The Master of Public Policy (MPP) in Digital Society is a professional graduate degree that combines course-based learning, case studies, labs, and experiential learning opportunities in order to develop a set of core competencies at the intersection of public policy and digital technology. The interdisciplinary curriculum will focus on developing the theory and skills necessary to ensure that students acquire 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 the rapidly changing dynamics of the technological landscape so as to more effectively address the complex social, political, and economic challenges that have accompanied the Digital Age. By leveraging their training as both policymakers and technologists, graduates of the program will be expected to lead interdisciplinary teams in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. They should be well-placed to advance innovative solutions to complex public policy challenges resulting from the advancement of digital technologies.

Students in the MPP in Digital Society will be enrolled full-time for 12 consecutive months.