Overview

Engineering, Law, and Policy students at Pennsylvania State University will be versed in science and technology policy, legal and regulatory policy, complex systems design, and anticipating technology trends.

They will acquire strong technical and analytical skills in systems thinking and an understanding of the convergence between engineering, law and policy for the successful development and implementation of technology-based strategies and solutions.

Learning outcomes

Develop solutions to complex societal problems by applying systems thinking and principles of engineering system and integrating perspectives from law, policy, engineering, and ethics;
Recognize, analyze and explain the fundamental principles of advanced topics in technology, technology policy, and law;
Connect local, national, and global problems, resources, and solutions;
Use language and concepts in ways that are consistent with how the law works, explain legal reasoning and analysis, critically read and analyze legal information, and identify and avoid the unauthorized practice of law;
Identify, interpret and explain interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary perspectives and find common ground among them on which to build solutions;
Distinguish, analyze and model engineering systems, legal systems, and policymaking systems; communicate the interplay between such systems in regard to emerging technologies and their integration into existing systems;
Perform productively on an interdisciplinary team where members together provide leadership, and create a collaborative and inclusive environment;
Communicate effectively across disciplines with a range of audiences and stakeholders.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Science, Technology, and International Policy
Design Decision Making
Systems Design
Public Law
Private Law
Engineering, Law, and Policy Systems
Engineering, Law, and Technology Policy Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-25 00:00:00 , International

More details

International applicants are encouraged to submit materials at least four months before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Legal Studies Public Policy View 406 other Masters in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed official online Graduate School application for admission, and payment of nonrefundable application fee
Statement of purpose: a 2-3 page essay articulating interest in the program and career and educational goals
Vita or Résumé
Three (3) letters of recommendation that attest to your readiness for graduate study and document the requisite minimum of one year of work experience
Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
B.S. or master’s degree in Engineering (including Computer Science or related technical field) with a 3.0 minimum undergraduate GPA (or equivalent)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

48662 USD / year

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Out-of-State

48662 USD / year

≈ 48662 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

27658 USD / year

≈ 27658 USD / year

Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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