Flexible Career Options
Potential career paths include tech policy analyst and advisor, AI ethics specialist, digital transformation consultant, researcher, and graduate work.
Master's Degree in Technology, People, and Policy
Shape Tech Policies. Put People First.
Emerging Technology | Evolving Field
The Master of Science in Technology, People, and Policy program is for those who want to address the new practical, ethical, and policy-related challenges created by the rapid development of technology. We’ll provide the cutting-edge knowledge and tools necessary to navigate these shifts while focusing on how innovations affect people, communities, and organizations.
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Increase in AI job postings on Indeed*
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Percentage of executives reporting they have chief AI officers**
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Salary premium for AI-related jobs***
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Percentage of CEOs surveyed by KPMG with tech ethics employee training****
Degree Highlights
In-Person or Online
Attend classes in person on our Evanston campus or virtually through customized video conferencing designed to accommodate working professionals.
Full-Time, Part-Time
Full-time students can complete the program in one year, including summer; part-time students typically take two years.
Credit-Bearing Certificates for Specialized Expertise
Credit-bearing certificates, aligned with your professional goals. Certificates can complement your degree or be pursued independently.
Ethical AI and Tech Regulation
You’ll be able to evaluate complicated ethical issues, such as how AI algorithms are deployed to make decisions. Students will also learn to develop and implement strategies for using technology responsibly.
Leadership in Digital Transformation
After gaining a unique blend of technical expertise, policy insight, and skills in organizational change, graduates can help organizations adopt new technologies in socially responsible ways.
Global and Local Policy Knowledge
The curriculum covers current trends in tech and education as well as national and international policy frameworks, preparing you to navigate regulatory environments in education, healthcare, commerce, and other sectors.
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*Morris, C. (2024, June 6). Generative AI job postings increase tenfold in the past year. Fast Company. Retrieved from https://www.fastcompany.com/91136553/generative-ai-job-postings-increase-indeed
**McKendrick, J. (2024, October 29). The generative AI landscape shifted dramatically in 2024, study says. Forbes. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemckendrick/2024/10/29/the-generative-ai-landscape-shifted-dramatically-in-2024-study-says/
***Grothaus, M. (2023, October 2). AI-related jobs are some of the highest-paying in the U.S.—here’s the full list. Retrieved from https://www.fastcompany.com/90983050/ai-jobs-highest-pay-best-states-2023-full-list
****Investopedia. (2024, May 15). More than 40% of CEOs expect to boost AI spend to gain competitive edge: Survey. Retrieved from https://www.investopedia.com/more-than-40-of-ceos-expect-to-boost-ai-spend-to-gain-competitive-edge-survey-8630199