Master of Digital Business Engineering

Do you want to learn about technology, economics, business and information technology? Are you always the one to come up with innovative solutions to complex problems? And were you born to be a manager? If so, the Master of Digital Business Engineering might just be the perfect fit for you!

The Faculty of Business and Economics is known for its one-on-one approach, treating each student as an individual. Our professors and academic staff are very accessible and will help you with any questions you may have. They do everything they can to make you feel right at home in our international classroom.

Throughout the programme, you find yourself in close interaction with academics, seasoned industry experts and alumni from a wide variety of disciplines. Theoretical knowledge combined with research and real-life cases from the corporate world will enrich your understanding of today’s digital world, ultimately helping you become a critical-thinking, global-minded citizen.

Modules

The programme consists of four modules. The hybrid character of these modules enables you to combine business economics and information technology. You can explore specific areas of your interest in greater depth by choosing from a wide range of electives.

• Digital business fundamentals: This module gives you a solid foundation in business economics, with an explicit focus on innovation. During the courses, you will be trained to create added value in our digital economy.
• Digital engineering fundamentals: Find out what role IT innovations play in the daily functioning of organisations and learn how to build complex software. Work with databases, data mining and data engineering to find answers to complex business questions. Learn to identify the risks and opportunities for global information and communication technology within an organisation. What if, for instance, servers break down, or your employees’ computers get hacked?
• Double focus module: Tailor the programme to your own interests by choosing a major and a minor. You can focus on business-oriented electives such as European and International Entrepreneurship, Finance and Marketing, or Strategy and Organisation, or more IT-oriented topics such as Digital Agility.
• Master’s thesis portfolio: Your Master’s thesis and the Integration Project are the crowning pieces of your two-year study. The Integration Project is a capstone course in collaboration with leading companies such as Accenture and Baloise Insurance, where knowledge from all the courses is integrated to solve a complex and real-world case study. During this module, you will learn to conduct academic and practical research independently.

• The faculty’s AACSB and EPAS accreditations illustrate our high-quality teaching and research.
• The University of Antwerp scores extremely well in Young University Rankings, obtaining the 5th place in the Times Higher Education Millennials 2020, the 12th in the Times Higher Education Young University Ranking 2024 and the 20th place in QS 50 under 50 2021. On a global scale, the university ranks 131th in the Times Higher Education 2023 and 280th in QS World Ranking 2023.

Interdisciplinary programme

In this two-year English Master’s programme, you will

• Acquire a solid foundation in economics, business administration and information technology,
• Combine knowledge on the development and management of information systems with the study of important domains of digital innovation, such as artificial intelligence, data mining and data engineering.

Learning outcomes

Your Master of Business Engineering: Management Information Systems will kickstart your (international) career, as you will have obtained indispensable and multidisciplinary skills. At the end of the programme, you will be able to:

• Distinguish and define concepts of specific areas of business economics and information technology, and you are aware of the latest national and international developments in these areas;
• Conduct research and critically evaluate the results in a scientifically correct manner, based on your analytical insights and methodological training;
• Recognise the ethical and sustainable aspects of business operations in a globalising world, and contribute to the quality improvement of business processes in a socially responsible manner;
• Identify the interaction between scientific and technological changes on a global scale, and subsequently estimate their impact on business decisions;
• Work and communicate efficiently in multicultural and/or international teams.

If you choose to study Business Engineering: Management Information Systems at the University of Antwerp, you will be fully prepared to take your first steps towards the job market. During your studies, you are in frequent contact with the business world through guest lectures, corporate visits, a career development track and job fairs. Students and alumni get unlimited access to the Career Center, our go-to platform for vacancies, internships and career-related events from hundreds of national and international companies.

Our graduates have a unique combination of skills and take up key roles in shaping digital innovation and managing business transformation. Their profiles are highly sought after in the job market and in most cases, our final-year students have already signed a contract before they even graduated. Over the past ten years, 98,5% of our students from the Dutch equivalent programme found a job within six months after graduation.

An exciting career awaits

As a digital business engineer, you stand out because of your unique set of skills, combining in-depth knowledge of IT with fully-fledged business education. This makes you eligible for a wide range of positions in several industries.

Our alumni take up positions as CEOs, directors, managers, IT consultants, technology advisors and software engineers in numerous national and international organisations. Others have founded their own companies or become researchers at top universities. The possibilities are endless. Where you end up working, depends to a large extent on your personal interests and ambitions.

Our university is located in the city of Antwerp, in the heart of Belgium and Europe. Antwerp is not just an ancient medieval and baroque city rich in history, but also a bustling metropolis with a vibrant social scene, impressive architecture, and striking cultural contrasts. The port of Antwerp is one of the largest and most important in the world, and over 170 nationalities live here - similar to New York! This cosmopolitan vibe is also reflected at the University of Antwerp.

First-rate research and education make the University of Antwerp a wonderful place to study and work. We foster the nexus between research, education, and societal impact. Internationalisation is a key element of our mission statement. It is no coincidence that the University of Antwerp is a partner in one of the most promising European university alliances, Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE), and maintains excellent relationships with hundreds of renowned institutions around the world.

As a home away from home to over 23,000 students, the University of Antwerp is committed to sustainability and operates on a human scale. We believe in co-creation with our students, ensuring their voices are heard in our decision-making processes. Our faculty and staff will welcome you to top-notch facilities on one of our four campuses. While you’re here, immerse yourself in our lively cultural offerings, take advantage of premier sports facilities, and explore a wide array of student services and activities designed to enrich your experience.

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