Excel Fundamentals

This short course surveys fundamental Microsoft Excel concepts and functionality applicable to SIPA courses and in professional settings. Topics include interacting with spreadsheets, understanding references and functions, writing formulas, building basic models, controlling formatting and presentation, and creating basic charts. The course is targeted at students with limited or no prior Excel experience.

• SU 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Instructor: Kenyon S Saverance
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• 0 points

Advanced Techniques in Excel

Prerequisites: Instructor-Managed Waitlist & Course Application.
 This short course explores techniques that enable sophisticated problem solving and data analysis in Microsoft Excel. Topics include implementing advanced logic using complex formulas and intermediate calculations; managing complexity with Excel's auditing features; importing, parsing and cleaning raw data; pulling data together using lookup functions; and summarizing and analyzing data with conditional aggregate functions and PivotTables. This course does not focus on specific policy or financial applications, but instead explores general concepts and techniques that can be flexibly applied to different solutions in Excel.

• M 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• Instructor: Kenyon S Saverance
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• 0 points

Financial Modeling in Excel

This one-day seminar, conducted by Training The Street, explores best practices and efficient techniques for building finance-related spreadsheets.

The lectures will use a real company as a case study and direct participants to blend accounting, corporate finance, and Excel skills to create a dynamic, three-statement financial model. The completed product has five years of projections, three years of historical data, and supporting schedules, including working capital, debt, equity, depreciation, and amortization. Other advanced topics include understanding and controlling circularity errors, troubleshooting, sensitivity analysis, and discounted cash flow valuations.

The course is best suited for students with exposure to basic accounting and corporate finance concepts. It stresses efficiency in using Excel and awareness of common pitfalls when developing financial models.

• S 10:15 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Instructor: Kenyon S Saverance
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• 0 points

English for International and Public Aff

English for Int'l & Publi

This course is designed to strengthen the academic writing skills of SIPA students whose first language is not English. Emphasizing clarity, structure, and academic rigor, the course supports students in developing the writing competencies necessary for success in the MIA and MPA programs. Students will practice summarizing complex texts, crafting literature reviews, explanatory and argumentative essays, and revising their work based on detailed instructor feedback. The course also reinforces advanced grammar, vocabulary, and citation practices, with an emphasis on avoiding plagiarism and promoting original thought.

Assignments include short weekly exercises, midterm and final in-class essays, and three major take-home writing projects. Active participation, peer review, and group discussion of assigned readings are essential components of the course. By the end of the semester, students will gain confidence writing in English across academic and policy contexts while deepening their understanding of key public affairs topics.

• MW 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• TR 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• MW 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• 3 points

Leadership in Action

MIA & MPA Leadership and Management I Core. 
Leadership in Action
integrates strategic leadership frameworks, real-world case studies, and an immersive multi-week simulation to build students’ capacity to lead in complex, high-stakes environments. Through a sequence of applied exercises, ranging from team formation and innovation design to crisis response, students will develop critical skills in decision-making, influence, and organizational change. The course emphasizes adaptive leadership, cross-sector collaboration, and ethical judgment, equipping students to lead effectively under conditions of uncertainty and pressure.

• W 5:10 p.m.-7 p.m.
• R 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• M 5:10 p.m.-7 p.m.
• T 5:10 p.m.-7 p.m.
• R 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• W 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• M 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• M 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
• R 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
• R 7:10 p.m.-9 p.m.
• M 7:10 p.m.-9 p.m.
• T 7:10 p.m.-9 p.m.
• None None-None
• T 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
• T 5:10 p.m.-7 p.m.
• R 5:10 p.m.-7 p.m.
• Instructor: Gary Bagley
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• 1.5 points

People Management and Building Organizat

People Management & Org C

MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core. 
This course explores key themes in people management and organizational culture, equipping students with skills to lead diverse teams and build resilient, high-performing workplaces. Through case studies, simulations, and applied exercises, students will examine talent strategy, performance management, inclusive leadership, and organizational design. The course emphasizes practical tools for navigating complex challenges such as incentive structures, conflict resolution, and talent retention in dynamic global environments.

• R 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• Instructor: Teemu Alexander Puutio
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• 1.5 points

Effective Management in the Public Servi

Management in Public Serv

MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core. 
This course introduces students to the field of public management, focusing on the tools and strategies managers use to influence organizational behavior and deliver public services. Through lectures, case studies, discussions, and group projects, students will explore management practices in government and in nonprofit and private organizations that partner with the public sector. The course draws on examples from New York City and U.S. agencies, as well as comparative cases from Asia, Latin America, and Europe. A lab section deepens engagement with course materials and features guest speakers from across sectors.

• M 5:10 p.m.-7 p.m.
• M 7:10 p.m.-9 p.m.
• Instructor: William B Eimicke
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• 1.5 points

Crisis Leadership and Adaptive Managemen

Crisis Leadership & Mgmt

MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core. 
This course equips students with the skills, strategies, and resilience necessary to lead effectively during extreme events and complex crises. Drawing on case studies, personal narratives, and interactive exercises, the course examines how crises —ranging from natural disasters and terrorist attacks to cyber incidents and pandemics —require adaptive management and decisive leadership under intense pressure. Students will examine the multiple forces that shape crisis response, including social, cognitive, operational, and political dynamics. The course provides a framework for assessing risk, coordinating cross-sector efforts, developing crisis communication strategies, and fostering innovation in fast-evolving situations.

• W 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
• W 5:10 p.m.-7 p.m.
• 1.5 points

Crisis Communications

MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core. 
This course blends crisis communication theory, case studies, and immersive simulations to prepare students for high-stakes communications challenges in the public and nonprofit sectors. Students will develop strategic judgment and tactical skills necessary to lead during crises while practicing rapid-response communication under pressure.

Topics include defining and diagnosing crises, designing messaging strategies, working with the media, coordinating across agencies, and maintaining public trust. The course also explores the role of tone and humor, legal considerations, and the dynamics of internal and external communication during emergencies.

Students will engage in hands-on simulations replicating real-world crises, such as natural disasters, viral incidents, and organizational failures. Through weekly assignments and scenario-based exercises, students will gain experience developing crisis memos, talking points, and live-response strategies.

• W 7:10 p.m.-9 p.m.
• Instructor: Kristen R Grennan
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• 1.5 points

Persuasion and Applied Negotiation Skill

Persuasion & Negotiation

MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core. 
This course is an interactive, practice-focused experience designed to equip students with skills and confidence in negotiation and persuasion across public and private sector contexts. Drawing on negotiation psychology, best practices, and evidence-based approaches, the course will develop students’ ability to navigate complex interpersonal and multilateral dynamics.

Through simulations, roleplays, and real-world case studies, students will learn to apply integrative and distributive negotiation methods, build strong positions and alternatives, and manage collective bargaining, mediation, arbitration, and asymmetric power dynamics.

Course topics include negotiation theory, stakeholder analysis, multilateral and cross-cultural negotiation, and solution-driven communication. Students will develop the ability to assess power dynamics, leverage personal strengths, and contribute effectively in multi-stakeholder settings.

• W 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Instructor: Teemu Alexander Puutio
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• 1.5 points

Managing Communications

MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core. 
This course trains students to become effective spokespersons and communications directors in any sector—government, nonprofit, or private enterprise. The class focuses on developing practical skills and insight into the extensive role of communications in achieving organizational goals.

Students will assume the role of a communications executive for a real organization of their choice for the duration of the course. Assignments will be framed from this perspective, including developing a public relations strategy, drafting executive communications, preparing weekly media reports, and planning crisis responses.

• Instructor: Hagar Hajjar Chemali
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• 1.5 points

Strategic Management of Nonprofit Organi

Strategic Mgmt-Nonprofit

MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core. 
This course explores how core functional areas, such as governance, finance, talent strategy, communications, and accountability, interconnect to support a nonprofit organization’s mission and strategic goals. Students will examine key management practices in nonprofit settings, emphasizing mission alignment, ethical fundraising, board effectiveness, and impact measurement. Through applied learning, the course equips students with the skills to assess organizational performance, design inclusive cultures, and develop strategic approaches to growth and sustainability.

• W 5:10 p.m.-7 p.m.
• R 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Gary Bagley
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• 1.5 points

Decisions and Behavior

MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core. 
This course introduces students to the field of behavioral economics and the study of individual decision-making. Students will examine how behavior often departs from standard rational models and consider the implications for public policy and management. The course begins with the economic concept of rationality, then proceeds to evidence on systematic deviations, including impatience, framing, reference dependence, and social preferences. Class meetings will incorporate in-class experiments, discussions, and analyses of empirical research. The course concludes with applications to policy design and organizational practices. Students will prepare presentations, participate in recitations, and either develop a policy proposal or complete a final exam to demonstrate their understanding of behavioral approaches to decision-making.

• R 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Instructor: Michael Ting
  CULPA: 4 Info
• 1.5 points

Sustainability Management

MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core. 
Sustainability management matters because we only have one planet, and we must learn how to manage our organizations in a way that ensures that our planet is maintained. The course is designed to introduce you to the field of sustainability management. This is not an academic course that reviews the literature of the field and discusses how scholars think about the management of organizations that are environmentally sound. It is a practical, professional course organized around the core concepts of management and the core concepts of sustainability. The course will have a specific emphasis on urban sustainability as the planet’s urban population continues to expand.

• T 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Instructor: Steven Cohen
  CULPA: 1 Wikipedia h-index: 21 Info
• 1.5 points

Sustainability Management

MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core. 
Sustainability management matters because we only have one planet, and we must learn how to manage our organizations in a way that ensures that our planet is maintained. The course is designed to introduce you to the field of sustainability management. This is not an academic course that reviews the literature of the field and discusses how scholars think about the management of organizations that are environmentally sound. It is a practical, professional course organized around the core concepts of management and the core concepts of sustainability. The course will have a specific emphasis on urban sustainability as the planet’s urban population continues to expand.

• T 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Instructor: Steven Cohen
  CULPA: 1 Wikipedia h-index: 21 Info
• 1.5 points

Managing Yourself as a Leader: Skills an

MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core. 
This experiential course focuses on the self-management and interpersonal skills essential for effective leadership in high-pressure, high-stakes situations. Through role-plays, structured exercises, video analysis, and Leadership Labs, students will develop greater self-awareness, communication agility, and emotional resilience. Emphasizing the analysis of leadership failure as a learning tool, the course uses individual student cases to explore how personal patterns and behaviors impact leadership effectiveness. Active participation and small group work are central to this hands-on, practice-based learning environment.

• M 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• T 5:10 p.m.-7 p.m.
• Instructor: Kirsti Samuels
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• 1.5 points

Contending Theories of International Rel

Theories of Int'l Relatio

MIA Politics I Core. 
This course introduces MIA students to foundational theories and analytical frameworks used to understand international affairs and the global political economy. Drawing on literature from international relations, comparative politics, political sociology, and economics, the course examines the evolution of international relations scholarship and key debates shaping the field. Through weekly discussions, case-based readings, and structured debates, students will critically engage with competing perspectives on power, institutions, regimes, markets, and global order. Special attention is given to American scholarly traditions and real-world applications, including contemporary issues such as war, climate change, and global inequality.

• W 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
• T 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Instructor: Lincoln A Mitchell
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• Instructor: Hisham Aidi
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• 1.5 points

Theory and Practice of American Politics

MPA Politics I Core. 
This course provides an introduction to American political institutions and their role in shaping public policy. Students will examine how policy decisions, and inaction, affect critical aspects of daily life, including health care, education, public safety, and environmental protection. The course explores the structure and function of U.S. political institutions such as Congress, the presidency, courts, and federalism, and how these compare to other democracies. It also analyzes the influence of actors including interest groups, social movements, the media, and bureaucrats. Through case studies, group work, and applied analysis, students will gain a foundational understanding of the policymaking process, key trends in American politics, and the skills needed to engage with public policy in practice.

• R 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• T 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• T 5:10 p.m.-7 p.m.
• Instructor: Lincoln A Mitchell
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• 1.5 points

Energy, Corporate Responsibility, and Hu

Energy, Corp Resp, & Righ

This interdisciplinary seminar examines the role of multinational energy companies in the context of international human rights, corporate responsibility, and global governance. Drawing on case studies and legal frameworks, the course explores how extractive industries intersect with political, environmental, and social systems, particularly in transitional and emerging economies.

Key themes include the development of international human rights law, the evolving definition of corporate responsibility, environmental and minority rights, corruption and transparency, and the geopolitics of natural resource extraction. Students will investigate how transnational corporations operate in weak governance zones, how investment treaties shape state-corporate relations, and how disputes over pipelines and land use affect communities and nations alike.

The course emphasizes real-world case analysis, including the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, Canadian mining projects in Latin America, and recent developments in sovereign debt, investor-state arbitration, and standards for corporate conduct. Students will also evaluate the effectiveness of voluntary standards, multilateral codes, and legal instruments in shaping corporate behavior.

• TR 5:10 p.m.-6:25 p.m.
• Instructor: Jenik Radon
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• 3 points

Debates in World Politics

MIA and MPA Politics II Core.  
This seven-week course introduces students to some of the central concepts, theories, and analytical tools used in contemporary social science to understand and explain world politics. The theoretical literature is drawn from different fields in the social sciences, including comparative politics, international relations, political sociology and economics. The course introduces students to debates around race and international relations, state-making and state-failing, authoritarianism and democratization, inequality and models of globalization, America primacy and the “rise of the Asia.”

• T 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Instructor: Hisham Aidi
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• 1.5 points

Global Politics and International Organi

Global Politics & Int'l O

MIA and MPA Politics II Core. 
Global Politics & International Organizations
introduces the actors, coalitions, institutions, and processes of global politics. It creates the conceptual foundations for understanding the role of international organizations in today’s multipolar and complex (or, ‘multiplex’) world. It sheds light on how states, non-state actors, and international bureaucracies act within international organizations and how they negotiate international agreements. The discussions will focus on formal and informal decision-making processes, working methods, and power in international relations. It will highlight processes within Bretton Woods institutions (the World Bank and the IMF), as well as at the United Nations, including bargaining processes at the UN Security Council. As a spillover from global politics, the course will also explore the role of international organizations in domestic policymaking processes. 

In addition to critical scholarship on international organizations and global governance, the course relies on students’ analysis of relevant proceedings and debates at the UN, original policy documents, as well as expert testimony from a range of guest speakers, who share their extensive first-hand observations as actors of global governance processes. By these means,
Global Politics & International Organizations
offers insights into the processes, challenges, and impacts of activities by international organizations to make global governance regimes stronger, more effective, and hold actors more accountable.

• R 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Daniel Naujoks
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• 1.5 points

American Foreign Policy in Global Perspe

American Foreign Policy-G

MIA and MPA Politics II Core. 
This course examines the evolution of American foreign policy within the context of U.S. political institutions, domestic dynamics, and historical experiences. It emphasizes the interplay between foreign and domestic policy, considering how American identity, political culture, and internal debates have shaped international engagement. While grounded in key moments in U.S. history, the course also addresses recent shifts in America's global role and examines the strategic, ideological, and institutional forces that continue to influence foreign policy decisions.

• T 5:10 p.m.-7 p.m.
• Instructor: Lincoln A Mitchell
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• 1.5 points

Political Parties and Elections in the U

Political Parties & Elect

MIA and MPA Politics II Core. 
This course examines the development and dynamics of political parties in the United States, with a focus on the evolution of the two-party system and its influence on American politics and policymaking. Students will explore the historical foundations of party formation, ideological shifts over time, and the distinct roles parties play at national and subnational levels. The course also analyzes the structure and impact of party primaries, as well as recent technological and communication changes that have transformed modern electoral strategy and campaign practices.

• T 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Lincoln A Mitchell
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• 1.5 points

Politics of Policymaking: A Comparative

Comparative Policymaking

MIA and MPA Politics II Core. 
This course examines the unique challenges and opportunities of the Global South, integrating theoretical frameworks, historical analysis, and contemporary case studies to develop a thorough understanding of how the region confronts and navigates some of the most significant issues shaping its politics and policies. By analyzing diverse political and policy dynamics in the Global South, it encourages students to think globally and recognize interconnectedness across political systems. Over seven weeks, we examine various challenges posed by institutional legacies of colonialism, the rise of populism, democratic backsliding, corruption, and political violence, while also highlighting innovative responses emerging from the Global South through contemporary case studies.

• M 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Rumela Sen
  CULPA: 1 Info
• 1.5 points

Public Policy in the Age of Uncertainty

Public Policy in Uncertai

MIA and MPA Politics Core II. Instructor: Peter Jaffe. 
This course explores how sudden disruptions—such as elections, economic shocks, natural disasters, and conflict—can challenge or derail long-term policy efforts. Using analytical tools from game theory, economics, management, and law, students will assess how policy responses are developed under pressure and how to design adaptive programs capable of withstanding unexpected change. The course combines discussion, interactive exercises, and real-world case studies to build the strategic, ethical, and communication skills needed to lead through uncertainty. Guest speakers with firsthand experience in policymaking during crises will offer practical insights into decision-making when the stakes are high. Students will learn to anticipate and manage change, balance competing demands, and identify opportunities to advance policy goals even amid disruption.

• M 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• 1.5 points

Financial Accounting & Analysis

Lecture

MPA Financial Management Core I and II. 
This course introduces the principles and practices of financial reporting, with the goal of enabling students to become informed users of financial information in both public and private sector contexts. Emphasis is placed on understanding the three primary financial statements: the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows; and the accounting concepts and rules that shape them. Students will examine how financial information is prepared, disclosed, and interpreted, and will develop analytical tools to assess an organization’s financial health and operational effectiveness. Real-world financial statements will be used throughout the course to build fluency in the language and application of accounting.

• W 5:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• Instructor: Norman Bartczak
  CULPA: 1 Info
• 3 points

Financial Accounting & Analysis

Recitation

MPA Financial Management Core I and II. 
This course introduces the principles and practices of financial reporting, with the goal of enabling students to become informed users of financial information in both public and private sector contexts. Emphasis is placed on understanding the three primary financial statements: the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows; and the accounting concepts and rules that shape them. Students will examine how financial information is prepared, disclosed, and interpreted, and will develop analytical tools to assess an organization’s financial health and operational effectiveness. Real-world financial statements will be used throughout the course to build fluency in the language and application of accounting.

• F 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• 0 points

Foundations of Budgeting

MPA Financial Management I Core. 
This course provides a practical introduction to budgeting as a critical tool for planning, decision-making, and leadership across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Students will develop hands-on skills in budget creation, financial analysis, and cash flow management while exploring how budgets shape organizational strategy and operations.

• R 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• R 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• R 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
• R 7:10 p.m.-9 p.m.
• F noon-1 p.m.
• F 8 a.m.-9:50 a.m.
• None None-None
• Instructor: Sarah M Holloway
  CULPA: 1 Info
• Instructor: Mimi Corcoran
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• Instructor: John Liu
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• 1.5 points

Foundations of Budgeting

MPA Financial Management I Core. 
This course provides a practical introduction to budgeting as a critical tool for planning, decision-making, and leadership across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Students will develop hands-on skills in budget creation, financial analysis, and cash flow management while exploring how budgets shape organizational strategy and operations.

• 0 points

Budgeting & Financial Management for Gov

Gov't Budgeting & Finance

MPA Financial Management II Core. 
This course introduces students to budgeting and financial management in the public sector, with an emphasis on real-world application and analytical skill development. Drawing on current and historical challenges—including the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic—students will explore the political, technical, and managerial dimensions of public budgeting in the United States. 

Topics include the structure and function of operating and capital budgets, principles of revenue generation, deficit spending, and debt financing. Students will work with actual federal, state, and local budgets, gaining experience in constructing, analyzing, and presenting budgets in a government context. By the end of the course, students will be able to evaluate budget proposals and make data-informed recommendations grounded in public policy goals and financial feasibility.

• R 5:10 p.m.-7 p.m.
• R 7:10 p.m.-9 p.m.
• Instructor: John Liu
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• 1.5 points

Financial Management for Nonprofits & So

Fin Mgmt for Nonprofits &

MPA Financial Management II Core. 
This course introduces nonprofit and social enterprise finance, financial management, and budgeting. The course is practical and hands-on.  The course will examine how financial management principles assist nonprofit and social enterprise leaders make operating, program, and long-term financial and strategic decisions. Students will learn underlying concepts and practical skills through readings, discussions, Case Studies, and assignments.  The course is designed to give students a range of core financial and managerial skills that are especially relevant to students who want to go on to establish, manage, or work in nonprofit organizations or social enterprises.

• R 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• Instructor: Sarah M Holloway
  CULPA: 1 Info
• 1.5 points

Accounting Fundamentals

MPA Financial Management Core II. 
This course provides students with a foundational understanding of financial accounting, with an emphasis on interpreting financial statements. Students will study the three core financial statements—the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows—and learn the accounting principles and rules that shape how financial data is recorded and presented.

Through hands-on exercises and case examples from service, manufacturing, and retail operations, students will learn to apply double-entry bookkeeping, distinguish between key accounting treatments such as capitalizing and expensing, and evaluate how management’s assumptions and estimates influence reported outcomes. The course aims to build financial fluency for policy professionals and prepare students to critically assess financial information to support evidence-based decision-making.

• W 1:10 p.m.-4 p.m.
• F 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Norman Bartczak
  CULPA: 1 Info
• 1.5 points

The Political Economy of Europe

Instructor: Michael Broening.
This seminar provides a bird’s eye view of Europe's political economy in the "poly-crisis" of overlapping global challenges ranging from the climate crisis and geopolitical tensions to migration and authoritarianism. Students will analyze patterns, responses, and repercussions of these challenges, with a critical focus on overcoming existing economic policy dilemmas. The course aims to equip students with the necessary tools to analyze the complex parameters of European integration and study the global implications of European politics at the intersection of economics and politics in times of crisis.

• W 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Instructor: Stella Ladi
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• 1.5 points

European Union Human Rights: Law & Polic

EU Human Rights: Law & Po

The European Union (EU) has a deep and broad commitment to the respect and promotion of human rights, both in its internal and its external policies. However, it often faces difficulties in living up to this commitment. In this course we will study the EU’s commitment to human rights as outlined in its founding Treaties, the role of its institutional actors in following up on this commitment, and the EU’s internal and external actions and policies in this respect. For the EU’s internal policies we will focus in particular on its non-discrimination policies as well as its migration policy. In the area of the EU’s external relations we will explore the role of human rights in the EU’s development cooperation, trade policy and humanitarian aid, as well as in the EU’s multilateral relations with other international organizations, both global (e.g. the United Nations) and regional (e.g. Organization of American States; African Union; Council of Europe; OSCE).

• US 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Instructor: Jan Wouters
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• 1.5 points

Diplomacy in Practice: the EU & the Worl

Diplomacy in Practice:EU/

This course introduces students to the practice of modern diplomacy through case studies of global and regional crises and the European Union’s responses to them. Students will examine how foreign policy is developed and implemented from the perspective of a professional diplomat.

The course begins with an overview of the history of EU foreign policy, followed by an introduction to the key institutions and instruments involved in external relations. Subsequent sessions will focus on case studies that illustrate the EU’s approach to various international partners: allies (including the transatlantic partnership and the UN system), neighboring regions (such as the Southern Neighborhood policy, the Eastern Partnership, and the European Political Community), and other global powers (including Russia, China, India, and Turkey). Additional topics include the war in Ukraine, conflicts in the Middle East (Libya, Syria, and the Middle East peace process), the Iran nuclear agreement, and the migration crisis.

Each case will explore the interplay among the EU’s foreign policy tools, including crisis management, defense and security, trade, financial aid, humanitarian assistance, and public diplomacy. The course concludes with a reflection on lessons learned and potential future directions for the EU’s foreign policy agenda and institutional framework.

• R 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• Instructor: Pierre Vimont
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• 1.5 points

Issues in US-EU Economic Relations

A short course on selected issues in current US-EU economic relations. Topics covered include: US-EU trade relations; US-EU differences in relations with China; climate policy and trade; the digital economy and data privacy; European competition policy toward U.S. high tech firms; dollar-euro diplomacy and the international roles of the dollar and euro; the economic dimension to transatlantic security after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

• W 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Instructor: Seamus C O'Cleireacain
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• 1.5 points

Politics in the European Union

This course provides an advanced introduction to the politics of the European Union and its member states. It explores the EU as a distinctive political entity shaped by both supranational and domestic political dynamics. Topics include theories of integration, the institutional architecture of the EU, debates about its democratic legitimacy, and the development of its socio-economic and foreign policy agendas. The second half of the course shifts focus to the internal politics of key member states, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and selected Central and Eastern European countries, examining how national dynamics intersect with broader European challenges. The course pays particular attention to sovereignty, immigration, and democratic backsliding as thematic entry points for comparative analysis.

• R 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Instructor: Carlo E Invernizzi Accetti
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• 3 points

Economic Fundamentals for International

MIA Economics Core. 
This course provides a thorough introduction to the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, equipping students with the analytical tools to understand how individuals, firms, and governments make decisions and how they interact in local and global markets. By combining theory with applied learning, the course builds a foundation for critical thinking about real-world economic challenges and policy-making in an increasingly interconnected world.

• MW 8:15 a.m.-9:45 a.m.
• MW 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
• MW 1:20 p.m.-2:50 p.m.
• R 11:40 a.m.-1:10 p.m.
• R 1:20 p.m.-2:50 p.m.
• R 3:10 p.m.-4:40 p.m.
• F 8 a.m.-9:50 a.m.
• F 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
• F 11:40 a.m.-1:10 p.m.
• Instructor: Martsella Davitaia
  Info
• 3 points

Microeconomic Analysis for International

Lecture

MPA and MIA-Track II Economics Core. 
This course introduces the fundamental tools of microeconomic analysis used to understand individual decision-making, market behavior, and policy outcomes. It equips students with the analytical frameworks and terminology of the economics profession, fostering both critical and open-minded engagement with economic issues. Emphasis is placed on the motivations and consequences of microeconomic policies in international and public affairs contexts. Through problem-solving and collaborative work, students will build practical skills in applying economic models to real-world challenges.

• TR 8:15 a.m.-9:45 a.m.
• Instructor: Emanuele Gerratana
  CULPA: 1 Info
• 3 points

Microeconomic Analysis for International

Recitation

MPA and MIA-Track II Economics Core. 
This course introduces the fundamental tools of microeconomic analysis used to understand individual decision-making, market behavior, and policy outcomes. It equips students with the analytical frameworks and terminology of the economics profession, fostering both critical and open-minded engagement with economic issues. Emphasis is placed on the motivations and consequences of microeconomic policies in international and public affairs contexts. Through problem-solving and collaborative work, students will build practical skills in applying economic models to real-world challenges.

• 0 points

Macroeconomic Analysis for International

Lecture

MPA and MIA-Track II Economics Core. 
This course continues the one-year sequence initiated with SIPA IA6400 and focuses on macroeconomics. The goal of this course is to provide students with the analytical framework to examine and interpret observed economic events in the global economy. The causal relationships between macroeconomic aggregates is based upon microeconomic principles. The subject matter always refers to concrete situations with a particular focus on the causes and effects of the current global financial crisis. The controversial nature of macroeconomic policies is central.

• MW 3:10 p.m.-4:40 p.m.
• MW 5:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
• MW 8:15 a.m.-9:45 a.m.
• MW 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
• TR 8:15 a.m.-9:45 a.m.
• TR 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
• Instructor: Fernando Cirelli
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• 3 points

Macroeconomic Analysis for International

Recitation

MPA and MIA-Track II Economics Core. 
This course continues the one-year sequence initiated with SIPA IA6400 and focuses on macroeconomics. The goal of this course is to provide students with the analytical framework to examine and interpret observed economic events in the global economy. The causal relationships between macroeconomic aggregates is based upon microeconomic principles. The subject matter always refers to concrete situations with a particular focus on the causes and effects of the current global financial crisis. The controversial nature of macroeconomic policies is central.

• R 5:10 p.m.-7 p.m.
• F 11:40 a.m.-1:10 p.m.
• R 6:50 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
• F 3:10 p.m.-4:40 p.m.
• R 3:10 p.m.-4:40 p.m.
• F 1:20 p.m.-2:50 p.m.
• 0 points

Quantitative Analysis I for Internationa

Lecture

MIA & MPA Quantitative Core I. 
This course introduces the fundamentals of statistical analysis, with applications in public policy, management, and the social sciences. Students will begin with basic techniques for describing and summarizing data and progress toward more advanced methods for inference and prediction. The course emphasizes practical tools for interpreting quantitative data and drawing evidence-based conclusions about the social world.

• M 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• M 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
• M 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• T 8 a.m.-9:50 a.m.
• Instructor: Doru Cojoc
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• 3 points

Quantitative Analysis I for Internationa

Recitation

MIA & MPA Quantitative Core I. 
This course introduces the fundamentals of statistical analysis, with applications in public policy, management, and the social sciences. Students will begin with basic techniques for describing and summarizing data and progress toward more advanced methods for inference and prediction. The course emphasizes practical tools for interpreting quantitative data and drawing evidence-based conclusions about the social world.

• W 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• W 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• W 7:10 p.m.-9 p.m.
• TR 8 a.m.-9:50 a.m.
• 0 points