Graduate School

STEM Public Policy MS Program

Are you ready to pave the way for a more advanced, well-engineered future? Join the ever-developing field of public policy with a focus on putting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to work for the community you live in. Be one of the minds shaping the world with technical knowledge and expertise.

An Accelerated Master's Program is available for current Michigan Tech students.

Program Overview

As public policy becomes an increasingly impactful part of science and engineering careers, lead the way with a Master of Science degree in STEM Public Policy. Unlike a traditional Master's of Public Administration or Public Policy program, a STEM-based approach places heavier emphasis on the role of data analytics, engineering, and technology management in policy making.

This coursework-based degree encompasses core elements of public management, including policy analysis, leadership, ethics, and program evaluation—but with a strong technical foundation. Learn to effectively manage modern, tech-driven public sector challenges like smart city initiatives, digital governance, and cybersecurity threats.

  • Delivery Options

    • Accelerated: MS
    • On-Campus: MS
    • Online: MS

STEM Public Policy Program Details

Choose a specific degree option or delivery type to learn more about the STEM public policy program at Michigan Tech.

On-Campus Programs

Additional Program Information

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Contact

Graduate Director

Mark Rouleau

Graduate Assistant

Mariah Maggio

 

Sample Areas of Interest

Select areas of interest to help customize your STEM public policy MS. Sample areas include:

  • Public policy
  • Public management
  • Policy analysis
  • Program evaluation

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Application Process and Admissions Requirements

Applications are reviewed on an individual basis using a holistic approach. Fill out our free graduate application online to apply to any of our programs. Official transcripts and scores are not required for the initial application, although you will need to upload them later.

Accredited by HLC

Michigan Tech has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1928. Our Graduate School offers over 125 certificates, master's, and PhD programs to provide our students and the world with what tomorrow needs.

Who You'll Work With

Join Social Sciences and Economics faculty and learn how to apply a STEM mindset when diagnosing problems and developing feasible solutions to real-world policy and governmental problems. You will have the opportunity to work with real non-profits to analyze their management structure and identify areas for improvement. Choose your STEM-based track, with skilled faculty specializing in:

  • Health Policy
  • Advanced and Applied Methods for Policy Making
  • Cybersecurity and Computer Engineering
  • Natural Resources and Sustainable & Resilient Systems
  • Engineering Management

Program Faculty

Where You'll Work

The felxibility of the STEM Public Policy degree allows graduates the chance to work in the public sector across industries. Students who graduate from this program may work in:

  • Cybersecurity policy and risk management
  • Data-informed decision-making
  • Engineering management
  • Global consulting
  • Health informatics and health policy
  • Infrastructure policy and resilience planning
  • Program and policy evaluation
  • Public management
  • Public policy analysis
  • Public-sector innovation
  • Technology policy

Faculty Spotlight

Kayla Gabehart, a white woman with blonde hair holding a copy of Historically Jeffco magazine.

Kayla Gabehart
Assistant Professor, Environmental Policy

The most pressing challenges to our democratic institutions weren't inevitable—they were designed. This means we have the power to redesign them for a more resilient future.

Advancing democracy and the human condition amidst rapid technological and environmental change requires more than just technical expertise; it requires a fundamental re-evaluation of our public policy frameworks. Our faculty in the STEM Public Policy program are dedicated to teaching students how to harness data-driven insights and social science methodologies to navigate the complexities of the 21st century.

In our research and online classrooms, we strive to make the invisible structures of governance visible. By questioning the systems that dictate how resources are allocated and how voices are heard, we empower our students to lead collective efforts at transformation. Our goal is to ensure that as the world changes, our policies don't just keep pace—they actively work to ensure that every community has the opportunity to flourish.

"Many forms of government have been tried, and will be tried in this world of sin and woe. No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all those other forms that have been tried from time to time."Winston Churchill