Tackle complex challenges in sustainability, crisis management, immigration and (cyber)security by developing futureproof policies.
Due to the rapid developments in technology, policy-making is becoming more and more challenging. Think, for example, of creating privacy legislation for artificial intelligence, addressing new forms of cybercrime through policy, and combining technology and governance to promote a healthier society.
Are you eager to learn how governments and public organisations can address modern societal challenges increasingly bound up with technology? And do you want create futureproof policies that contribute to a smarter, healthier and sustainable society? Then the Bachelor’s in Management, Society & Technology is right for you!
A day in the life of our student
Wondering what it's like to study Management, Society & Technology? Maaike gives you a glimpse into her student life.
Why study Management, Society & Technology at UT?
This Bachelor's at UT is different from other Public Administration bachelor's degrees. But what makes this study so different from other ones? Discover why!
You will become a problem solver for modern society Understanding the critical role of technology in shaping our future is essential for addressing the complex challenges of today's world – both in government institutions and the public domain. Studying Management, Society & Technology, you will get a close-up view of the rapid technologisation of our society. This way, you will learn to take on an innovative approach to solving complex challenges in fields such as public health, security, economy and sustainability. Being a student at the University of Twente means that you will study at a leading international university of technology and work alongside some of the world’s leading researchers on the cutting edge of technology and society.
Shape the programme to your own interests Our programme offers a lot of room to pursue your personal interests and talents. For example, you can choose your own topics of interest during the modules. In the second year, you will choose between two specialisations: Public Administration and Global & European studies. In the Public Administration specialisation, you will study decision-making processes and citizen participation. And in the specialisation Global and European Studies, you will explore European crises and Europe's position to other major world powers such as China and the United States. In the third year, you can fill your elective space by doing an internship, studying abroad, or following elective courses.
A programme with a lot of personal attention Education at the University of Twente is known to be personal and informal, and this Bachelor's is no different. We have an open-door policy and you will receive more individual attention and guidance than at most other universities. The atmosphere between lecturers and students is friendly and informal: you can always approach someone with your questions and there's a lot of room for personal development. Together with our active study association Sirius, we continuously improve our education and organise all kinds of study-related activities. Here, you will live your student life to the fullest and grow both professionally and personally!
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Future jobs
With your degree, you will have countless career opportunities, from leadership and public administration to research and consultancy. Our graduates find work at municipal, national, European and global levels. Curious about the type of job you could pursue with this degree? Find some (of the endless) examples below:
- Policymaker
- Policy adviser
- (Project) manager
- Strategic consultant
- Lobbyist
- Public relations manager
- Environmental policy officer
- Digital transformation manager
- Researcher
- Innovation policy analyst
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