The Master of Economics Student Association (MESA)  is the Columbia Economics department’s student organization for MA students.

Mission Statement

• To make our collective voice be heard pertaining to program-related matters
• To bring together our student body through academic, professional and social events
• To help with advancing our academic and career interests by connecting us with resources

Current MESA Board

Current Committees

MA Academics

• Consolidate class feedback and concerns about the program
• Enforce academic integrity
• Gather and build a database of useful notes, materials, practice questions and general exam resources

PhD and Research

• Complement program and the faculty in their support for PhD applicants
• Exchange info on PhD and RA positions from alumni and current PhD students
• Encourage class members with prior application/RA experiences to share

Professional Careers

• Leverage alumni connections
• Streamline networking information from all sources
• Facilitate intra-class info sharing