A Degree That Meets The Moment

Digital innovations are actively reshaping our societies. Governments, industry, and civil society are grappling with ways to develop effective public policy responses to the opportunities and challenges presented by digital technology.

The MPP in Digital Society is a professional degree that combines seminar-based learning, case studies, skills labs, and experiential education opportunities to develop a set of core competencies at the intersection of digital technology and public policy. The interdisciplinary curriculum focuses on developing the theory and skills necessary to ensure that students develop, and are able to demonstrate, mastery of public policy fundamentals, foundational informatics, and the base mechanics of digital technologies. Successful students may also enroll in our co-op stream and spend an additional summer semester in a work placement.

The aim of the program is to train prospective policy leaders to navigate the rapidly changing dynamics of the technological landscape so as to more effectively address the complex social, political, and economic challenges that have accompanied the Digital Age. By leveraging their training as both technologists and policymakers, graduates of the program will be prepared to lead interdisciplinary teams in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. They will be well placed to advance innovative solutions to complex public policy challenges resulting from the advancement of digital technologies.

The MPP in Housing Policy addresses the complexities of contemporary housing issues within a Canadian context. Students engage with topics such as affordable housing, urban development, and housing policy analysis. The program features a unique co-teaching model, pairing academic experts with policy practitioners to provide a comprehensive learning experience. Students also participate in skills labs focused on stakeholder management and informatics for public policy, preparing them to tackle real-world housing challenges.