New York City,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Administration - International Security Policy in New York United States | Columbia University
Columbia University
|
New York United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
65,568
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
21 months
Offers theoretical frameworks and hands-on policy examination of political violence, conflict resolution, defense strategies, military tactics, diplomatic negotiations, counterterrorism, peace operations, intelligence gathering, weapons regulation, and associated topics. The International Security Policy (ISP) specialization fosters comprehension of core challenges, ongoing discussions, and intellectual foundations regarding the roots of political disputes and their resolutions, while equipping students with specialized knowledge about particular security challenges and strategic approaches in regional stability and great power defense policies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Some application checklist items will vary by program. Please review this list carefully:
Written Essays
This may include a Personal Statement, Short Topical Essay, Diversity Essay and/or Optional Essay. More instruction on each of these essay prompts can be found on the program page and within the application portal itself.
Resume/CV
Include any relevant professional experience, internships, volunteerism and skills most relevant to your program of interest.
Quantitative & Language Resume/CV
Provides the Committee with additional information on your quantitative and language knowledge and proficiency. You may use the template provided.
Letters of Recommendation
(2 required and 1 optional for all programs, MPA-ESP requires 3 letters)
Can be professional and/or academic in nature.
Academic Transcripts
Should include any college or university where credit was obtained - this includes Bachelor's degrees, Master's, PhDs, certifications, transfer credits, etc.
TOEFL iBT: preferred 110, minimum 100
IELTS: preferred 7.5, minimum 7.0
Written Essays
This may include a Personal Statement, Short Topical Essay, Diversity Essay and/or Optional Essay. More instruction on each of these essay prompts can be found on the program page and within the application portal itself.
Resume/CV
Include any relevant professional experience, internships, volunteerism and skills most relevant to your program of interest.
Quantitative & Language Resume/CV
Provides the Committee with additional information on your quantitative and language knowledge and proficiency. You may use the template provided.
Letters of Recommendation
(2 required and 1 optional for all programs, MPA-ESP requires 3 letters)
Can be professional and/or academic in nature.
Academic Transcripts
Should include any college or university where credit was obtained - this includes Bachelor's degrees, Master's, PhDs, certifications, transfer credits, etc.
TOEFL iBT: preferred 110, minimum 100
IELTS: preferred 7.5, minimum 7.0
Tuition
USD
65,568