We offer an international programme and aim for a diverse group of students. Connections to the international academic community and international practice are of great importance. The programme starts with a study trip to another European country. In addition, we encourage students to do a summer- or winter school abroad. Finally, the programme offers students the option to write the thesis alongside an (international) internship in the second semester of the second year.

This Master’s programme provides you with a solid knowledge and understanding of the disciplinary and theoretical approaches within public administration and organisational science, while enabling you to acquire competences to conduct both academic research as well as applied research in this field. The curriculum is designed to give students a firm grasp of the ‘real world’ of research. Accordingly, various courses include encounters with policy researchers and consultants, as well as case studies, dilemma exercises, and applied research assignments. Tutors, supervisors and the programme coordinators are all available to give students career advice and to open doors to the world of practice.