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    MPA in Development Practice (MPA-DP)

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    New York, USMPAIn-person21 months
    STEM-OPT
    $136,800.00
    Tuition
    over 21mo
    50
    Cohort
    students
    54
    Credits
    $95.00
    App fee

    MPA in Development Practice (MPA-DP) at Columbia University in the City of New York is a 54-credit, 21-month, in-person MPA program based in New York, US. Tuition is $136,800 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program covers sustainable development, economics, statistics, global food systems through core courses, elective focus areas, a professional summer field placement, and capstone project. It emphasizes practical skills for addressing development challenges in public, non-profit, and private sectors.

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    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Recommended, not required. No minimum.
    GMAT
    optional
    Min Recommended, not required. No minimum.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT (test dates pre-January 21st, 2026): minimum 100, preferred 110; TOEFL iBT (test dates on and after January 21st, 2026): minimum 5.5, preferred 6.0
    IELTS
    required
    Min minimum 7.5, preferred 8.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $30,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MPA in Development Practice (MPA-DP) at Columbia University in the City of New York cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MPA in Development Practice (MPA-DP) at Columbia University in the City of New York is $136,800 across 54 required credits.
    Is MPA in Development Practice (MPA-DP) at Columbia University in the City of New York online or in-person?
    MPA in Development Practice (MPA-DP) at Columbia University in the City of New York is offered in-person.
    How long does MPA in Development Practice (MPA-DP) at Columbia University in the City of New York take to complete?
    MPA in Development Practice (MPA-DP) at Columbia University in the City of New York is structured around 21 months and 54 credits.
    Is MPA in Development Practice (MPA-DP) at Columbia University in the City of New York STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - MPA in Development Practice (MPA-DP) at Columbia University in the City of New York is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How large is the MPA in Development Practice (MPA-DP) at Columbia University in the City of New York cohort?
    MPA in Development Practice (MPA-DP) at Columbia University in the City of New York typically enrolls around 50 students per cohort.