Master of Public Policy

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McMaster University’s Master of Public Policy (MPP) in Digital Society and on Housing Policy are year-long professional degree programs. They train prospective policy leaders to navigate the changing dynamics of the technological landscape to address the complex social, political and economic challenges that have accompanied the digital age.

Launched in 2021, our Digital Society MPP was the first Canadian graduate degrees offering the opportunity to specialize in the implications of digital transformation for public policy and governance. In 2024, we expanded to offer a unique opportunity to focus on the complexities of housing policy in a Canadian context. Both MPP streams are synchronous, online programs that can be completed remotely (with some opportunities for in-person participation), preparing students for the hybrid work world of today.

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We offer a unique co-teaching model which pairs respected academics with accomplished practitioners to provide students with a comprehensive learning experience in our seminars.

Our programs are further distinguished by their innovative curriculums comprised of seminar-based instruction and skills development labs designed to develop complementary technical competencies that provide graduates with a competitive advantage in the field.

By leveraging their training as both policymakers and technologists, graduates of our programs will be expected to lead interdisciplinary teams in the public, private and non-profit sectors. They will be able to draw on a combination of theoretical knowledge, subject matter expertise and technical skill to devise innovative solutions to some of the most pressing challenges associated with emergent digital technologies.

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