Public Administration: Artificial Intelligence and Governance

The Master's in Public Administration at VU Amsterdam trains the next generation of ambitious public administration students. The rise of algorithmic governance requires trained experts well-versed in the theory and practice of governance as well as tech-savvy. You will be at the forefront of the latest iteration of the technological revolution in governance.

Our programme focuses on a topic of high societal relevance: Artificial Intelligence and Governance.

Artificial intelligence algorithms and automation are reshaping governance, public sector decision-making and the delivery of public services in fundamental ways. AI algorithms are increasingly adopted by governments in critical domains, ranging from predictive policing or criminal justice to the automation of welfare. The digital transformation impacts citizens and their experience of government in consequential ways.

Position yourself at the forefront of these development and help build a fair, transparent, and innovative future for the public service and public governance.

This programme is taught fully in English.