MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)
Key Information
Campus location
New York, USA
Languages
English
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
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Introduction
The Master of Public Administration (MPA), which emphasizes a comparative approach to domestic politics and institutions, prepares students to address major national policy issues and manage organizations in the US and other countries around the world.
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.
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.
Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.