Those who study with us today can change the world tomorrow. In this program, you’ll be at the cutting edge! You’ll learn skills for applying innovative data expertise and engage daily with future-oriented fields such as agile transformation, big data, applied AI, and the Internet of Things. All you have to do is press “Enter”! With us, Monday through Friday is all about the future.
Why us – why here?
Small groups, direct contact with faculty, practical connections to businesses, a cosmopolitan atmosphere on campus, incredible opportunities in the job market, exciting real-world case projects, international exposure and a guaranteed semester abroad—and last but not least: interdisciplinary professional and personal development as a lifelong investment.
Starting in the 2026/27 winter semester
NEWLY DESIGNED: DIGITAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (M.Sc.)
With a clear focus on digital business models, innovative technologies, and analytical tools, as well as data-driven decision-making processes, this newly designed program specifically prepares future leaders for the digital economy. Practical, interdisciplinary, and forward-looking—for the shapers of tomorrow’s digital world!
Study program | Digital Business Management |
Degree | Master of Science (M.Sc.) |
Standard period of study | 3 semester* |
Form of study | Full-time |
ECTS credits | 90 (120)* |
Lecture language | German and English (English > 50%) |
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Accreditation | Expected to last through the 2034 summer semester |
Start of study** | Every winter semester** |
Application deadline for the summer semester | — |
Application deadline for the winter semester | 15.07. |
*We also allow you to start with 180 ECTS credits from your Bachelor's degree, on condition that the missing 30 ECTS credits are completed in the Master's degree. More information under admission requirements!
**About the semester dates.
The study program
Would you like to analyze data in agile projects and understand the business implications of decisions? As a business information systems specialist, business administrator, or computer scientist, you are already well-versed in the challenges of business processes and may already be working in a company to optimize information and communication systems? Then the content of this Master’s program is exactly right for you! By the end of this program, you’ll be hard to beat when it comes to planning, implementing, managing, and monitoring—in other words, leading—complex IT projects to achieve strategic business goals. You’ll be able to assess the scope a suitable IT strategy has on business success and the contribution it makes to a company’s strategic development. And you will learn why “Digital Business Management” requires a holistic and integrative approach and is much more than just securing competitive advantages. The collection and analysis of data, as well as efficient business processes, are the backbone of successful companies. Today, managing a company is no longer conceivable without accurate and timely information and the use of the internet, as well as innovative methods and IT tools.
Career prospects
The Digital Business Management program qualifies you for a wide range of leadership and management roles. Potential areas of employment and work will be at the interface between functional and IT departments, e.g., as a data scientist, assistant to top decision-makers, or in business development, marketing, or controlling. Graduates can also find employment in the broad field of IT and management consulting or in the financial services sector.
Study structure
The program is designed to last three semesters and is divided into the following subject areas: 1) Information Management with a focus on Business Analytics and Data Management, 2) Digitalization, Strategy, and Risk Management, 3) Organization and Leadership. The requirements for the effective and efficient use of IT resources in a company are complex and demanding. Not least because many business processes are handled partially or entirely via the internet and the associated IT systems. Companies are increasingly becoming “data-driven businesses,” where information is collected automatically and forms the basis for decisions. The individual modules thoroughly prepare you for this. The following software and apps are used, among others: Python, SQL, Power BI, SPSS, Oracle, R.
First Semester
- Data Science and Information Retrieval
- International Strategic Management
- Data Management and Data Integration
- Research Methods with Data and AI Literacy
- Ethics and Law in Big Data
- Business Management
Second Semester
- Applied AI and Business Analytics Project
- Enterprise Architecture and IT Alignment
- Innovation and New Business Models
- Data-Driven Business Research Project
- Cloud and Transformation Management
- Leadership
Third Semester
- Machine Learning
- Agility in IT and Knowledge Management
- Master's Thesis with Colloquium
Additional Module: Practical Application Project
Unbeatable content – closely aligned with practice
In today’s economy—characterized by a global environment—you need knowledge of methods and techniques, technical skills, and a high degree of social competence to meet the demanding challenges of this role. This program guarantees you a special standard of quality in the delivery of theoretical knowledge through lectures and in the deepening of that knowledge through interactive seminars and interdisciplinary group work. In the courses, lecturers convey knowledge “from practice for practice” in a lively and applicable manner.
In addition to many good reasons for a stay abroad, there are also many ways to fulfill this dream. We support you from the initial idea through the application process to the actual planning.
Excerpts of Module Descriptions
Other documents such as class schedules, applications, etc. can be found at: My studies.
