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Digital Leadership Master's Programme

The master's programme in Digital Leadership provides students with the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of how digitalisation transforms industries and society. As a student of the programme, you will develop a toolset for a leading role in responsibly shaping this transformation.

Programme Overview

• The programme is offered by the Department of Applied Information Technology at the Faculty of Science and Technology.
• Duration: 2 years, 120 credits (ECTS).
• Study pace: 100%, full-time.
• Time: Day.
• Location: Göteborg.
• Study form: Campus.
• Language: English.

Application Periods and Tuition

• Autumn 2025: Application period 15 Oct 2024 - 15 Jan 2025, tuition fee 284,040 SEK.
• Autumn 2026: Application period 16 Oct 2025 - 15 Jan 2026, tuition fee 290,000 SEK.
• No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders, and exchange students.

Programme Structure and Content

The programme is carefully designed on the principles of progression and continuity, with each course building on the content of its predecessors. The first two semesters provide a solid foundation with eight mandatory courses:

• Technology
• Platforms
• Infrastructure
• Project Work I
• Organizing
• Governance
• Strategy
• Project Work II For further specialization, recommended courses during the third semester include:
• Sustainability
• Work
• Research Project in Information Systems As an alternative, students can choose elective courses from the University of Gothenburg or another university. The final semester consists of an independent master's thesis.

Who Should Apply?

The programme is suitable for:

• Established IT practitioners looking to develop their skills and reflect on their experiences.
• Individuals with experience outside of IT who want to acquire digital leadership skills.
• Those curious about management in a digitalised society and wanting to contribute with their unique perspective.
• Anyone seeking an exciting and unconventional career in an increasingly digitalised society.

Prerequisites and Selection

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (180 credits) including an independent project (degree project) of at least 15 credits or equivalent.
• English proficiency: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or an internationally recognized test (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS).

Assessment of Qualifications

Selection is based on the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.

After Graduation

Graduates receive a Master of Science degree with a major in Information Systems and are prepared for careers extending beyond traditional positions in consulting and corporate IT departments. Potential roles include:

• Innovation manager
• Digital strategist
• Digital designer
• Chief information officer
• Chief digital officer
• Digital brand director
• Head of digital platforms
• Digital product owner
• Digital lead
• Digital business analyst Graduates are also prepared to pursue further studies at the doctoral level.

Facilities

The master's programme is given by the Department of Applied Information Technology, located in the middle of Sweden's leading technology hub, Lindholmen Science Park, close to the city center in Gothenburg.

Exchange Opportunities

During the second year, students have the opportunity to apply for exchange studies in Europe or other parts of the world, with no additional semester fees and no extra study time added to their education.