Management and Digital Technology

As the complexity of new technologies increases, and the innovation and research and development cycles become shorter, firms need employees with proper digital skills who can easily adjust to and implement digital technologies. The Master in Management and Digital Technology addresses these challenges and thus plays an important role in supporting firms, particularly small and medium-sized companies and family businesses, to compete successfully within a globally competitive environment. The program untangles the complexity of new and innovative tools through in-depth and targeted training in these technologies as well as effective change management strategies. Management and leadership skills, including interdisciplinary thinking to recognize interrelationships and to effectively serve as a liaison between diverse stakeholders, are essential in addressing the above-mentioned challenges. This also includes developing management competencies to introduce digital technologies on a larger scale within the company. Training in business analytics will assist with adequately analyzing, implementing, and using data. As more and more data is available in the context of the digitization of processes, these competencies become an essential part of the program. For a comprehensive description of the program, please refer to the degree program documentation: Degree program documentation for the Master’s program in Management and Digital Technology (PDF) Which further expertise and skills will I acquire? Graduates of the program can implement and optimize the use of digital technologies in their companies. As technically skilled employees who are productive and proficient with digital technologies in combination with in-depth knowledge of business administration, they evaluate the value of these new processes, can assess the impact of the new technologies on business models and business processes across all functional areas of the company, and can determine root causes of issues through data analytics. In addition, the management and leadership skills they gained will allow them to effectively manage and build relationships with all stakeholders and employees involved in order to make well-founded decisions. Which professional opportunities can I take up with this qualification? With their skills focused on solving the challenges associated with digital technologies, graduates of the program are able to bridge the gap between management and technology and use their cross-disciplinary mindset to serve as mediators between the digital world and traditional business. Graduates of the Master in Management and Digital Technology are fluent in written and spoken Business English and have in-depth intercultural skills that they can use confidently and skillfully in companies that are operating internationally. Program structure During the four-semester program, students can earn 120 ECTS in various courses. They acquire advanced knowledge in empirical methods (12 ECTS), which they can build on in upcoming research projects. Moreover, students specialize in digital technologies (30 ECTS). In this focus area, they can choose from elective lectures, seminars, and exercises depending on their prior knowledge of informatics and personal interests. Another focus is on management (48 ECTS). Here, students can either specialize in Family Enterprise or Digital Enterprises or freely choose elective courses from both areas without setting a focus. After students have successfully completed all courses, they conclude the master's degree program with a master's thesis (30 ECTS). Language of instruction Required language skills for admission: You need sufficient English language skills if you wish to apply for this program. Evidence of your language proficiency has to be submitted before the end of the application deadline. Learn more about recognized certificates and other ways to prove your English language skills . This evidence of your language proficiency confirms that you comply with the minimum language requirements for admission to the program. Depending on the program and your individual background, it may be necessary for you to keep working on your language skills during your studies. Be sure to take a look at the services of our Language Center . Language of instruction: The language of instruction for this program is usually English. This means that most of the modules are offered in English. Some courses may, however, be taught in German. The language of instruction for each module is detailed in the module overview. To learn more about the language of instruction for each module, contact the departmental student advisor of this program. Information on study organization Information on exams Information on studying abroad Information on internships Academic Regulations:

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