Study programme title in Est.
Avaliku sektori innovatsioon ja e-valitsemine
Study programme title in Engl.
Public Sector Innovation and eGovernance
TalTech study programme code
MVGM16
MER study programme code
163597
Study programme version code
MVGM16/25
Faculty / college
M - School of Business and Governance
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Egert Juuse
Language of instruction
English
Self-paid study programme
no
Nominal study period
4 semesters
Study programme group
Business and Administration
Broad area of study
Business, Administration and Law
Study field
Business and administration
Curriculum group
Management and administration
Granting the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
õppe läbiviimise õigus
Validity date of the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
tähtajatu
No. of the decision granting the right to teach in the study programme group
112
Access conditions
BA degree, higher education obtained on the basis of applied higher education with at least 180 ECTS credit points.
Admission according to admission requirements established by the Joint Master Programme's Consortium. Show more... Study programme aims and objectives
Study programme aims and objectives: Derived from the subjects, the joint master programme Public Sector Innovation and e-Governance aims:
- To provide students with specialized and advanced knowledge of public sector innovation and the role of ICT and technological evolutions in public sector innovation.
- To integrate the specialized knowledge of technology fields with the field of public administration as part of an integrated response to current and future challenges of the public sector.
- To introduce the core concepts of public administration/governance and to create awareness of the specificities of the public sector in the technology related fields.
- To gain insight and competencies that contribute to innovations and enable tackling the challenges public administrations are facing.
- To train experts who contribute to the development of ICT-enabled governance and to an innovative, inclusive, reflective and sustainable society.
- To contribute to the innovation of public sector organizations around the world by delivering expertise in the field.
- To meet new societal needs by generating and exploiting emerging technologies in the public sector. Show more... Learning outcomes of the study programme
Upon successful completion of the curriculum, the graduate:
- has acquired an advanced understanding and an insight into the scientific disciplinary knowledge specific to public management, administration and e-Governance. Technological innovation in the public sector is perceived by public managers as the top challenge for the future. Graduates being able to address public sector challenges with an interdisciplinary insight will be of high value for public sector organizations;
- has gained specialised knowledge of public administration processes, and is able to dissect organizational processes to its basic units in order to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness;
- masters general competencies at an advanced level and has acquired capacity for problem solving;
- has an ability to define and analyse public sector processes and seek for efficiency and effectiveness losses to formulate possible improvement mechanisms;
- knows how to acquire relevant knowledge, how to build rapid proof of concepts, how to reflect on their approaches, how to question their assumptions and how to assess their ideas;
- is able to implement and define new methods and techniques for the benefit of a particular sector and to successfully apply new techniques considering the profound knowledge of the sector they are dealing with;
- demonstrates high level knowledge of how ICT and information sciences can be applied in order to proactively innovate the public sector in a changing society;
- has gained skills in research methodology and is prepared to pursue doctoral degree in one of the aforementioned fields;
- demonstrates excellent communication and project management skills and is able to apply them in different fields in the context of culture and work. Show more... Graduation requirements
Fulfillment of the programme and defense of a Master Thesis according to the terms and conditions stipulated by the joint master programme’s consortium.
Degrees conferred
Master of Arts in Social Sciences (Public Sector Innovation and eGovernance)
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
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MAIN SPECIALITY 1: Public Sector Innovation and eGovernance
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MODULE: Basics of Public Administration 30.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
The general objective of the module is to introduce the essence,
challenges and possibilities of the statehood in the information era, to explain the concept of governance and to analyze the relationship between the public administration and technological developments. The peculiarities and developments of management of information systems, databases and IT-based innovations in public sector are reflected. Topics to be covered include eDemocracy, Open Data, access to data, social innovation, capacity building, IT-supported political planning processes and international integration of public administrations. Attention is also drawn to the understanding of context-specific peculiarities of public administrations in the EU countries. Show more... Learning outcomes
Student:
- understands the essence of a state, the challenges in dealing with societal problems and possibilities to direct developments in the information era;
- comprehends the notion of governance and different IT-based applications and mechanisms in affecting public administrations;
- explains various aspects in relation to the management of information systems, databases and IT-based innovations in public sector on both national and international level;
- demonstrates an ability to discuss, evaluate and reason on the future challenges of the public sector;
- explains and critically assesses the notions of eDemocracy, Open Data, social innovations and IT-supported political planning;
- is able to elaborate on the main risks associated with the implementation of IT-based public sector reforms. Show more... Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
D0H27A
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
S0B55A
4.0
3.0
2.0
0.0
1.0
E
S
S0D35B
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
S0H07B
8.0
5.5
3.0
0.0
2.5
E
S
S0H08A
6.0
4.0
1.0
0.0
3.0
E
S
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MODULE: eGovernment and eGovernance 30.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
The objectives of the eGovernment and eGovernance module are:
The general objective of the module is to introduce the role and impact of technology and innovations on both public sector (public administration) developments as well as socio-economic development, to explain the concept of public sector innovation and to study the essence of eGovernment and eGovernance with the factors influencing these domains. Technology as such and its challenges for a society are deliberated and its potential negative effects are critically evaluated. Show more... Learning outcomes
Student:
- is able to survey and distinguish eGovernment and eGovernance concepts as well as explain the factors behind their development;
- defines the concept of public sector innovation outlines its core elements and explains its implications for public administrations;
- demonstrates the threats stemming from technologies, especially ICT by contrasting different e-solutions in public administration and broader governance framework;
- interprets the knowledge acquired from case studies and the lectures of practitioners through the prisms of socio-technological theories;
- expresses him- or herself clearly and unambiguously both orally and in writing, which asserts the skills to perform publicly;
- is able to assess the role and consequences of technology by ethical and social criteria;
- knows the main entrepreneurship related concepts and processes and has knowledge on the main aspects of a collaborative economy. Show more... Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
MNF5540
6.0
4.0
1.0
0.0
3.0
E
S
MNI5160
6.0
3.0
1.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
MNI5240
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
MNR5320
6.0
4.0
2.5
0.0
1.5
E
S
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
MNE5230
6.0
3.0
2.0
0.0
1.0
E
S
MNR5350
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
A
S
Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Information Systems and Technologies in Governance 30.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
The general objective of the module is to provide students with insights into the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for business processes,
relevant ICT projects, new approaches of service delivery and the opportunities of ICT for governance purposes, including data management, information systems, information security, and process and project management. Show more... Learning outcomes
Student:
- is capable of translating the implications of information systems expertise into a public sector context;
- demonstrates interdisciplinary skills via the integrated expertise on both public administration / governance and information systems and management domains;
- comprehends and critically assesses holistic solutions by connecting business concepts with modern ICT solutions;
- identifies main information system theories by explaining key concepts and notions of these theories;
- demonstrates capacities and skills in project management, including how to apply methods for generating business ideas and analyze the impact of wider environment on innovation processes and planning activities;
- presents current developments, methods and frameworks in the domain of information system architecture implementation for understanding business entities' interrelationships and contributing to superior enterprise goals;
- demonstrates an ability to comprehend context-specific factors that influence the achievement of an effective and efficient information system in both private and public entities. Show more... Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
IR2
6.0
4.0
0.0
0.0
4.0
E
K
ISA3
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
PIO4
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
WI4_1
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
BN2
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
IM3
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
PM2
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Master Thesis 30.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)
Aims
The module gives students the experience of conducting an individual research project and a deeper understanding of the public sector innovation and eGovernance topic.
Research problem is selected according to the specialization. Show more... Learning outcomes
Student:
- has the experience and skills of compiling an academic analysis that draws on international scientific publications;
- is able to identify and find international scientific literature needed for solving specific practical problems;
- has advanced insights into the challenges and functioning of a specific public sector innovation and eGovernance area;
- is able to formulate independently a specialty related problems and / or research questions and address them within given frameworks with appropriate research methods;
- demonstrates critical use of data, appropriate and sound analysis, thoughtful interpretation of results in relation to existing knowledge, and critical assessment of findings. Show more...
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STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study
