Science and Technology Policy
Brooks MPA students concentrating in Science and Technology Policy develop the capacity to lead, coordinate, and utilize inputs from teams of specialists to make and shape policy around disruptive and transformative technologies. Specialists in this area develop the skills required to work in fields such as cyberpolicy, infrastructure, social media, and transportation. Students in this concentration are also strongly encouraged to take advantage of research, teaching, and engaged learning opportunities available through the Brooks School’s Tech Policy Institute.
Concentration Gateway Course
- Artificial Intelligence and Public Policy
Representative Coursework
- Risk Analysis and Management
- Regulation and Infrastructure Policy
- Public Systems Modeling
- Non-Profit Finance, Management, and Leadership
- Infrastructure Financing
- Regulation and Infrastructure Policy
- Technology for Underserved Communities
- Sustainable Water Resource Management in the Face of Climate Change
Representative Employers (Full Time & Internships)
- Arup
- Parsons Corporation
- Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
- International Finance Corporation
- Harris County Infrastructure Department
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- NYC Department of Transportation
- US Department of Transportation
- The World Bank
Representative Occupational Titles
- Financial Analyst
- Management Analyst
- Manager
- Operations Manager
- Planner