Academic College: Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, School of Public Affairs. This 2-year (full-time) Master of Public Policy (MPP) program, with a specialization in Science and Technology Policy, is offered by one of the USA’s top-rated public affairs schools (ASU’s School of Public Affairs). The program is designed to equip students with the analytical and leadership skills to understand and address the complex interplay between science, technology, innovation, and public policy. It integrates core public policy analysis skills (economics, quantitative and qualitative research methods, ethics) with specialized coursework in topics such as technology governance, innovation policy, science funding, ethics of emerging technologies, and the societal impacts of scientific and technological advancements. Students will develop analytical tools for crafting effective policies related to research and development, cybersecurity, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and more. The program emphasizes experiential learning, professional development, and opportunities to collaborate with government agencies, research institutions, and technology companies. Graduates are prepared to lead in areas where scientific and technological advancements intersect with public challenges. The Tempe campus is particularly well-suited for this specialization due to its strong science and engineering colleges.

Graduates of this MPP specialization are well-prepared for professional careers at the forefront of science and technology policy. Career paths include: Science Policy Analyst, Technology Policy Advisor, Innovation Policy Specialist, Research & Development (R&D) Program Manager, Government Relations Specialist (for tech companies), Cybersecurity Policy Analyst, Bioethics Policy Analyst, Consultant (specializing in tech/science policy), Public Affairs Officer (for science agencies), and roles in think tanks or non-profits focused on technology governance. Employment opportunities exist in federal agencies (e.g., NSF, NIH, OSTP, NIST), state and local governments, universities, research institutions, technology companies, defense contractors, and advocacy groups. The program also serves as an excellent foundation for doctoral studies in public policy, science and technology studies (STS), and related fields.

Arizona State University is a highly ranked public university with a world-leading drive for innovation (consistently ranked #1 in the U.S. for 9 consecutive years as of 2024). It is also consistently the #1 U.S. public university chosen by international students, reflecting its diverse and inclusive environment. The Tempe campus, ASU's historic and largest, is a vibrant academic hub with hundreds of degree programs, first-rate research facilities, and a strong sense of community, feeling like an energetic city of its own. The MPP is taught by ASU’s School of Public Affairs, ranked #13 nationally, ensuring a top-tier education with access to leading faculty and cutting-edge research. The specialization benefits from ASU's strong interdisciplinary nature, with direct connections to its highly-regarded engineering, computing, and science programs on the same campus.