Master of Science in Science, Technology, and Public Policy

Course Overview Why Pursue a Science, Technology, and Public Policy MS at RIT? Top-Notch Faculty: Develop strong connections with faculty and researchers who are actively working on scientific and technological innovations that drive new public policy needs. Dynamic Curriculum: Gain the skills needed to contribute to important policy issues in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Key Program Highlights Flexible Options to Complete Your Degree : Choose between a thesis or capstone project to earn your science, technology, and public policy MS A Technical Public Policy Degree for Today's Innovative World Self-driving cars, cybersecurity threats, data protection and privacy, and artificial intelligence are just a few of the hot-button topics in the rapidly evolving intersection of technology, innovation, and public policy This master's in public policy enables you to work at the intersection of engineering, science, and technology while contributing to important policy issues in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors Understanding how to create effective public policy takes both an awareness of the science and technology behind a topic as well as a grounding in the system of laws, regulatory measures, and courses of action that affect it RIT’s Science, Technology, and Public Policy MS With a focus on policy areas that have a strong science or technology element (energy, health systems, technology innovation, environment, and cybersecurity), our program builds on RIT’s strengths as a technological university and connects you with faculty and researchers who are actively working on scientific and technological innovations that drive new public policy needs