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MPP Public Policy in Digital Society at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

The Master of Public Policy will prepare graduates to practice strategic leadership that can bridge public policy thinking with technical expertise in formal and informal policy making processes. Two streams of study are available: Digital Society and Housing Policy

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 12 months  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: May  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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Entry requirements

The Master of Public Policy in Digital Society is a professional degree that combines course-based learning, case studies, skills workshops, and experiential learning opportunities to develop a set of core competencies at the intersection of digital technology and public policy. The interdisciplinary curriculum focuses on developing theory and skills necessary to ensure students develop and are able to demonstrate mastery of public policy fundamentals, foundational informatics, and the base mechanics of digital technologies. The aim of the program is to train prospective policy leaders to navigate rapidly changing dynamics of the technological landscape so as to more effectively address the

Graduate programmes accept applications for September, January and May admit terms; programmes listed without open/close dates do not accept applications for that term.

Graduate application open and close dates differ for domestic (Canadian citizens/permanent residents) and international applicants and vary by programme and admit term.

Apply through the official page: https://gs.mcmaster.ca/how-to-apply/

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