Master of Data Science for Public Policy

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Computer Science Politics & Government Public Policy Berlin Germany On Campus

About the course

Global migration, combatting disinformation or creating smart cities - today's complex issues call for a new generation of policymakers and problem solvers who understand how to combine policy and data to create solutions for government, civil society and business.

The Master of Data Science for Public Policy (MDS) brings together passionate students from both technical and social science backgrounds to deepen their analytical skills and develop an in-depth understanding of the policy world. During this two-year master's they learn how to leverage algorithmic decision-making to tackle some of the most complex challenges of our time with data-driven solutions.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor’s degree
Either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with 180 ECTS credits from an accredited college or university

English language proficiency: strong command of the English language
Strong command of the English language as established by completion of an undergraduate or other university-level degree at an English language institution or by attaining a score of 100 on the TOEFL, an IELTS writing score of 7 or above, or a score of 125 on the Duolingo English Test.