Graduate Certificate in Public Interest Technology at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The fully online, nine-credit Graduate Certificate in Public Interest Technology equips professionals and students to lead at the intersection of technology, ethics, law and social impact. It was developed by the School of Public Policy, the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences and the IT Program with the Public Interest Technology Initiative.

Faculty: College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Department: School of Public Policy | Duration: 9 credits, fully online, flexible start | Intake: Flexible start; required courses offered Fall and Spring, electives Winter, Spring and Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Two required core courses (SPP 690G and SPP 690T) and one elective at the 600 level, covering responsible AI governance, technology policy and regulation, equity and inclusion in digital transformation, ethical design and public participation, and technology assessment and policy analysis.

Career pathways

Roles in government, NGOs, academia and mission-driven companies; the programme cites 22.2% projected US job growth in PIT-related roles for 2023-2033.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to non-degree professionals in tech, policy or social impact and to graduate students in any discipline.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Flexible start; required courses offered Fall and Spring, electives Winter, Spring and Fall

Duration: 9 credits, fully online, flexible start

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