Overview
Key facts
Columbia University's Critical Issues in International Relations certification is ideal for those who are looking to improve competence in international relations, whether they are recent college graduates who seek graduate preparation in the field, or experienced professionals looking for career enhancement or personal enrichment. Advanced undergraduates with strong academic records and a foundation in political science and international studies are also eligible to apply. See eligibility requirements below.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- This certification program is offered at the graduate level. Undergraduate students are eligible to apply if they are rising juniors or seniors and have strong academic records and a foundation in political science and/or international studies.
- Current Columbia students are not eligible to earn the certification while enrolled in a degree program; however, they are eligible to take the individual courses for credit.
- Students enrolled in (or on leave from) a degree program at SIPA are not eligible to receive the certificate. Should SIPA students wish to take classes associated with the certificate they must first consult with their assigned academic advisor for guidance and approval. A person who earns the certificate and then later enrolls in a degree program at SIPA may not count any of the certificate courses towards the SIPA degree.
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
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Disciplines
International Relations View 8 other Short Courses in International Relations in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed online application form
- $150 nonrefundable application fee (U.S. currency)
- Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- Your Résumé
- Two letters of Statement of academic purpose (500 to 750 words)
- Official scores on the Graduate Examination (GRE) general test
- Video Essay
- An Admissions Interview
- Students whose first or native language is not English must include proof of English proficiency