Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Public Sector Innovation and eGovernance

Responding to the growing need for professionals in eGovernance and digitalization in the public sector, this unique, inter-university and interdisciplinary programme empowers students to become specialists that combine competencies in public administration and public management with expertise in information systems and eGovernance.

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 can translate technological expertise into efficiency, effectiveness, performance and user needs, and (2) who can 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 with 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.

Strengths

• The programme aims to provide students with specialised competencies in 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

Basics of Public Administration - KU Leuven

• Business Information Systems
• Public Governance, Administration, and Society
• Integrated Research Seminar
• Digital Public Governance
• Public Innovation

Information Sciences and Information Management - University of Münster

Compulsory Courses

• Project Management and Digital Work
• Integrated Research Seminar
• Information Systems Application
• Platforms and Digital Service Ecosystems

Elective Courses

• Enterprise Architecture Management
• Information Management: Theories
• Advanced Concepts in Software Engineering
• Information Security

Integration and Specialisation - Tallinn University of Technology

Compulsory Courses

• Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Technology Management
• Public Sector Innovation Lab
• Integrated Research Seminar
• Technology, Society, and the Future

Elective Courses

• Governing in the Digital Era
• Environmental and Social Externalities of Technologies

Master's Thesis

Master's Thesis

Student Profile

• Are you looking to specialize and/ or advance your knowledge in public sector innovation?
• Are you interested in the current and future challenges of the public sector? - Do you want to become an expert in governance and the digitalization of the public sector?
• Would you like to gain the necessary insight and competencies required to help tackle the challenges public administrations are facing today?
• Do you want to experience studying at three different European Universities?

If your answers to the above questions are YES, then the EM Master of Science in Public Sector Innovation and eGovernance (PIONEER) is the right program for you!

This intensive two-year program is an excellent opportunity to build the in-demand expertise required by a broad range of public organizations at all levels of government (federal, local, or regional) and in European and international institutions. Graduates can also find careers in non-governmental organizations, consultancy companies, and the private sector. The program can also be considered as a preparation for PhD research in the field of public administration or information systems.​

The courses are fully taught in English.

• Credits: 120 ECTS
• Degree Type: Master
• Specifications: Master of Science.

What sets us apart as a university?

A highly-ranked university

KU Leuven is among the best 100 universities in the world according to both Times Higher Education World Rankings and QS World University Rankings. All of KU Leuven’s disciplines proudly belong to the top 100 of their field. Furthermore, KU Leuven was ranked by Reuters as the most innovative university in Europe in 2016.

Research-based education

Education at KU Leuven is research-based, which means students will learn from the same professors who are performing the ground-breaking research you read about in the press. New insights are instantly integrated into classes and students are encouraged to perform their research. In our FabLab, students can use several high-tech machines to create whatever they want – all free of charge.

Affordable tuition fees

Higher education is highly valued in Belgium and therefore subsidised by the government. This allows KU Leuven to keep tuition fees relatively low, which gives you a price/quality ratio very few top-100 universities can match. We take pride in keeping our programs as accessible as possible to allow the brightest students from around the globe to join our courses.

International student life with respect for diversity

According to Times Higher Education, KU Leuven is in the top 50 of most international universities worldwide with staff and students from over 150 different nationalities. For all our international students, the Pangaea student center is their home away from home. Our university also strives for diversity and inclusion and wants to work together on a pact for more respect.

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KU Leuven is among the best 100 universities in the world according to both Times Higher Education World Rankings and QS World University Rankings. All of KU Leuven’s disciplines proudly belong to the top 100 of their field. Furthermore, KU Leuven was ranked by Reuters as the most innovative university in Europe in 2016.