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Universität Passau
PhD German + English Social Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Digital Transformation in Business and SocietyDigital Transformation in Business and Society

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About the Program

Digitalisation is fundamentally changing our economy and society. The interplay between organisations and information technology creates a need for professionals who have a solid, broad grasp of business administration and the technical skills to help shape the digital transformation. When you study the BSc Digital Transformation in Business and Society programme, you receive training in both business and digitalisation, enabling you to take on this key role. This degree programme has a strong business administration orientation and allows you to set your own interdisciplinary specialisation. You can choose whether to specialise in management (business administration) or information systems. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to acquire additional competencies in communication studies, psychology, IT law, or entrepreneurship. This will put you in a position where you can support the digital transformation of organisations and develop new business models. The School of Business, Economics and Information Systems offers two Master's programmes – MSc Business Administration and MSc Information Systems – which build directly on this Bachelor's programme. Career prospects Demand for experts and managers who not only have economic specialist knowledge but also well-founded methods, data, and digitalisation skills is increasing. Those graduating from the BSc Digital Transformation in Business and Society are prepared for the challenges of a digitalised world in a multitude of ways: when assisting in the development and design of digitalisation strategies for companies and organisations for new occupational areas and interface functions in data analysis and visualisation for working as specialists and managers at internet-driven businesses, in e-commerce or user experience design, or in a start-up environment. Furthermore, the degree programme provides the prerequisites to access other occupational areas in education and science, market and opinion research as well as (depending on your chosen secondary subject/minor) in the occupational fields of media and communication research, media management, and digital services development.
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Digitalisation is fundamentally changing our economy and society. The interplay between organisations and information technology creates a need for professionals who have a solid, broad grasp of business administration and the technical skills to help shape the digital transformation. When you study the BSc Digital Transformation in Business and Society programme, you receive training in both business and digitalisation, enabling you to take on this key role. This degree programme has a strong business administration orientation and allows you to set your own interdisciplinary specialisation. You can choose whether to specialise in management (business administration) or information systems. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to acquire additional competencies in communication studies, psychology, IT law, or entrepreneurship. This will put you in a position where you can support the digital transformation of organisations and develop new business models. The School of Business, Economics and Information Systems offers two Master's programmes – MSc Business Administration and MSc Information Systems – which build directly on this Bachelor's programme. Career prospects Demand for experts and managers who not only have economic specialist knowledge but also well-founded methods, data, and digitalisation skills is increasing. Those graduating from the BSc Digital Transformation in Business and Society are prepared for the challenges of a digitalised world in a multitude of ways: when assisting in the development and design of digitalisation strategies for companies and organisations for new occupational areas and interface functions in data analysis and visualisation for working as specialists and managers at internet-driven businesses, in e-commerce or user experience design, or in a start-up environment. Furthermore, the degree programme provides the prerequisites to access other occupational areas in education and science, market and opinion research as well as (depending on your chosen secondary subject/minor) in the occupational fields of media and communication research, media management, and digital services development.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Bachelor of Science in Digital Transformation in Business and Society at Universität Passau

Is Bachelor of Science in Digital Transformation in Business and Society at Universität Passau taught in German or English?

This PhD programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Bachelor of Science in Digital Transformation in Business and Society programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Bachelor of Science in Digital Transformation in Business and Society at Universität Passau?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Bachelor of Science in Digital Transformation in Business and Society?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Universität Passau — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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