Master's Degree in Local Government and Innovative Public Policies

The Master's Degree in Local Government and Innovative Public Policies offers specialized training in government and management of local administrations, aimed at strengthening the skills of those who aspire to work in this public sphere, of those who lead and manage it and of those from the private sector offer support services to local governments.

The transformation processes of public administrations in a complex context of new social demands, the incorporation of new technologies and the interaction between multiple actors are at the center of attention. The objective is to provide students with advanced and innovative skills for government action, management processes and the development of public policies with special attention to the local sphere.

The study program addresses, from a multidisciplinary perspective, key training needs, such as the application of new technologies to the provision of public services, innovation in budget management, the development of leadership skills, strategic planning, the management of projects, fundraising, the development of new local policies, gender mainstreaming, multilevel governance management or democratic participation and innovation. The objective is to achieve a solid training that provides the necessary tools that the transformation of local entities requires and that has a positive impact on their communities.