Penn’s Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences (MBDS) is informed by contemporary theories and research methods of behavioral economics, decision sciences, network analysis, and public policy. Our program equips students with theoretical and practical tools to address a variety of real-life problems, putting you ahead of the curve in a growing field of study.
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.
The Master of Environmental Studies (MES) program at the University of Pennsylvania helps you translate your passion for the environment into a fulfilling career. Our program offers you a rigorous academic grounding in environmental science and exceptional opportunities to conduct research in the field.
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 is 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.
Applying to grad school is stressful enough on its own. Factor in the ever-changing global pandemic and the uncertainty of universities’ plans to help stop the spread, and the application process becomes even more uncharted.
The health of the Delaware River has improved dramatically over the past 50 years, so much so that the environmental organization American Rivers named the Delaware its 2020 River of the Year. Now, two students from the master's programs in earth and environmental science are part of a project by the Water Center at Penn to research how to make the river even cleaner so it can be safe for swimming.
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