EU Business School Switzerland
Master in Digital Marketing, Transformation And Design Thinking
Geneva, Switzerland
Master degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
CHF 10,960 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Swiss passport-holders and/or residents of Switzerland will benefit from a special domestic rate
Key Summary
About: This English‑taught Masters in Digital Marketing, Transformation and Design Thinking in Geneva teaches digital strategy, SEO, consumer behavior, and design thinking for transformation. It runs three terms / year, awards 60 ECTS, and costs CHF 10,960 per semester. Graduates get a master’s from UVic‑UCC and EU Business School; an optional UK MSc from London Metropolitan University adds 30 ECTS.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as design strategists, digital marketing strategists, digital adoption managers, or SEO specialists, across digital marketing, business transformation, entrepreneurship and marketing management. You’ll gain relevant skills in strategic planning, campaign design, analytics, and communication employers seek.
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The digital transformation of business is accelerating, and customers are increasingly empowered and selective. This program will give students the skills to design effective digital marketing campaigns, apply a strategic approach to planning digital transformation, redesign and re-imagine businesses and products driven by new technologies, and understand consumer motivation and the fundamentals behind search engine algorithms. They will also learn how to develop innovative ideas using the design thinking process, among other ideation techniques.
- Duration: Three terms/one year
- Locations: Geneva
- Teaching Language: English
- Starting dates: October/January/March
- Number of Credits: 60 ECTS
- Fees per semester: CHF 10,960
Degree Awarded
- A university master’s degree awarded by UVic-UCC (título propio máster de formación permanente), a state-recognised university in Spain.
- A master's degree from EU Business School Switzerland, which is internationally accredited by ACBSP, IACBE, IQA, and certified by eduQua.
- EU offers an optional UK state-recognised MSc International Business Management from London Metropolitan University (extra 30 ECTS Business Consultancy Project + Research Module)
Learning From Leaders
Events that introduce EU students to globally successful leaders are a fundamental aspect of our approach to providing the business education that will kick-start your career.
Thierry Geerts, Google Country Director, Belgium & Luxembourg, illuminated trends identified in Google’s data to reveal patterns in shifting consumer behaviour and guide business success. He also shared his vision for how technology can contribute to the creation of a better tomorrow.
Benefits of Studying a Master's
International networking
- With classmates, lecturers, and business professionals
Improve critical-thinking skills
- And learn to be a problem-solver
Gain a global perspective
- By studying in a diverse and multicultural environment
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the School website for more information.
Term 1
- Digital Marketing Strategies
- Marketing Web Analytics & Metrics
- Automation, Search Engine & Conversion
- Social Media Marketing & Advertising Strategies
- Masterclass I
Term 2
- Ideation & Brainstorming Techniques
- Design Thinking
- Leadership & Entrepreneurial Thinking
- UX & HCD
- Masterclass II
Term 3
- Digital Transformation Strategy
- Digital Business Models
- Digital Startups
- New Tech
- Masterclass III
Ranked #1 in Class & Faculty Diversity by QS Top MBA 2023
Best Business School in Catalunya (Barcelona) according to La Razón
MBA Program Ranked #3 in Spain by Forbes Magazine
Awarded four stars for excellence in business education by QS Stars
EU's MBA is recognized as #20 in the world by América Economía
EU's Online MBA ranked #24 in the world by QS Top MBA
EU's MBA ranked #25 worldwide in QS International Trade Rankings 2023
Ranked Top 50 in the QS European MBA Rankings 2023
Ranked fifth in the QS MBA Guide Return on Investment Report for salary uplift in Europe
Placed sixth as best business school for women by Capital magazine
Ranked in the top 100 worldwide for career specialization (MBA in Entrepreneurship)
Ranked in the top 100 worldwide for career specialization (MBA in Marketing)
Ranked in the Top 150 in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2023
EU's Online MBA ranked top in CEO Magazine’s Online Global Rankings nine years running
Ranked Premier DBA program by CEO Magazine
Listed as a top 30 European higher educational institution for entrepreneurship by EU-Startups
Learning Outcomes
This master’s program develops the knowledge and skills to design effective strategic digital marketing plans and campaigns, understand customer motivation, manage brands on social media, and leverage web analytics effectively. Students will be able to:
- Design effective strategic digital marketing plans and campaigns and understand consumer motivation, as well as the fundamentals of search engine algorithms.
- Develop innovative, creative, and user-oriented ideas and solutions using the design thinking process and brainstorming and ideation techniques.
- Redesign and reimagine businesses and products driven by new technologies and apply a strategic approach to planning digital transformation.
Upon successful completion of this master's degree, students will have acquired a comprehensive knowledge of business management, as well as a wide range of practical skills in the areas of digital marketing, transformation, and design thinking. Students who complete this master's degree may wish to consider the following job positions:
Design Strategist
Design strategists use analysis and research to suggest potential strategies for growing customer engagement. Primarily, they are responsible for researching, designing, and executing effective silent engagement strategies. A design strategist often works with designers to identify and meet the demands of a customer base.
Logical thinking and excellent communication skills are required to become a design strategist. They also need superior creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Digital Marketing Strategist
The role of a digital marketing strategist involves implementing a range of marketing strategies, carrying out extensive research to identify fresh marketing opportunities, as well as developing innovative concepts to promote brand awareness. A digital marketing strategist often coordinates the relevant marketing platforms and channels of a company into an overall marketing plan.
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills are required for this career. They must also be able to forecast trends and proactively develop new strategies based on their knowledge of the current market and customer base.
Digital Adoption Manager
The main task for anyone in this role is to drive and oversee an organization's digital strategies. Typically, a digital adoption manager is responsible for managing and measuring the execution of digital adoption programs, working with stakeholders to understand challenges to adoption, develop strategies to overcome obstacles, and measuring the ROI of digital adoption initiatives.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills are key for success as a digital adoption manager. They will also benefit from effective communication skills and a thorough understanding of technology and data science.
Search Engine Optimization Specialist
A search engine optimization specialist has a wide variety of roles and responsibilities. They must streamline, review, and then implement fully optimized websites so they appear in the top results on any given search engine. SEO specialists are also responsible for carrying out continuous keyword research, as well as managing content strategy, link building, and keyword strategy.
To become a successful Search Engine Optimization specialist, technical knowledge should be complemented by excellent critical thinking skills. Working knowledge of programming, especially as it pertains to the web, is highly advised.
Areas of Work
The Master's in Digital Marketing, Transformation & Design Thinking will provide students with a broad understanding of the technical, strategic, and creative thinking skills required for professional success. Upon successfully completing this master's degree, graduates may seek to work in the following sectors:
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Business Transformation
- Entrepreneurship & New Venture Creation
- Marketing Management