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| Master of International Affairs | Master of Public Administration | |
How to Apply |
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Master of International AffairsSpring Term Fall Term
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Master of Public AdministrationSpring Term Fall Term
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Program Details |
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Objective |
Master of International AffairsThe Master of International Affairs program develops international affairs professionals who understand complex, transnational issues and can manage real-world organizations. Students acquire qualitative and quantitative analytical skills and the hands-on management skills required by leaders in the major fields of international affairs, as well as substantive knowledge of a policy concentration and demonstrated foreign language ability. |
Master of Public AdministrationThe Master of Public Administration is designed to develop public affairs professionals who understand the increasingly complex issues shaping local and national policies, and who have the analytical and managerial skills to apply their knowledge to real world situations. Students and faculty in the MPA program focus on local and national projects in a global context, drawing on the international strengths of SIPA. Students address a variety of local and national issues, ranging from economic development in Kazakhstan, to environmental issues in Japan, to municipal bond ratings or city management in New York. |
Program length |
Master of International Affairs21 months |
Master of Public Administration21 months |
Degree Conferred |
Master of International AffairsMIA |
Master of Public AdministrationMPA |
Who It's For |
Master of International AffairsThe MIA program is best suited for young professionals holding a bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant work or substantive internship experience. |
Master of Public AdministrationThe MPA program is best suited for young professionals holding a bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant work or substantive internship experience. |
Career Paths |
Master of International AffairsStudents graduating with an MIA degree acquire concrete skills to work in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors around the world. Recent employers include the U.S. Department of State, the United Nations, Deutsche Bank, Proctor and Gamble, and Horn Relief in Africa, to name a few. |
Master of Public AdministrationWith an MPA degree, you’ll acquire concrete skills to work in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. You can develop a career in business, consulting, financial services, energy, and media/communications firms, as well as in development, human rights, think tanks, foundations, advocacy and environmental organizations, and federal, state, local, and foreign governments. |
Class Profile |
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Students |
Master of International Affairs201 |
Master of Public Administration247 |
Citizenship |
Master of International AffairsInternational: 51.76 United States: 48.24 |
Master of Public AdministrationInternational: 70.28 United States: 29.72 |
Gender |
Master of International AffairsFemale: 54.52 Male: 45.48 |
Master of Public AdministrationFemale: 63.86 Male: 36.14 |
Average age |
Master of International Affairs27 |
Master of Public Administration27 |
Countries represented |
Master of International Affairs54 |
Master of Public Administration51 |
Native Languages spoken |
Master of International Affairs36 |
Master of Public Administration25 |
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How to Apply
Spring Term
October 15
Fall Term
Early Action: November 1
Fellowship Consideration: January 5
Final Application: February 5
Program Details
Objective
The Master of International Affairs program develops international affairs professionals who understand complex, transnational issues and can manage real-world organizations. Students acquire qualitative and quantitative analytical skills and the hands-on management skills required by leaders in the major fields of international affairs, as well as substantive knowledge of a policy concentration and demonstrated foreign language ability.
Program length
21 months
Degree Conferred
MIA
Who It's For
The MIA program is best suited for young professionals holding a bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant work or substantive internship experience.
Career Paths
Students graduating with an MIA degree acquire concrete skills to work in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors around the world. Recent employers include the U.S. Department of State, the United Nations, Deutsche Bank, Proctor and Gamble, and Horn Relief in Africa, to name a few.
Class Profile
Students
201
Citizenship
International:
51.76
United States:
48.24
Gender
Female:
54.52
Male:
45.48
Average age
27
Countries represented
54
Languages spoken
36
Select Programs
How to Apply
Spring Term
October 15
Fall Term
Early Action: November 1
Fellowship Consideration: January 5
Final Application: February 5
Program Details
Objective
The Master of Public Administration is designed to develop public affairs professionals who understand the increasingly complex issues shaping local and national policies, and who have the analytical and managerial skills to apply their knowledge to real world situations.
Students and faculty in the MPA program focus on local and national projects in a global context, drawing on the international strengths of SIPA. Students address a variety of local and national issues, ranging from economic development in Kazakhstan, to environmental issues in Japan, to municipal bond ratings or city management in New York.
Program length
21 months
Degree Conferred
MPA
Who It's For
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.
Career Paths
With an MPA degree, you’ll acquire concrete skills to work in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. You can develop a career in business, consulting, financial services, energy, and media/communications firms, as well as in development, human rights, think tanks, foundations, advocacy and environmental organizations, and federal, state, local, and foreign governments.
Class Profile
Students
247
Citizenship
International:
70.28
United States:
29.72
Gender
Female:
63.86
Male:
36.14
Average age
27
Countries represented
51
Languages spoken
25