M.Sc. Digital Transformation Management

• Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Model: full-time
• Language: English
• ECTS: 120
• Duration: 4 semesters/2 years
• Location: Hamburg

Our Master's programme provides you with a modern, digital business education with a technological focus.

You will learn how to support companies with their digital transformation processes and how to involve relevant stakeholders. You will become acquainted with the specifics of digital business models and the power of disruptive innovations. You will be able to use different methods of idea generation in order to promote digital change in companies.

Modules on innovation management, change management and process management strengthen your expertise while current topics such as strategic management, organisational development, intercultural management and diversity are also integrated into the curriculum.

Thanks to the skill and project focus of the programme, you will train your communication, conflict resolution and teamworking skills and become well-versed in agile project management and coaching methods.

Your semester abroad will also help you broaden your horizons by spending a semester at a partner university or completing an internship.

As an expert for digital transformation, you are able to advise companies and institutions on change processes. This way, you will help to develop new products and services and discover unknown and untapped business units, industries and markets. Thanks to your elective modules, you can also focus on current topics: Business Analytics or Cyber Security.

With your degree, you can start a career as a:

• Digital Transformation Manager
• Digital Business Manager
• Innovation Manager
• Change Manager
• Business Development Manager

In the Master's degree programme in Digital Transformation Management, you will acquire in-depth knowledge of the principles of digital transformation and learn how technological innovations are changing business models. You will develop skills in the implementation of digital business strategies and data-based decision-making.

In the later semesters, the focus is on the strategic application of IT solutions and change management. A practical phase allows you to apply theoretical knowledge in practice before you complete the programme with your Master's thesis.

1st Semester

1. Disruptive Innovations – 5 ECTS
2. Corporate Management – 5 ECTS
3. Innovation Management – 5 ECTS
4. Process Management – 5 ECTS
5. Leadership Skills – 5 ECTS
6. Digital Business Analytics (applications, methods and procedures) OR Cyber Security (IT security principles and standards incl. security management) – 5 ECTS

2nd Semester

1. Disruptive Corporations – 5 ECTS
2. Corporate Development – 5 ECTS
3. Organisation Management – 5 ECTS
4. Change Management – 5 ECTS
5. Coaching Skills – 5 ECTS
6. Digital Business Models (development and implementation) OR Cyber Security (IT security tools and technologies incl. lab for security systems) – 5 ECTS

3rd Semester

1. Internship or Global Study Semester | Going International – 30 ECTS

4th Semester

1. Analysing International Business – 5 ECTS
2. Master Thesis – 25 ECTS

Today, soft and social skills are crucial in addition to hard skills and expertise. That's why SRH University's innovative, successful, and award-winning CORE principle promotes independent and active learning so that you can apply your knowledge directly to projects and your future career—for a clear competitive advantage.

To apply for the Master’s programme in Digital Transformation Management, you will need to provide 

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, computer science, business informatics and related disciplines. If you have not graduated yet, apply with existing transcripts.  
• Letter of motivation
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of motivation
• Copy of your identity card or passport

English language requirements:

Accepted English Proficiency Certificates (valid within 2 years), with at least the indicated score:

• IELTS Academic: 6.5
• TOEFL iBT: 87 points
• TOEIC Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150
• Duolingo Certificate: 110 points
• Cambridge CAE or CPE (grade A, B, or C)
• Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A): 59 points
• Linguaskill: 176 - 184 (CES) - all four skills required