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Artificial Intelligence and Governance

The English programme of the Master’s in Public Administration at VU Amsterdam focuses on a topic of high societal relevance: Artificial Intelligence and Governance. Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live and our societies. Public organisations at all levels of government and our public institutions are no exception.

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. This calls for the need to update traditional governance processes.

With this programme, we educate you, as the next generation of policymakers, officials or regulators, to develop a reflexive, analytical and technological understanding of both the opportunities and challenges presented by rise of AI and digital technologies in governance and society. You acquire both solid governance know-how and valuable technical skills.

Close supervision
Within the programme, there is a lot of interaction between students and lecturers. You receive close guidance in writing your papers and thesis, coupled with timely feedback. This way, you are trained to become a knowledgeable and valued professional to the public sector.

The start date of this programme is 1 September.

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Change your future with the Public Administration programme

Change your future with the Public Administration programme

The AI and Governance programme answers a big gap in the job market. The central government and implementing public bodies, much like the private sector, make widespread use of algorithms and digital technologies. This programme equips you with the skills needed to operate effectively in this new algorithmic governance context, and ensure effective and responsible use and deployment of AI. At the same time, you will become familiar with innovative computational techniques, building your technical skills and critical engagement with data. Such skills are in high demand in all areas of society.

When you graduate you will be well-trained to take up employment as future civil servants, policy advisors, policymakers and regulators, different policy and management functions in the (semi-)public sector or multi-nationals as well as roles as consultants, data analysts or (algorithmic) auditors.

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