International Programmes 2024/2025

Digital Innovation Management (MSc) Digital Innovation Management (MSc)

Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences • Neu-Ulm

Degree
Master of Science
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

English

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
Programme duration
3 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Application deadline

EU applicants:
2 May to 31 August for the following winter semester

Non-EU applicants:
2 May to 15 July for the following winter semester

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

The content of the degree programme is divided into the following subject areas:

Digital innovation: We will discuss the key differences between digital and traditional innovation and how innovation can be managed.

Management and digital transformation: The effects of digital innovation on factors such as corporate structure and working methods are addressed as well as how these can be managed.

Projects: One topic is current challenges that practice partners deal with. Furthermore, currently implemented or planned solutions from practice are discussed.

Soft skills: Interdisciplinary skills are developed, such as the following: How do I moderate a topic? How do I conduct negotiations? How do I proceed in a consulting project?

Methods: You will learn how to use creativity techniques and innovation games beneficially. Furthermore, you will practice analysing scientific papers and writing your own scientific papers.

Course organisation

First semester

  • Introduction to Digital Innovation
  • Digital Innovation Strategy
  • Digital Transformation & Entrepreneurship
  • Strategy and Performance Management
  • Consulting
  • Digital Business Models & Approaches

Second semester

  • Innovation Project
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • Organisation and Processes
  • Design for Digital Innovation
  • Digital Innovation in Industry
  • IS Research

Third semester

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Academic Writing
  • Master's thesis and seminar
International elements
  • Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
  • International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Semester contribution

The fees are around 100 EUR per semester.

You will be informed of the exact amount with your letter of acceptance.

Costs of living

Taking all aspects of daily life into account, students have to expect expenses of approximately 1,000 EUR per month.

Funding opportunities within the university
No
Academic admission requirements

Completed university studies with at least 210 ECTS (those with fewer ECTS please see University degree does not reach 210 ECTS)

Grade 2.5 or better

15 ECTS from the field of IT management, information technology (IT) as well as business administration
*Alternatively, oral exams (30 minutes each) can be taken at Neu-Ulm University.

Ideally, applicants also have knowledge of business administration.

The programme is "approval-free".

Application process and FAQ

Application steps and application portal

Language requirements

Very proficient English skills are required on level B2 or higher (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Level C1 is recommended in the event that the student intends to spend one semester abroad.

Non-native speakers need to prove basic German language skills (level A1). The A1 certificate can be submitted until the end of the first semester.

Application deadline

EU applicants:
2 May to 31 August for the following winter semester

Non-EU applicants:
2 May to 15 July for the following winter semester

Submit application to

https://campus.hnu.de/qisserver/pages/cs/sys/portal/hisinoneStartPage.faces

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Welcome event
  • Buddy programme
  • Cultural and linguistic preparation
General services and support for international students and doctoral candidates

Contact for application, admission, enrolment:
Peter Marquetand
Peter.Marquetand@hnu.de
Phone: +49 73197622003

General study counselling, e.g. for study orientation, study planning:
studium@hnu.de

Contact for academic questions, content-related:
Prof Dr Arne Buchwald
arne.buchwald@hnu.de
Phone: +49 73197621532

Contact after enrolment (tips for housing, social life, funding and formalities in Germany):
incoming@hnu.de

The International Office of HNU is there for international students' questions and problems. You can find detailed information here: https://www.hnu.de/en/international/international-degree-seeking-students

Check out our video: https://youtu.be/nwgq8jCKt7M

Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences

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The Hochschule Neu- Ulm (HNU) is an international business school for innovation, sustainable entrepreneurship and digital transformation.

We educate

  • internationally experienced,
  • solution-oriented thinking,
  • responsibly acting,

shapers of the future.

Intensive cooperation with companies in a dynamic economic region and the competence of the professors stand for high quality in applied research, practice-oriented teaching and innovative transfer.

4,200 Number of students

University location

Neu-Ulm is a young, modern city with more than 60,000 inhabitants. Lively urban hustle and bustle and rural idyll coexist here.

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