In our interconnected and data-driven world, there is a growing demand for educated professionals with quantitative economics expertise. The Master of Applied Economics and Data Science (MAEDS) program at Penn is designed to prepare ambitious students with the practical skills needed to drive effective decision-making in the public, private, nonprofit, or non-government sectors.
Rapidly becoming one of psychology’s most transformative fields, positive psychology is the scientific study of the strengths that enable humans and organizations to flourish. The Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program at the University of Pennsylvania was the first in the world to offer a degree in this rigorous field of study. Dr. Seligman, one of the founders of the discipline of positive psychology, along with leading researchers and practitioners educate students at the cutting edge of the field.
Every organization depends on people making decisions, both individually and in groups. Behavioral science helps us understand those decisions—and how to change them for the better.
Penn's Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences (MBDS) prepares students to apply insights from behavioral economics, decision sciences, network analysis, public policy, and the social sciences to real-world challenges.
Your future in chemistry starts at Penn. Whether you’re currently a chemistry professional or seeking to enter the field, Penn’s rigorous Master of Chemical Sciences (MCS) prepares you to take advantage of the myriad career possibilities available in the chemical sciences. Our program equips you with theoretical and technical expertise in biological chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, environmental chemistry, and materials.
Your journey to the Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) at Penn starts with you: your passions, your questions, and your unique combination of academic interests. You state your goals, and we help you craft your course of study within the rigorous academic environment of the Ivy League. The MLA offers intellectual explorers like you the opportunity to design your own curriculum at the intersection of your pursuits.
Social media is playing an even more significant role than expected in political campaigns this year. Since rallies, gatherings, and town halls aren’t safe to schedule during the pandemic, political campaigns have looked to digital advertising to make up for lost face-to-face time.
Prepare for high-impact roles as public leaders and managers with focused and practical full time and executive program formats.
Hollywood is taking a hit this year as the COVID-19 pandemic presses on much longer than expected. Production, screenings, and showings have been impacted, and actors and crews have been left jobless, with no concrete signs of a much-needed rebound.
Beginning in fall 2026, the Organizational Dynamics Programs are moving to a low-residency format, offering greater flexibility for ambitious students who work full time while pursuing their degree. Now you can complete your coursework online in an immersive virtual environment, with scheduled synchronous meetings to invite discussion and reflection with your peers.
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