From Data to Decisions: Build Your Career in Data Analytics with Cornell's MS in Data Science for Public Policy

Ready to build a career at the intersection of data science, AI, and public policy?

Join MS Degree Faculty Director Anne Byrne and Associate Director of Career Development Michelle Gardner for an inside look at Cornell’s Master of Science in Data Science for Public Policy (MS-DSP).

Learn how Cornell’s 12-month, STEM-designated master’s degree combines data science, AI, analytics, ethics, and public policy to prepare graduates for careers across business, consulting, healthcare, nonprofits, government, and international organizations.

You’ll explore:

• How Cornell’s interdisciplinary curriculum prepares students to use data science and AI to solve complex public policy challenges.
• The Brooks School’s “pracademic” approach and how students apply classroom learning through employer-focused projects, engaged learning, and close faculty mentorship.
• Career pathways for MS-DSP graduates and the career coaching, alumni network, and employer connections that support students throughout the program and beyond.
• Opportunities to learn from leading faculty and engage with Cornell’s collaborative ecosystem in AI, technology policy, and data-driven decision-making.
• The admissions process, application requirements, and what makes a competitive applicant.

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 12:00pm to 12:45 p.m. ET
Location: Zoom – Register Here.