Supporting the EU Digital Compass goal: 75% of public administrations using AI tools by 2030
60 ECTS
3,000
Starts November 2026
Max 300 seatsReady to lead the digital transformation of public services without hitting pause on your career? MagiX is uniquely engineered to deliver maximum impact with ultimate flexibility. Here is what sets us apart:
MagiX is a 1st Level Specialising Master delivered by Politecnico di Milano in partnership with 15 leading European institutions, developed within the AI4Gov-X project, and co-funded by the Digital Europe Programme.
The curriculum is built on a co-created competence framework covering 3 domains, 16 core and 18 vertical competences, aligned with EQF levels.
AI foundations (technical, regulatory, data pillars); AI-enabled public services; socio-technical systems; data governance and data protection frameworks.
Choose one track (15 ECTS) to develop deep expertise in your area of interest
MagiX is designed for professionals across public and private sectors seeking expertise in AI governance
For operational staff seeking to manage and procure AI tools within their institution, this programme provides practical frameworks and governance knowledge.
Officials needing to shape regulation and governance strategy will gain the expertise to drive policy innovation at institutional and national levels.
Technical leads driving organisational digital change will learn to bridge technology implementation with public governance requirements effectively.
Build connections across a European network, access valuable datasets, and engage in collaborative research opportunities in AI governance.
Gain a competitive credential that opens doors to emerging roles in digital government, AI policy, and public sector innovation.
Professionals evaluating and procuring training for their teams will understand how to build organisational AI capabilities systematically.
MagiX is designed for professionals across public and private sectors seeking expertise in AI governance
Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or equivalent First or Second Level Academic Diploma. Foreign qualifications equivalent in their respective education systems are accepted.
Rolling basis, in strict chronological order of application. Maximum 300 participants. CV and motivation letter reviewed by the Scientific Committee. Interview possible if needed.
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AI4Engine is a knowledge generation and ecosystem mapper for the European AI4Gov landscape, helping connect individual talent, government transformation needs, and innovative solutions. While AI4Scale supports hands-on experimentation, AI4Engine shows what happens after a prototype is built: how solutions are assessed, scaled, governed, and connected to real government needs. It combines high-performance infrastructure with strategic intelligence: mapping contexts and capabilities, reading trends and signals, exploring future scenarios, shaping opportunity areas, and identifying the external partners or internal competencies needed to act.
Why it matters for MagiX students: AI4Engine shows what comes after sandboxing. It helps participants move beyond isolated experimentation and understand how responsible AI ideas can become sustainable public sector solutions.
AI is changing how public institutions work — and the professionals who understand it are the ones shaping what comes next. MagiX gives you the competence to be one of them.
WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE
— Understand how AI can be safely and realistically applied to public services
— Manage AI-based projects with confidence, not just outsource them
— Increase your credibility as a digital transformation reference in your institution
— Acquire a recognised European credential aligned with public sector values
YOUR JOURNEY WITH MAGIX
Awareness
You gain: Awareness of the opportunities, risks and responsibilities of AI in the public sector.
Learning
You gain: Strategic and practical competences in AI, governance, data and human-centred design.
Application
You gain: Hands-on experience through projects and case studies with real impact.
Leadership
You gain: Credibility and influence to drive digital transformation in your organisation.
Impact
You gain: Measurable results, recognition, and a lasting contribution to citizens’ well-being.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
— Digital Transformation Manager / Officer
— Innovation Officer / Public Service Analyst
— AI & Data Policy Officer / Advisor
— Service Design Lead
— EU Project Coordinator / Policy Specialist
WHY IT MATTERS
You play a key role in building more efficient, transparent, and inclusive public services. With MagiX, you gain the skills and credibility to lead the transformation your institution and citizens deserve.
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Navigating the pressure to modernise institutions while ensuring transparency, trust, and regulatory compliance demands a different kind of expertise. MagiX is designed for strategic public sector decision-makers ready to lead that transition toward responsible AI governance.
WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE
— Develop a strategic understanding of AI governance and digital transformation in public institutions
— Anticipate the regulatory, ethical, and societal implications of AI adoption
— Strengthen your ability to guide AI-related policies and institutional innovation with confidence
— Access a recognised European network and credential aligned with public value and democratic principles
YOUR JOURNEY WITH MAGIX
Awareness
You gain: Awareness of the opportunities, risks, and strategic implications of AI for public institutions and society.
Learning
You gain: Strategic frameworks and policy-oriented competences to guide responsible AI adoption in the public sector.
Application
You gain: Practical insight through European case studies, interdisciplinary exchange, and applied learning experiences.
Leadership
You gain: Authority and credibility to shape policy, coordinate stakeholders, and guide AI governance initiatives.
Impact
You gain: Long-term institutional impact, stronger public trust, and recognition as a forward-looking public leader.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
— Digital Governance & Transformation Leader
— AI & Public Policy Advisor
— Head of Digital Strategy / Innovation
— Public Sector Transformation Director
— EU Policy & Governance Specialist
WHY IT MATTERS
AI is reshaping how institutions make decisions, deliver services, and build public trust. With MagiX, you gain the strategic perspective, governance tools, and European network needed to lead responsible AI transformation in the public sector.
Ready to lead the future of public governance?
Moving beyond experimentation and leading AI implementation with governance, compliance, and real operational impact requires more than technical expertise. MagiX builds the strategic and governance layer on top of what you already know.
WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE
— Understand how to design, manage, and scale AI-enabled public services responsibly
— Connect technology, governance, data, and service delivery into a coherent strategy
— Manage AI projects beyond vendor-driven solutions with practical, independent frameworks
— Develop a recognised European profile in digital transformation and AI governance
YOUR JOURNEY WITH MAGIX
Awareness
You gain: Awareness of the governance, infrastructure, interoperability, and compliance challenges shaping public sector AI.
Learning
You gain: Strategic and operational competences to design AI initiatives that are realistic, secure, and sustainable.
Application
You gain: Hands-on experience through applied case studies, governance frameworks, and project-based learning.
Leadership
You gain: Authority and credibility to guide digital transformation across teams, institutions, and technology partners.
Impact
You gain: Recognition as a strategic transformation leader capable of delivering measurable institutional impact.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
— Digital Transformation Manager / Lead
— AI Project Manager for Public Services
— Chief Information Officer (CIO)
— GovTech Innovation Specialist
— Data Governance & Digital Systems Lead
WHY IT MATTERS
Public institutions need digital leaders capable of translating AI potential into secure, scalable, and compliant public services. With MagiX, you gain the governance perspective, applied knowledge, and European network needed to lead responsible digital transformation with real institutional impact.
Connecting research, teaching, and real public sector transformation through applied AI innovation requires access to the right institutional contexts and networks. MagiX provides both.
WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE
— Connect AI governance research with real institutional and societal challenges
— Engage in interdisciplinary dialogue across policy, technology, design, and public innovation
— Translate research into practical frameworks and public value
— Access a recognised European ecosystem of institutions, experts, and public sector innovation networks
YOUR JOURNEY WITH MAGIX
Awareness
You gain: Awareness of the institutional, ethical, and societal dimensions shaping AI adoption in the public sector.
Learning
You gain: Advanced knowledge combining governance, AI, data, design, regulation, and public sector innovation.
Application
You gain: Access to applied cases, collaborative learning environments, and practical governance frameworks.
Leadership
You gain: Greater authority in interdisciplinary collaboration, European networks, and public innovation discourse.
Impact
You gain: Stronger research relevance, expanded collaboration opportunities, and a lasting contribution to public value creation.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
— Research Lead in AI Governance & Public Innovation
— Academic Expert in Digital Governance
— European Project & Research Coordinator
— Policy & Governance Research Advisor
— Public Sector Innovation and Ethics Specialist
WHY IT MATTERS
AI governance requires more than technological advancement — it demands rigorous, interdisciplinary, and human-centred knowledge. With MagiX, you connect research with practice, collaborate across European institutions, and contribute to shaping the future of responsible AI in public services.
Ready to Connect Research With Real Public Impact?
The organisations shaping AI governance across Europe are actively looking for people who combine technical awareness with ethics, governance, and public sector understanding. MagiX is designed to make you that person.
WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE
— Build a strong, future-ready profile at the intersection of AI and public governance
— Gain practical experience through applied projects and real public sector challenges
— Develop interdisciplinary competences in AI, governance, data, and human-centred innovation
— Access a recognised European credential and international professional network
YOUR JOURNEY WITH MAGIX
Awareness
You gain: Awareness of emerging professional opportunities in AI governance, public innovation, and digital services.
Learning
You gain: Strategic and practical competences through interdisciplinary and human-centred learning experiences.
Application
You gain: Hands-on experience, applied methodologies, and portfolio-building opportunities with real-world relevance.
Leadership
You gain: A stronger professional identity and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary and international environments.
Impact
You gain: Career opportunities, European exposure, and the ability to create meaningful social and institutional impact.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
— Junior AI & Digital Governance Specialist
— GovTech & Public Innovation Associate
— AI Project & Policy Assistant
— Digital Transformation Analyst
— Service Design & Public Innovation Consultant
WHY IT MATTERS
Organisations across Europe are looking for professionals capable of combining AI knowledge with ethics, governance, and public value creation. With MagiX, you gain the skills, experience, and international network needed to launch a meaningful career in responsible digital transformation.
Ready to Build Your Future in Responsible AI?
Building AI readiness across a public institution is not just a training challenge — it is an organisational and cultural one. MagiX gives you the strategic frameworks and applied knowledge to address it effectively.
WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE
— Understand the strategic competencies needed for responsible AI adoption in public institutions
— Build internal capacity for digital governance, innovation, and transformation
— Support scalable upskilling and reskilling initiatives aligned with European priorities
— Access a recognised European ecosystem focused on public innovation and future skills
YOUR JOURNEY WITH MAGIX
Awareness
You gain: Awareness of the institutional, cultural, and organisational challenges linked to digital transformation.
Learning
You gain: Practical frameworks to support workforce development, organisational capability building, and responsible innovation.
Application
You gain: Applied insights through case studies, collaborative learning, and European public sector experiences.
Leadership
You gain: Credibility and strategic perspective to influence training, innovation, and transformation initiatives.
Impact
You gain: Long-term institutional impact through sustainable learning and responsible AI capability development.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
— Public Sector Training & Development Manager
— Digital Skills & Transformation Officer
— Institutional Innovation and Change Lead
— Workforce Development Specialist
— Public Sector Learning & Capability Strategist
WHY IT MATTERS
Public institutions need more than technology — they need people prepared to lead transformation responsibly and effectively. With MagiX, you gain the strategic perspective, European network, and applied knowledge needed to support future-ready public organisations through AI and digital innovation.
Ready to Build the Future Skills of Public Institutions?
Working with public institutions on AI and digital transformation means navigating governance requirements, regulatory expectations, and institutional realities that are unlike any private sector context. MagiX gives you that understanding from the inside.
WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE
— Develop a deeper understanding of AI governance and public sector transformation
— Design responsible, compliant, and human-centric AI solutions that hold up under scrutiny
— Improve collaboration with public institutions through governance-driven approaches
— Gain a recognised European credential and access to an international innovation network
YOUR JOURNEY WITH MAGIX
Awareness
You gain: Awareness of the institutional, ethical, and regulatory dynamics shaping AI implementation in the public sector.
Learning
You gain: Strategic and practical competences to navigate public sector ecosystems with confidence and credibility.
Application
You gain: Hands-on insight into governance models, stakeholder collaboration, and responsible innovation practices.
Leadership
You gain: Authority and strategic perspective to lead conversations around responsible AI, governance, and public value.
Impact
You gain: Professional differentiation, stronger institutional relationships, and long-term impact within the GovTech ecosystem.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
— GovTech Innovation Consultant
— AI & Digital Transformation Advisor
— Public Sector Innovation Specialist
— AI Project Lead for Public Services
— Digital Governance & Compliance Consultant
WHY IT MATTERS
Public institutions increasingly need partners capable of combining technological innovation with governance, transparency, and public value. With MagiX, you gain the strategic perspective, governance knowledge, and European network needed to lead responsible AI transformation across public-private ecosystems.
Ready to Lead Responsible AI Innovation?
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