Overview

The interdisciplinary curriculum at McMaster University focuses on developing theory and skills necessary to ensure students develop and are able to demonstrate mastery of public policy fundamentals, foundational informatics, and the base mechanics of digital technologies.The aim of the Public Policy in Digital Society program is to train prospective policy leaders to navigate 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.

Key Features

By leveraging their training as both technologists and policymakers, graduates of the program will be expected to lead interdisciplinary teams in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. They will be well-placed to advance innovative solutions to complex public policy challenges resulting from the advancement of digital technologies.Areas of research Social sciences Economics Political science Business

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Policy
Digital Society
Economics
Political Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, Canada

Disciplines

Public Policy Digital Media View 36 other Masters in Public Policy in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A curriculum vitae or résumé.
A personal statement approximately 500 words in length that speaks to a particular digital technology of interest to the applicant, its associated opportunities and challenges and what policymakers do to try to limit harms while promoting the benefits of said technology.
Two letters of reference from academic referees (i.e. professors or research supervisors). If the applicant has relevant work experience, one of the two letters of reference may be from an employer.
Official transcripts from every degree-granting institution attended.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37000 CAD / year

≈ 37000 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

19400 CAD / year

≈ 19400 CAD / year

Living costs

Hamilton

Canada

1163 - 1630 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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