Master of Science [M.S] [ICT in Business and the Public Sector] From Leiden University

What does this master?s programme entail?

Rapid changes in ICT and its applications over the last years have caused major changes for organizations, industries, and individuals. The Internet, information systems, and communication technology in general, have radically impacted our professional and personal lives. They challenged our thinking on physical, geographical and industry boundaries, on distance, speed and communication. This programme provides you with a deeper understanding of the issues, challenges and opportunities in this area, with a specific focus on the management and alignment of ICT in a business and socio-technical context.

Why study ICT in Business and the Public Sector at Leiden University?

• The master's programme?ICT in Business and the Public Sector?is unique in the Netherlands and has a strong international focus. Besides students and lecturers coming from all over the world, there are several possibilities for studying abroad. Cross-cultural team work is required in a lot of courses.
• The groups are small (40 students) and the lectures are often interactive.
• You will benefit from the department?s strong links to industry. There are good in-company research thesis internships, often followed by excellent career opportunities.

ICT in Business and the Public Sector: the right master?s programme for you?

Are you interested in managing ICT in complex organisations, in an international context? Are you a team player who likes to cooperate with colleagues from different departments? Then ICT in Business and the Public Sector is the right choice for you. Besides understanding of typical Business and organizational topics, this master?s programme covers the interface between IT and Management. The programme offers two specialisations: ICT in Business and ICT in the Public Sector.