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Lead sustainable digital transformation
Every organisation depends on software and data systems, but few professionals can bridge the gap between technological possibilities, organisational strategy and societal responsibility. This Master's equips you with the expertise to lead responsible digital transformation and prepares you for a wide range of careers.

The Master's Information Sciences prepares you for a wide range of careers, both within ICT and beyond. You can advise organisations, shape enterprise architectures, use data to support better decision-making, and design more sustainable digital systems. 

This unique combination of breadth and depth in knowledge makes you a professional who can bridge the gap between ICT and non-ICT stakeholders. Moreover, you can connect technological possibilities, organisational strategy and societal responsibility, and thereby provide solutions to complex digital challenges. 

These skills are in high demand across sectors. Graduates pursue careers in technology, finance, healthcare, energy, government, consultancy, research institutes and NGOs, working for organisations ranging from innovative start-ups to multinationals.

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What can you do after your Master's degree?

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Graduates of this programme are in high demand across the labour market. There are many vacancies in a great variety of jobs, such as: 

In this one-minute video, alumnus Bas van der Raadt shares how the Master's Information Sciences prepared him for his career as a Digital Architect.

Or pursue an academic career

Graduates with excellent grades are encouraged to apply for a PhD position. At VU Amsterdam, writing a PhD thesis usually take four years. Some of our recent PhD graduates now work as researchers or engineers at the leading, global technology companies. Others have embarked on academic careers, either at VU Amsterdam or other prestigious universities around the world. 

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