The Department of Business Administration at the University of Thessaly offers a new Online Master of Science (M.Sc.) program in Government Digital Innovation and Transformation. The program is offered fully in English and is certified by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education.

The Online M.Sc. in Government Digital Innovation and Transformation is a three-semester program (90 ECTS) that provides a global outlook that considers real-world trends while imparting relevant expertise for careers today in public administration. It focuses on the requirements and the processes of government digital transformation and innovation development. You will earn knowledge and skills that provide a deep dive in planning, management, and implementation of digital technologies and innovation in the public sector.

The program adopts a modern and interdisciplinary approach, enabling you to:

• Gain a deep understanding of the principles and the theoretical foundation of digital transformation, digital innovation and digital governance
• Develop and manage innovation strategies in public administration
• Define, plan and implement sustainable public sector projects
• Organize, manage, and analyze data generated by public organizations and understand its role in governance
• Describe and distinguish methods and techniques for citizen engagement and participation
• Become familiar with key modern technologies used in the public administration, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, cybersecurity, and privacy protection

The program is offered on a full-time basis lasting 3 academic semesters (15 to 20 months) and requires the successful completion of eight compulsory courses and a capstone project (Master’s Thesis), corresponding to a total amount of 90 credits (ECTS).

Applicants must hold a higher education diploma from a Greek Higher Education Institute or an equivalent academic institute in an EU country or a non-EU country (but accredited by the Greek authorities (DOATAP)) in relevant fields of study, including -but not limited to- political science, public/business administration, management, informatics, engineering etc. Graduates from other disciplines are also welcome to admit.

The tuition fees for the MSc iGOV program amount to €5,000. Scholarships are provided to applicants who comply with the Article 86 of Law 4957/2022.

Applicants must complete the online application form https://forms.gle/EzPLLQGZ4bbExb31A, and attach all the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copy of diploma
• Copy of academic transcript
• Proof of English language proficiency. Applicants must demonstrate certified knowledge of English at a minimum level equivalent to the State Certificate of Language Proficiency (C1 level), according to Law 2740/1999, as amended by Article 13(19) of Law 3149/2003. Applicants with undergraduate or postgraduate degrees offered in English fulfill this requirement.
• Two (2) letters of reference
• Motivation letter

The application deadline is 31 July 2026.

For further information, please visit the official program website: https://de.uth.gr/en/igov/.

Alternatively, you may contact the Program Secretariat via email at igov@uth.gr and gerak@uth.gr.

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