This Master of Science program focuses on designing and implementing successful digital business models for the future. You will learn methods and gain the mindset needed to identify potential for innovation and bring it to market. The program emphasizes practical application through labs, preparing you to become an entrepreneur or intrapreneur in an international context. You will develop new ways of thinking to leverage global opportunities, identify innovations driving digital transformation, and shape its implementation. The curriculum includes a team project to develop scalable ideas from concept to market maturity.
The program offers two tracks depending on your prior Bachelor's degree ECTS. A 3-semester track (90 ECTS) for those with a 210 ECTS Bachelor's, and a 4-semester track (120 ECTS) for those with a 180 ECTS Bachelor's. The 4-semester track includes additional modules in the first semester covering German for Academic Studies, Academic English, Intercultural Skills, Research Skills, and two subject-specific modules.
Graduates are prepared for a variety of roles in international business and innovation.
The program is approval-free. For applicants with a 180 ECTS Bachelor's degree, the first semester includes modules on German for Academic Studies, Academic English, Intercultural Skills, and Research Skills.
A semester fee for administrative and solidarity contributions is charged per semester.
There are no tuition fees for either home or international students for this program. However, a semester fee for administrative and solidarity contributions is charged per semester.
The program can be completed in either 3 semesters (90 ECTS) or 4 semesters (120 ECTS). The 4-semester track is for students with a 180 ECTS Bachelor's degree and includes additional modules.
The language of instruction is English. International applicants must provide proof of German A2 language proficiency by the time of enrollment.
For the Winter Semester, non-EU applicants must apply between May 2nd and July 15th. For the Summer Semester, the application period for non-EU applicants is from November 15th to January 15th.
Applicants generally need a university degree with a minimum of 210 ECTS and an average mark of 2.5 or better (German grading scale). Specific subject credits in digitalization (10 ECTS) and business administration/entrepreneurship (10 ECTS) are also required.