Joint educational programme PSTS

Expand your knowledge and skills in Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society with a philosophical reflection on the domains of Business Administration or Public Administration.

As a student of the Master’s in Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society, you have the opportunity to add a second master’s to your programme by following a Joint educational programme. You can combine this master's with two other master’s at the University of Twente (UT): Business Administration or Public Administration.

What is a Joint Educational Programme?

In a Joint Educational Programme, you follow two different Master’s programmes simultaneously and write one integrated Master’s thesis that meets the requirements of both degrees. Upon successful completion, you will receive two separate diplomas.

Because you are studying both programmes at the same time, it takes less time to complete the two degrees than it would if you pursued them one after the other.

Combining PSTS and Business Administration
The combination of the Master's in PSTS and the Master’s in Business Administration (BA) will make you the next tech navigator who will help companies and governments tackle complex cross-border challenges and implement effective digital solutions. You will learn how the interaction between science, technology, and society reflects on innovation processes in business and management and help improve these processes.
Upon completion, you will receive two Master’s:
- Master of Science in Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society
- Master of Science in Business Administration
Structure and how to apply
In addition to the (elective) courses that are part of the UT Master’s in Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society, you will extend your knowledge with a deeper understanding of management, innovation, and change processes and strategy making. You will follow courses from the Master’s in Business Administration such as Entrepreneurial Leadership and Responsible Design, International Entrepreneurship - a Strategic Technology Perspective, and Management and Governance of Innovation and Creativity, among others. You can complete your Joint Educational Programme by writing a joint master’s thesis.
If you want to enrol on the Joint Educational Programme, you have to apply for both master’s programmes separately. This means that you need to comply with the admission requirements of both programmes. The Joint Educational Programme takes two years to complete.
Combining PSTS and Public Administration
How can governments ensure security of citizens’ data in times of rapid technological change? If you combine the Master’s in PSTS and the Master’s in Public Administration (PA), you learn to tackle complex societal, technological, and governmental issues. You reflect on the ethical impact of technology and develop policies that consider diverse – and often conflicting – interests.
Upon completion, you will receive two Master’s:
- Master of Science in Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society
- Master of Science in Public Administration
Structure and how to apply
In addition to the (elective) courses that are part of the UT Master’s in Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society, you will acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in analysing, developing, and implementing public policies and resolving multiple – and often highly conflicting – stakeholders' interests. You will follow courses from the Master’s in Public Administration such as Deliberative Governance of Knowledge & Innovation, Public Governance and Policy Networks, and Crisis Management in Technological Domains, among others. You can complete your Joint Educational Programme by writing a joint master’s thesis.
If you want to enrol on the Joint Educational Programme, you have to apply for both master’s programmes separately. This means that you need to comply with the admission requirements of both programmes. The Joint Educational Programme takes two years to complete.

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Structure and how to apply

Structure and how to apply

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