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Degree
Masters
Major
Digital Technology | Information Systems | Information Technology
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


The "Transforming Digitality" Master of Arts program at Hochschule Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences equips graduates with 21st-century skills in digital competencies, creativity, communication, and collaboration. Graduates will be able to support, shape, and coordinate digital transformation processes within businesses and organizations from diverse specialist perspectives. The program emphasizes agile and project-oriented learning methods and draws on faculty from various disciplines for an interdisciplinary approach.

Program Outline

The program's objective is to enable graduates to support, shape, and coordinate digital transformation processes within businesses and organizations from diverse specialist perspectives. Graduates will also be able to critically analyze phenomena of digitality and digitalization. The program emphasizes agile and project-oriented learning methods. This interdisciplinary approach facilitates innovative teaching methods, course formats, and highly relevant content for professional life. The program is not purely technical; it prepares graduates for roles bridging concept, implementation, and technology, fostering skills like agile working, digital learning, and collaboration techniques. Economic aspects and modern leadership topics are also addressed. While module names are in English, the primary language of instruction is German, though English proficiency is crucial for understanding technical literature.


Outline:

The program spans three semesters. Semesters 1 and 2 focus on foundational digital competencies, particularly communication, collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving. Semester 2 culminates in an interdisciplinary project seminar. Semester 3 centers on the master's thesis. Listed modules include:

  • Concepts of Leadership I
  • Concepts of Leadership II
  • 21st Century Skills – Communication
  • 21st Century Skills – Collaboration
  • 21st Century Skills – Creativity
  • 21st Century Skills – Critical Thinking
  • Digital Literacy II
  • Digital Transformation I
  • Digital Transformation II
  • Digital Project
  • Master’s Thesis Supervision Seminar
  • Master’s Thesis
  • Master’s Colloquium

Teaching:

The program utilizes agile and project-oriented learning methods. The program emphasizes innovative teaching formats and content relevant to professional life. The main language of instruction is German.


Careers:

Graduates of the "Transforming Digitality" program are prepared to contribute to digital transformation processes in various sectors, including large enterprises, medium-sized businesses, startups, and social welfare organizations. The program is offered by Hochschule Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences.

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About University

Hochschule Düsseldorf (HSD) is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded in 1971, it has over 11,000 students in 40 study programs across seven faculties, taught by nearly 200 professors.


HSD focuses on practical and interdisciplinary education, ensuring that courses align with real-world needs. Professors have industry experience, and students gain hands-on training through internships and part-time jobs in Germany and abroad. Mentors support students throughout their internships.


The university specializes in design, technology, social sciences, and business studies, offering only bachelor's and master's degrees. HSD has about 160 partner universities, supports international exchanges, and organizes study programs, internships, and summer schools abroad.

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