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Master of Science and Technology Policy at Arizona State University at Tempe

Advances in science and technology are opening up tremendous opportunities within society. But only if they are developed responsibly. The ASU Master of Science and Technology Policy program draws on some of the world's foremost experts to uniquely prepare future policy leaders for success in building a technology-complex future.
The Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society's one-year MSTP program uniquely prepares its graduates to have an impact in today's technologically complex world. Drawing on some of the world's leading experts and innovative thinkers, it is designed to train future leaders, policymakers and analysts in tackling many complex issues such as climate change, energy security and responsible innovation to public health, global development and social justice.

The Master of Science and Technology Policy program is a one-year, cohort-based program designed to attract students of the highest caliber.  It is suited to anyone interested in a career in which they work to ensure science and technology serve society through responsive and effective policy development and implementation. Students come from a wide range of backgrounds and go on to develop successful careers in government, business, academic institutions and nongovernmental organizations.

On completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Apply critical skills and methods to science and technology policy analysis
  • Apply cutting edge approaches to ensuring socially responsive and responsible technology innovation
  • Contribute to developing and implementing creative solutions to many of today's most complex challenges, including responsible innovation, technological convergence, social and environmental sustainability, health and well-being, energy, equity, development, security, information collection and use, infrastructure, democracy, STEM education, the role of science, and space
  • Describe the historical, social and institutional foundations of science and technology policy
  • Discuss the complexities of science and technology policy decisions, decision-making under uncertainty and the role of experts
  • Employ effective policy communications skills and techniques
  • Work collaboratively and effectively with experts from different backgrounds, including scientists, engineers and elected officials
Level Masters
Discipline Sciences
Duration 12 months
Intakes Aug
Application Fees USD 0
Tuition Fees USD 25200
Campus Tempe
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Admission Requirements
Language proficiency (minimum)
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 80
PTE 65
Duolingo 105
Exam proficiency (minimum)
SAT Not Required / Waiver
ACT Not Required / Waiver
GRE Not Required / Waiver
GMAT Not Required / Waiver
Requirements

Minimum GPA - 77%

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QS Ranking 219
Times Higher Education 156
ARWU 55
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Shanghai Ranking

The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) was first published in June 2003 by the Center for World-Class Universities (CWCU), Graduate School of Education (formerly the Institute of Higher Education) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, and updated on an annual basis

Webometrics Ranking

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