More than ever, leaders, policymakers and public managers need to understand the role of technology in society.
Are you eager to tackle complex, societal challenges and learn more about topics such as sustainability, crisis management, immigration or (cyber)security? And do you want to learn more about how governments and public organisations are managed in a society that is increasingly bound up with technology? Then the Bachelor’s in Management, Society & Technology might be right for you!
In this Bachelor's, you will integrate the core subjects of public administration with profound knowledge of how modern technologies have an impact on society. Management, Society & Technology is about policymaking, public management, technological changes and societal challenges and how these are interrelated. You will learn how to do state-of-the-art research, analyse, interpret and contribute to solutions for challenges that governments and public organisations face nowadays.
A day in the life of a Management, Society & Technology 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 in Management, Society & Technology at UT is different from other Public Administration bachelor's degrees. But what makes this Bachelor’s programme 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 - and there's a great need for this knowledge in 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 develop your personal profile. For example, you can choose your own topics of interest during the modules. In the second year, you will choose between two specialisations. In the third year, you have half a year to study abroad, do an internship or take 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!
Future jobs
After studying Management, Society & Technology, 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
Programme overview
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