This public interest master’s in technology is designed to train tomorrow’s leaders to imagine, design, create and apply technology for the advancement of social good. This program will equip you to assess new and emerging technologies, engage with community stakeholders, identify issues that are of public interest to communities, find a public consensus and deploy technologies that will benefit humanity.
Public interest is of particular relevance or appeal to the well-being of the general public. Our study of public interest in this master’s degree specifically considers how technology and the application of technology can be beneficial to local and global communities. A public interest technologist can help corporations, government agencies and nonprofits achieve their goals responsibly through the consideration of people as both consumers and global citizens. Graduates may work to solve socio technical problems such as privacy encroachment, security data breaches, inaccessibility to information, unsustainable business practices, humanitarian crises, energy inefficiencies, issues of empowerment, transparency and oversight, among others. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of the student's first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
Graduate admission application and application fee.
Official transcripts.
Written personal statement.
Professional resume or curriculum vitae.
Three academic and/or professional letters of recommendation.
Proof of English proficiency. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.