Access requirements for the MBA "Digital Transformation"

The "MBA Digital Transformation" program at ELG E-Learning Group is designed for professionals who already have a completed bachelor's degree or a comparable qualification and now want to deepen their knowledge in the field of digital transformation and successfully manage digital business models, innovations, and knowledge in the digital age in their professional careers.

The access requirements include:

• A completed subject-relevant bachelor's degree (min. 180 ECTS)
• OR completion of another subject-relevant study of at least the same level of tertiary education at a recognized domestic or foreign post-secondary education institution
• AND at least two years of professional experience
• AND language proficiency in German C1 and English B2

In addition, proof of basic knowledge in business administration is required, which may have been acquired through studies, further education, and/or professional experience.

During the application process, the university reviews the submitted documents to ensure that the access requirements are met. This process usually takes about two working days.

Individuals who are unsure whether they meet the access requirements can take advantage of a free admission check.

Study Content and Structure of the MBA "Digital Transformation" at ELG

The MBA program "Digital Transformation" at ELG comprises 90 ECTS credits and consists of core competencies, elective modules, as well as the master's thesis and final exam.

The module exams are structured through a mix of online exams, module project work, and a final master's thesis to ensure a profound engagement with the subject matter.

The study is divided into the following modules and content:

• Module 1 - Digital Business: Convergences of Digital Transformation, Digitalization in Commerce and Production, Module Project Work: Digital Business
• Module 2 - Academic Research Skills: Academic Work I: Qualitative Research Methodology, Academic Work II: Statistical Methods, Disposition
• Module 3 - Strategy and Business Models: Strategic Management, Value-Oriented Management, Business Model Development, Module Project Work: Strategy and Business Models
• Module 4 - Organizational Structure and Culture: Organizational Development and Diagnostics, Agile-Stable Organizations, Digital Leadership, Module Project Work: Organizational Structure and Culture
• Module 5 - Marketing: Online Marketing, Consumer Insights, Marketing 5.0, Module Project Work: Marketing
• Module 6 - Application of Data Science: Data Science, Marketing Data Science, Module Project Work: Application of Data Science
• Module 7 - Data-Based Business Processes: Process Digitalization, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, Module Project Work: Data-Based Business Processes
• Module 8 - Technology and Ethics: Ethics of Technology, Trustworthy AI, Module Project Work: Technology and Ethics
• Module 9 - Innovation Management: Selected Methods of Innovation Management, System Innovation, Knowledge Management, Module Project Work: Innovation Management
• Module 10 - Elective Module
• Module 11 - Master's Thesis and Master's Exam: Written thesis and oral examination

The curriculum is sequentially structured, allowing students to work on modules and courses in a predefined order, including the choice of three specialized elective modules to specifically address individual interests and professional requirements:

• Human Resource Management
• Mobility Management
• Media Management

The combination of academic excellence and practical application makes this program an ideal choice for ambitious individuals looking to advance their careers in the context of the digital economy.

Your Degree from the FH des BFI Wien: State-Accredited MBA

Graduates of this MBA program are well-prepared for leadership positions in the field of digital transformation, equipped with the necessary skills to develop innovative solutions for the challenges of digitization in various industries.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) of the "Digital Transformation" program is a state-accredited academic degree awarded by the University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna.

This degree allows the unrestricted use of the academic title in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland and is awarded in accordance with the Austrian University of Applied Sciences Studies Act.

According to the equivalence agreement between Austria and Germany, the MBA degree from the University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna is equivalent in both countries.

In Europe, the MBA is also classified according to the Bologna Process in the second stage of the study system (EQR level 7) and is therefore recognized throughout Europe and internationally.

How Distance Learning Works at ELG

Interested individuals can register online with ELG for the MBA Distance Learning "Digital Transformation" at any time throughout the year.

After registration, the submitted documents are reviewed to ensure that the admission requirements are met.

Once admitted, students receive their access data and can begin their distance learning. The exact start date is flexible and can be individually scheduled.

Subsequently, students learn independently and complete the various modules of the distance learning program one after the other. From start to finish, students are supported by ELG's Study Coaches as needed.

The minimum study period is 18 months with a maximum duration of 42 months. Study interruptions (suspensions) are possible twice for 6 months each.

The workload for the study at the minimum study time is approximately 20 hours per week. As a rule, around 25 hours per ECTS credit point apply, totaling 2250 hours over the entire scope of 90 ECTS credits.

Participants can also attend online lectures in addition to the study material, which are offered several times a month on a voluntary basis.

In each module, participants take corresponding module exams, which can be taken online at any time and also work on module project work.

Finally, students write their master's thesis as part of the last module, addressing a specific topic in the field of digital transformation. They are supported by a supervisor.

Participants present and defend their master's thesis in a three-part oral final exam, consisting of: Defense of the master's thesis, questions on the master's thesis, and questions on the course content of the completed program.

Upon successful completion, graduates receive the academic degree of "Master of Business Administration (MBA)".