SIPA and The FGV-EAESP Dual Degree Program
Columbia’s SIPA and the FGV-EAESP have come together to offer a dual degree program for graduate students interested in studying public policy and business from an international perspective. The Schools have designed a unified two-year curriculum which draws on the strengths, cultures and traditions of both Schools. Students will complete the SIPA core curriculum in public policy in New York during their first year of study, developing analytical skills in economics, statistics, and political systems, and gaining an overview of public and non-profit management. The group will then move as a cohort to FGV-EAESP in São Paolo for a second year of study during which they can choose from a wide array of public policy and business fields to develop a specialization. The graduates of this program are expected to leave with strong analytical and managerial skills, deep policy knowledge, and academic credentials from leading institutions on two continents.
The program is open only to:
- Students enrolled in their first year of SIPA's two year MIA or MPA programs.
OR - Students enrolled in their first year at FGV
FGV-EAESP, one of the leading academic institutions in Latin America and created by the Fundação Getulio Vargas, is widely recognized as the leading business and public management school in Brazil and is one of the principal Brazilian centers of teaching, research, publication and consulting in its field, with undergraduate, graduate, executive, and dual-degree programs.
The language of instruction at FGV is English and Portuguese. Tuition is paid to the school where the students reside.
Qualified candidates will be talented bilingual or multilingual professionals, with academic training in the analytical skills of the social sciences and a focus on business administration, international affairs or public policy. It is anticipated that graduates will work in public, private or non-profit institutions, or that they will pursue careers in multilateral governmental organizations, international NGOs or multinational corporations.
Note: All students participating in this program must complete at least 30 credits while in residence at SIPA and graduate with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
SIPA Students
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Students pay tuition at the institution where they are in residence.
Students in their second year at the Hertie School will pay tuition and fees to Hertie. Tuition and financial aid related inquiries should be directed to the school's administration, including students who plant to apply for US federal student aid. Information regarding tuition and fees is available on the
Note: Students attending the partner school in their second year will be charged the semesterly Health and Related Services Fee & International Student Fee
FGV: varies depending on the program
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Eligibility Criteria
SIPA students interested in completing their second year at GraSPP must meet the eligibility criteria listed below.
- Be a first-year student in the traditional two year MIA or MPA programs
- Have maintained full-time enrollment in all semesters
- Preferred matriculation in the Fall semester (Note: Students who matriculate in the Spring semester may participate in the program but may need to complete an additional semester at SIPA before matriculating at the partner school)
- Be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 by the end of the Spring semester of your first year
- Have completed all core requirements, except the capstone and internship by the end of the Spring semester. Note: Internship must be registered or waived prior to the second year but students can complete the internship at any time prior to completion of the degree.
- Have completed a full academic year (Fall and Spring semesters)
- Have completed a minimum of 30 credits at SIPA by the end of the Spring semester
Note: Students completing their second year abroad are not required to complete a concentration.
More information on the the two program tracks at FGV can be found in the following links:
Mestrado Profissional em Gestão Internacional (MPGI) - Master in International Management
Mestrado Profissional em Gestão e Políticas Públicas (MPGPP) - Master in Management and Public Policy
FGV Students - Second Year at SIPA
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Dual degree students completing their second year at SIPA must meet the following graduation requirements:
- Complete a minimum of 30 credits in residence
- Complete all core requirements
- Complete concentration requirements
- Attain a cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Complete all first year curricular requirements from the partner school.
Degrees from both institutions are awarded only upon completion of all requirements at both schools.
Note: Select courses completed at the partner school may fulfill specific SIPA core requirements. Approved core equivalencies are listed in the table below. Students may also apply one course from their first year toward their SIPA concentration requirements subject to approval from the relevant concentration office. Direct any concentration related questions to the appropriate concentration office.
New Curriculum (Effective Fall 2025) →
Core Requirements - New Curriculum FGV equivalent Microeconomic Analysis for International and Public Affairs U6400 Microeconomic Analysis for Public Administration Microeconomic Analysis for International and Public Affairs U6401 Must be completed at SIPA U6500 Quantitative Analysis Quantitative Methods Applied to Public Administration Econometrics Quantitative Analysis II Must be completed at SIPA Politics I & II, Policy Skills I & II (6 credits) Democracy and Political Institutions in Brazil Political Theory, State and Society Leadership & Management I & II (2) 1.5 credit courses Management of Technology and Innovations Global Management Practice Global Leadership Public Sector Performance: Managing for Results Contemporary Public Management Financial Management I & II (2) 1.5 credit courses Fundamentals of Corporate Finance Budget and Public Finance Ethics for Policymakers (1.5 credits) Must be completed at SIPA Capstone Workshop including Capstone Prepatory course Must be completed at SIPA Professional Development Must be completed at SIPA, or waived with sufficient work experience Internship Can be completed in the summer between FGV and SIPA, or waived with sufficient work experience -
Dual degree students completing their second year at SIPA must meet the following graduation requirements:
- Complete a minimum of 30 credits in residence
- Complete all core requirements
- Complete concentration requirements
- Attain a cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Complete all first year curricular requirements from the partner school.
Degrees from both institutions are awarded only upon completion of all requirements at both schools.
Note: Select courses completed at the partner school may fulfill specific SIPA core requirements. Approved core equivalencies are listed in the table below. Students may also apply one course from their first year toward their SIPA concentration requirements subject to approval from the relevant concentration office. Direct any concentration related questions to the appropriate concentration office.
New Curriculum (Effective Fall 2025) →
MIA Track I Core Requirements - NEW Curriculum FGV equivalent Economic Fundamentals for International Affairs Microeconomic Analysis for Public Administration U6500 Quantitative Analysis Quantitative Methods Applied to Public Administration Econometrics Politics I & II, Policy Skills I & II (6 credits) Democracy and Political Institutions in Brazil Political Theory, State and Society Leadership & Management I & II & 3 (3 short 1.5 credit courses) 4.5 credits Management of Technology and Innovations (counts for 3 credits out of the 4.5 required) Global Management Practice (counts for 3 credits out of the 4.5 required) Global Leadership Public Sector Performance: Managing for Results Contemporary Public Management Ethics for Policymakers (1.5 credits) Must be completed at SIPA Global Requirement (6 credits) Waived for FGV students Capstone Workshop including Capstone Prepatory course (4.5 credits) Must be completed at SIPA Professional Development Must be completed at SIPA. Can be waived with sufficient work experience Internship Can be completed at FGV or in summer before coming to SIPA. Can be waived with sufficient work experience MIA Track II Core Requirements - NEW Curriculum FGV equivalent Microeconomic Analysis for International and Public Affairs U6400 Microeconomic Analysis for Public Administration Macroeconomic Analysis for International and Public Affairs U6401 Must be completed at SIPA U6500 Quantitative Analysis I Quantitative Methods Applied to Public Administration Econometrics Quantitative Analysis II Must be completed at SIPA Politics I & II, Policy Skills I & II (6 credits) Democracy and Political Institutions in Brazil Political Theory, State and Society Leadership & Management I (1 course) 1.5 credits Management of Technology and Innovations Global Management Practice Global Leadership Public Sector Performance: Managing for Results Contemporary Public Management International Law 1.5 credits Must be completed at SIPA Global Requirement Waived for FGV students Foreign Language Proficiency Waived for Portuguese speakers Ethics for Policymakers (1.5 credits) Must be completed at SIPA Capstone Workshop including Capstone Prepatory course Must be completed at SIPA Professional Development Must be completed at SIPA, or waived with sufficient work experience Internship Can be completed in the summer between FGV and SIPA, or waived with sufficient work experience -
Students pay the tuition and fees at the school where they are in residence. Dual Degree students will pay SIPA tuition and fees in their first year, and FGV tuition and fees in their second. Students must be enrolled in Columbia University health insurance or have comparable insurance coverage when they are at Columbia during their first year.
Students needing U.S. federal student aid for both years should contact SIPA Financial Aid to begin the process.