DURATION AND STRUCTURE OF STUDIES

1. The duration of studies for the award of the Master’s Degree is set at eighteen (18) months and includes two (2) academic semesters and a third semester dedicated to the completion and defense of a master’s dissertation, participation in a project, or completion of an internship.

2. The program begins in the fall semester and follows a dynamic modular structure.

3. The first semester includes core courses common to all students. The program welcomes students with an autumn research and co-creation Bootcamp in the fields of digital transformation in diplomacy, communication, and law, continues with an intensive methodology seminar, and then introduces students to topics of digital innovation, algorithmic thinking, and the dilemmas that arise in governance, economy, communication, law, and citizenship.

4. In the second semester, students choose one of the three Specializations: 1. e-Diplomacy; 2. e-Campaigning; 3. Digital Law. The second semester concludes with a Hackathon focused on digital innovation and creation, aimed at developing innovative digital solutions to key challenges in the fields of digital transformation of diplomacy, communication, and law. This is carried out in collaboration with social partners from the relevant fields and the broader digital innovation ecosystem in Greece and the international/European ecosystem.

5. In the third semester, students choose one of the following three assignments: 1. Writing a master’s dissertation; 2. Carrying out an internship in a public, private, or non-profit organization; 3. Participating in a project of a public, private, or non-profit organization.

ATTENDANCE

1. With the exception of the two in-person educational events—the Bootcamp and the Hackathon—which take place in Athens or other locations in Greece, the core of the teaching and mentoring is conducted remotely and/or in hybrid format. Online classes are primarily held in the evening, between 18:00–21:00 EET/EEST.

2. The Master's Program is a full-time program. Part-time enrollment is not available.

3. The Steering Committee may grant a temporary suspension of studies for up to two consecutive semesters, for significant reasons. Such a request can be submitted by the student after the successful completion of the first semester.

4. The language of instruction of the Master’s Program is English.

5. Physical presence in the two in situ events is absolutely necessary. Enrolled students who fail to show up in the two events will be discontinued from the program, and no refund of fees paid will be possible.

CURRICULUM

The Master’s Program is structured as follows:

1st semester: Core courses common to all students:

Digital Innovation Era: Algorithmic Disruptions - Governance & Citizenship Transformations

• Bootcamp: Intro to the Digital Era & Digital Skills and Abilities (3 ECTS)
• Compact Seminar: Research Methods & Αcademic Writing (3 ECTS)
• Digital Society & Network Citizenship (6 ECTS)
• Governance of Cyberspace (6 ECTS)
• Economy 4.0 (6 ECTS)
• Digital Transformation in Public Administration & Public Policy (6 ECTS)

Total 30 ECTS

2nd semester: selection of one of the three Specializations:

E-Diplomacy Specialization

• Digital Innovations in Cyber & Algorithmic Diplomacy (5 ECTS)
• Crisis, Conflict Transformation & Digital Mediation (5 ECTS)
• Global Trade & New Organizational Ecologies for Digital Services (7,5 ECTS)
• DigiDiplo in Action: Engagement & Impact (7,5 ECTS)
• Hackathon (5 ECTS)

Total 30 ECTS

E-Campaigning Specialization

• Advocacy & Social Change (5 ECTS)
• Crisis, Conflict Transformation & Digital Mediation (5 ECTS)
• E-Politics (7,5 ECTS)
• Digital Strategic Design Communications (7,5 ECTS)
• Hackathon (5 ECTS)

Total 30 ECTS

Digital-Law Specialization

• Regulating Cybersecurity &Cybercrime (5 ECTS)
• Competition Law & Intellectual Property Rights in the Digital Era (5 ECTS)
• Global Trade & New Organizational Ecologies for Digital Services (7,5 ECTS)
• Digital Law Addressing Sustainable Development Goals (7,5 ECTS)
• Hackathon (5 ECTS)

Total 30 ECTS

3rd semester: selection of one of the three assignments:

• Dissertation (30 ECTS)
• Project (30 ECTS)
• Internship (30 ECTS)

Total 30 ECTS