Development Practice

Columbia University

United States of America, New York City

University Rank:#38

Duration21 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 35,012 / Year

Apply DateNovember 6, 2026

Next IntakeJanuary 11, 2027

Development Practice

About

Overview The 21-month MPA in Development Practice at Columbia University is a practice-oriented, professional advancement degree where you will acquire the knowledge, and build the skills, experience, and networks, to make the world a better place. Key Features Our objective is to empower and support you through a combination of core and elective courses, skills development, and real-world practice. We support diverse, work-experience opportunities during the program, including a 3-month professional placement, a client-oriented, team capstone project, and internships. Upon graduation, you will be ready to apply these competencies with leading organizations in the public, non-profit, and private sectors or create your own enterprise, as many of our students have done. I want to find another Master Course

The 21-month MPA in Development Practice from Columbia University is a practice-oriented, professional advancement degree where you will acquire the knowledge, and build the skills, experience, and networks, to make the world a better place.

Disciplines

Management, Organisation & LeadershipInternational Development

Requirements

Academic Requirements

gre
gmat

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 100

Other Requirements

1Have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution prior to enrolling at SIPA.Provide valid GRE or GMAT test scores.Demonstrate proficiency in the English language adequate for study at the masters level. A score of at least 100 on the TOEFL Internet-based exam or 7 on the IELTS exam is required in order for your application to be reviewed.

Fee Information

Development Practice

Columbia University

United States of America, New York City