Program Overview

MPhil in Technology Policy

The MPhil in Technology Policy is an intensive, nine-month professional practice master's programme designed for people with a background in science or engineering who are interested in developing the skills needed to meet the challenges of integrating technology, management, economics, and policy.

Programme Overview

The MPhil in Technology Policy programme is designed to equip students with an understanding of the dynamic interface between business and government. Our aim is to provide a robust foundation in the political, institutional, and economic contexts within which technology policy operates, facilitated by the esteemed faculty at Cambridge Judge Business School. Students will develop advanced analytical skills and strategic insights applicable across various technology-driven sectors, including artificial intelligence and information and communications technology, defence and aerospace, energy and electricity, manufacturing, transport and logistics, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students should have met the following learning outcomes:

• Interdisciplinary Understanding: Provide a comprehensive, dynamic understanding of the interactions between technology, business, and government, emphasizing the institutional and political frameworks that shape policy decisions.
• Analytical Proficiency: Develop advanced analytical skills to assess and interpret policy impacts on various technology-rich sectors, utilizing economic and strategic frameworks. Knowledge of a range of key concepts and tools such as systems thinking, microeconomics, the role and power of government, the importance of the law and regulation, complexity, decision-making under uncertainty, project valuation and strategic thinking.
• Strategic Insight: Equip students with the ability to devise and implement strategic interventions that influence policy-making and corporate processes and outcomes. Interact with, and to learn from, real decision-makers and real cases.
• Proactive Policy Advocacy: Teach students to proactively identify and advocate for innovative policy solutions, emphasizing alternative metrics and instruments that foster economic growth, human flourishing and environmental sustainability.
• Leadership and Influence: Prepare graduates to assume leadership roles in bridging the divide between government and industry, fostering collaboration and integrity, and driving impactful policy changes as they develop softer skills such as negotiations, communications and teamwork.
• Global Perspective: Incorporate a global outlook on technology policy, recognizing the international dimensions of policy challenges and the importance of cross-border cooperation and regulation and learning from other jurisdictions. Exposure and interaction with policy makers from UK, European and international science and technology policy.

Programme Details

• Duration: 9 months full-time
• Study Mode: Taught
• Degree: Master of Philosophy
• Department: Judge Business School

Key Dates

• Applications Open: September 3, 2025
• Application Deadline: February 26, 2026
• Course Starts: September 29, 2026
• Funding Deadlines:
  • Course Funding Deadline: December 3, 2025
  • Gates Cambridge US round only: October 15, 2025

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