Digital Transformation Management berufsbegleitend (M.A.)
Drive innovation, shape the future – with your Master's in Digital Transformation Management!

Study Digital Transformation Management Part-Time: Steering Digital Innovations and Achieving Global Success
Digital change is fundamentally transforming the world of work, offering companies numerous opportunities to optimise their business processes. Leaders with a digital mindset play a key role in successfully shaping these changes. The part-time Master's programme in Digital Transformation Management specifically prepares you to develop digital strategies and efficiently implement change processes using innovation and change management methodologies. Throughout the course, you will analyse the opportunities and challenges of digitisation from various perspectives, acquiring comprehensive knowledge of technological fundamentals, digital business models, and their implementation. Additionally, you will gain valuable insights into digital marketing, including how modern technologies can be leveraged for lead generation and which measures can sustainably enhance customer satisfaction.

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Master Thesis
24
ECTS
During your 5th semester you are working on your Master thesis, the subject is freely selectable. A supervisor from CBS will support you and you can write the thesis in collaboration with a company as well. Or you can write your thesis in connection with a stay abroad.
Master Thesis
24
ECTS
During your 5th semester you are working on your Master thesis, the subject is freely selectable. A supervisor from CBS will support you and you can write the thesis in collaboration with a company as well. Or you can write your thesis in connection with a stay abroad.
Interdisciplinary Elective
3
ECTS
By choosing Interdisciplinary Electives in the second and third semester you can personalize your degree course and extend your management knowledge. An interdisciplinary elective is an elective from another discipline than your own specialization.
Interdisciplinary Elective
3
ECTS
By choosing Interdisciplinary Electives in the second and third semester you can personalize your degree course and extend your management knowledge. An interdisciplinary elective is an elective from another discipline than your own specialization.
Integrative Case Studies
3
ECTS
- Focused review of the curriculum content
- Pre-assessment quiz/ content area assessment as benchmark for students’ status quo
- Guide and Strategic Plan to Case Study Analysis
- Writing a proper Case Study Analysis report
- Developing proper answers to Case questions, applying the relevant theoretical knowledge and frameworks
- In-depth Case Study Analysis with focus all subject areas of the curriculum
- In-depth Case Study Analysis with special focus on Strategic Management
Integrative Case Studies
3
ECTS
- Focused review of the curriculum content
- Pre-assessment quiz/ content area assessment as benchmark for students’ status quo
- Guide and Strategic Plan to Case Study Analysis
- Writing a proper Case Study Analysis report
- Developing proper answers to Case questions, applying the relevant theoretical knowledge and frameworks
- In-depth Case Study Analysis with focus all subject areas of the curriculum
- In-depth Case Study Analysis with special focus on Strategic Management
Business Simulation Game
3
ECTS
In a business simulation game participants have to manage their own virtual company which operates in the same market as other participant-operated competitors. This involves making typical management decisions in realistic environments. Beside the deepening and active examination of subject-specific knowledge the simulation games also include the team environment, where interaction, communication and prioritization are of paramount importance. Participants learn how to manage risk and uncertainty while time is limited and information constrained. Group-reflections help to take over different perspectives and to discuss pros and cons of content- as well as behavior-related actions.
Business Simulation Game
3
ECTS
In a business simulation game participants have to manage their own virtual company which operates in the same market as other participant-operated competitors. This involves making typical management decisions in realistic environments. Beside the deepening and active examination of subject-specific knowledge the simulation games also include the team environment, where interaction, communication and prioritization are of paramount importance. Participants learn how to manage risk and uncertainty while time is limited and information constrained. Group-reflections help to take over different perspectives and to discuss pros and cons of content- as well as behavior-related actions.
Assessment Center Bootcamp
2
ECTS
- Consulting Industry/Professional Services as an example for an industry where ACs are key: Sector Overview incl. Company Profiles with focus on different specializations: HR, Strategy, Marketing, Finance etc.
- Job application and interview training
- Case study training, e-Case study training
- Framework for processing case studies
- Brain Teaser Training
- Case Simulation (Individual and Group Cases)
- Psychological tests
- In-Tray and Group exercise training
Assessment Center Bootcamp
2
ECTS
- Consulting Industry/Professional Services as an example for an industry where ACs are key: Sector Overview incl. Company Profiles with focus on different specializations: HR, Strategy, Marketing, Finance etc.
- Job application and interview training
- Case study training, e-Case study training
- Framework for processing case studies
- Brain Teaser Training
- Case Simulation (Individual and Group Cases)
- Psychological tests
- In-Tray and Group exercise training
Master Thesis Tutorial
2
ECTS
During the Master Thesis Tutorial you will learn the fundamentals for your Master thesis: Defining the topic as well as structuring the thesis and you will learn the theoretical knowledge for scientific working.
Master Thesis Tutorial
2
ECTS
During the Master Thesis Tutorial you will learn the fundamentals for your Master thesis: Defining the topic as well as structuring the thesis and you will learn the theoretical knowledge for scientific working.
Mastering Change Management
3
ECTS
- Definition and context
- Organizations and the environmental change
- The formal and informal subsystem of change
- Forms of change
- Frequency and magnitude of change
- Organizational responses to change
- Resistance, commitment and readiness to change
- Implementing change management
- Change Funnel
- Change Communication
- Culture and the organizational change
- Politics and the organizational change
- Power and the organizational change
Mastering Change Management
3
ECTS
- Definition and context
- Organizations and the environmental change
- The formal and informal subsystem of change
- Forms of change
- Frequency and magnitude of change
- Organizational responses to change
- Resistance, commitment and readiness to change
- Implementing change management
- Change Funnel
- Change Communication
- Culture and the organizational change
- Politics and the organizational change
- Power and the organizational change
Agile Mindset & Agile Methods
3
ECTS
- Agile Foundations (theory & practice, incl. examples and mini tasks
- Agile Mindset
- Agile Practices and software fostering agile methods
- Agile Methods
- Agile Transformation of Organizations
Agile Mindset & Agile Methods
3
ECTS
- Agile Foundations (theory & practice, incl. examples and mini tasks
- Agile Mindset
- Agile Practices and software fostering agile methods
- Agile Methods
- Agile Transformation of Organizations
Venture Lab
4
ECTS
- Discovering and evaluating entrepreneurial opportunities
- Developing business ideas from opportunities (e.g. based on using Design Thinking, Personas and User Stories).
- Feasibility analysis of business ideas<
- Transferring the idea into a Business Model
- Business Model and its building blocks (value proposition, customers segments, channels, customer relationships, revenue model, key partners, key activities, key resources, cost structure)
- Business Plan: Introduction, Sample Case and General Outline
- Developing the details of the business plan
- Finding sources of financing: Business angels; Private equity; Start up financing; Venture capital investors<
- Preparing a pitch deck for successfully presenting the new venture business plan
Venture Lab
4
ECTS
- Discovering and evaluating entrepreneurial opportunities
- Developing business ideas from opportunities (e.g. based on using Design Thinking, Personas and User Stories).
- Feasibility analysis of business ideas<
- Transferring the idea into a Business Model
- Business Model and its building blocks (value proposition, customers segments, channels, customer relationships, revenue model, key partners, key activities, key resources, cost structure)
- Business Plan: Introduction, Sample Case and General Outline
- Developing the details of the business plan
- Finding sources of financing: Business angels; Private equity; Start up financing; Venture capital investors<
- Preparing a pitch deck for successfully presenting the new venture business plan
Business Project
6
ECTS
The overall objective of this course is to provide students with possibility of applying their business knowledge on concrete business situation, related to the field of their specialization.
By the end of the module students should be able to:
- Define project goals for the “client”.
- Work under the set timeframe and agreed project scope.
- Cooperate in the international project teams.
- Evaluate markets/ industries/ competitive landscapes.
- Develop possible strategic directions for the “client” business.
- Formulate recommendations.
Business Project
6
ECTS
The overall objective of this course is to provide students with possibility of applying their business knowledge on concrete business situation, related to the field of their specialization.
By the end of the module students should be able to:
- Define project goals for the “client”.
- Work under the set timeframe and agreed project scope.
- Cooperate in the international project teams.
- Evaluate markets/ industries/ competitive landscapes.
- Develop possible strategic directions for the “client” business.
- Formulate recommendations.
Digital Strategizing
3
ECTS
- Fundamentals
- Starting points for digital strategies (selection)
- Challenges in introducing digital strategies – four fights
- Identification of success factors for digital strategies (selection)
- Agile strategy management
- Social and ethical aspects of digital strategies
Digital Strategizing
3
ECTS
- Fundamentals
- Starting points for digital strategies (selection)
- Challenges in introducing digital strategies – four fights
- Identification of success factors for digital strategies (selection)
- Agile strategy management
- Social and ethical aspects of digital strategies
Strategic Digital & Social Media Marketing
3
ECTS
- Concepts: Online Marketing/ Digital Marketing
- Digital marketing sub-disciplines and major activity areas
- Performance measurement using Web analytics (e.g. Metrics and Tools)
- Data-driven Advertising
- Programmatic Advertising
- Legal and ethical aspects of digital marketing (e.g., EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR))
- Strategic planning and design of a social media marketing campaign
Strategic Digital & Social Media Marketing
3
ECTS
- Concepts: Online Marketing/ Digital Marketing
- Digital marketing sub-disciplines and major activity areas
- Performance measurement using Web analytics (e.g. Metrics and Tools)
- Data-driven Advertising
- Programmatic Advertising
- Legal and ethical aspects of digital marketing (e.g., EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR))
- Strategic planning and design of a social media marketing campaign
Experience Lab: Search Engine Marketing
3
ECTS
- Introduction: definition
- Search Engine Optimization / SEO
- Keyword research
- On-page SEO
- Web analytics and SEO tools
- Search Engine Advertising/ SEA
- Campaign settings
Experience Lab: Search Engine Marketing
3
ECTS
- Introduction: definition
- Search Engine Optimization / SEO
- Keyword research
- On-page SEO
- Web analytics and SEO tools
- Search Engine Advertising/ SEA
- Campaign settings
Digital Organization, Automation & Technology
3
ECTS
- Basic concepts
- Fundamentals
- Characteristics of the digital organization
- Digital maturity models, digital maturity assessment
- Summary: Capabilities of digitally transformed companies
- Digital transformation of the organization – Case studies: Born-digital companies Digitally transformed companies
Digital Organization, Automation & Technology
3
ECTS
- Basic concepts
- Fundamentals
- Characteristics of the digital organization
- Digital maturity models, digital maturity assessment
- Summary: Capabilities of digitally transformed companies
- Digital transformation of the organization – Case studies: Born-digital companies Digitally transformed companies
Event Management (Ted Talk) Seminar
3
ECTS
- Basics of event management
- Objective of the event and different types of events
- The event as a marketing and communication tool
- Planning and preparation
- Event execution
- Tasks and role of the event manager
- Choosing the right venue
- Personnel selection
Event Management (Ted Talk) Seminar
3
ECTS
- Basics of event management
- Objective of the event and different types of events
- The event as a marketing and communication tool
- Planning and preparation
- Event execution
- Tasks and role of the event manager
- Choosing the right venue
- Personnel selection
Applied Business Programming & Analytics
3
ECTS
- Business problem analysis, complexity reduction and modularization
- Designing a software solution process
- Understanding the data flow
- Software evaluation and effort estimation
- Software progress reporting and tracking
- Software selection
- Requirements document or wireframe
- Programming and implementation solution
- Versioning, incremental refinement and development of solution
- Testing of solution
- Bug fixing of solution
- Preparation of demoing
Applied Business Programming & Analytics
3
ECTS
- Business problem analysis, complexity reduction and modularization
- Designing a software solution process
- Understanding the data flow
- Software evaluation and effort estimation
- Software progress reporting and tracking
- Software selection
- Requirements document or wireframe
- Programming and implementation solution
- Versioning, incremental refinement and development of solution
- Testing of solution
- Bug fixing of solution
- Preparation of demoing
Data & Analytics
3
ECTS
- Data- and evidence-based decision making
- Differentiation between data, insight and evidence
- Characteristics of data
- Relevance and consequences of data quality
- Use case analysis for data-driven decisions
- Sampling, statistical significance, statistical methods
- Data visualization and report building
- Behavioral foundation of human decision making
- Errors and flaws in human information processing and decision making
- AI and automation
- Current business applications for AI and automation
Data & Analytics
3
ECTS
- Data- and evidence-based decision making
- Differentiation between data, insight and evidence
- Characteristics of data
- Relevance and consequences of data quality
- Use case analysis for data-driven decisions
- Sampling, statistical significance, statistical methods
- Data visualization and report building
- Behavioral foundation of human decision making
- Errors and flaws in human information processing and decision making
- AI and automation
- Current business applications for AI and automation
Business Coding
3
ECTS
- Introduction to software development
- The Internet (components, client-server-database communication)
- Understand how to modularize a business problem into components (front-end, back-end, databases, APIs)
- Coding in JavaScript, or Python
- Understanding data assignment/updates, data types, loops, selection statements, structured data, functions and methods)
- Documenting, testing, and debugging of scripts
- Data privacy and security (authorization, authentication, and encryption)
Business Coding
3
ECTS
- Introduction to software development
- The Internet (components, client-server-database communication)
- Understand how to modularize a business problem into components (front-end, back-end, databases, APIs)
- Coding in JavaScript, or Python
- Understanding data assignment/updates, data types, loops, selection statements, structured data, functions and methods)
- Documenting, testing, and debugging of scripts
- Data privacy and security (authorization, authentication, and encryption)
Business Models & Systems in a Digital Era
3
ECTS
- In this course, students acquire skills to develop and evaluate digital business models and learn how selected business systems and applications can improve a company’s performance.
- Students know the function, structure and types of business models and selected systems and can describe and explain how and to what extent business models change.
- They understand the impact of digital technologies and business systems and the relevance of data for high performing business models.
- They can explain the need to adapt existing business models or develop new ones in the face of the growing importance of digitalization in diverse industries.
- Students are familiar with state-of-the-art business model frameworks and apply them to support digital business model development.
- They develop their own digital business models, present their ideas in a pitch format and evaluate their results.
Business Models & Systems in a Digital Era
3
ECTS
- In this course, students acquire skills to develop and evaluate digital business models and learn how selected business systems and applications can improve a company’s performance.
- Students know the function, structure and types of business models and selected systems and can describe and explain how and to what extent business models change.
- They understand the impact of digital technologies and business systems and the relevance of data for high performing business models.
- They can explain the need to adapt existing business models or develop new ones in the face of the growing importance of digitalization in diverse industries.
- Students are familiar with state-of-the-art business model frameworks and apply them to support digital business model development.
- They develop their own digital business models, present their ideas in a pitch format and evaluate their results.
Business Elective
3
ECTS
A business elective is a business or management-related elective course.By choosing Business Electives in the second and third semester you can personalize your degree course and extend your management knowledge.
Business Elective
3
ECTS
A business elective is a business or management-related elective course.By choosing Business Electives in the second and third semester you can personalize your degree course and extend your management knowledge.
Interdisciplinary Elective
3
ECTS
By choosing Interdisciplinary Electives in the second and third semester you can personalize your degree course and extend your management knowledge. An interdisciplinary elective is an elective from another discipline than your own specialization.
Interdisciplinary Elective
3
ECTS
By choosing Interdisciplinary Electives in the second and third semester you can personalize your degree course and extend your management knowledge. An interdisciplinary elective is an elective from another discipline than your own specialization.
Business Elective
3
ECTS
A business elective is a business or management-related elective course.By choosing Business Electives in the second and third semester you can personalize your degree course and extend your management knowledge.
Business Elective
3
ECTS
A business elective is a business or management-related elective course.By choosing Business Electives in the second and third semester you can personalize your degree course and extend your management knowledge.
Value Based Management
3
ECTS
- Value maximization and corporate objectives, shareholder value and stakeholder value approach
- Financial measurement of corporate strategies and competitive advantage: the principles
- Shortcomings of traditional profitability ratios for a value-based management
- Economic Value Added, Cash Value Added
- Identifying the drivers of value creation and investment decision-making
- Management compensation and incentives for value creation
Value Based Management
3
ECTS
- Value maximization and corporate objectives, shareholder value and stakeholder value approach
- Financial measurement of corporate strategies and competitive advantage: the principles
- Shortcomings of traditional profitability ratios for a value-based management
- Economic Value Added, Cash Value Added
- Identifying the drivers of value creation and investment decision-making
- Management compensation and incentives for value creation
Corporate Governance
3
ECTS
- Historical developments around the world
- Directors and board structures in different parts of the world
- Family business governance
- Role of institutional investors
- Corporate governance in mergers and acquisitions
- Socially responsible investments
- Corporate governance in different regions
Corporate Governance
3
ECTS
- Historical developments around the world
- Directors and board structures in different parts of the world
- Family business governance
- Role of institutional investors
- Corporate governance in mergers and acquisitions
- Socially responsible investments
- Corporate governance in different regions
International Project Management
2
ECTS
- Social competence: Communication, motivation, groups and team structures, leadership, conflict management
- Methodological competence: Structural aspects, time management, cost management, human resource management, creativity and problem solving
- Organisational competence: Quality management, documentation, risk management, project start and closure
International Project Management
2
ECTS
- Social competence: Communication, motivation, groups and team structures, leadership, conflict management
- Methodological competence: Structural aspects, time management, cost management, human resource management, creativity and problem solving
- Organisational competence: Quality management, documentation, risk management, project start and closure
Corporate Social Responsibility
3
ECTS
- Cornerstones of sustainable management
- CSR as management approach
- Practical approaches of organizational effectiveness
- Tools for CSR implementation
- CSR and financial performance
- Life cycle assessment
Corporate Social Responsibility
3
ECTS
- Cornerstones of sustainable management
- CSR as management approach
- Practical approaches of organizational effectiveness
- Tools for CSR implementation
- CSR and financial performance
- Life cycle assessment
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
3
ECTS
- Defining the state of a sustainable supply chain based on actual trends
- Discussion of various theoretical concepts (e.g. Stakeholder Theory, Slack Resource Theory) and their implications for sustainable supply chain management
- Defining a “New Normal” of how to do business (e.g. circular economy, regenerative business models, carbon literacy training)
- Sustainable Marketing (definition, Green Marketing Strategy Mix, Green Washing and Sustainable Consumer Buying Behaviour)
- Sustainable Procurement (definition, Sustainable Procurement Process Model with a focus on sustainable supplier relationship management; new trends like circular procurement)
- Sustainable Logistics
- Sustainable Design
- Carbon Emission / Human Rights in global supply chains
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
3
ECTS
- Defining the state of a sustainable supply chain based on actual trends
- Discussion of various theoretical concepts (e.g. Stakeholder Theory, Slack Resource Theory) and their implications for sustainable supply chain management
- Defining a “New Normal” of how to do business (e.g. circular economy, regenerative business models, carbon literacy training)
- Sustainable Marketing (definition, Green Marketing Strategy Mix, Green Washing and Sustainable Consumer Buying Behaviour)
- Sustainable Procurement (definition, Sustainable Procurement Process Model with a focus on sustainable supplier relationship management; new trends like circular procurement)
- Sustainable Logistics
- Sustainable Design
- Carbon Emission / Human Rights in global supply chains
Strategic Analysis & Management
3
ECTS
- Strategy making process and strategic reasoning: cognitive process of strategy
creation through the prism of logic and intuition - Setting strategic purpose in the context of responsible stakeholder management
- Advanced external environment analysis: markets, industries and competitive
landscapes in static and dynamic perspective in the domestic and international
context - Diagnosing and managing strategic capability through national borders over time
- Cultural and institutional context of strategic management: concepts, frameworks
and analytical tools - Generic and interactive business strategies, inside-out and outside-in perspective on
achieving and sustaining competitive advantage internationally - Network-level strategies
- Corporate development and configuration: strategic options and portfolio matrices
- Strategy formation
- Strategic change and corporate restructuring
- Strategic renewal
- Strategy evaluation and strategic controls: tools and methods
- Organizing for success
Strategic Analysis & Management
3
ECTS
- Strategy making process and strategic reasoning: cognitive process of strategy
creation through the prism of logic and intuition - Setting strategic purpose in the context of responsible stakeholder management
- Advanced external environment analysis: markets, industries and competitive
landscapes in static and dynamic perspective in the domestic and international
context - Diagnosing and managing strategic capability through national borders over time
- Cultural and institutional context of strategic management: concepts, frameworks
and analytical tools - Generic and interactive business strategies, inside-out and outside-in perspective on
achieving and sustaining competitive advantage internationally - Network-level strategies
- Corporate development and configuration: strategic options and portfolio matrices
- Strategy formation
- Strategic change and corporate restructuring
- Strategic renewal
- Strategy evaluation and strategic controls: tools and methods
- Organizing for success
Language & Communication Skills
2
ECTS
The “Scholarly Writing and Analysis” course is offered for German native speakers. German as a foreign language is offered as an obligatory course for Non-native German speakers.
Language & Communication Skills
2
ECTS
The “Scholarly Writing and Analysis” course is offered for German native speakers. German as a foreign language is offered as an obligatory course for Non-native German speakers.
Innovation Management & Digital Transformation
3
ECTS
- Diagnosing the change context: diffusion and dynamics of innovation
- Sources & types of innovation
- Product/service, process & business model innovation
- Individual and corporate creativity
- Strategic innovation management & the innovation process incl. New Product Development (NPD)
- Introduction to digitalization, digital age & digital divide
- Digital drivers & disruptive forces
- Technological drivers of digital transformation
- Socio-technological change associated with the adoption of the mentioned drivers
- Introduction to the digital organization & digital business models
- Impact of digitalization on the value chain (Industry 4.0)
- Digitalization-related innovation theories & technology management
- Digitalization leadership & organisational transformation concepts
- Change management & transformational leadership
- Agility and VUCA world
- SCRUM and Design Thinking
Innovation Management & Digital Transformation
3
ECTS
- Diagnosing the change context: diffusion and dynamics of innovation
- Sources & types of innovation
- Product/service, process & business model innovation
- Individual and corporate creativity
- Strategic innovation management & the innovation process incl. New Product Development (NPD)
- Introduction to digitalization, digital age & digital divide
- Digital drivers & disruptive forces
- Technological drivers of digital transformation
- Socio-technological change associated with the adoption of the mentioned drivers
- Introduction to the digital organization & digital business models
- Impact of digitalization on the value chain (Industry 4.0)
- Digitalization-related innovation theories & technology management
- Digitalization leadership & organisational transformation concepts
- Change management & transformational leadership
- Agility and VUCA world
- SCRUM and Design Thinking
Empirical Research Methods
3
ECTS
- Development of a research question
- Primary vs. secondary data
- Steps of research process
- Research designs
- Quantitative and qualitative data
- Structured methods of data collection: questionnaire and structured interview
- Un- and semi-structured methods: qualitative interview and focus group
- Quantitative and qualitative content analysis
- Ethical considerations of data collection
- Sampling
- Data analysis using statistical software programs (SPSS)
- Univariate analysis, bivariate analysis (crosstab and correlation), multiple linear regression
- Writing a research report – structural and other formal requirements
Empirical Research Methods
3
ECTS
- Development of a research question
- Primary vs. secondary data
- Steps of research process
- Research designs
- Quantitative and qualitative data
- Structured methods of data collection: questionnaire and structured interview
- Un- and semi-structured methods: qualitative interview and focus group
- Quantitative and qualitative content analysis
- Ethical considerations of data collection
- Sampling
- Data analysis using statistical software programs (SPSS)
- Univariate analysis, bivariate analysis (crosstab and correlation), multiple linear regression
- Writing a research report – structural and other formal requirements
Business Economics
3
ECTS
- Analysis of demand, supply, and market equilibrium
- Theory of consumer choice
- Theory of the firm, production and cost analysis
- Market structures: perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, contestable markets
- Game theory
- Pricing strategies
- Factor markets, labor economics
- Economics of information
- Industrial organization
- Limitations of markets and interventions by the government
- Econometric techniques related to these topics
Business Economics
3
ECTS
- Analysis of demand, supply, and market equilibrium
- Theory of consumer choice
- Theory of the firm, production and cost analysis
- Market structures: perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, contestable markets
- Game theory
- Pricing strategies
- Factor markets, labor economics
- Economics of information
- Industrial organization
- Limitations of markets and interventions by the government
- Econometric techniques related to these topics
Why CBS UNIVERSITY
Your path to CBS
Starting your studies at CBS University of Applied Sciences is as unique as you are – and at the same time, completely hassle-free. With our user-friendly online application process, you can apply from anywhere, with no numerus clausus restrictions. Instead of rigid admission requirements, we focus on a personal selection process that highlights your strengths and potential.
Whether you choose a dual, part-time, or full-time programme, CBS University offers the perfect combination of theory and practice.

Admission requirements
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The application deadline is year round open, even before you graduate from high school. For dual study programs, you should sufficient lead time Plan so that we can find your suitable practice partner. The start of studies is flexible: in the winter semester or, for selected programs, also in the summer semester. One early candidature is particularly important for limited study places secure and apply for any necessary visas in good time.
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Business Projects
Im Rahmen der Business Projects an der CBS International Business School haben Studierende die Möglichkeit, gemeinsam mit renommierten Unternehmen an realitätsnahen Projekten zu arbeiten. Diese praxisorientierte Lehrform verbindet theoretisches Wissen mit konkreten wirtschaftlichen Fragestellungen und gewährt tiefe Einblicke in berufliche Abläufe.
Unternehmenskooperation
Dank eines Netzwerks von über 1.300 etablierten Unternehmen aus diversen Branchen profitieren Studierende von exklusiven Einblicken in die Arbeitswelt. Diese Kooperationen eröffnen nicht nur spannende Perspektiven, sondern fördern auch die Entwicklung wichtiger Kontakte und bieten nachhaltige Karrieremöglichkeiten.
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FAQ: The most important questions about studying Digital Transformation Management
Here you can find answers to all important questions all around your Digital Transformation Management master's degree. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us at any time.
What is Digital Transformation Management?
The part-time Master’s in Digital Transformation Management provides an in-depth understanding of digital innovation, change management, and business strategy in the context of technological transformation. Students learn how to manage digital change processes within organisations and create sustainable competitive advantages.
Why should you study Digital Transformation Management?
This Master’s programme equips you with the essential skills to lead digital initiatives in companies. You will be well-prepared for a career in digital strategy, project management, and business consulting. With the growing importance of digital transformation, graduates are in high demand across industries.
How long does the Part-Time Digital Transformation Management Master’s programme last?
The Part-Time Digital Transformation Management Master’s programme typically lasts 5 semesters (2 1/2 years) and concludes with the award of a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree.
Does the Part-Time Digital Transformation Master’s programme have a Numerus Clausus (NC)?
There is generally no NC for the Digital Transformation Management Master’s programme. Admission is based on your academic background and relevant professional experience.
What are the admission requirements for the Part-Time Digital Transformation Management Master’s programme?
Applicants need a recognised Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or a related field. Since the Digital Transformation Management Master’s programme is taught entirely in English, strong English skills are required.
How much can I work alongside the part-time Master’s programme?
The part-time Master’s programme at CBS is designed as a flexible weekend study format, combining digital and in-person lectures. Thanks to this flexibility, it is possible to pursue further education while working full-time.
Where can I study the Digital Transformation Undergraduate programme?
The Digital Transformation Management Master’s programme is offered at the Cologne campus.
What will I learn in the Digital Transformation Management Master’s programme? What are the core subjects?
Key study areas in the Digital Transformation Management Master’s programme include:
Digital Business Models & Innovation Strategies
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Artificial Intelligence in Business
IT Governance & Cybersecurity
Agile Project Management & Change Leadership
Do I need an employer to enrol in the part-time Master’s in Digital Transformation Management?
No, you can study part-time at CBS even without a fixed employer. If you are currently looking for a job, our Talent Development Specialists are happy to assist you.
Will my employer finance the part-time Master’s programme?
Many employers contribute to the costs of a part-time Master’s degree. The level of financial support depends on each company’s individual policies on employee development. Our Career Service is available to answer any questions you may have.
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