Master-Distance Learning Digital Business Management


Start your online master’s programme in Digital Business Management today
User experience is the magic word: Digital companies need to offer their customers something special to stay ahead of the online competition. In your online master’s programme in Digital Business Management, you get to know the newest technologies and acquire soft skills for leadership. After graduating, you are capable of successfully positioning digital companies on the market – for example as a digital consultant or as (digital) business development manager. Your online master’s programme in Digital Business Management is available as a 120 ECTS programme, if you already have an undergraduate degree in a related area.
If you have any type of undergraduate degree as well as relevant professional experience, you can enrol in our 60 ECTS programme in Digital Entrepreneurship.
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Study programme & degreeMaster of Arts (MA) 60 or 120 ECTS
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Application & starting dateStart your studies later
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Study duration & extension12-48 months, depending on model
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LocationsStudy programme independent of time & place
No mandatory attendance
Innovative study tools available on online-campus & in the IU Learn App
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Study feesStarting at 316€/month, depending on model
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Recognition & ApprovalThe IU International University of applied sciences is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned
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Online master’s programme in Digital Business Management: Your study programmes
The Digital Business Management master’s is available as a 120 ECTS programme. As a 60 ECTS programme, we offer the master’s in Digital Entrepreneurship.
Admission requirements for the 60 ECTS programme:
- Completed undergraduate degree of at least 240 ECTS.
- Proof of at least one year of relevant professional experience when starting the study programme (must be gained after completing the undergraduate degree).
- 240 ECTS from undergraduate degree: Direct access possible.
- 210 ECTS from undergraduate degree: Completion of courses amounting to 30 ECTS OR proof of at least one year of relevant professional experience when starting the study programme (must be gained after completing the undergraduate degree).
- 180 ECTS from undergraduate degree: Completion of courses amounting to 30 ECTS and proof of at least one year of relevant professional experience
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proof of at least two years of relevant professional experience when starting the study programme (must be gained after completing the undergraduate degree).
Your advantage: You complete your degree on the fast track and learn everything you need to found a digital company.
Admission requirements for the 120 ECTS programme:
- Completed undergraduate programme in the areas of business administration, economics, business informatics, business engineering or technical business administration of at least 180 ECTS.
- If your undergraduate degree does not have a corresponding focus, you can be admitted via a master’s entrance exam.
Your advantage: You can take your time to deep-dive into the world of digital business.
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Your advantages in IU Distance Learning
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Up to 20% higher salaryWithin five years of graduating, many alumni make 20% more than they did before their degree.
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New job within three monthsBright prospects: Within three months after graduating, our alumni have found work.
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Popular electivesOur wide selection of electives is perfect for constructing a unique professional profile.
Master’s in Digital Business Management: Your electives
Your master’s programme in Digital Business Management is as practice-oriented as possible. In the 120 ECTS programme, you choose two electives from eight areas to prepare for your career. Your options include Industrial Engineering, Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Digital Marketing. In the 60 ECTS programme, you choose one elective, such as Start Up Lab, “Nachhaltige Unternehmensentwicklung” or AI in Practice.
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Your professional future

Digital Entrepreneur
As a digital entrepreneur, you found your own digital start-up. Alternatively, you can accompany other start-ups during their first steps. Remember: Today’s companies must be digital. It is your job to determine the ideal position on the market, develop strategies and implement new business ideas.

Digital Consultant
Your expertise influences major management decisions: As a digital consultant, you advise them on digital innovations or improve their digital strategy. Your ideas for new digital products can broaden their portfolio. In addition, you conduct market research and analyse business processes. You can be employed at a company or work for them as an external consultant.
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Personalised & flexible
You get to study whenever, however and wherever you want – thanks to our digital campus, flexible full- and part-time models and exams you can sit online at any time. You even decide when to start your studies!
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State-approved & award-winning
Our study programmes are state-approved and multi-award-winning. That makes us and our students happy – according to Fernstudiencheck.de, they are 96% likely to recommend us.
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Here for you – personally
Get the support you need: via our online campus, you can participate in live sessions, chat with fellow students or benefit from our study and career coaching.
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Practically oriented
Thanks to our wide selection of practically oriented specialisations, you can create your own profile and develop skills for the career you’re dreaming of.