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MJramos

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    2013 Fall
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    MA-SAIS, MPA-SIPA, MEM-Nicholas (Duke)

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  1. great points. I do realize that regardless of the aid package the cost of attending SIPA would be greater than attending Duke. But the difference is not big enough to sway me one way or another solely based on the cost. (especially since i'd be very tempted to apply to duke's dual degree with business school) The curriculum at Duke is slightly more science based but honestly they offer pretty much the same courses. My background is in Econ and Poli Sci and I have few years of policy experience under my belt so I am interested in choosing a program that would give me a bit of scientific edge and in that sense Duke's a bit more attractive. Though I can't help but wonder if SIPA's network is more broad and effective in international development or even west coast (since I'm from the west coast and like to come back here). Is that not the case?
  2. I applied and got accepted to three masters programs this year and even though I feel extremely lucky to be in this position, I'm having a hard time choosing the one! I'm hoping to work in energy and climate change consulting for some years after graduate school and then enter the international development field (focusing on the same issues). I am looking at a program with strong environmental policy courses as well as some basic scientific courses. The choice has come down to MPA at Columbia's SIPA (energy and environment concentration) and MEM at Duke's Nicholas school of environment. They have both given me the same amount of money- making this decision even harder. One of my main questions is which program would take me farther when it comes to the career i'm interested in? how does the alumni network of these two schools compare in the field of energy and climate change policy? If anyone has gone through the same dilemma or has any insight into these questions, I would REALLY appreciate your comment!
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