Admission requirements
For the start of studies, you need to have successfully completed studies at a recognised university according to the State University Law of Baden-Württemberg and at least one year of qualified professional experience.
For foreign prospective students, the university requires proof of German language skills. There are several ways to provide proof, such as:
- DSH-2 (German Language Examination for University Entrance),
- C1 according to CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages),
- TestDaF Level 4 (Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache),
- a school leaving certificate equivalent to a German university entrance qualification.
Recommended skills:
- Sound knowledge of academic work, especially with regard to independently writing scientific papers.
- English skills at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Details
The Master's programme in Digital Management and Leadership (MBA) at AKAD University provides in-depth knowledge and skills to succeed as a leader in the digital age. Digitalisation has led to extensive changes in society and the economy. This programme thoroughly prepares for the technical and human challenges associated with digital transformation. The target audience includes individuals with a completed degree and extensive work experience looking to advance their careers by obtaining an MBA.
The programme covers cutting-edge topics such as teamwork, collaboration, change processes, Digital Business, and Digital Transformation. It focuses particularly on the requirements for leadership in a digital environment.
The course content spans four semesters and includes modules such as:
- Key qualifications for studies and careers in the digital age (5 ECTS)
- Digital Business (5 ECTS)
- Management techniques and strategic corporate management (5 ECTS)
- Leadership (5 ECTS)
- Leadership in change processes (5 ECTS)
- Integrated Master Project 1: Needs analysis and Requirements Engineering (5 ECTS)
- Teamwork, Collaboration, and Change Process Management (5 ECTS)
- Digital Innovation and Business Modelling (5 ECTS)
- Digital Management (5 ECTS)
- Digital Leadership (5 ECTS)
- Digital Transformation (5 ECTS)
- Integrated Master Project 2: Solution Design and Implementation (5 ECTS)
- Integrated Master Project 3: Empirical Studies and Analytical Statistics (5 ECTS)
- Case Studies in Digitalisation (5 ECTS)
- Master's Thesis and Colloquium (30 ECTS)
In addition, there are opportunities to specialize in various areas such as Data Science & Big Data Analytics, Digital Human Resource Management & Virtual Organizations, Digital Technologies, Production & Logistics, Digital Management & Leadership, and Digital Media, Marketing & Sales.
The programme is entirely online, offering great flexibility and is ideal for working professionals. The completion rate is 96%, indicating the high quality of the programme. Graduates are well-prepared to steer and significantly shape the digitalisation in companies in leading positions.

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