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Master Programme

MAGIX

Adopting human-centric AI solutions in public services. A 1st-Level Specialising Master delivered by Politecnico di Milano, Scuola del Design, within the AI4Gov-X project.

60ECTS credits
100%Online
13Months
Nov 2026Programme start
300Maximum places
€3,000Total tuition fee
What is MAGIX?

A new professional profile

MAGIX is built around a new professional identity: the Functional AI and Digital Governance Specialist.

  • Qualified to navigate the ethical, legal and operational dimensions of AI in government.
  • Able to translate innovation into trustworthy, human-centric public services.
  • Bridging policy, technology, data and citizen experience.
  • Equipped to design, procure and oversee AI systems in the public interest.

Built on evidence

The curriculum is grounded in a co-created competence framework: benchmarking of 70+ programmes, computational ESCO mapping, co-creation workshops in Krems and Brussels, and expert validation with public-sector professionals across the EU.

Graduates receive the 1st-Level Specialising Master diploma in Artificial Intelligence, Governance Innovation and Digital Transformation.

Three Core Domains

The knowledge foundation every participant builds.

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Digital Governance & Transformation

Understanding how to use AI responsibly to create public value.

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AI & Data

Developing a solid grounding in AI systems, data, and their application and evaluation in the public sector.

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Human-Centric Design & Innovation

Applying human-centred approaches to design digital public services, with a focus on public participation, co-creation, and democratic engagement.

Programme Structure

A 60-ECTS modular programme, fully online, over 13 months.

Block 1 · 30 ECTS

Core Modules

Three core modules (10 ECTS each), mandatory for all participants — across the three knowledge domains.

Block 2 · 15 ECTS

Specialisation

One specialisation track of choice from six available, deepening a vertical area of expertise.

Block 3 · 15 ECTS

Transversal & Thesis

10 ECTS of workshops, seminars, summer schools or internships, plus a 5-ECTS final thesis.

Who Is MAGIX For?

Seven professional profiles, each with distinct goals and gains.

Civil Servant / Public-Sector Professional

Goal — Design, procure and manage AI solutions within their institution.

Gain — Operational AI competences, a Politecnico credential, and a European peer network.

Policy Maker

Goal — Shape robust regulation, oversee algorithmic systems, and lead governance strategies.

Gain — Strategic and legal AI literacy, with tools to draft regulations and audit AI systems.

IT Manager & Digital Transformation Lead

Goal — Drive organisation-wide digital transformation while maintaining public values.

Gain — The bridge between technology and governance, and the language to engage policy stakeholders.

Training & HR Officer in Public Institutions

Goal — Identify structured, credible AI upskilling for their organisation.

Gain — A scalable, ISO 21001-aligned programme to recommend or fund for their team.

Academic & Researcher

Goal — Access pan-European data, networks, and collaborative research.

Gain — AI4Engine tools, 40+ consortium partners, unique datasets, and joint publications.

Student & Early-Career Professional

Goal — A credible specialisation at the intersection of AI and public governance.

Gain — An EU-recognised credential, funded internships, and employer connections at €3,000 cost.

Private-Sector Professional (GovTech, Consultancy, NGO)

Goal — Deep insight into public-sector procurement, governance, and service design.

Gain — The language and frameworks of the public sector, and trusted-partner status with government clients.

Career Outcomes

Where graduates go next.

Digital Transformation Manager

Leading AI and digital change programmes inside public administrations.

AI & Data Policy Officer

Shaping AI regulation, procurement standards, and governance frameworks.

GovTech / Innovation Specialist

Designing and delivering AI-powered public services.

Data Governance Specialist

Overseeing data quality, compliance, and interoperability in government.

AI Project Manager / Product Owner

Managing AI system lifecycles in public-sector contexts.

Service Designer

Human-centred design of digital public services.

Digital Government Consultant

Advising public bodies on transformation and GovTech adoption.

Admissions at a glance

  • Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent. Foreign qualifications accepted.
  • Selection: Rolling admissions — CV and motivation letter, optional interview, max 300 places.
  • Format: Online, mainly asynchronous, with high flexibility for working professionals.
  • Deadline: 1 October 2026.
  • Duration: 1 November 2026 – 30 November 2027.
  • Cost: €3,000 total tuition fee.
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