A New Master on
Artificial Intelligence
Governance Innovation &
Digital Transformation

Adopting human-centric AI solutions in public services

Supporting the EU Digital Compass goal: 75% of public administrations using AI tools by 2030

60 ECTS

€3,000

Starts November 2026

Max 300 places

About the Programme

MagiX is a 1st Level Specialising Master delivered by Politecnico di Milano, 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.

Three Core Knowledge Domains

Digital Governance & Transformation

Responsible use of AI for public value; digital governance principles; service-oriented thinking; managing organisational change and agile adoption.

AI & Data

AI foundations (technical, regulatory, data pillars); AI-enabled public services; socio-technical systems; data governance and data protection frameworks.

Human-Centric Design & Innovation

Human-centred approaches to digital public services; public participation and co-creation; democratic engagement; designing for values and accessibility.

Credit Structure

ECTS CREDITS

3 Core Modules

Mandatory for all participants

ECTS CREDITS

1 Specialisation Track

Choose from 6 thematic areas

ECTS CREDITS

Transversal Activities & Thesis

Workshops, summer school, seminars, internship, final thesis

Specialisation Tracks

Choose one track (15 ECTS) to develop deep expertise in your area of interest

Digital Governance & Transformation

Digital Governance for Public Innovation

Regulatory Governance and Compliance for Digital Public Services
Geopolitics, Digital Sovereignty and Infrastructure Governance
Governance Innovation, Policy Design and Public Value Creation

15 ECTS Credits

Digital Governance & Transformation

Digital Governance for Public Innovation

Strategic Digital Transformation and Organisational Capability Building
Multi-Stakeholder Ecosystems, Partnerships and Public-Sector Innovation
Strategic Foresight, Anticipatory Governance and Societal Impact Assessment

15 ECTS Credits

AI & Data

Artificial Intelligence for the Public Sector

Generative and Agentic AI for the Public Sector
Algorithmic Transparency, Explainability and Technical Fairness
AI Lifecycle, Deployment, MLOps and AgentOps

15 ECTS Credits

AI & Data

Data Governance and Management for the Public Sector

Data Architecture for AI-Ready Public Systems
Data Quality, Standards and Compliance for AI Use
Data Spaces, Interoperability and Cross-Domain Data Integration

15 ECTS Credits

Human-Centric Design & Innovation

Service Design for Public and Digital Systems

Data- and AI-Informed User Research
Service Design, Blueprinting and Experience Orchestration
Service Prototyping, Iterative Testing and Validation

15 ECTS Credits

Human-Centric Design & Innovation

Interaction Design for Public and Digital Systems

Interaction Design Principles for Public Digital Services
Accessible, Inclusive and Explainnable-by-Design Interfaces
Interface Prototyping, Testing and Behavioural Validation

15 ECTS Credits

Who Is It For?

MagiX is designed for professionals across public and private sectors seeking expertise in AI governance

Civil Servants & Public Sector Professionals

Operational excellence in AI procurement and management

For operational staff seeking to manage and procure AI tools within their institution, this programme provides practical frameworks and governance knowledge.

Policy Makers & Public Administrators

Strategic leadership in digital governance

Officials needing to shape regulation and governance strategy will gain the expertise to drive policy innovation at institutional and national levels.

IT Managers & Digital Transformation Leads

Bridge technology and governance

Technical leads driving organisational digital change will learn to bridge technology implementation with public governance requirements effectively.

Academics & Researchers

European network and collaborative research

Build connections across a European network, access valuable datasets, and engage in collaborative research opportunities in AI governance.

Students & Early-Career Professionals

Boost employability in GovTech

Gain a competitive credential that opens doors to emerging roles in digital government, AI policy, and public sector innovation.

Training & HR Officers in Public Institutions

Strategic capability development

Professionals evaluating and procuring training for their teams will understand how to build organisational AI capabilities systematically.

Private Sector Professionals

Partner with the public sector

Consultants, tech companies, and NGOs working with or supplying to the public sector will gain insight into governance requirements and collaboration models.

Career Outcomes

MagiX is designed for professionals across public and private sectors seeking expertise in AI governance

Digital Transformation Manager / Officer

AI and Data Policy Officer / Advisor

Public-Sector Innovation or GovTech Specialist

Data Governance and Data Strategy Specialist

AI Project Manager / AI Product Owner in the public sector

Service Designer / Design Strategist for Digital Public Services

Consultant in Digital Government and AI for the Public Sector

Admissions & Partners

Admissions

Entry Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or equivalent First or Second Level Academic Diploma. Foreign qualifications equivalent in their respective education systems are accepted.

Selection Process

Rolling basis, in strict chronological order of application. Maximum 300 participants. CV and motivation letter reviewed by the Scientific Committee. Interview possible if needed.

Application Deadline: 1 October 2026

Programme: 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Nov 2027

Final Exam Deadline: 30 July 2028

Cost: €3,000 total