Advancing public service design in the age of digitalisation: Can public service ecosystems manage digital decarbonisation under austerity

Program Overview

This PhD program explores the interplay between digitalization, sustainability, and austerity in public service ecosystems. It examines organizational practices and systemic interactions to understand the digital public service landscape. The program emphasizes value co-creation across the data-scape and equips graduates to mitigate the carbon footprint of data, enabling sustainable and efficient public service delivery in the digital age.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This PhD program explores the interplay between digital technology integration and sustainability within public service ecosystems facing budgetary constraints and austerity. You'll examine organizational practices and unravel systemic interactions across the institutional framework to gain a holistic understanding of the digital public service landscape. The program emphasizes value (co)creation across the data-scape and equips you to mitigate the carbon footprint of data, opening the way for environmental and financial sustainability in public service delivery.

Objectives:

• Deepen your understanding of the complex relationship between digitalization, sustainability, and austerity within public service ecosystems.
• Develop critical insights into organizational practices and systemic interactions shaping digital public service landscapes.
• Hone your skills in analyzing and mitigating the environmental impact of data-driven initiatives within public services.
• Contribute to the development of innovative approaches for achieving sustainable and efficient public service delivery in the digital age.

Outline:

Loughborough University's PhD in Advancing Public Service Design offers a comprehensive curriculum covering:

• Module 1: Public Service Design and Innovation
• Module 2: Digital Transformation and Public Services
• Module 3: Sustainability in the Public Sector
• Module 4: Data-driven Public Service Delivery
• Module 5: Austerity and Public Service Management
• Module 6: Public Service Ecosystems and Collaboration
• Research Methods and Design
• Dissertation (36,000 words)
The program's structure allows you to tailor your learning to your specific interests and research goals. The dissertation is a key component, enabling you to conduct original research and contribute to knowledge within the field of public service design and digitalization.

Assessment:

Assessment methods include:

• Individual and group assignments
• Case studies and presentations
• Literature reviews
• Research proposal defense
• Dissertation supervision and examination

Teaching:

The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Guest lectures from industry experts
• Individual supervision
Faculty members are actively engaged in research and have extensive experience in public service design, digital transformation, and sustainability. They bring their expertise and insights to the classroom, creating an intellectually stimulating and supportive learning environment.

Careers:

Graduates of this program are well-positioned for careers in various sectors, including:

• Government and public sector organizations
• Consultancy firms specializing in public service design and digital transformation
• Non-profit organizations focused on sustainability and development
• Academic research institutions
The program equips you with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to become a leader in the field of sustainable and efficient public service design in the digital age.

Other:

This program is fully funded for both UK and international students.