German University of Digital Science

MBA Digital Technology

The MBA Digital Technology is an application-oriented degree program that provides comprehensive specialist knowledge in economics and digital technology and is aimed at international talents with at least three years of professional experience. Graduates of this program will have a broad range of skills and knowledge of concepts, methods, techniques, and procedures for the planning and application of digital technology in a business context, the development and introduction of digital business models, and the management of interdisciplinary teams in the context of digital transformation in companies. In particular, they will acquire key skills needed to take on senior management tasks and lead complex IT projects related to digital transformation in various industries.

The MBA program will enable the graduates to analyze and solve complex problems and assess complex ethical and legal issues in the context of digital systems and their application. During the course of your studies, you will be introduced virtually to our global partner institutions and companies. Digital transformation has seen explosive growth over the last decades, and senior professionals with the skills to work in highly digitalized environments are in high demand. Thus, the MBA program brings a deep understanding of the processes, skills, and knowledge needed to craft impactful digital enterprise systems and transformation experiences.

Program Objectives

• This MBA equips students with state-of-the-art knowledge and skills in digital technologies such as cybersecurity and data analytics, and leadership principles, such as strategic management, entrepreneurial transformation, and decision-making.
• It fosters creativity and innovation skills to develop new strategies, applications, and solutions, and enables the students to drive and shape the digital transformation in their respective fields of work.
• It enables the students to take on senior management tasks and lead complex IT projects in connection with digital technologies.
• The graduates will be able to set up companies, take on senior management positions in existing companies, and competently and purposefully shape and manage the digital transformation in companies as a decision-maker.
• The graduates will have a global understanding of relevant changes in digital transformation, can anticipate and evaluate them, and provide key impetus for the strategic direction of companies' digital transformation.

Unique Features

• Applicable across multiple industries: IT, business, consulting, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, media, and many more.
• Prepares students for careers in industries that are affected by the digital transformation, including research, development, entrepreneurship, and management.
• Enables interdisciplinary collaboration and exchange of ideas between students across different disciplines.
• Students work individually and in teams to conceptualize, research, plan, and deliver a series of projects.
• Develop critical evaluation, conceptual thinking, and communication skills for diverse media and audiences.
• Engage with external communities of researchers and attend professional events, festivals, and masterclasses with industry practitioners. Refine their practice in a relevant, real-world context.

Accreditation

German Science and Humanities Council (Wissenschaftsrat)

A university needs an evaluation from the German Science and Humanities Council (Wissenschaftsrat) to prove the scientific quality and performance of its institutions - a key requirement for state recognition and accreditation as a university in Germany. The WR is the most important advisory body for science policy in Germany.
It evaluates new university foundations with regard to their research strength, study programs, personnel structure, and strategic orientation. Its expert opinion serves as the basis for the relevant ministries' recognition decisions and ensures that scientific standards are maintained in the higher education system. The WR has given a positive assessment of the innovative German University of Digital Science.

Brandenburgian Ministry of Science, Research and Culture

The Brandenburgian Ministry of Science, Research and Culture (MWFK) of the State of Brandenburg plays a central role in the state recognition of private universities. It verifies that a university project meets the legal requirements and decides on its formal integration into the public higher education system. This recognition entitles the university to conduct university examinations and award academic degrees. The legal basis for this process is the Brandenburg Higher Education Act.
In the case of the German University of Digital Science, the MWFK granted state recognition in February 2025 following a positive recommendation from the German Science and Humanities Council.

ASIIN

The accreditation agency ASIIN evaluates whether all study programs at the German University of Digital Science meet national and international standards in terms of content and structure. As part of the accreditation process, ASIIN conducts a detailed review of the programs. This includes an analysis of the course content, the intended learning outcomes, the qualification objectives, and the types of examinations. Based on this report, the ASIIN Accreditation Commission decides whether to award the seal of quality.
For the German University of Digital Science, the accreditation by ASIIN is an official confirmation of the high quality of its study programs. The accreditation ensures that the university's study programs meet the requirements of science and professional practice, thereby offering a high-quality academic education.

German Akkreditation Council (Deutscher Akkreditierungsrat)

The final accreditation decision of the German Accreditation Council (DAR) for the study programs of the German University of Digital Science marks a decisive step in the quality assurance and recognition of the university. The DAR is the central decision-making body in the German accreditation system and awards the quality seal for study programs after a successful evaluation by an accreditation agency. The DAR examines whether the criteria of the "Staatsvertrag über die Akkreditierung von Studiengängen" and the "Musterverordnung" are fulfilled.
The accreditation by the DAR ensures that the study programs of the German University of Digital Science meet the high-quality standards of the German higher education system. It guarantees the international comparability of the degrees and confirms the academic quality of the university.