Master in Public Policy and Innovative Governance
Bolzano, Italy
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English, Italian, German
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
06 May 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 1,373 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* early bird application | late application (only for EU citizens): 17 July 2025
Introduction
Designed for those who aspire to make an impact in public institutions, non-profits, and businesses in government relations. Whether you are aiming to impact local communities or contribute to global initiatives, our program lays the groundwork for a fulfilling and impactful career.
The strengths of the program:
- Practical Focus: Hands-on training to acquire real-world skills vital for the public sector.
- Broad Interdisciplinary Approach: Master a diverse skill set across law, policy, management, and quantitative methods.
- Personalized Learning: With a low student-to-teacher ratio, enjoy close interaction with renowned experts.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Regular contact with local and European stakeholders, enhancing practical experience.
Admissions
Curriculum
Modules cover legal, economic, managerial, and data analytics disciplines. Choose your specialization in one of the two streams:
- Public Policy, Impact, and Sustainability – focus on impactful policy tools, grounded on economic principles with a strong emphasis on analytical and quantitative skills essential for evidence-based decision-making.
- Governance, Law, and Management – focus on the implementation of public policies combining legal, administrative, and managerial perspectives.
Modules include labs, group work, case studies, guest lectures, and study trips (e.g. to the European Parliament in Strasbourg and to the Constitutional Court in Rome).
1st Year
- Policy, Management, and Innovation in the Public Sector
- M-1 Economic Policy and Sustainable Development
- M-2 Public Management and Innovation
- Introduction to Data Management and Data Analysis
- European Public and Administrative Law
- Policy Design, Democracy and Citizen Engagement
- Information and Digitalization LAB
- Applied Regression Analysis for Public Policy
- Economics and Public Policy Design
- M-1 Economics of the Public Sector
- M-2 Behavioral Economics and Public Policy Design
2nd Year
- Project Development and Sustainability
- M-1 Project Design and Management
- M-2 Strategies for Sustainable Solutions: Design Thinking in Public Services
- Soft Skills and Problem-Solving Clinic
- Free choice
- Sustainability Economics
- Complementary subject (three of the following):
- Impact EvaluationEnergy and Ressource Economics
- Non-profits and Cooperatives
- Labor, Health, and Education
- Final thesis
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Career Opportunities
Our graduates excel in public institutions, making an impact at local, national, and international levels. Many advance to leading positions in state enterprises, vibrant non-profit organizations, and private firms that collaborate closely with government entities. Upon graduation, students will be well prepared to succeed in public competitions ("concorsi") in Italy.
If you already have a job, you can strengthen and widen your knowledge and skills in order to progress further in your career. If you are interested in postgraduate education, you can apply for a Ph.D. after finishing this program.
You will be well prepared and ready for the job market. On the website of AlmaLaurea, you can check statistical data about graduates’ satisfaction and their employability.