Erasmus Mundus Master of Science in Public Sector Innovation and eGovernance
Leuven, Belgium
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 5,613 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for non-EEA; August 31st for EEA | for the most recent – and only official – information on application deadlines, please check the KU Leuven webpage
** for non-EEA & EEA | for the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check the KU Leuven webpage
Key Summary
About: The Erasmus Mundus Master of Science in Public Sector Innovation and eGovernance, jointly organized by three universities, trains specialists who combine public administration and management with information systems and eGovernance. It emphasizes research-based education using case studies, interdisciplinary exchange. The programme is 120 ECTS and subsidised by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in public sector reform, digital government and ICT policy. Typical roles include policy analyst, eGovernance consultant, digital transformation manager, IT project manager and public sector innovation officer. They gain skills in digitalization, information systems, public management and change management.
Responding to the growing need for professionals in eGovernance and digitalization in the public sector, this unique, interuniversity and interdisciplinary programme empowers students to become specialists that combine competencies on public administration and public management with expertise on information systems and eGovernance.
About the Programme
The public sector needs interdisciplinary expertise to be able to fully benefit from the potential of ICT and technological innovations. Within a context wherein ICT becomes increasingly important for the modernization and innovation of the public sector, the sector itself needs experts (1) who are able to translate technological expertise into efficiency, effectiveness, performance and user needs, and (2) who are able to take into account organizational, cultural, social and structural peculiarities of the public sector when implementing new technologies.
Experience our excellent research-based education in an international student group, providing you all the opportunities for a rich learning experience. A specific focus is placed on the use of case studies; the emphasis is placed on how new problems in the field of public administration and public policy can be solved through the use of (technological) innovations. Moreover, specific courses are built to help you increase your international experience and interdisciplinary expertise. Added value is created by giving attention to the practical challenges of professionals in policy, administrative and consultative functions.
Programme Strengths
- The programme aims at providing students with specialised competencies about public sector innovation and the role of ICT and technological evolutions in the innovation process.
- A unique Erasmus Mundus programme, subsidised by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency of the European Commission (EACEA).
- An interdisciplinary programme combining the expertise of the fields of public administration, public management, information systems and eGovernance.
- An international initial Master’s programme of 120 ECTS, jointly organized by three universities
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