MPA in Development Practice at Columbia University

The MPA in Development Practice is a 21-month, STEM-designated, practice-oriented degree combining core and elective courses, skills development and real-world practice. It includes a required three-month professional summer engagement with partner organisations, a client-oriented team capstone and internships.

Faculty: School of International and Public Affairs  |  Duration: 21 months (54 points)  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

At least 54 points: 28.5 in the core (sustainable development, economics, statistics, global food systems and more), at least 15 in Sustainable Development Focus Areas such as Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, Disaster and Crisis Management, or Gender, Human Rights and Social Inclusion, plus electives.

Career pathways

United Nations, multilateral development banks, aid agencies, NGOs, consultancies, state and local government, tech start-ups and impact investing. STEM designation allows an additional 24 months of OPT.

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