Digital Innovation and Business Modeling
Online, Germany
Certificate
DURATION
4 months
LANGUAGES
German
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 249 / per month *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* 4 months
Key Summary
About: This university certificate prepares experienced professionals, managers, entrepreneurs and consultants to lead digital transformation by developing digital strategies, business models and agile business development. It teaches business development, digital innovation, business modeling, business intelligence, design thinking, change and innovation management. It supports strategic management across marketing, finance and new business fields. The flexible AKAD study concept uses e-learning elements—study letters, seminars and exams—so you can combine study with work independently of location and time.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work as digital strategy leaders, business development managers, innovation consultants, or independent consultants, applying skills in digital transformation, entrepreneurship, innovation, strategic management.
Professionals in the field of Digital Innovation and Business Modelling are the driving force behind the development, implementation, and optimization of digital strategies and new business models. They play a crucial role in business development and the digital transformation of companies to remain competitive and drive innovation. They build up expertise that can be applied to strategic management in existing areas such as marketing or finance, as well as in new business fields.
This advanced training program is designed for experienced professionals and managers who want to expand their expertise in digital innovation, business modeling, and agile business development to succeed in today's digital world. It is also aimed at entrepreneurs and startup founders who understand the importance of digital strategies and business models for accessing new markets and increasing their competitiveness, and finally, independent consultants and freelancers who want to expand their expertise and better support their clients in their digital transformation.
Why a university certificate in Digital Innovation and Business Modelling?
This certificate will improve your career prospects, for example, for management positions in the digital sector, as a digital strategy leader, as a business development manager, or as an innovation consultant.
This course will increase your knowledge in areas such as business development, digital innovation, business modeling, business intelligence and design thinking, while simultaneously raising your awareness of change management and innovation management, especially with regard to new business ideas or the transformation of existing business models.
They promote adaptability in a changing business environment and enable the development of innovative solutions to complex problems.
Thanks to the flexible AKAD study concept, you can optimally integrate your further education into your existing professional life completely independently of location and time using different elements of e-learning – whether study letter, seminar or exam.
Content for Digital Innovation and Business Modelling
5 ECTS
Digital Innovation and Business Modeling
What will be credited?
The continuing education content is 100% creditable towards the following degree programs at AKAD University :
- Digital Management Leadership (MBA)
- Industrial Engineering (M.Eng.)


