About the course

In the MPA-ESP, you?ll learn to drive sustainability through the formulation of policy and the management of organizations. The program is unique in anchoring the study of sustainability policy and management in basic applied environmental science, providing you with a complex understanding of the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability. With the MPA-ESP degree, you?ll learn how to manage organizational change and innovation and explore the connections among policy intent, program design, organizational capacity, and political feasibility.

　　The MPA-ESP is ideal for students in all career phases who are passionate about sustainability and want to gain practical skills through an interdisciplinary approach. The program is designed for both recent graduates and returning professionals who require additional expertise or credentials in environmental policy, sustainability and financial management, or environmental science. Replicating a collaborative and cooperative workplace culture, our students learn how to identify and implement sustainability solutions together. A science or policy background is not required for admission. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Summer (May), 2023	New York
Spring (January), 2024	New York
Summer (May), 2024	New York
Fall (September), 2024	New York
Spring (January), 2025	New York
Summer (May), 2025	New York
Fall (September), 2025	New York
Spring (January), 2026	New York
Summer (May), 2026	New York

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Columbia University

Statement of Purpose: please provide a clear, focused and well-written statement of your goals as they relate to the program (600 words maximum).

　　Academic Resume that outlines your quantitative skills, including aptitude, academic, and professional experience. Because the curriculum requires rigorous quantitative coursework, it is important that the admissions committee have as much information as possible about applicants’ quantitative aptitude, experience, and capabilities. This information may include coursework in mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, natural or computer science, etc., as well as quantitative methods in a professional environment (paid, volunteer or internship work is acceptable.)

　　Standard CV

　　Standardized Test Scores

　　GRE (Graduate Record Examination) or GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) score (results from a date within the five years of application) for all applicants. GRE Code: 2161 (do not list a department code). (GRE waivers may be requested via the online application system. For more information about GRE waivers, contact Kristie DiBenedetto

　　TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam. International students, who did not earn an undergraduate degree from an institution in which all instruction was conducted in English, must take either the TOEFL or the IELTS. Test results must be no more than two years old. Applicants must successfully achieve a minimum score of 100 on the TOEFL, and a minimum score of 7.0 in the IELTS.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Columbia University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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