International Programmes 2026/2027

Digital Business Management (Master of Science) Digital Business Management (MSc)

Nürtingen-Geislingen University • Nürtingen

Degree
  • Master of Science
  • other degree
Course location
Nürtingen
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

Courses are held in English.

Full-time / part-time
  • part-time (study alongside work)
Mode of study
Fully online
Programme duration
4 semesters
Beginning
Winter and summer semester
Application periods
This programme has no deadline listed.
More information on application periods
Please find more details on this website.
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
Yes
Description/content

The Digital Business School offers a part-time, internationally accredited digital Master's study programme in an online learning format in English.

In the programme, students acquire skills in the areas of digital management, artificial intelligence, digital business models, analytics & digital marketing for specialist and management positions.

In addition to the Master of Science degree, which qualifies students for a doctorate, the Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS), Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) and Certificate can also be completed.

The International Digital Business School at HFWU regularly organises online information evenings. Dates and registration options can be found on the website.

Course organisation

Our Master's programme is organised into five competence areas, each featuring two focused courses:

  1. Digital Business

    • Digital Business Innovation
    • Digital Business Planning & Valuation
  2. AI & Analytics

    • AI-Based Customer Experience Management
    • Machine Learning & Big Data Analytics
  3. Web3 & Immersive Web

    • Blockchain Technology & Web3-based Business Models
    • Immersive Web & 3D Technologies
  4. Digital Leadership & Transformation

    • Digital Leadership
    • Digital Strategy & Transformation
  5. Digital Marketing & Sales

    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Sales & E-Commerce
International elements
  • Specialist literature in other languages
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
Yes
Pace of course
Instructor-led (Specific due dates for lectures/assignments/exams)
Phase(s) of attendance in Germany (applies to the entire programme)
None
Data protection and privacy measures for online resources of students are in place
Yes
The didactic concept is geared towards digital teaching and the learning materials are designed accordingly
Yes
Tuition fees per semester
The following tuition fees apply for applicants from: all countries
3,200 EUR
Tuition fee exemptions apply to
  • Refugees
  • Scholarship holders
  • Early bird
More information on tuition fees
Please find more details on this website.
Semester contribution

https://www.hfwu.com/dbx/#c92349

Costs of living

No costs of living, fully online possible

Funding opportunities within the university
No
Academic admission requirements

Admission requirements for the Master of Science:

  • First university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent programme with at least 210 ECTS)
  • If you only have 180 ECTS, you can also get admitted, but would need to have a work experience of at least six months that you need to proof.

No formal admission requirements for Diploma & Certificate studies and certificate courses

For the combined study programme (Diploma/Certificate or certificate course and MSc), the above-mentioned admission requirements for the MSc apply.

German language skills
No minimum language level required
English language skills
No minimum language level required
Application periods
This programme has no deadline listed.
More information on application periods
Please find more details on this website.
Submit application via
Please check this website.
Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Welcome event
  • Specialist counselling
  • Support with registration procedures

Nürtingen-Geislingen University

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