Master Programme
Courses & Structure
Three core modules, six specialisation tracks and a transversal block — 60 ECTS mapped to the AI4Gov-X Competence Framework.
Core Modules
Block 1 — 30 ECTS, mandatory for all participants.
Module 1 · 10 ECTS
Digital Governance & Transformation
- Digital Transformation Dynamics: Revolution, Change and Agile Adoption
- Critical Understanding and Responsible Use of AI for Prosperity
- Digital Governance Principles and Service-Oriented Thinking
Module 2 · 10 ECTS
AI & Data
- AI-Enabled Public Services and Socio-Technical Systems
- Data Governance and Data Protection
- AI Foundations: Technical, Data and Regulatory Pillars
Module 3 · 10 ECTS
Human-Centric Design & Innovation
- Human-Centred Thinking for Digital Public Services
- Public Participation, Co-Creation and Democratic Engagement
- Designing for Values
Six Specialisation Tracks
Block 2 — 15 ECTS, choose one.
Track 1
Digital Governance for Public Innovation
Regulatory governance, digital sovereignty, policy design.
Track 2
Digital Transformation for Public Innovation
Strategic transformation, multi-stakeholder ecosystems, strategic foresight.
Track 3
Artificial Intelligence for the Public Sector
Generative and agentic AI, algorithmic transparency, AI lifecycle.
Track 4
Data Governance and Management
Data architecture, quality and compliance, data spaces and interoperability.
Track 5
Service Design for Public and Digital Systems
AI-informed user research, service blueprinting, prototyping.
Track 6
Interaction Design for Public and Digital Systems
Interaction principles, accessible interfaces, behavioural validation.
Full Course Catalogue
The initial list of courses and their relation to the competence framework.
Core training
Digital Governance & Transformation
10 ECTS- Digital Transformation and Organisational Readiness4 ECTS
- Critical Understanding and Responsible Use of AI for Prosperity3 ECTS
- Digital Governance Principles and Service-Oriented Thinking3 ECTS
AI & Data
10 ECTS- AI-Enabled Public Services and Socio-Technical Systems4 ECTS
- Data Governance and Data Protection3 ECTS
- Generative and Agentic AI for the Public Sector3 ECTS
Human-Centric Design & Innovation
10 ECTS- Human-Centred Thinking for Digital Public Services4 ECTS
- Public Participation, Co-Creation and Democratic Engagement3 ECTS
- Inclusive, Accessible and Ethical Design in Public Services3 ECTS
Vertical specialisation (learners select one track of three courses)
Digital Governance for Public Innovation
15 ECTS- Regulatory Governance and Compliance for Digital Public Services5 ECTS
- Geopolitics, Digital Sovereignty and Infrastructure Governance5 ECTS
- Governance Innovation, Policy Design and Public Value Creation5 ECTS
Digital Transformation for Public Innovation
15 ECTS- Strategic Digital Transformation and Organisational Capability Building5 ECTS
- Multi-Stakeholder Ecosystems, Partnerships and Public-Sector Innovation5 ECTS
- Strategic Foresight, Anticipatory Governance and Societal Impact Assessment5 ECTS
Artificial Intelligence for the Public Sector
15 ECTS- AI Techniques and Evaluation of AI Models5 ECTS
- Algorithmic Transparency, Explainability and Technical Fairness5 ECTS
- AI Lifecycle, Deployment, MLOps and AgentOps5 ECTS
Data Governance and Management for the Public Sector
15 ECTS- Data Architecture for AI-Ready Public Systems5 ECTS
- Data Quality, Standards and Compliance for AI Use5 ECTS
- Data Spaces, Interoperability and Cross-Domain Data Integration5 ECTS
Service Design for Public and Digital Systems
15 ECTS- Data- and AI-Informed User Research5 ECTS
- Service Design, Blueprinting and Experience Orchestration5 ECTS
- Service Prototyping, Iterative Testing and Validation5 ECTS
Interaction Design for Public and Digital Systems
15 ECTS- Interaction Design Principles for Public Digital Services5 ECTS
- Accessible, Inclusive and Explainable-by-Design Interfaces5 ECTS
- Interface Prototyping, Testing and Behavioural Validation5 ECTS
Programme Structure & Hours
ECTS and teaching hours across the training journey.
| Training journey | Subject area | ECTS | Frontal | Lab | Individual study |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core training | Digital Governance & Transformation | 10 | 70 | 20 | 160 |
| Core training | AI & Data | 10 | 70 | 20 | 160 |
| Core training | Human-Centric Design & Innovation | 10 | 70 | 20 | 160 |
| Vertical specialisation | One specialisation track (electives) | 15 | 70 | 60 | 245 |
| Transversal training | Final thesis | 5 | — | 125 | — |
| Transversal training | Internship, in-presence & elective activities | 10 | — | 250 | — |
| Totals | 60 | 280 | 495 | 725 | |
Ready to specialise?
Pre-registration and admissions are handled through the MAGIX portal. Deadline: 1 October 2026.