Are you ready to confront today’s most urgent policy challenges and develop the strategic thinking and analytical skills needed to shape effective and equitable public solutions?
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The Master of Data Science for Public Policy and Management (MDS) program is designed to nurture professionals who are adept in public data analysis to better address challenges in the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the digital era.
By integrating advanced data science methods like machine learning and network analysis into policy analysis and decision-making, the program enables students to contribute to more effective evidence-based policymaking.
Offered as a full-time program, the MDS is specifically tailored for practitioners in the public sector or graduates seeking to enter or advance their careers in public agencies, research institutes, or international organizations.
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Academic goals
Master of Data Science for Public Policy and Management (MDS) fosters policy experts for the fourth industrial revolution and digital transformation era. It aims to enhance evidence-based policymaking and policy analysis through advanced data science methods, such as network analysis, machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Program Characteristics
- A curriculum that integrates advanced data science techniques to build essential skills for today’s policy environment
- An interdisciplinary approach drawing from Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, and International Development
- Strong emphasis on applying data science to real-world policy problems, supported by faculty expertise from both academia and industry
Are you a good fit for the MDS?
- Are you passionate about bridging the gap between data science and public policy?
- Do you have hands-on experience in analyzing data for research, policy, or decision-making purposes?
- Do you see data not just as information—but as a tool for solving real-world problems?
- Do you have a solid academic background in STEM fields such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, or engineering?
- Are you eager to sharpen your technical skills while deepening your understanding of public challenges?
- Do you have a clear vision of how this program will support your career goals?
- Are you interested in applying machine learning, AI, or network analysis to complex societal issues?
- Are you someone who seeks continuous growth through interdisciplinary learning?
- Do you aspire to design policy solutions that are evidence-based, ethical, and impactful?
