Advanced Master's Technology Governance (Advanced LLM)

Program Overview

This Advanced LLM in Technology Governance offers a multidisciplinary approach to technology and governance, emphasizing the evolving European regulation framework. Through co-teaching, innovative learning methods, and a flexible capstone project, the program equips students with the knowledge and skills to contribute to practical solutions in technology governance. The program prepares graduates for various career paths, including in technology companies, public sector, or non-profit organizations.

Program Outline

Objectives:

The program aims to:

• Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the emerging European technology regulation framework.
• Analyze the economic, political, and material conditions shaping technology governance.
• Equip students with the knowledge and skills to contribute to practical solutions in the field of technology governance.
• Foster collaborative knowledge spaces where students work towards practical solutions.

Teaching:

• The program features co-teaching by lawyers and non-lawyers, including economists, sociologists, ethicists, and computer scientists.
• Innovative learning methods and knowledge spaces are employed, facilitating collaboration among students and tutors with diverse backgrounds and practical experience.
• Students engage with issues of strong practical relevance in their coursework.
• The capstone project allows for flexibility beyond traditional thesis formats, enabling students to explore outputs such as software development or policy recommendations.
• Students benefit from the expertise of world-class UvA research groups focusing on law, technology, and society.
• Dedicated mentoring, guidance, and support are provided to assist students in developing their research questions.
• The program fosters a highly dedicated, selective, and diverse student body from around the globe.

Careers:

The program prepares graduates for a variety of career paths, including:

• Contributing to technology policy in the public sector.
• Addressing societal issues in the non-profit sector.
• Advocating for civil rights and holding technology companies and governments accountable in the non-profit sector.
• The program draws on the expertise of renowned research institutes like IViR and ACIL.
• The Amsterdam Law School, known for its high-quality teaching and research, ranks among the top 40 law schools worldwide and the top 5 continental European law schools.
• The program seeks to attract students from various disciplines with a Master's degree or relevant work experience, highlighting the need for collaborative efforts involving diverse expertise in building solid technology governance frameworks.