Digital Transformation in Public Administration

Training of qualified leaders with modern competencies, ready to implement digital transformation in public and municipal bodies, non-governmental entities, large Russian companies, joint ventures, the public sector amid the development of information society and digital economy.

Advantages:

• The program is based on the principles of developing management decisions, taking into account social and digital inclusivity, human-centricity and customer focus, social trust, targeting and proactivity;
• Visionary approach: we see that the vector of interaction between the state, business and will take shape of a digital format society in the next decade, and the quality of the developed digital platforms will determine the level of social trust. The program was developed due to the growing demand for professionals initiated by government agencies, state-owned companies and corporations, commercial organizations, and international companies;
• The program assumes the mission of preparing professionals capable of understanding the integrity and importance of decisions made at any level of public administration amid digital transformation;
• Training as concerns mastering disciplines and preparing thesis is aligned with the academic abilities, professional environment, socially valued tasks and the individual development potential of a student.

CURRICULUM

The curriculum is built and scientific research topics are defined according to the national projects «Digital Economy» and «Data Economy», the federal project «Digital Services and Online Services», including «Digital Profile of a Citizen», «Online Public Services» and «Electronic Document Management» initiatives.

• HARD SKILLS

• Information and Analytical Technologies of Public and Municipal Administration
• Managerial Economics
• Theory and Mechanisms of the Modern Public Administration

• DIGITAL SKILLS

• Data Management
• Information Society Development: Digital Economy
• Project Management in the Digital Environment
• Methods of Mathematical Modelling and Forecasting for Management Decision-Making in the Digital Environment
• Digital Transformations of Public and Municipal Administration
• Artificial Intelligence Technologies
• Digital Marketing in the Modern World

• SOFT SKILLS

• Professional Business Communication
• Systemic Thinking amid Uncertainty
• Innovation Methods for Soft Skills Development by Civil Servants
• Leadership amid Digital Transformation

Learning outcomes:

• Skills in supporting dynamic change of an entity (country, region, industry) through the implementation of digital technologies
• Skills in drawing up forecasts and dynamic roadmaps of innovative activities in digital transformation using project methods
• Skills in digital leadership and ecosystem thinking
• Skills in using big data for expert assessment and advise on real-life management situations
• Skills in applying and implementing digital technologies for the development of information society and the formation of the national digital economy
• Skill in managing digital changes and human capital
• Skills in strategic management for the benefits of society and the state
• Skills in verifying and structuring information obtained from various sources, creating a database, and assessing their completeness and quality
• Skills in continuous development

Career opportunities:

• Digital transformation project consultant
• Digital transformation project senior manager
• Digital transformation professional
• СDTO
• Digital transformation expert

Graduates will be able to create and implement digital solutions, manage digital transformation projects at various levels of public administration, develop and modernize digital platforms to contribute to the interaction between the state and society.

Employers: public and municipal bodies, large Russian companies, non-governmental entities, public sector

Admission requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree