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This masterclass will provide a systematic review of the data science ecosystem. It will focus on the main pillars of data engineering, data analysis, data protection, and data ethics, emphasizing the interdisciplinary nature of the field. It will also discuss the social and public policy aspects of data science and give examples from application domains. […]

This Masterclass focuses on computer security, privacy and cryptography and their touchpoints to legislation. Sessions include introduction to computer security, privacy and cryptography techniques, economics, and practical considerations. A special session will focus on the relation of computer security to artificial intelligence. Instructor: Florian Kerschbaum

Artificial Intelligence and the broader digital economy rely upon and produce vast amounts of data, which can include facts, creative content, computer code, personal information, and other information. As demand for data escalates, so do the challenges of responsibly collecting, using, and protecting it. Lee Tiedrich will unpack the AI Data Challenge, including the mounting

This course addresses the challenge of dealing with insider threats – threats posed by persons within an organization who breach security protocols and transmit information to unauthorised entities. It discusses major Canadian cases of insider threats, the development of the standard on security screening, and the challenges of building a security culture within organisations. Instructor:

This Masterclass addresses economics and sustainability in the context of global conservation and development challenges. The sessions are structured around the economic causes and solutions for climate, water, and biodiversity, three key areas where economists have produced definitive reports in the past 20 years. At the end of this 3-hour Masterclass, participants will understand the

This masterclass examines current trends in international migration, the relationship these trends have with wider global goals, and the emerging global governance framework for migration. Sessions include key challenges in migration, state-based challenges for countries of origin, transit and destination and emerging global mechanisms (and lessons learned) for socio-economic and political change. Instructor: Jenna Hennebry

Developed in partnership with the American University, this masterclass provides insights into how the US Government – and it’s key departments, agencies and stakeholder groups – operate in support of US policy direction and implementation. Instructor: To be confirmed

This masterclass tracks the way in which performance management has evolved, according to the “theory of change”, to now include a focus on outcomes and impacts, as well as a more traditional focus on outputs. The course also recognizes the way in which inputs, processes and outputs have evolved to become more driven by data