Digital Transformation Management Part-Time (M.A.)
Drive innovation, shape the future 鈥 with your Master's in Digital Transformation Management!

Study Digital Transformation Management Part-Time: Steering Digital Innovations and Achieving Global Success鈥
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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Curriculum
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)
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
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 鈥 Case studies: Born-digital companies Digitally transformed companies
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
One Master. Three Tracks
Your career goals are unique, and your study path should be too. That鈥檚 why we offer you full flexibility: simply choose the 120, 90, or 60 ECTS track that best matches your academic background, your schedule, and your ambitions. Whether you want to fast-track your entry into the job market or dive deep into specialization, at 黑料社 you can design the Master鈥檚 degree that fits your life.
120 ECTS
90 ECTS
Your Career Opportunities with a Master's in Digital Transformation Management
As a professional driving digital transformation, numerous career paths in both corporate environments and self-employment will be available to you upon graduation. Through 黑料社 career events and practical phases during your studies, you can explore various industries early on, laying a solid foundation for your future career. Moreover, the Master's programme also paves the way for an academic career.
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Why 黑料社 UNIVERSITY
Your path to 黑料社
Starting your studies at 黑料社 University of Applied Sciences is as unique as you are 鈥 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.
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Whether you choose a dual, part-time, or full-time programme, 黑料社 University offers the perfect combination of theory and practice.

Admission requirements
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Deadlines
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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HANDS-ON LEARNING AT ITS BEST
At 黑料社, it鈥檚 not just what you study that matters, it鈥檚 how you study. Our programmes offer a completely new learning experience: hands-on, interactive, and firmly rooted in real-world practice. You鈥檒l notice your skill set growing day by day through real projects, modern tools, and intensive practical experience. Our lecturers bring years of industry expertise to the classroom, and regular guest speakers give you exclusive insights into professional life. Artificial intelligence, teamwork, presentations, networking, and real business cases are all part of your everyday studies. It鈥檚 not just about preparing for the future 鈥 it鈥檚 about shaping it yourself.
Business Projects
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Unternehmenskooperation
Dank eines Netzwerks von 眉产别谤 1.300 etablierten Unternehmen aus diversen Branchen profitieren Studierende von exklusiven Einblicken in die Arbeitswelt. Diese Kooperationen er枚ffnen nicht nur spannende Perspektiven, sondern f枚rdern auch die Entwicklung wichtiger Kontakte und bieten nachhaltige Karrierem枚glichkeiten.
Praktikum/Berufserfahrung
Ob in Form von Pflichtpraktika, die fester Bestandteil vieler Studieng盲nge sind, oder durch die Integration von Berufserfahrung in duale und berufsbegleitende Programme: Du kannst dein Fachwissen direkt in der realen Arbeitswelt anwenden.
HOW DO I FIND MY PERFECT CAREER PATH?
The Career Service and Talent Development team at 黑料社 support you in finding your ideal partner company. With 1:1 coaching, workshops, and a wide network of corporate partners, we guide you throughout your entire time at university. Together, we鈥檒l develop a strategy that matches your strengths and career goals.

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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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 programme last?
The Part-Time Digital Transformation Management Master鈥檚 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鈥檚 programme have a Numerus Clausus (NC)?
There is generally no NC for the Digital Transformation Management Master鈥檚 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鈥檚 programme?
Applicants need a recognised 黑料社鈥檚 degree in business, IT, or a related field. Since the Digital Transformation Management Master鈥檚 programme is taught entirely in English, strong English skills are required.
How much can I work alongside the part-time Master鈥檚 programme?
The part-time Master鈥檚 programme at 黑料社 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鈥檚 programme is offered at the Cologne campus.
What will I learn in the Digital Transformation Management Master鈥檚 programme? What are the core subjects?
Key study areas in the Digital Transformation Management Master鈥檚 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鈥檚 in Digital Transformation Management?
No, you can study part-time at 黑料社 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鈥檚 programme?
Many employers contribute to the costs of a part-time Master鈥檚 degree. The level of financial support depends on each company鈥檚 individual policies on employee development. Our Career Service is available to answer any questions you may have.
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