Study programme title in Est.

Digiriigi andmed ja tehnoloogiad

Study programme title in Engl.

Data and Technologies for a Digital State

TalTech study programme code

IAGM25

MER study programme code

258615

Study programme version code

IAGM25/25

Faculty / college

I - School of Information Technologies

Head of study programme/study programme manager

Ingrid Pappel

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Master study

ECTS credits

60

Self-paid study programme

no

Nominal study period

2 semesters

Study programme group

Informatics and Information Technology

Broad area of study

Information and Communication Technologies

Access conditions

Master's degree or equivalent qualification or higher education Show more...
with a minimum of 240 credits OR higher education and at least 5 years of professional experience in the public sector or in domains related to public sector development.

Study programme aims and objectives

The curriculum focuses on strengthening competencies in service development and management, Show more...
including service design, the search for intelligent solutions, and data-driven management decisions. In addition, students will acquire the skills to apply artificial intelligence to improve public services and decision-making. The curriculum will also cover ICT project management, including project planning, implementation, and evaluation to support the development and implementation of practical and innovative technological solutions in the public sector.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

Graduates of the curriculum:  
- identify the needs and opportunities arising from technological developments for the implementation of data-driven approaches, Show more...
including artificial intelligence, in the public sector; 
- use technological solutions to increase the efficiency of the public sector and ensure the reliability and security of services; 
- plan changes to digital channels for services with a user-centered approach, linking innovative solutions to existing ones; 
- analyse and evaluate the impact of technological change on the organisation and can make reasoned proposals to senior management; 
- manage the content and lifecycle changes of ICT products and tools in business processes and public services; 
- make evidence-based management decisions based on facts, data, and research; 
- are familiar with different development methodologies for the transition to digital services and can analyse the effectiveness of implemented innovations. 

Graduation requirements

Completion of the curriculum in the required volume and passing the master's exam; in order to receive a cum laude diploma, Show more...
one must have pass the master's exam with a grade of "5" and a Grade Point Average of at least of 4.60, while all grades included in the academic transcript are taken into account.

Degrees conferred

Master of Science in Civil Engineering