MA in Digital Transformation
e-Diplomacy | e-Campaigning | Digital Law
MA in
Digital Transformation
e-Diplomacy | e-Campaigning | Digital Law
🌍🎓 The 1st International Postgraduate Program at Panteion University!
The MA in Digital Transformation is an interdisciplinary program, offered jointly by the Departments of Communication, Media, and Culture and International & European Studies at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences.
3 Specializations.
The choice is yours.
Elevate your career by mastering a critical area of the digital economy.
Discover the latest program updates and standout moments from our faculty and students.
The Program at a glance:
👋The MA in Digital Transformation: e-Diplomacy, e-Campaigning and Digital Law is an innovative and interdisciplinary postgraduate program offered jointly by the Departments of "Communication, Media, and Culture" & "International and European Studies" of the Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences.
The program offers a broad overview of interconnected cutting-edge fields at the European and international level, as well as specialized interdisciplinary knowledge, advanced techniques, and critical skills.
Students of the program will have the opportunity to experiment with the development of innovative applications in the fields of the digital economy, digital public diplomacy, digital and immersive communication campaigns, and digital justice, addressing real-world challenges proposed by collaborating institutions from Greece and abroad, coming from the research, public, and private sectors.
The program offers a broad overview of interconnected cutting-edge fields at the European and international level, as well as specialized interdisciplinary knowledge, advanced techniques, and critical skills.
Students of the program will have the opportunity to experiment with the development of innovative applications in the fields of the digital economy, digital public diplomacy, digital and immersive communication campaigns, and digital justice, addressing real-world challenges proposed by collaborating institutions from Greece and abroad, coming from the research, public, and private sectors.
Participants have the opportunity to specialize in one of the following in-demand areas:
e-Diplomacy
➡️Design and implement effective diplomatic campaigns and conflict resolution strategies using cutting-edge digital tools and methods.
➡️Develop the skills to address today's global challenges, resolve transnational disputes, counter cybersecurity threats, navigate negotiations, and shape global governance tactics.
➡️Use modern storytelling techniques to engage diverse communities and bridge divides.
➡️Develop crisis management and communication skills through hands-on simulation projects.
e-Campaigning
➡️Craft powerful digital communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences.
➡️Hone your skills in market research, social media marketing, digital storytelling, and data-driven campaign management.
➡️Gain hands-on experience by working on real client briefs and case studies to develop innovative solutions.
➡️Explore the potential of social media for political communication and advocacy. Learn how to shape the conversation and drive meaningful change.
Digital Law
➡️Gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework shaping the digital economy.
➡️Dive deep into cybersecurity, cybercrime, intellectual property rights, data privacy, and AI ethics.
➡️Uncover the EU's approach to digital policy: balancing user safety, fair competition, and fostering innovation.
➡️Apply your legal skills to solve real-world challenges through case studies and current affairs.
e-Diplomacy
➡️Design and implement effective diplomatic campaigns and conflict resolution strategies using cutting-edge digital tools and methods.
➡️Develop the skills to address today's global challenges, resolve transnational disputes, counter cybersecurity threats, navigate negotiations, and shape global governance tactics.
➡️Use modern storytelling techniques to engage diverse communities and bridge divides.
➡️Develop crisis management and communication skills through hands-on simulation projects.
e-Campaigning
➡️Craft powerful digital communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences.
➡️Hone your skills in market research, social media marketing, digital storytelling, and data-driven campaign management.
➡️Gain hands-on experience by working on real client briefs and case studies to develop innovative solutions.
➡️Explore the potential of social media for political communication and advocacy. Learn how to shape the conversation and drive meaningful change.
Digital Law
➡️Gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework shaping the digital economy.
➡️Dive deep into cybersecurity, cybercrime, intellectual property rights, data privacy, and AI ethics.
➡️Uncover the EU's approach to digital policy: balancing user safety, fair competition, and fostering innovation.
➡️Apply your legal skills to solve real-world challenges through case studies and current affairs.
✔ First Semester:
The first semester lays the foundation with core courses shared by all students. It begins with an in-person Bootcamp focused on research and co-creation, exploring digital transformation in diplomacy, communication, and law. Students then move into an intensive methodology seminar, followed by courses on digital innovation, algorithmic thinking, and the complex dilemmas emerging across governance, the economy, media, law, and citizenship.
✔ Second Semester:
In the second semester, students choose one of the three Specializations: e-Diplomacy, e-Campaigning or Digital Law. The second semester concludes with a Hackathon focused on digital innovation and creation, aimed at developing digital solutions to key challenges in the fields of digital transformation of diplomacy, communication, and law.
✔ Third Semester:
In the third semester, students choose one of the following three assignments:
1. Writing a master’s thesis.
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.
Click here to explore student highlights from the third semester
The first semester lays the foundation with core courses shared by all students. It begins with an in-person Bootcamp focused on research and co-creation, exploring digital transformation in diplomacy, communication, and law. Students then move into an intensive methodology seminar, followed by courses on digital innovation, algorithmic thinking, and the complex dilemmas emerging across governance, the economy, media, law, and citizenship.
✔ Second Semester:
In the second semester, students choose one of the three Specializations: e-Diplomacy, e-Campaigning or Digital Law. The second semester concludes with a Hackathon focused on digital innovation and creation, aimed at developing digital solutions to key challenges in the fields of digital transformation of diplomacy, communication, and law.
✔ Third Semester:
In the third semester, students choose one of the following three assignments:
1. Writing a master’s thesis.
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.
Click here to explore student highlights from the third semester
The MA in Digital Transformation: e-Diplomacy, e-Campaigning, and Digital Law is designed for graduates and professionals seeking to navigate the intersection of technology, governance, communication, and law in the digital era.
It is ideal for individuals with an academic background or experience in:
✔ Digital Technologies, Digital Transformation, Digital Governance
✔ Diplomacy, International & European Law
✔ Communication, Media, Digital Marketing, Journalism
✔ Advocacy, NGOs, Public Policy & Administration
It is ideal for individuals with an academic background or experience in:
✔ Digital Technologies, Digital Transformation, Digital Governance
✔ Diplomacy, International & European Law
✔ Communication, Media, Digital Marketing, Journalism
✔ Advocacy, NGOs, Public Policy & Administration
Graduates of the program are equipped to pursue careers at the intersection of technology, communication, law, and international affairs.
They work in roles related to digital strategy, policy-making, legal consulting, public diplomacy, political communication, advocacy, and digital transformation—across public institutions, international organizations, NGOs, the private sector, and research or consulting firms.
They work in roles related to digital strategy, policy-making, legal consulting, public diplomacy, political communication, advocacy, and digital transformation—across public institutions, international organizations, NGOs, the private sector, and research or consulting firms.
🕐Duration:
Full-time program, three semesters (90 ECTS)
🔔Program Start:
October, Fall Semester
🗨️Language:
English
🧑💻Delivery:
Online or Hybrid (Bootcamp and Hackathon require in-person attendance). Online classes are typically held in the afternoon between 18:00 - 21:00 EET/EEST. Attendance is mandatory.
💶Tuition Fees:
ℹ️Financial Aid:
Student Support Measures include:
a) A 6% discount is granted in cases where the full tuition amount is paid in a singleinstallment.
b) Up to 30% of Greek students may be fully or partially exempted from tuition fees based on financial and socialcriteria, in accordance with legal provisions.
c) For foreign students, partial fee waivers may be granted for well-documentedacademic, social, or financial reasons, following a decision by the Study Program Committee.
d) Tuition fees may be covered byemployers, partners of the program, or other sponsors.
Full-time program, three semesters (90 ECTS)
🔔Program Start:
October, Fall Semester
🗨️Language:
English
🧑💻Delivery:
Online or Hybrid (Bootcamp and Hackathon require in-person attendance). Online classes are typically held in the afternoon between 18:00 - 21:00 EET/EEST. Attendance is mandatory.
💶Tuition Fees:
- EU/EEA Students: €3,500
- Overseas Students: €5,500
ℹ️Financial Aid:
Student Support Measures include:
a) A 6% discount is granted in cases where the full tuition amount is paid in a singleinstallment.
b) Up to 30% of Greek students may be fully or partially exempted from tuition fees based on financial and socialcriteria, in accordance with legal provisions.
c) For foreign students, partial fee waivers may be granted for well-documentedacademic, social, or financial reasons, following a decision by the Study Program Committee.
d) Tuition fees may be covered byemployers, partners of the program, or other sponsors.
☑️Essential requirements:
- Online Application Form (available during application period)
- Detailed CV
- Bachelor's Degree or Certificate of Studies Completion from an Accredited Institution
- English Language Certificate of at least level C1
- The names of two (2) referees from faculty members or/and employers
- Relevant Academic Background: Communication, Politics, Diplomacy, Law, Digital Technologies
- Professional experience in related fields
- Academic research and/or publications in related fields
- Languages (other than English and Greek) of at least level B1
Class of '25: Our first Graduates 💜
🚀 8 Reasons to Join our Digi-Universe
- 3 Specializations to choose from1
- Virtual/Hybrid classes for maximum flexibility2
- Two immersive, hands-on events: Bootcamp & Hackathon3
- Dynamic courses with guest lectures & real-world case studies4
- Team assignments to enhance your co-creation skills5
- Graduation options: Thesis, Internship, or Project6
- An international team of academics, researchers and industry experts7
- Partnerships with public, private & non-profit organizations8
Our Partners
The program has developed strategic partnerships with public, private & non-profit entities, creating a dynamic knowledge-sharing network for its students.
Meet the Team behind
- Vassilis HatzopoulosMA Director
Digital Law Specialization
Coordinator
Professor of EU Law and Policies, Dept. of International & European Studies, Panteion University | Visiting Professor at the HEC Paris - Betty TsakarestouMA Associate Director
e-Campaigning Specialization Coordinator
Associate Professor, Director of AD & PR Lab, Dept. of Communication, Media & Culture, Panteion University | Branding Chair & Research Liaison at International Communication Division of AEJMC, V-P, Global Media Education Council - Maria Daniella Maroudae-Diplomacy Specialization Coordinator
Jean Monnet Chair, Associate Professor in International Law/ Humanitarian Law, Panteion University | f. Chair, European Commission against Racism and Intolerance, ECRI, Council of Europe (Strasbourg) - Pantelis Vatikiotise-Campaigning Specialization Coordinator
Associate Professor, Dept. of Communication, Media and Culture, Panteion University | Member of the Board of Directors of Athens & Macedonian News Agency - Stavros KaperonisAssistant Professor in UX Design, Dept. of Communication, Media and Culture, Panteion University | Adjunct Assistant Professor, AUEB | UX/CX expert
- Vasilis RoungasAssistant Professor in Media Information Literacy, Dept. of Communication, Media and Culture | Panteion University
- Kostas KarpouzisAssistant Professor, Dept. of Communication, Media and Culture, Panteion University | 3x TEDx Speaker | Board Member, National Bioethics & Technoethics Commission
- Nikos DaskalakisAssistant Professor in Finance and Accounting, Dept. of Public Administration, Panteion University.
- George AnepsiouBrigadier General (ret.), Hellenic Air Force | Postdoctoral Researcher - Lecturer of International Law of Armed Conflict
- Leonidas ArchontakisMA Digital Marketing Manager
- Dora ApostolopoulouMA Executive Officer | Legal Consultant
🎓 Academic Partners
- Eylem YanardağoğluProfessor, Macromedia University of Applied Sciences, Berlin, Germany
- Gernot WolframProfessor, Macromedia University of Applied Sciences, Berlin, Germany
- Andreas PapastamouProfessor in European Economy, Department of International & European Studies, Panteion University
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Smyrnaios Nikos
Professor, Department of Digital Media - University of Toulouse - Nicholas TsagouriasProfessor of International Law, University of Sheffield
- Μatina MagkouPost-doc researcher, SIC.Lab Méditerranée, University Côte d’Azur. Independent consultant and researcher/ cultural and creative industries and cultural policies.
- Georgios DimitropoulosProfessor of International Economic Law and Regulation & Associate Dean for Research at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar
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Lida Tsene
Communications Strategist, Researcher and Teaching Associate at the MA Cultural Management | the MA Innovation, Management and Entrepreneurship, Hellenic Open University and at the MA Rhetorics, Humanities and Education of NUA. -
Sofia Galani
Assistant Professor of Public International Law, Dept. of International & European Studies, Panteion University - Vasiliki KarageorgouAssociate Professor in European Administrative and European Environmental Law, Department of International and European Studies, Panteion University
- Kostas IfantisProfessor of International Relations | Head of the Department of International & European Studies, Panteion University | Director of the Institute of International Relations (IDIS)
- Charalampos PlatiasAssistant Professor in European and International Governance for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Dept. of International & European Studies, Panteion University
- Evangelia PsychogiopoulouAssistant Professor at the Department of Political Science and International Relations of the University of Peloponnese
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Konstantinos Tsimonis
Assistant Professor in Chinese Studies, Dept. of International & European Studies, Panteion University | Senior Lecturer in Chinese Society at King's College London - Eleftheria J. LekakisSenior Lecturer, School of Media, Arts and Humanities, University of Sussex
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Dimitrios Triantafyllou
Professor of International Politics, Department of International, & European Studies, Panteion University - Anne-Lise SibonyProfessor of European Law at the UCLouvain (Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium) | Guest professor at KULeuven (Leuven, Belgium)
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Achilleas Karadimitriou
Assistant Professor, Communication, Media and Culture, Panteion University - Dimitris SerafisAssistant Professor at University of Groningen
- George PagoulatosAmbassador of Greece to the OECD - Professor of European Politics & Economy AUEB & College of Europe
💼 Professional Experts
- Alexandros NousiasAI Law & Ethics at NCSR "DEMOKRITOS", LLM
- Yannos ParamythiotisIP Lawyer | Adjunct Lecturer in Law
- Ria PapadimitriouPostDoc Researcher AI and Law, Ria Papadimitriou & Associates Law Firm - Founder, startADR - Founder and General Director IT/IP/Privacy/Supreme Court Lawyer, Mediator, Trainer, ADR/ODR Specialist/ ODR System Designer
- Thalis LaspiasSenior Strategic Designer at Hellas Direct
- Mania XenouFounder, Reliant Communications Agency | Member of the IPREX global network of communication agencies | Associate instructor for crisis management, ADandPRLAB, Dept. of Communication, Media and Culture, Panteion University.
- Panagiotis GeorgitseasAnti-Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism Analyst in the Compliance Group at Eurobank and a PhD (c.) in Financial Innovation at Panteion University
- Panagiotis IoannidisHumanitarian aid worker, ICRC. Long professional experience in public health, disaster management, and armed conflict.
- Konstantinos TheodoridisPostdoctoral Researcher, Communication, Media and Culture, Panteion University
- Vasilis KarkatzounisIT Lawyer, LL.M., PhD (c.), Data Protection, Electronic Communications and AI
- Konstantinos IoannidisHead of East Europe, Consumer Insights & Analytics at Philip Morris International
- Petros LytrivisChief Digital Officer (CDO) at BGM OMD / Hearts & Science Greece
- Alexandros Iosif Freris BaroloHumanitarian Practitioner, ICRC
- Dimitrios GousopoulosAdjunct Professor of Statistics and Informatics, Department of Public Administration, Panteion University
- Maria ParaskevopoulouLawyer, legal consultant at National Transparency Authority, PhD (c.) at Cologne University
- Nasos PapachristoforouDirector of Client Services at BBDO Greece
- Elia LiatakiGeneral Manager, IKON Public Relations / Omnicom Public Relations Group (OPRG), BBDO Communication Group Greece
- Fay ApostolidouChief Executive Officer (CEO) BBDO Greece
- Dimitris ElafropoulosMedia Researcher & Data Editor
- Theodoros IliopoulosPostdoctoral Researcher in Energy and Environmental Law
FWO, Hasselt University, Ghent University
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