MGIMO University & Sapienza University

Dual degree master programs
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION

DIGITAL PUBLIC GOVERNANCE

The aim of the program is to train specialists who will be able to meet the growing demands of state authorities and major corporations in the field of innovation management.

Duration 2 years

Tuition fees €1000 + €7000

Tuition language english

Application deadline July 1

Internship 3 months

Core disciplines IT, Law, Economics, Strategic Management, Public and Municipal Administration

UNIVERSITIES

Core courses 1^st year — Sapienza University, Italy

Digital content processing
Innovation and organization of companies
Business information systems
Enterprise communication management
European Union Law
Industrial economics and policy
Innovation and economic development

Core courses 2^nd year — MGIMO University

Theory and Practices of Modern Public Administration
Development and adoption of management decision-making
Strategic Management
Innovation management
Lobbying as a mean of business community interest realization
Applied statistics
Venture capital management
Corporate law and governance in the Russian Federation
Business accounting

ADMISSION

ONLINE APPLICATION

PORTFOLIO CONTEST

CV
Motivation letter
2 reference letters
Bachelor transcript / copy of diploma
IELTS / TOEFL certificate
2 photos

OFFLINE APPLICATION

Passport and copy
Bachelor diploma
4 photos 4✕6
4 photos 3✕4

Why «DIGITAL PUBLIC GOVERNANCE»?

This program is a fusion of the management school of MGIMO and one of the largest universities in Europe - Sapienza University (Rome, Italy). The program meets the urgent needs of modern enterprises and state corporations. The main areas of study during the first year at Sapienza University will be digital technologies and communications, while the second year at MGIMO will be devoted to the development of competencies in public administration and innovation management.

Sapienza University

During the first year of study at the Sapienza University, students will learn the basics of using the latest information technologies to promote business development or improve public administration, deepen their knowledge in international law and learn the basics of economics and accounting.

MGIMO University

During the second year of study at MGIMO, students will study the practices and legal framework of modern public administration, learn effective and efficient strategic planning and deepen their knowledge of a foreign language.

Internship

Training on the program is carried out for three semesters, while during the fourth semester, undergraduates undergo practical training in international companies or government bodies. Undergraduates spend their first year of study at the University of Sapienza (Italy), where they undergo a 3-month internship in the largest corporations in Italy.

AFTER GRADUATION

MGIMO performs impressively well in connecting graduates with their employers: the University scores 5/5 stars in the QS University Ranking on Employability.

he 4th term is fully focused on thesis and 3-month internship. Students are free to choose a place for their internship from a list of MGIMO partners as well as to negotiate it with an enterprise of their choice. For committed and skillful students internships often become the starting point of their careers.

Program graduates have employment opportunities in private and state companies, international organizations and NGOs, media companies, universities and research centers. MGIMO graduates are in high demand by employers in business and politics.

MGIMO Career Centre provides a wide range of career and recruitment opportunities. Its main goal is to help students and graduates launch their careers in:

Major Russian and international firms;
National public/government bodies and agencies;
International organizations;
International research centers and think-tanks.

The Career Centre holds up to 40 events annually including MGIMO Career days, professional master-classes, workshops, case-studies and simulations, companies’ presentations, etc. The Career Centre has supported hundreds of students and graduates in finding internships and full-time jobs.

REVIEWS

Fabrizio D’Ascenzo

Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Sapienza, the University of Rome

Sapienza, the University of Rome, and MGIMO University cooperate to educate leaders in the global digital environment for the purposes of employment in governmental bodies and major corporations. Jointly with the School of Governance and Politics we have developed the master’s degree program Digital Public Governance, and we are sure that this program will greatly contribute to the further development of our global digital future.

CONTACT US

Henry T. Sardaryan

PhD, Dean of the School of Governance and Politics, member of the Academic Council of the School, member of the Academic Council of the University

Fields of interest: Political system of Italy; religious factor in politics; public administration.

sgp@inno.mgimo.ru