Master of Public Administration [M.P.A]

at Columbia University

Modules

• Politics of Policymaking
• Economics (SIPA U6300 or SIPA U6400)
• Quantitative Analysis (SIPA U6500)
• Professional Development
• Concentration Course 1
• Economics (SIPA U6301 or SIPA U6401)
• Core - Management Course
• Internship Registration (Optional)
• Concentration Course 2
• Specialization Course 1
• Core - Financial Management Course
• Concentration Course 3
• Concentration Course 4
• Specialization Course 2
• Elective Course 1
• Capstone Workshop
• Concentration Course 5
• Specialization Course 3
• Elective Course 2
• Elective Course 3

International students who did not earn a four year bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) from an institution in which English is the primary language of instruction, must submit proof of competency in English by submitting TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge English scores in order for the application to be reviewed. 

In order for the application to be considered for admission, applicants must successfully achieve a minimum score on the English proficiency exam. By achieving a preferred score, admitted applicants will not be required to enroll in SIPA's mandatory American Language Program (admitted students required to take this course are notified in their admission letter). Scores must be verified after admission to the program, but before your scores expire. If scores will expire, please contact us well ahead of time so that we can retrieve the official scores before they expire. TOEFL scores must be reported to code 2161. 
 

• TOEFL ibt minimum score: 100, preferred score: 110 or above

• IELTS minimum score: 7.0, preferred score: 7.5 or above

• Cambridge English C1 Advanced/ C2 Proficiency: minimum score: 185 C1 Advanced, preferred score: 191 or above

The cost of studying at Columbia University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay $62988 annually, to study in Columbia University

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.