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Universität Duisburg-Essen
Master German + English Computer Science

Digital Business Innovation and Transformation

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

About the Program

The continuing education program "Digital Business Innovation and Transformation" is designed for professionals and executives dealing with digitalization topics. It enables students to take a technically leading role in individual digitalization initiatives or the digital transformation of entire companies. The teaching content is primarily delivered through online-based modules, supplemented by two-day face-to-face events (Fridays and Saturdays) at the beginning of the semester and block courses at the end of the semester (Mondays to Thursdays). The curriculum comprises a total of 120 ECTS credits and includes five areas: compulsory modules in Computer Science (24 ECTS), Business Administration (18 ECTS), Business Informatics (24 ECTS), and Scientific Work and Methods; elective modules for individual industry specialization; seminar paper (6 ECTS); project work (12 ECTS); and master's thesis (24 ECTS).

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

Depending on your chosen track: German at C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF) or English (IELTS ~6.5 / TOEFL iBT ~90).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Digital Business

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Digital Business Innovation and Transformation at Universität Duisburg-Essen

Is Digital Business Innovation and Transformation at Universität Duisburg-Essen taught in German or English? ▼

This Master 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 Digital Business Innovation and Transformation programme cost? ▼

4.500 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Digital Business Innovation and Transformation at Universität Duisburg-Essen? ▼

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 Digital Business Innovation and Transformation? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Universität Duisburg-Essen — 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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