- Degree
- Master of Science in Public Sector Innovation and eGovernance
- Course location
- Münster
- In cooperation with
- KU Leuven, Tallinn University of Technology
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- English
- Programme duration
- 4 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter semester
- Application deadline
- 1 March for the following winter semester for non-EEA student
1 June for the following winter semester for EEA students
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- 2,223 EUR
- Additional information on tuition fees
- Please note: Tuition fees apply. Here (https://pioneer-master.eu/faqs/) you find current information on the costs incurred. Semester contribution fees are included.
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- Yes
- Description/content
- This joint Master's programme aims at shaping the future of the public sector. The consortium has selected the following four broad academic subjects upon which this programme is built: (1) public governance (PG), (2) information management and information sciences (IS), (3) technology and digital evolutions for the public sector (T & DPS), and (4) public sector innovation and e-governance (PSI & eGov).
The first topic focuses on public management and public governance and is based on the expertise from the PA side of the consortium. The second topic is based on the expertise in information systems that is present in the consortium. The third and fourth topics combine the different areas of expertise involved in this programme. "Technology and digital evolutions for the public sector" emphasises the present and future role of IT and the technological/digital innovation for public administrations, while "public sector innovation and e-governance" deals with the integration of IT for innovation and the successful implementation of e-governance for public sector purposes.
The topics follow the sequence of the programme to some extent. Whereas topics (1) and (2) aim to provide students with expertise in the fundamentals of different disciplines, (3) will allow students to translate technological evolutions and possibilities for the benefit of the public sector and (4) will allow students to integrate the different disciplines into one coherent interdisciplinary knowledge framework.
In Leuven, the four subjects are introduced. In Münster, the focus is on the subjects of information systems and technology and digital evolutions, whereas public sector innovation and e-governance will be briefly introduced. In Tallinn, the main focus is on public sector innovation and e-governance, whereas technology and digital evolutions are focal points as well.
During all semesters, students should consider potential Master's thesis topics that can be discussed with staff from all three universities. Students should be proactive in this regard and can propose topics in the desired field.