This research-focused MSc trains students in the adoption and management of information and communication technologies within the public sector. Building on undergraduate training in computer science and related areas, the programme concentrates on the design, deployment and management of information systems tailored to governments and public administrations. Instruction is delivered in English and emphasizes both technical solutions and their role in organisational contexts.
You will study methods and techniques for a holistic approach to information systems used in e‑government, public participation and strategic public governance. The curriculum develops skills to design, implement and economically operate ICT systems for government applications, and to understand the organisational changes these technologies bring. The programme prepares graduates to create multidisciplinary, integrated information systems that meet both technical and administrative needs.
Requirements (concise)
This master's curriculum combines lectures, seminars and practical exercises with an expectation of active classroom participation and independent study. The programme is interdisciplinary, drawing on e‑government, information systems, law and computer science. Beyond the compulsory courses in the first two semesters, you can tailor your study plan through a broad set of subject-related electives, giving you flexibility to deepen technical, legal or governance-focused skills.
The curriculum is organised into six module groups totaling practical and research-oriented learning. You will gain a systems-level understanding of how information systems are designed, implemented and used in public administrations, alongside methods for policy analysis and modelling. The programme also covers enterprise architecture, workflow and IT risk management, empirical and scientific research methods, and legal frameworks relevant to digital public services in Germany and the EU. A research lab develops scientific writing, teamwork and leadership skills, and the 30‑ECTS master's thesis lets you pursue a theoretical, conceptual, implementation or empirical research project in e‑government.
Key module groups and requirements (ECTS values indicate workload under the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System)
Note: ECTS credit values reflect the European standard for student workload and can help you plan study intensity and exchange recognition.
This master’s program expects applicants to hold a completed Bachelor’s degree in a closely related area — for example information systems, information management, public management/administration, or computer science — or an equivalent qualification. Successful applicants should have achieved a final overall grade of “good” (at least 2.0).
In addition to the degree and grade, you must be able to show subject-specific preparation from your undergraduate studies. This means having taken and passed modules that cover core information-systems topics (for example analysis of information systems and foundations of business/enterprise application systems). Applicants with degrees in information management or public management/administration must also demonstrate sufficient computer-science-related skills. You also need to prove academic/scientific writing ability and to have completed a Bachelor’s thesis.
For international applicants, ensure your transcript clearly lists the relevant modules, grades and the Bachelor’s thesis title. If your course titles differ from the examples above, provide module descriptions or syllabi where possible so the admissions committee can verify equivalence.
Admission requirements (concise)
Winter Semester (International)
15 June 2026
Summer Semester (International)
15 December 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 July 2026
Summer Semester (EU/EEA)
15 January 2027
Graduates are prepared for roles that bridge technology, administration and policy: IT and e-government project managers in public administrations, consultants for digital transformation in the public sector, policy analysts using digital data sources, or specialists in public-sector IT procurement and enterprise architecture. The programme’s combination of technical, legal and organisational training also supports careers in private-sector firms that serve government clients and in research institutions focusing on digital governance.
For international students aiming to work in Germany, German language skills are an advantage for day-to-day administration and for entering the local labour market, particularly in roles that require close cooperation with German authorities. The university offers free German classes and the option to sit examinations in English, which helps international graduates transition while they improve language competence.
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