and Spring semesters require a basic understanding of the concepts that will be reviewed during the Summer Bootcamp. This optional component will help students succeed in their studies and make the most of their classes. Students can take an exam in order to assess the need to strengthen their quantitative skills.