Public Management and Leadership (MSc)

Why Leiden University?

The specialization prepares you to contribute to society through a role in government organizations (for instance as public manager, policy analyst, or strategic advisor) or around government (for instance as a management consultant or research associate).

Five reasons why should study Public Management and Leadership in The Hague

• You study in The Hague, a hub of national and international governance organisations – an ideal environment in which to study, intern, and conduct research for your MSc thesis.
• You study in the light-filled new Wijnhaven Building just minutes from The Hague Central.
• Your lecturers are top academics drawn from Leiden’s renowned Institute of Public Administration. Its research program is ranked #3 worldwide in the 2022 Shanghai Global Ranking of Research Subjects. 
• You benefit from the interdisciplinary and practice-oriented approach of the PML track in which you learn how management and leadership in government is vital to address complex societal problems.
• You are academically and professionally prepared to start your career in a wide variety of positions in or around the public sector.

Study at the Faculty Governance and Global Affairs

The Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA) is Leiden University’s youngest faculty, launched in response to increasingly urgent socio-cultural issues. The FGGA is an internationally acclaimed academic knowledge hub that studies world-wide issues from the perspectives of governance, politics, law, sociology and economics. FGGA is active in its quest for multidisciplinary academic networks; through its academic institutes and knowledge centres, FGGA contributes to far-reaching socio-cultural debates.

Study at a world-class university

At Leiden University, you choose a master’s degree with impact. You study at a university with a strong international reputation and high-quality research, where academic freedom and critical thinking are at the core. Our master’s programmes offer intellectually challenging curricula with a wide range of courses and specialisations, allowing you to explore what truly interests you while preparing for a strong position in the job market. You become part of an international and diverse community, collaborating with students and academics from around the world. At the same time, you study in a personal and close-knit environment in Leiden and The Hague, where the atmosphere remains engaging and supportive. With a strong connection between education, research and societal challenges, you contribute to solutions for the issues of today and tomorrow – while shaping your own future.
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