The Munich School of Politics and Public Policy (German: Hochschule für Politik München) is an independent institution for political science within the Technical University of Munich.

Professors

the following professorships were appointed for the Munich School of Politics and Public Policy

Study Programs

Together with the Technical University of Munich, the Munich School of Politics and Public Policy offers two unique study programs. The Bachelor of Science "Political Science" and the Master "Politics and Technology".

Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor's program in Political Science (B. Sc.) was started in the winter semester 2016/17.

Course contents

In addition to the classic subfields of political science, the program includes basic modules in economics and law and modules from the fields of technology and natural sciences, as well as life sciences and medicine. (e.g., mobility, energy, big data, health).

Degree

The bachelor's degree program in "Political Science" is completed with the academic degree of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.).

Master of Science

Since the winter semester 2017/18, the Munich School of Public Policy offers a master's program in Politics & Technology (M.Sc.).

Course contents

This program is an innovative, inter- and transdisciplinary study in policy fields at the intersection of politics and technology: Not only innovative contents of political science ("Democracy in the Digital Age", "Governance of Big Transformations: Environmental, Social & Technological Aspects", "Global Governance, Ethics & Technology"), but also engineering and natural science modules from the faculties of the Technical University of Munich in the fields of "Digital Technology", "Urbanization, Mobility, Energy", "Social Responsibility and Corporate Governance" and "Economics & Policy" are offered.

Degree

The masters's degree program in "Politics & Technology" is completed with the academic degree of Master of Science (M.Sc.).

Notable alumni