MA in Digital Transformation
e-Diplomacy | e-Campaigning | Digital Law
MA in Digital
Transformation
e-Diplomacy | e-Campaigning | Digital Law
📢 Applications for 2026-27 open in March!
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📩 digi-dcl@panteion.gr ℹ️ About the Program
The Master of Arts in Digital Transformation is a forward-looking program designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and professional network to navigate digital shifts in diplomacy, communication, and law.
Established in 2022 by the Departments of Communication, Media & Culture and International & European Studies at Panteion University. , the program combines interdisciplinary academic rigor with career-integrated learning through theses, projects, and internships with public institutions, private enterprises, NGOs, and international organizations.
The Program was accredited in 2025 by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education, and its degree is ASEP-recognized for public sector recruitment.
- 3 PathwaysChoose your Specialization
- 18 Months3 Semesters / 90 ECTS
- 100% EnglishInternational Experience
- Hybrid ModelOnline Classes + 2 In-Person Events
- Tuition Fees€3,500 (EU) / €5,500 (Non-EU)
- Start DateOctober 2026
🎓 3 Specializations:
Define your career pathway
Develop an interdisciplinary skill set and assume roles such as digital strategist, diplomat, policy advisor, digital campaign manager, or legal and business consultant.
- Apply digital tools and data analytics to diplomacy, conflict resolution, and international strategy
- Analyze cyber threats, data governance, and digital infrastructure in foreign policy
- Communicate effectively through digital media and strategic storytelling in global affairs
- Design and implement digital campaigns for political, social, and organizational impact
- Analyze dis-misinformation, digital ethics, and accountability in online communication
- Evaluate campaign effectiveness using data-driven metrics and performance indicators
- Interpret legal and regulatory frameworks governing digital infrastructures, AI, and online rights
- Protect intellectual property, technology, and digital innovations
- Examine national and EU legislation, including the Digital Markets and Services Acts, to ensure compliance and fair competition
Choose Your Graduation Path
The final semester is designed to (re)shape your career pathway, bridging the gap between advanced theory and real-world application through a personalized capstone experience.
1️⃣ Thesis
Work closely with faculty members or academic collaborators to develop a thesis that aligns with your research and career goals.
2️⃣ Project
Collaborate with industry and public-sector experts to implement projects focusing on communication, diplomacy, and law.
3️⃣ Internship
Gain practical experience with partner organizations, NGOs, or international institutions to build your professional network.
For Erasmus+ mobility, the Department of International Relations and European Studies at Panteion University provides guidance and support.
Our students have previously collaborated with prestigious organizations for internships, including:
Our students have previously collaborated with prestigious organizations for internships, including:
- Permanent Representation of Greece to NATO
- Embassy of Greece in The Hague
- French Institute of Greece & Goethe-Institut
- International NGOs & Enterprises: HIGGS, IDEC, and APIVITA S.A.
Meet the Team
Meet the academics and founding team who designed and guide the program.
- 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 | Ad Hoc Judge at the European Court of Human Rights - 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
🤝 Our Partners
The program has developed strategic partnerships with public, private & non-profit entities, creating a dynamic knowledge-sharing network for its students.
📰 Our latest news
Discover the latest program updates and standout moments from our faculty and students.
🤍 In their own words...
- What started as an intellectual challenge turned into a deeply personal mission. To my professors and mentors: Thank you for holding space for both curiosity and doubt. Your encouragement gave me the courage to explore, challenge, and grow.Eleni ModouGrauate
- As a copywriter, I’ve spent the past few years deep in the creative side of communication, and I love it there. But I kept feeling the itch to see more. To understand the systems, strategies, and stories shaping the bigger picture. This program gave me that window.Athena StyllouGraduate
Class of '25: Our first Graduates 🚀
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🎓 Academic Partners
- Eylem Yanardağoğlu
- Gernot Wolfram
- 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. -
Yannos Paramythiotis
Assistant Professor of Commercial Law, Law School DUTh, Attorney-at-Law, IP, Digital & Commercial Law - Nicholas GervassisAssistant Professor in Law (Technology and Data), University of Nottingham
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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, Dept. of International and European Studies, Panteion University
- Kostas IfantisProfessor of International Relations | Head of the Dept. of International & European Studies, Panteion University | Director of the Institute of International Relations (IDIS)
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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 -
Dimitrios Triantafyllou
Professor of International Politics, Department of International, & European Studies, Panteion University - George PagoulatosAmbassador of Greece to the OECD - Professor of European Politics & Economy AUEB & College of Europe
- Dimitris GousopoulosAdjunct Lecturer - Postdoctoral Researcher in A.Ι. and Quantitative Methods, Panteion University
- Konstantinos TheodoridisPostdoctoral Researcher, Communication, Media and Culture, Panteion University
💼 Professional Experts
- Alexandros NousiasAI Law & Ethics at NCSR "DEMOKRITOS", LLM
- Vasilis KarkatzounisSpecial Secretary for AI and Data Governance
- Maria LyraHead of Cooperation and Networking Department, at Special Secretariat of Foresight, Hellenic Republic
- 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.
- Petros LytrivisChief Digital Officer (CDO) at BGM OMD / Hearts & Science Greece
- Alexandros Iosif Freris BaroloHumanitarian Practitioner, ICRC
- 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
- Panagiotis TsaknisResearcher, Department of University Authorities, Panteion University
Frequently Asked Questions
The program begins every fall semester (early October).
The MA in Digital Transformation is a 18-month, full-time program comprising three semesters (90 ECTS). Part-time enrollment is not offered.
The program consists of three semesters. The first begins with an in-person Bootcamp in Greece, followed by core courses that all students take. The second semester focuses on your chosen specialisation, concluding with an in-person Hackathon in Greece. The third semester is dedicated to writing a dissertation, completing an internship or working on a project.
The program is delivered entirely in English.
With the exception of the two in-person educational events (Bootcamp & 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, in order to encourage the broadest possible participation.
Classes are held in the evenings, from 18:00 to 21:00 EET/EEST, three to four days per week.
You may have up to two excused absences per course. Recordings, when available, can be provided upon request at the instructor’s discretion.
Your #DigiJourney kicks off with a 4-day Bootcamp in Greece, in early October. This mandatory in-person event (unless there’s an important reason for absence) introduces you to the program and gives a solid overview of the digital landscape, its challenges, and exciting opportunities. You’ll engage in ignite talks by faculty and guest experts, hands-on workshops, co-creative tasks, team-building activities, and simulation games.
The Hackathon is an in-person, three-day event held in Athens at the end of the second semester. Working in teams, students develop innovative digital solutions using AI and other digital tools to address real-world challenges. The event ends with a Demo Day, where teams pitch their projects to a panel of judges. Attendance is mandatory.
Yes. Attendance at both events is mandatory. Students who fail to attend will be discontinued from the program, and no tuition refunds will be issued. In exceptional cases, an excused absence may be granted by decision of the Steering Committee.
Yes. Travel, accommodation, and non-organized meals during Bootcamp & Hackathon are not included in the tuition fees and should be arranged by each student.
Yes. For significant reasons, you may request a temporary suspension of studies for up to two consecutive semesters—after successfully completing your first semester.
Tuition is €3,500 for Greek nationals and citizens of EU/EEA member states, and €5,500 for non-EU citizens. Fees are paid in two equal installments—one upon registration and the other at the start of the second semester.
Yes. Options include:
- 6% discount for full payment in a single installment
- Up to 30% fee exemption for Greek students, based on financial and social criteria
- Partial waivers for foreign students with documented academic, social, or financial reasons