Executive Master of Public Administration:Advance Your Career Without Hitting Pause
Develop the analytical, managerial, and communication skills you need to shape policy and guide large organizations across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors with Columbia SIPA’s Executive MPA (EMPA).
Located in the heart of New York City, our flexible part-time MPA program is built specifically for experienced and ambitious professionals based in the tri-state area who are looking to advance their careers without sacrificing their current work and life commitments.
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Career-Advancing Focus
Deepen your expertise in the areas that matter most to your executive trajectory. Choose from five concentrations, including Management and Innovation, International Economic Policy, Global Policy Studies, Urban and Social Policy, and Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management.
Sophisticated Cohort, Indelible Connections
Collaborate with a distinguished cohort of experienced, ambitious executives from diverse professional backgrounds, and connect with a powerful global network of Columbia University and SIPA alumni.
Flexibility for Working Professionals
Utilize a hybrid course schedule and receive up to 9 points of credit for your professional experience, streamlining your path to an MPA. Applicants with significant work history may be eligible for a GMAT/GRE waiver.
The MPA Designed to Drive Global Change
Apply what you learn at Columbia SIPA in real time to transition from technical expertise to executive public management and policy leadership. Our graduates pursue public policy careers in local, state, and federal government, NGOs, international organizations, or private consulting.
Funding Your Education
SIPA provides over $25M annually in financial aid through scholarships, fellowships and assistantships. As a SIPA student, you will receive dedicated and personalized support from our Financial Aid team who will explore all available means to finance your SIPA degree.
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