33 Policy and Governance Master's Degree Programs

The Master's Degree in International Relations at the Nebrija University aims to complement university knowledge and contribute to improving the student's comprehensive training and future professional performance. Throughout the programme, a panoramic view of both the institutional and business spheres is offered.

Law, Economics, and Governance is designed for young professionals eager to tackle complex organizational decisions in a global context. Through hands-on learning, real-world insights, and interactive experiences, it equips students to navigate legal frameworks and economic trends with confidence.

The Master in Advanced European and International Studies focuses on Applied European Policy and Governance Studies from three vibrant cities: Nice, Brussels and Berlin. The programme delves into key aspects of European and international policy frameworks, encouraging students to engage with real-world governance issues through a hands-on approach. Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue diverse career paths, including roles in government agencies, international organisations, NGOs and the private sector. You might also consider positions related to policy analysis, diplomacy, or consultancy, leveraging your expertise in European and international governance.

The course, delivered in Italian, aims to convey a broad and in-depth knowledge of governance and business management issues. The objective is to provide tools for analyzing economic, social, legal, cultural and technological problems, to allow the application of theoretical knowledge in the analysis and resolution of specific problems.

The Master’s degree aims at developing a universal culture of human rights. With a strong policy and action-oriented approach, where research and lecturing activities reflect the transnational and transcultural dimensions of human rights studies, it provides professional knowledge and skills to promote and guarantee the respect of human rights. Human rights law, multi-level governance of human sustainable development and security are conceptual paradigms of reference throughout the Program.

The programme studies the international dimension of politics, economics and society. It offers an English-language curriculum "TRANSNATIONAL CHALLENGES AND GLOBAL GOVERNANCE", internships, foreign exchanges, scholarships for theses abroad, a double degree with Johns Hopkins University and access to the 'R. Ruffilli' library. Workshops and seminars will enrich your studies and prepare you for a global career.

The Joint Master is focused on how to assess, manage and enhance private and public institutions’ governance with a wide range of economic and digital intelligence tools. The one-year programme is taught by renowned researchers and experienced professionals who combine second to none practical expertise and academic credentials. It combines on-site teaching, case studies, consulting missions, research thesis, and distant learning tools.

DCU’s European Master in Law, Data and AI (EMILDAI) addresses the legal, technical, and ethical challenges of digitisation. This programme equips you with the expertise to legally, ethically, and safely process data, especially when using AI systems—skills highly valued by businesses and public institutions.

The enormous development of human civilization has left almost no species, countries or parts of the ocean untouched. Protecting the environment might be the largest challenge of our time. Politicians and policy makers have to cooperate with multinationals, organisations and scientists to confront international environmental problems such as the increase in CO2 emissions and climate change. This creates a growing demand for researchers who are knowledgeable about international environmental politics.

The Executive Master's in AI Governance, Risk & Compliance draws on a selection of international references, standards, governance frameworks, and publications from leading organizations in artificial intelligence, risk management, and regulatory compliance. This bibliography enables participants to acquire a strategic and practical vision aligned with best practices in the market.

The Joint Master in European Cultural Governance (EUCULTURE) is offered by CIFE and the School of Government at Luiss Guido Carli. Live in Rome, Berlin, and Nice and learn how the intrinsic relationship of Cultural Heritage, Sustainable Development, and Digital Transition can contribute to a constructive transformation of 21st-century society.

A two-year postgraduate programme examining public administration, public policy, government structures and operations, with a focus on Macau, mainland China and other administrative regions. It develops policy analysis, research, organisational management and decision-making skills for careers in government, public organisations and related professions.

The First Level University Master in “European Affairs and Policies” (MEAP), organised jointly by the European College of Parma and the University of Parma, is designed for recent graduates who aspire to build a career in the European Union and international arena. Thanks to a mix of academic excellence and practical training, the programme provides a structured understanding of EU governance, policies, and global challenges.

The Master's teachings are situated within applied policy studies and, in this sense, seek to improve the capabilities and skills of professionals located at the highest levels of the formulation and management of public security, crisis and emergency policies or at technical levels not involved in operational tasks, such as those existing in study and analysis offices of national, regional or local governments, but involved in the analysis and formulation of security policies.

The master's programme combines the latest knowledge from the fields of information systems and information studies in a unique way that gives its graduates a comprehensive and cross-disciplinary competence. The programme covers how digitalization affects organisational activities, enables new ways to create knowledge, creates value for the customer or other stakeholders, and enables new ways to organize industry-level cooperation between organizations. Effective and efficient management of digital transformation is critical for the success of enterprises and organisations in contemporary society.

A Master of Laws in Competition Regulation offers an in-depth exploration of the principles, frameworks, and global dynamics that govern competition law and policy. This degree provides a rigorous academic foundation for understanding how laws promote fair competition, prevent anti-competitive practices, and balance the interests of businesses and consumers. It fosters a critical analysis of […]