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Digital Business, m.Sc.

Faculty of Applied Economics

Course Overview

The Driving Force of Digital Transformation in the Business World

The days of endless piles of paperwork, crammed basement archives, scrawled ledgers and time-consuming manual analysis of figures using a calculator are over. The age of digitalisation is well and truly upon us.

Are you a passionate business enthusiast with a heart for innovation and grand visions for the future? Do you already have relevant knowledge in the fields of business administration, data analytics and computer science? And are you passionate about the opportunities and possibilities in business management created by the synergies of state-of-the-art information processing and digital processes?

Then the Digital Business Master’s programme here at DIT is the perfect fit for you!

After all, the shaping of a fully digitalised and efficient business future is in full swing, and you can be right at the heart of it: this calls for outstanding specialists like you to elevate the sometimes antiquated techniques, ways of thinking and processes of everyday working life into the realm of digital technology – and, symbolically, to consign their analogue counterparts to the archives.

Get started alongside our lecturers and take your knowledge to the next level – level up!

Practical teaching and a wide range of specialisation options create particularly strong synergies between traditional business administration disciplines and modern software solutions.

Grab your ticket and dive into the exciting world of information technology and digitalisation alongside like-minded business enthusiasts. Explore the technologies, opportunities and challenges surrounding data science, blockchain, artificial intelligence and robotics, and develop a broad understanding of the digital trends of tomorrow.

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Overview

Degree

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Duration

  • 3 Semester

ECTS. Points

  • 90

Start

  • winter semester

Location

Language

  • German
Details & Application

Application period

  • 15 April - 15 September

Admission requirements

  • Successful completion of a relevant Bachelor's degree program;
  • Proof of course-specific aptitude as part of a written examination (can be omitted if necessary)
  • Language Requirements

Fees

  • No tuition fees, only student union fee
  • International students from non-EU/EEA countries are required to pay service fees for each semester. Click here to read about our service fees.
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Enquiries and Contact

  • General information about studying at DIT: Study orientation
  • General enquiries about studying at DIT:  welcome@th-deg.de

Course Structure

 

The Master’s in Digital Business is designed as a full-time program spanning three semesters. It includes a comprehensive array of modules covering methodological knowledge, individual specialization areas, and topics such as megatrends, sustainability, and legal requirements.

The program features a unique teaching concept that uses advanced, master’s level methods, including a variety of digital solutions, in line with the program’s title. The focus is always on scientifically backed, practical application.

Besides lectures and labs, the program offers opportunities to actively engage in various networks with fellow students, faculty, and cooperative partners in the region and beyond. This involvement provides long-term benefits, enhancing both your academic and professional journey.

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CAMPUS DEGGENDORF

The Deggendorf campus is modern and international. It is a welcoming place for study, teaching and research. Situated right on the banks of the Danube and at the gateway to the Bavarian Forest, it is a place where academic excellence and quality of life go hand in hand.

Lecture Overview

Overview of courses and lectures, SWS (Semesterwochenstunden = weekly hours/semester) and ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) in the Master's degree Digital Business.

1. Semester SWS ECTS
Scientific theory and research methodology 2 4
Digital innovations and business process management 4 5
Business Intelligence 4 5
Digital Transformation design 4 5
Management information systems 4 5
Digital business models and entrepreneurship 4 5
2. Semester SWS ECTS
Digital Marketing, Experience Management and E-commerce 4 5
Digitalisation im Controlling, Accounting and Finance management 4 5
Digital technologies in purchasing and supply chain management 4 5
Digital Human Resource Management 4 5
Internet of Things / Digital Produkt- and Production management 4 5
Management and IT-Consulting 4 5
Interdisciplinary Project 4 6
3. Semester SWS ECTS
Megatrends, geopolitical risks and sustainability 4 5
Cyber Security and Data protection 4 5
Master thesis 16
Colloquium 4
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Career Prospects

In the Master's program in Digital Business, we provide you with a comprehensive toolbox filled with skills and in-depth knowledge to prepare you for professional challenges across various business sectors in the digital era.

Your degree opens up numerous career paths in management, technology, and business consulting, including:

  • Developing and implementing digital innovation strategies and business processes.
  • Leading transformation projects to enhance competitiveness and implement innovative technologies.
  • Managing interdisciplinary projects in digital business, considering megatrends, geopolitical risks, or sustainability.
  • Generating and analyzing business insights.
  • IT management for management information systems that support business processes and decision-making.
  • Optimizing processes in controlling, accounting, and financial management.
  • Enhancing transparency and efficiency along the value chain.
  • Supporting HR management in recruiting and talent development.
  • Developing and managing digital products and IoT systems.
  • Designing and scaling digital business models.
  • Advising companies on digital technologies and strategies.