Career prospects
Academic and professional knowledge and skills
This Master’s programme provides you with a solid knowledge and understanding of the disciplinary and theoretical approaches within public administration and organisational science, while enabling you to acquire competences to conduct both academic research as well as applied research in this field.
Possible career paths
This Master’s programme prepares you for a range of careers in which theoretically informed analysis and critical assessment of research findings are essential requirements. This may involve an academic career in Public Administration and Organisational Science, beginning with PhD research. It may be a career as a researcher at a research institute, international think tank, or governmental organisation or a career as a policy advisor or consultant.
Alumni Stories
Curious about the jobs our alumni got? Browse the LinkedIn profiles of some of our graduates in Research in Public Administration and Organisational Science.
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Academic and Professional Knowledge and skills
The programme teaches students a variety of both fundamental and applied research skills. These skills range from survey and qualitative data analysis to ‘getting the research landed’.
Career development support
We are striving to help students transform themselves into academically-minded professionals who are capable of performing effectively in their roles whilst taking into account the broader context in which societal issues arise and evolve.
The curriculum is designed to give students a firm grasp of the ‘real world’ of research. Accordingly, various courses include encounters with policy researchers and consultants, as well as case studies, dilemma exercises, and applied research assignments. Tutors, supervisors and the programme coordinators are all available to give students career advice and to open doors to the world of practice.
Career Services
Career Services offers events, tests, coaching and training in and outside your Master's programme, related to professional self-analysis, career orientation and job application skills. You can find more information about career services on Career Services for Dutch students or Career Services for international students.
UU Careers Day
Once a year, Utrecht University organises a Careers Day. The Careers Day offers the opportunity to sign up for workshops and trainings, have your resume assessed, and meet recruiters.