International Programmes 2026/2027

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

Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences • Neu-Ulm

Degree
Master of Science
Course location
Neu-Ulm
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

English

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
Programme duration
3 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Application periods
The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries
For the winter semester:
2 May - 31 August
The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries
For the winter semester:
2 May - 15 July
More information on application periods
Please find more details on this website.
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
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Digital Innovation in Industry
  • IS Research

Third semester

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Academic Writing
  • Master's thesis
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
None
Semester contribution

The administration fees for enrolment 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
Yes
Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

Graduation scholarship "STIBET" (scholarship for Bachelor's and Master's students in need, only in the last semester while writing the Master's thesis), DAAD Prize (award for one outstanding international student per year)

Academic admission requirements
  • University degree with a minimum of 210 ECTS credits (University degree does not reach 210 ECTS)
  • average grade of 2.5 or better
  • 15 ECTS from the field of IT management, information technology (IT) as well as business administration. We will test this knowledge as part of the application process. (Alternatively, oral exams (30 minutes each) can be taken at Neu-Ulm University.)
  • 5 ECTS academic research (optionally, a research proposal can be submitted)
  • Ideally, applicants also have knowledge of business administration.
  • English B2
  • for international applicants: German A1 (The language certificate must be submitted by the end of the first semester.)
  • The programme has unrestricted admission.

Application process and FAQ

Application steps and application portal

German language skills
A1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.:
  • ÖSD Zertifikat: A1
  • telc Deutsch: telc Deutsch A1
  • Goethe-Zertifikat: Goethe-Zertifikat A1
English language skills
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.:
  • UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II
  • TOEIC: 785
  • Reading: 385
  • Listening: 400
  • Speaking: 160
  • Writing: 150
  • TOEFL iBT Home Edition (since 2026): 4
  • Reading: 4
  • Listening: 4
  • Speaking: 4
  • Writing: 4
  • TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 72
  • Reading: 18
  • Listening: 17
  • Speaking: 20
  • Writing: 17
  • TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4
  • Reading: 4
  • Listening: 4
  • Speaking: 4
  • Writing: 4
  • TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 72
  • Reading: 18
  • Listening: 17
  • Speaking: 20
  • Writing: 17
  • TOEFL Essentials: 8
  • Reading: 8
  • Listening: 8
  • Speaking: 8
  • Writing: 8
  • telc English: telc English B2-C1 University
  • PTE Academic: 59
  • onSET English: B2
  • ISE Digital: 80
  • ISE (paper edition): ISE II
  • IELTS Academic: 5.5
  • Cambridge English Qualifications Business (BEC) : B2 Business Vantage
  • Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First
Application periods
The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries
For the winter semester:
2 May - 31 August
The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries
For the winter semester:
2 May - 15 July
More information on application periods
Please find more details on this website.
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Possibility of finding part-time employment

There are some job opportunities within the university (e.g. as a tutor for undergraduates). Moreover, student trainee positions ("Werkstudent") offer you very good opportunities to gain professional experience. Numerous job offers in the region (Ulm, Stuttgart, and Munich) are available in English.

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

Contact for application, admission, enrolment:
application@hnu.de

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

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.

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