Turin School of Development (International Training Centre of the ILO)
Master in Technology and Public Policy
Turin, Italy
Master degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 9,900
STUDY FORMAT
Blended
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Key Summary
In a technology-driven era of ever-changing patterns where the relentless pace of innovation creates a wealth of future global challenges, there is a strong need to adapt public policy and decision-making processes to the new technological scenarios, to shape a sustainable future from an economic, social and environmental perspective.
To deal with the challenges on the horizon posed by technological change, the International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO), under the auspices of the Turin School of Development (TSD) and in partnership with the leading technical university Politecnico di Torino, is offering this Master in Technology and Public Policy.
The Master's consists of one distance learning and four classroom-taught modules. Throughout the learning journey participants will examine the current main technological innovation trajectories, understand their economic and social impact at various levels (e.g. employment, poverty and social cohesion, environment) and understand the role of public policy to assess and design policy interventions in response to issues arising from the diffusion of innovation
Participants will acquire a combination of science, technical and policy analysis tools, techniques and skills to recognise and anticipate change while responding to complex situations in their respective relevant fields. The Master will therefore increase the skills and employability of attendants in fields like public administration bodies, political parties, strategic advisory, trade unions, departments of institutional relations and public affairs of large enterprises, etc.
Through a unique combination of science, technical and policy analysis tools, techniques and skills, this Master’s course has a twofold objective: to provide the expertise and competencies needed to understand technological innovation and the consequent challenges it poses and to train actors who can steer and govern this innovation through public policy.
Degree
The Master is delivered as a First level Master’s Degree by the Politecnico di Torino (60 certified university credits)
according to the Italian Qualifications Framework. The Master's degree will be awarded to the participants who fulfil the
following conditions:
- Administrative requirements and documents requested by the Politecnico di Torino
- Submission of the assignments within the set deadlines and quality requirements
- Successful passing of all exams demonstrating the level of competence required
- Submissions of the final project within the set deadline and quality requirements.
Who Attends This Master?
The Master is intended for:
- Officials working in public administration and international organizations in the fields of economic, technological, industrial and social policy
- Experts in public affairs departments of technology companies
- Practitioners in the field of industrial and employment relations from both the private and public sectors
- Trade Union’s officials and employers’ organizations officials
- Policy analysts at national or international think tanks, financial institutions, research departments of banks and insurance companies
- Young graduates who intend to pursue a career in public administration, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations involved in cooperation and development
- Young graduates who intend to pursue a career in strategy and policy consultancy firms
- Young graduates who intend to pursue careers in leading technology companies.
This one-year Master's program is intensive by design. It combines three phases: distance learning module, face-to-face component, and preparation of the final thesis.
Phase 1: Distance Learning
The first phase consists of online lectures, allowing you to build a solid foundational understanding of public policy design and innovation management and strategies. Online lectures will be held twice a week (typically on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM CET), whose attendance is compulsory (a few absences will be allowed). Students will receive support from a tutoring service with expertise in the subject matter and exchange views with other participants.
- Topics covered will be:
Module Distance Learning: Public Policy and Innovation Management
- Introduction to Public Policy Analysis
- Innovation Management
- Introduction to Project Cycle Management
Module Vertical Skills: AI and Big Data for Public Policy
- AI, Big Data, and Regulation
- AI, Decision Making, and Social Foresight
- Cybersecurity and Policy
- Data Inequalities and Digital Inclusion
Module Vertical Skills: Technology for Sustainability, Inclusion and Social Impact
- Technology and Social Impact
- Sustainability and Circular Economy and Territories (sustainable mobility)
- Climate Transition and Policy
- Energy Transformation and Policy
- Space Economy and Use of Satellite Telecom for Inclusion
- Technology and Sustainable Agriculture/Food
Phase 2: Face-to-Face at the Itcilo Campus in Turin
This phase is the core-learning component of the Master. Participants will learn and practice through live classes held by an international faculty. Classes will be delivered in presence at the ITCILO Campus, from Monday to Friday (9.30 am to 4 pm, Italy time zone – compulsory attendance).
This phase will also foresee workshops led by international experts, site visits to research centres, policy labs and project work.
Transversal Module: Technology, Production, and Public Policy Issues
- Policy Design
- Policymaking process and public policy debates
- Policy Monitoring and Evaluation
- Impact Measurement and Evaluation (Social Impact of Technology)
- Digitalization of public administration, data access, and security
- Industrial Policy and Industry 4.0/5.0
- AI, big data and algorithmic regulation and decision-making process
- Project Finance, Fin-Tech, and Social Impact Investments
Transversal Module: Socio-Economic Determinants, Correlates and Impacts of Technology
- Socioeconomic and Political Impact of Technology
- Ethical Dilemmas in the Use of Technology
- Technology and Globalization
- Digital Transformation, Platform Economy, AI and the Future of Work
Active visits to technology labs and research centers of Politecnico di Torino.
Phase 3: Final Thesis
Finalization and delivery of an original written project on a topic related to technology and public policy as the final thesis through home-based research. The project should be based on a specific economic, social or environmental challenge and testable at the country or community level. Tutors will provide guidance throughout the whole phase.
Partial Scholarships
A limited number of partial scholarships are available, on a competitive basis, for students from developing countries.
Participants who wish to apply for a partial scholarship, are required to specify it on the application form.
The selection criteria for the award of partial scholarships will include academic and professional qualifications,
organization, country of origin, and gender balance
What Topics Does This Master Cover?
- Technological innovation, digital transformation, and Artificial Intelligence revolution
- Public policy design and production for new technological scenarios and social challenges
- Policy impact evaluation
- Sustainable transitions through socio-technical system shifts
- Economics of innovation, employment, and labor markets
- Public policy design and project management.
What will I Learn?
On successful completion of the Master, participants will be able to:
- Understand the main features of technological innovation as applied to different economic sectors and in different technical fields such as digitalization, energy, mobility systems, aerospace, cultural heritage, and agriculture
- Discern the processes and stages of public policy production in different institutional
contexts - Critically analyze the impact of technological change and innovation on both the economy and society
- Recognize and interpret the social, economic, legal, and cultural preconditions related to technological development
- Analyze the links between technological change and public policy in all the various contexts that technological innovations can shape
- Assess existing or new public policy interventions in response to social, economic, legal, and environmental issues arising from the use of new technologies
- Design public policy responses to targeted questions in different technological and institutional contexts at a country-based level, to promote sustainable value creation through technological innovation
- Identify the new economic and social challenges posed globally by innovation and digitalization and transform them into new opportunities for all.
Methodology
The Master's programme is a one-year intensive blended-learning offering, consisting of one distance learning and four classroom-taught modules. To minimize disruption of the participants’ ongoing job obligations at home, full classroom attendance is mandatory for only four months of the programme in a synchronous and/or in person.
The Master merges theoretical and practical learning methodologies that are designed to engage and motivate students. The unique learning path offered by this programme ensures an extraordinary transfer of knowledge and practical competencies with a multidisciplinary and applied approach.
Participants interact with their environment through a hands-on learning experience, which includes case studies, workshops, active visits to research centres and labs, group works and policy laboratories.
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