The Nordic Master in Public Administration, Leadership, and Digitalization is a highly research focused Master’s programme of 120 ECTS. It is a programme offered jointly by three different universities; University of Gothenburg, NORD University in Bodø (Norway), and Åbo Akademi University (Finland).

The programme is directed at students coming from a social science background (minimum requirement of a bachelor degree of 180 ECTS) aiming at preparing for professional work in academia as well as within public sector organizations.

The programme will provide students with valuable insights into theory and practice, focusing on public administration, public finance and budgeting, and governance. The Nordic welfare models is highly integrated throughout the programme, together with a distinct perspective on how public sector organizations are affected by and adjusts to processes of digitalization.