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MSSP Social Policy + Data Analytics at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Social Policy + Data Analytics for Social Policy Certificate (MSSP+DA) is a 1.5 year, 12 course unit program. MSSP+DA is a STEM-designated degree that empowers students to leverage social policy and data analytics to address economic, educational, and health inequities. Throughout the program, the data analytics material is taught in relationship with the various theories, approaches, and domains of social policy analysis.

Faculty: School of Social Policy and Practice  |  Duration: 12 course units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States

What you will study

Requires 12 course units in total. Listed required courses include MSSP 6070 Practical Programming for Data Science; MSSP 6080 Practical Machine Learning Methods; MSSP 6280 Policy: Analysis of Issues, Strategy and Process; MSSP 6290 Research and Evaluation Design; MSSP 6310 Law and Social Policy; MSSP 7805 Law and Social Policy: Foundations.

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Application information

USD 60,272 a year (2026-27). MSSP+DA first academic year (fall and spring, 8 course units) for 2026-2027. Excludes General, Technology and Clinical fees. Source

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