Condensed into a dynamic one-year program, the MPA-EPM curriculum encompasses advanced micro- and macroeconomics, quantitative methods, management and leadership, and specialized topics such as economic development, energy and climate change, finance and technology, and social impact. Each course is built around real-world examples and case studies and emphasizes active learning. Students may choose additional elective courses offered at SIPA and other graduate schools at Columbia.
MPA-EPM students must choose one of three curricular focuses:
MPA-EPM students choose one of three curricular focuses:
The Economic Policy Management focus (EPM) builds students' technical competence in economic management and policymaking, enabling them to apply their expertise to issues such as poverty, labor markets, and education.
The Climate, Energy & Environment focus (CE&E) trains students in the fundamentals of the energy sector and climate policy, including international energy systems and business organizations involved in the production, transportation, and marketing of energy products.
The Central Banking and Financial Markets focus (CBFM) explores the latest techniques and trends in capital market development and macroprudential policy. It is ideal not only for central bankers and financial regulators, but also for professionals in investment, policy, and international development who seek a deeper understanding of financial systems.
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