The Digital Leadership in Information Management (DLI) Master of Science program is designed for students with a background in Business Information Systems, Business Administration, or Computer Science who want to lead and shape digital transformation. It focuses on understanding and managing complex digital challenges, including AI and future socio-technical processes. The program emphasizes a hands-on approach, integrating analytical excellence with real-world impact through an 18-month research project that tackles industry-identified challenges. This program equips you with future-ready skills like problem-solving, digital literacy, and change management, preparing you for management roles in IT, consulting, or even an academic career. You will learn to think in systems, make evidence-based decisions, lead from day one, and design solutions with practical impact.
The DLI program combines three interconnected tracks: Research Projects, IT Management, and Leadership, all centered around an 18-month research challenge. Students will gain analytical depth, strategic foundations for IT management, and leadership skills to actively shape change. The program utilizes a design-oriented Business Information Systems model, focusing on problem analysis, solution design, and transformation.
The DLI Master's program prepares graduates for influential roles at the intersection of technology and business, driving digital transformation and innovation. The strong research focus also provides an excellent foundation for doctoral studies.
For applicants with a 180 ECTS Bachelor's degree, an alternative to the additional semester is recognition of at least 6 months of relevant professional experience after obtaining the Bachelor's degree (if the degree is from a higher education institution within the Lisbon Convention).
The semester fee covers administrative costs and a solidarity contribution, details of which are available on the university's fees page.
No, there are no tuition fees for this program. However, all students are required to pay a semester fee, which covers administrative costs and a solidarity contribution.
Applicants need a completed university degree with at least 210 ECTS credits in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Business Administration, or Information Management. If your Bachelor's degree has 180 ECTS, you must either complete an additional preliminary semester or demonstrate at least 6 months of relevant professional experience.
The main program is typically 3 semesters. For applicants with a 180 ECTS Bachelor's degree, it extends to 4 semesters, including an additional preliminary semester to fulfill the credit requirements.
Graduates are prepared for leadership roles such as Chief Information Officer (CIO), IT Strategy Consultant, Digital Transformation Manager, AI Transformation Manager, and Research & Innovation Manager. The program also provides a strong foundation for doctoral studies.
The Digital Leadership in Information Management (MSc) program is taught entirely in English.
Estimated living costs are approximately €827.67 per month, totaling around €9,932 per year. These figures are based on 2023/24 semester fees and are subject to change.