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M.Sc. Digital Innovation Management

Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences (HNU) Neu-Ulm

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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 3 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jul
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About the programme

Digital Innovation Management is an English-taught Master of Science (M.Sc.) at Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences, lasting 3 full-time semesters with 90 ECTS and starting only in the winter semester. You study how digital innovation drives new business models, start-ups and company strategy, with New Work, agile methods, modern organisation and leadership. The first semester covers innovation management, strategy and leadership, business models, measuring success and running consulting projects. The second semester focuses on projects with industry partners, topics such as artificial intelligence and design, and research methods. The third semester is your Master's thesis, supported by academic writing, presentation and negotiation training. Requirements include a degree of at least 210 ECTS, including 15 ECTS from IT management, IT and business administration, and international applicants need German at A1 by the end of the first semester. With only 180 credits you must close the 30-credit gap through extra achievements.

Fields of study

Computer Science(Computer Science & IT)
Business & Management(Business & Economics)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Digital Innovation Management at Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences (HNU)

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

Work experience
6 months
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

  • Completed university degree with at least 210 ECTS (university degree does not reach 210 ECTS (opens in a new tab))
  • Grade 2.5 or better
  • 15 ECTS credits in the fields of IT management, information technology (IT) and business administration (alternatively, oral examinations (30 minutes each) can be taken at Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences)
  • Ideally, applicants also have business management knowledge
  • English B2
  • For international applicants: German A1
  • (The proof of language proficiency must be submitted at the latest at the time of enrolment. Upon request, the proof can be submitted later in the course of the first semester.)
  • The degree programme is open admission (opens in a new tab)

In the case of a Bachelor's degree with only 180 ECTS credits, the existing qualification gap of 30 ECTS credits must be filled by proving or successfully completing one of the following prior achievements:

  • Co-authorship of a research publication in English (research paper).
  • At least 6 months of verifiable full-time professional experience after obtaining the bachelor's degree in an occupation relevant to the study content of the degree program (evidence by employment contract and/or employment references)
  • Successful completion of an admission examination in the form of a written scientific paper in English.
  • Deadline for submission of the paper:
  • Winter semester: 31.8.
  • Summer semester: 4.3.
  • You apply for participation at the latest 1 month before the deadline in English and solely by e-mail to the head of the respective degree programme.

If you cannot provide the 15 ECTS from the area of IT Management, Information Technology (IT) as well as Business Administration, then you can alternatively take oral exams (30 minutes each) at Neu-Ulm University. The exams take place online. To prepare for the oral exams, online pre-courses as well as self-study material are provided.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Digital Innovation Management

Programme-specific documents

The following documents must be submitted by the application deadline:

Application for admission.

CV.

Copy of high school transcript (no certification necessary).

Copy of bachelor’s degree transcript with a minimum of 210 ECTS credits and a final mark of 2.3 or better (no certification necessary). Your bachelor’s degree must be completed before the end of the application period.

Proof of 30 ECTS credits from the field of information technology (IT) and information management. The university will test this knowledge as part of the application process.

Proof of English skills (see language requirements).

Proof of German skills (see language requirements). The language certificate must be submitted by the time of enrolment.

All applicants who have not obtained their bachelor's degree in Germany must upload their certificates via the uni-assist online portal for further checks.

This programme applies directly to the university, with a VPD from uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Digital Innovation Management at Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences (HNU)

Application quick facts

Apply via

uni-assist VPD, then direct

uni-assist checks your papers first. Then the university decides on your application.

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

Hochschule Neu-Ulm

Wileystraße 1

D-89231 Neu-Ulm

www.hnu.d

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

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Semester contribution

100 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,104 EUR

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