• Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Model: full-time
• Language: English
• ECTS: 120
• Info: in accreditation
• Duration: 4 semesters
• Location: Heidelberg

Today's companies are facing fundamental change – driven by digitalisation, sustainability, new markets and changing expectations from customers and employees. Such transformations are crucial to remaining future-proof and securing long-term strategic competitiveness. Our Master's programme in Information Technology and Business Transformation qualifies you to architect, engineer and govern complex technology systems that drive enterprise-wide transformation. You will develop deep technical expertise in software architecture, AI engineering, data systems and cloud platforms. 

The programme bridges rigorous computer science foundations with enterprise transformation management. During your degree, you will choose to specialise in Enterprise Data & AI Engineering or Enterprise Cloud & Platform Engineering. Hands-on learning, case studies and research provide direct preparation for technical leadership. In cooperation with SAP, industry tools, certifications and real-world methods are fully embedded throughout.

Our Master's programme in Information Technology and Business Transformation is closely linked to practical applications and includes standard market methods, models and toolchains. Content from SAP Learning Journeys and certification paths is systematically integrated. Project work, case studies and practical tasks promote direct transfer to real-world transformation contexts.

After graduation, you will be able to:

• Systematically analyse, design and evaluate enterprise software and data architectures
• Engineer and deploy production AI systems, including generative AI and agent-based solutions
• Analyse, model and optimise enterprise processes using data-driven process intelligence
• Plan, govern and deliver technology transformation programmes across the full lifecycle
• Build and operate scalable cloud-native platforms using modern engineering practices
• Architect enterprise data systems spanning warehouses, pipelines and AI infrastructure
• Communicate complex architectural and transformation decisions in a manner appropriate to the target audience

As a graduate of the Master's programme in Information Technology and Business Transformation, you will take on technical and architectural leadership at the intersection of enterprise technology and organisational change. A wide range of career paths will open up for you in national and international organisations, particularly in the following roles:

• Enterprise Architect or Solution Architect
• AI Engineer or Data Architect
• Cloud Platform or DevSecOps Engineer
• Business Transformation Manager or Consultant
• IT Strategy Manager or Programme Lead

Typical employers include technology companies, large enterprises, SAP ecosystem partners, consultancies and public organisations.

With the free SAP Learning Hub and optional SAP certificates, you can acquire valuable qualifications that are in demand on the job market. The certifications reflect current developments and requirements in the industry and provide direct practical relevance. You can obtain up to two official SAP certificates per year at no extra cost – a clear advantage for starting your career and advancing your professional development. The following SAP certificates are available as part of the Master's programme in Information Technology and Business Transformation:

Semester 1 (Foundations):

• SAP Certified - Positioning SAP Business Suite (Enterprise Architecture)
• SAP Certified - Positioning SAP Business Technology Platform as part of SAP Business Suite (Enterprise Architecture)
• SAP Certified - Business Transformation Consultant (Business Transformation)
• SAP Certified - Data Analyst - SAP Analytics Cloud (Data & Analytics)

Semester 2 (Integration):

• SAP Certified - Positioning SAP Business AI Solutions as part of SAP Business Suite (Generative AI)
• SAP Certified - SAP Certified Associate - Solution Transformation Consultant with SAP Cloud ALM (Technical Transformation)

Semester 3 (Specialisation):

• SAP Certified - Business Data Cloud (Cloud Data Platform)
• SAP Certified Associate - Data Engineer - SAP HANA (Data Engineering)
• SAP Certified Associate - Database Administrator - SAP HANA (Data Engineering)
• SAP Certified - Solution Architect - SAP BTP (Cloud Architecture)
• SAP Certified Associate - Solution Architect - Customer Experience (Solution Architecture)

In our master's programme, you will develop deep technical expertise in software architecture, AI engineering, data systems and cloud platforms. You will build rigorous foundations in enterprise transformation, software and platform architecture, process engineering, and data architecture. From the beginning, you will also engage with generative AI, governance and research methods.

Building on this, you will learn to analyse and optimise processes, design and evaluate enterprise architectures, and integrate AI and cloud technologies into complex enterprise environments. Modules on generative AI and emerging technologies go beyond innovation — developing the engineering depth and responsible deployment skills required in modern enterprises.

In the advanced phase, you will deepen your ability to manage transformation programmes and sharpen your profile by specialising in either enterprise data & AI engineering or enterprise cloud & platform engineering – preparing you for responsible roles in shaping digital transformation.

1. Semester

• Enterprise Transformation: Foundations, Strategy & Technical Lifecycle
• Software Architecture: Principles & Enterprise Patterns
• Process Engineering: Modelling & Process Intelligence
• Data Architecture: Analytics & AI Infrastructure
• Emerging Technologies & Integration Science

2. Semester

• Platform Architecture: Integration & Cloud Design
• Generative AI: Architecture, Agents & Responsible Deployment
• Program Governance: Research Methods & Transformation Management
• Specialisation Module 1
• Specialisation Module 2

3. Semester

• Specialisation Module 3
• Specialisation Module 4
• Internship / Research Project

4. Semester

• Master Thesis Seminar
• Master Thesis

In addition to technical and methodological skills, social and personal skills are crucial today. SRH University 's innovative, successful and award-winning CORE principle promotes independent and active learning so that you can apply your knowledge directly in practice - for a clear competitive advantage.

Together with SAP SE, our SRH University is training the highly sought‑after IT specialists of tomorrow. This partnership strengthens our practice‑oriented approach to developing essential digital skills in Germany. The collaboration continues to grow, enabling more and more of our students to benefit from its advantages and the valuable experience it provides.

To apply for the Master's programme in Information Technology and Business Transformation, you need:

• A bachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS in computer science, business informatics or a related discipline with foundational IT knowledge
• English language skills at level B2/C1 according to the CEFR (Academic IELTS | TOEFL iBT I PTE I CAE/CPE/FCE I Duolingo)
• Curriculum vitae with current passport photo
• Copy of ID card (front and back); for international students, a copy of their national identity card