Get professional training in the growing field of data science in public policy while still in the College. The Harris School of Public Policy, in conjunction with the Department of Computer Science, offers University of Chicago undergraduate students an opportunity to begin their professional training in the growing field of data science in public policy while still in the College. Through the Joint BA/MSCAPP in Computational Analysis and Public Policy students can earn a four-year undergraduate degree in their declared major and a two-year Master of Science in Computational Analysis and Public Policy degree after five years of studies at the University of Chicago. It is one of two programs offered by Harris. The five year Master’s of Public Policy with the College (BA/MPP) is the other. The BA/MSCAPP program is open to all students in the College regardless of major. Interested students should apply during their junior year. Students are required to consult with the College advisor before applying to Harris to determine they are on track to meet the admission requirements, and are encouraged to begin this conversation in their sophomore year. Program requirements and other details are available on the College Catalogue. Faculty profile Urban Legend Harris Senior Fellow Brett Goldstein is helping city officials unleash the potential of their data. Apply Now - Measurable Impact Turn your passion into measurable impact. Request Info Apply Now Recent News Student Profile: Gabrielle Pan, IPAL’22, MPP Class of 2025 Thu., September 28, 2023 Harris Launches Student Competition to Solve Chicago’s Pension Crisis Wed., September 27, 2023 More news Upcoming Events UChicago Harris Coffee Chat in New York City Mon., October 02, 2023 | 5:30 PM Vesuvio Bakery & Commissary 824 10th Ave New York, NY 10019 United States Information Session in New York Tue., October 03, 2023 | 8:30 AM 1270 6th Avenue (50th St & 6th Ave) New York, NY 10020 United States More events
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