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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 and Data Intelligence addresses this challenge by equipping policymakers and public sector managers with the skills to leverage data for more effective and innovative policies.

This executive program focuses on integrating advanced analytical techniques, including artificial intelligence, into public policy formulation, empowering participants to make informed, evidence-based decisions.

The course covers key topics such as data governance, AI applications in public policy, impact assessment, and digital regulation. Its methodology combines a strong practical component — featuring case studies and applied projects — with a solid conceptual foundation.

  • Vagas

    Format

    After Working Hours

  • Media

    Length and ECTS

    1 semester
    (30 ECTS)

  • Semestres

    Attendance

    2 to 3 times
    a week

  • Lingua

    Start Date

    September 2025

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.

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