A. Definition:
The student demonstrates the ability to use information technologies to support public policy development and implementation; to define requirements for improved information systems and information management methods, and to manage information collection, analysis, and dissemination in support of public policy process.

B. Competencies:
Knowledge: The student has a working knowledge of principles for using computers, software and the Internet to develop approaches for: analysis of public policy issues; to support consultation and collaboration; to create and participate in information management systems; and the dissemination of information across sectors and disciplines.

Abilities: The student designs analytical models for quantitative and qualitative policy research, conduct analysis, use the Internet for research and connection to policy organizations, and to ethically disseminate information.

Abilities: The student decomposes an analytical problem or dissemination task into manageable steps and is able to create computer programs to execute each of those steps and to create integrated programs.

C. Prerequisites:
The student has a working knowledge of personal computers, scans information from the Internet, and is able to use information technologies in their everyday use.

Core Courses (required):
MPP 500 Masters Seminar, MPP 530 Applied Policy Research & Quantitative Analysis Methods, MPP 600A/B Applied Policy Analysis Research Seminar (APARS)

Concentration Courses:
none