Technology and Public Policy

The Institute of Science, Technology and Policy (ISTP) hosts a continuing education programme in Technology and Public Policy (TPP). The TPP programme targets professionals from both the private and public sector who want to develop the policy analysis skills needed to effectively address societal challenges in their current or future careers.

It is structured modularly so as to best suit the backgrounds, interests, aims and needs of the participants. The programme consists of two Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) degrees in Technology and Public Policy (TPP) (15 ECTS each).

The CAS TPP: Policy Process degree focuses on how to systematically analyze, design and manage policy-making processes (Input-Output dimension). The CAS TPP: Impact Analysis degree focuses on how to assess policy options in terms of their expected effects, in order to identify appropriate policy designs; and to evaluate the implications of implemented policies so as to be able to adapt them where needed (Output-Outcome dimension). Each of the two CAS degrees can be taken separately and via part-time study within one semester. The teaching language is English.

Participants can also choose to complete a MAS in Technology and Public Policy. In addition to completing both CAS TPP, MAS TPP participants will broaden their horizon by taking elective courses which put science in perspective (15 ECTS) and will practically apply what was learnt by carrying out a Policy Analysis Project supervised by a Senior Researcher or Professor (15 ECTS).

For more information, please visit the TPP programme website.