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Overview
Students in the International Affairs program from Columbia University pursue a customizable core curriculum, including a wide range of courses on international politics and political economy.
Students also choose from a broad range of majors: International Security Policy, International Finance and Economic Policy, Economic and Political Development, Human Rights and Humanitarian Policy, Energy and Environment, and Urban and Social Policy.
Graduates join a dynamic network of MIA alumni in leading organizations in the public, private and nonprofit sectors around the world.
Career Paths
- MIA graduates work around the world in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
- Recent employers include the United Nations, U.S. Departments of State and Defense, foreign ministries abroad, Deutsche Bank, McKinsey & Company, the International Rescue Committee, and many others.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Conceptual Foundations of International Politics
- Analysis of Public Sector Organizations
- Effective Management in the Public Service
- Strategic Management of Nonprofit Organizations
- Strategic and Entrepreneurial Management
- Sustainability Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 21 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
International Relations International Business View 386 other Masters in International Business in United StatesAcademic requirements
GRE® Required
GMAT Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Essay questions (Personal Statement, Short Essay, and/or Optional Essay)
- Video Essay
- Professional Resume/CV
- Quantitative & Language Resume/CV
- Letters of Recommendation (2 required and 1 optional for all programs; MPA-ESP requires 3 letters)
- Academic Transcripts (undergraduate and beyond)
- GRE/GMAT
- TOEFL/IELTS (international students only). Required if your native language is not English or if your undergraduate degree was not taught in English.
- Cambridge English
- PTE
- Duolingo English
- Optional Fellowship Essays (Essay prompts vary per program, but all applicants are eligible for select fellowships if they apply by their respective fellowship deadlines)
- $95.00 USD non-refundable Application Fee
Tuition Fee
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International
35993 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 62988 USD for the full programme during 21 months. -
National
35993 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 62988 USD for the full programme during 21 months.
Living costs for Manhattan
2638 - 5751 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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