Overview

Challenges concerning the use of ICT in the public sector are huge. These challenges are related to efficiency and effectiveness, but can also strengthen the democratic functions. You will study issues relevant in the public domain such as politico-administrative relations, European procurement a data-driven policy development. You will learn how to benefit from your Computer Science knowledge by applying this knowledge on an administrative, managerial level.

The ICT in the Public Sector MSc programme at Leiden University is unique in the Netherlands and has a strong international focus. Besides students and lecturers coming from all over the world, there are several possibilities for studying abroad. Cross-cultural team work is required in a lot of courses.

Are you interested in understanding the many functions and roles IT have and how they should be governed? Do you have a bachelor’s degree in computer science (or equivalent) and would you like to apply that knowledge in a governmental environment? Then ICT in the Public Sector is the right choice for you. Besides understanding issues relevant in the public domain, this master's programme covers the interface between IT and management in the Public Sector. In several courses, we cooperate with our faculty of Governance and Global affairs in The Hague.

Career prospects

• With a master’s degree in ICT in Public Sector, job opportunities are excellent and diverse. After graduation you have obtained the skills and knowledge to work as an IT professional in the public sector and companies.

• After graduating you will have excellent understanding of the functions and roles that IT has in the public sector and you are able to contribute to IT strategies in governmental environments and become the bridge between the general management and IT departments. Job opportunities are not limited to the public sector.

Accreditation

Accredited by: NVAO in: the Netherlands