To successfully complete the Master of Arts Degree in Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (QMSS) at Columbia University, students must undertake a minimum of 30 graduate course credits, including an M.A. thesis, and maintain a "B" or above average for all courses. Students must also complete two full Residence Units.
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MA/MPA
To successfully complete the joint Master of Arts Degree in Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (QMSS) and Master of Public Administration Degree (MPA) at Columbia University, please see the MA/MPA page.
MA/MIA
To successfully complete the Master of Arts Degree in Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (QMSS) and Master of International Affairs Degree (MIA)at Columbia University, please see the MA/MIA page. This program is currently under review by the Faculty Senate and the State of New York and therefore not accepting applications at this time.
Table:
Below are the courses offered by QMSS. Please click on a course for a detailed description. The dots indicate a required course for the program.
| Required Courses | MA | MPA/MA | MIA/MA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective Courses (3/4 credits each) | MA | MPA/MA | MIA/MA |
| QMSS Data Analysis G4015 (4 credits) | MA | MPA/MA | MIA/MA |
| QMSS Internship in Social Research (2 credits) | no | no | no |
| QMSS M.A. Thesis G5999 (4 credits) | MA | MPA/MA | MIA/MA |
| QMSS Seminar Series G4021 & G4022 (2 credits each) | MA | MPA/MA | MIA/MA |
| QMSS Survey Methods G4060 (4 credits) | no | no | no |
| QMSS Theory and Methodology G4010 (4 credits) | MA | MPA/MA | MIA/MA |