Master of Science in Science, Technology, and Public Policy

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.
The science, technology, and public policy MS is equally ideal for those with undergraduate degrees in either:
Science or engineeringAn area of liberal arts (e.g., economics, public policy)Public policy degree core courses emphasize analysis, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary approaches, which are required in this program. Elective courses are selected with an advisor and allow you to focus your studies on an interest or career area, such as environmental policy, climate change policy, health care policy, STEM education policy, telecommunications policy, biotechnology policy, environmental policy, communications policy, or energy policy. Electives are offered in various colleges throughout the university, including the colleges of Business, Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Science.

To be considered for admission to the Science, Technology, and Public Policy MS program, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

Complete an online graduate application.

Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.

Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) is recommended.

Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.

Submit a personal statement of educational objectives.

Submit two letters of recommendation.

Entrance exam requirements: None