Overview

Description

The course of study applies the theoretical rigor of the social sciences to the practical lessons of economics and management science through the intensive study of actual economic policy successes and failures.

The Economic Policy Management program at Columbia University provides leading policymakers and professionals with the skills to effectively design and implement economic policy in market economies, with a strong emphasis on the economic problems of developing countries.

Careers

Students graduating with an MPA-EPM STEM-designated degree acquire skills to advance their career and work in leadership, management, and research positions in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Recent employers include the World Bank, Bank of England, People’s Bank of China, Inter-American Development Bank, and Deloitte Financial Advisory Services, to name a few.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economic Policy Management
The global economic environment
Energy & Environment
Central Banking and Financial Markets
Fundamentals of the energy industry within the context of environmental sustainability
International energy systems
Business organizations involved in the production, transportation, and marketing of energy products

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Economics Management Studies Public Policy View 990 other Masters in Management Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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110

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7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to SIPA’s general admission requirements, the MPA-EPM program requires the following:

Meaningful professional exposure to economic policymaking, preferably in a public agency or nongovernmental organization
At least three years of work experience
An undergraduate degree with a record of superior academic accomplishment, and preferably with strong economics content

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

107052 USD / year

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Out-of-State

107052 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

107052 USD / year

≈ 107052 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Financing

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