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Executive Postgraduate Program in Data-driven Public Policies

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Executive Postgraduate Program
in Data-driven Public Policies

The increasing digitalization of public administration and advancements in data science are transforming policy formulation and management. The Executive Postgraduate Program in Public Policies addresses this challenge by equipping policymakers and public sector managers with the skills to leverage data for more effective and innovative policies.

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    Length

    1 semester

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    ECTS Credits

    30 ECTS

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    Start Date

    September 2026

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Who is it for?

This program is designed for senior managers, technicians, and decision-makers from public and private institutions who wish to understand and apply the potential of data analysis and intelligence in the formulation and management of public policies.

It is also suitable for professionals who wish to update or deepen their skills in the areas of public policy, data science, and digital transformation.

Goals

The course aims to train specialists capable of:

  • Understanding the fundamental principles of public policies and its connection to data science;

  • Applying advanced analytical techniques to support the formulation and evaluation of public policies;

  • Integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches into evidence-based policy development;

  • Implementing data governance models to optimize public management and transparency;

  • Assessing the impact of public policies using quantitative and qualitative methods;

  • Understanding the ethical and legal implications of using data in public policy;

  • Developing strategic skills for managing innovation and digital transformation in public administration.

Program Overview

The Executive Graduate Program in Data-driven Public Policies prepares professionals to design, manage, and evaluate evidence-based public policies, promoting smarter, more transparent, and sustainable decisions.


With a practical and interdisciplinary approach, the program combines data science, artificial intelligence, and public management, developing skills to transform information into action and social impact.

Why choose this program

  • Integrates advanced analytical techniques and artificial intelligence with public policy formulation, empowering decision-makers to act based on evidence.
  • Solid practical focus, through case studies and projects applied in real organizations, bringing knowledge closer to the field.
  • Compatible with professional life, allowing skills to be updated in a context of increasing digital transformation.
  • Faculty of excellence with strong links to the public and private spheres, ensuring academic relevance and immediate applicability.
  • Collaborative and multidisciplinary environment that promotes analytical thinking, innovation in public policy, and social impact.

Study plan

The study plan corresponds to 30 ECTS, in a total of 8 course units:

Mandatory Course Units

  • Data Governance
  • Data Science for Public Policies
  • Impact Evaluation and Artificial Intelligence Impact Evaluation and AI
  • New Horizons
  • Policy and Service Design
  • Public Policies Capstone
  • Smart and Sustainable Cities and Territories
  • Smart Regulation

Applications and Contacts

Applications:

Applications will open soon.

If you would like more information about this course, please contact:

Marketing & Admissions Department:

Renata Barateiro

Marketing and Admissions Coordinator – Executive Education

📞 +351 213 828 619
✉️ executive@novaims.unl.pt