The GISMA University of Applied Sciences MSc Leadership for Digital Transformation provides you with all of the essential tools and practical skills to pursue a career in leading transformation projects and change agendas for the digital economy.
Digitalisation is changing business models, technologies, and the value proposition of organisations. This means that there is a need for redefining and restructuring efficiency and customer value propositions.
Programme details
Accreditations and rankings
GISMA Business School is state recognised. It also benefits from AMBA accreditation, which was awarded for the Global MBA and is an honour shared by only 6 business school in Germany and 2% of all business schools worldwide. The prestigious AMBA accreditation represents innovation and excellence in education.
The GISMA Study Guarantee
The intuitive GISMA e-learning platform allows you to pursue the course from your home country and visit the GISMA campus at Potsdam virtually. This ensures the continuity of your academic life without any interruptions.
The course will be taught through streamed lectures in real-time along with complimentary teaching and e-learning package.
You will work on cases, reflect on readings, take part in discussions, and participate in group exercises and projects. Akin to our on-campus programmes, our online programmes also feature a variety of learning methods. These include student-centred pedagogy, project-based learning, collaborative learning, and personalised coaching.
Students starting online will have the option to complete the programme on-campus in Germany seamlessly.
Learn from the very best in the field
You can be confident that you will be learning from some of the most accomplished and industry-respected professionals. Our professors at GISMA Business School are experts in their respective fields, with a wealth of experience and knowledge. They have come from and worked with some of the world's largest and most prestigious companies, including Amazon, United Nations, Harvard, 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, KPMG, Boston Consulting Group, IBM, and Allianz.
Programme structure
Leadership and Decision Making
Project Management and Sustainability
Study abroad or Internship or Business Project
Digital competencies
Scientific and Methods Competence
Your future career
As a manager leading digitisation in any international organisation, you will prepare yourself for the leadership of a company in transition. As a consultant, you will be in the pole position to bring businesses to the next (digitised) level.
Our dedicated Career Centre will help students fulfil their career goals through a variety of specialised services and establishes long-lasting relationships with alumni and employers.
Here are a few interesting career options available after the programme, along with their salary prospects.
Frequently asked questions
Question 1: Is studying in Germany worth it?
Yes! Germany ranks among the topmost popular study destinations across the world owing to its academic excellence and high standard of living.
Question 2: Where can I study leadership in digital transformation?
GISMA Business School in Potsdam offers a great MSc Leadership in Digital Transformation programme, which can be apt for you. This course teaches you everything you need to know about leading digital transformation efforts in your company.
Question 3: What are the four main areas of digital transformation?
The four primary areas of digital transformation include technological transformations, data transformations, operational or process-related transformations and organisational level policy changes.
Question 4: Which leadership skills are essential during digital transformation?
Here is a list of must-have skills for business leaders heading digital transformation changes in their company:
Question 5: What is the role of leadership in digital transformation?
The top responsibility of business leaders in digital transformation is to ensure that the employees are comfortable with adopting new technology. They should also introduce tech that can reduce manual errors and workload.
GISMA Business School is state recognised
Germany has the 2nd best unemployment rate in Europe at 3.4%*
*Statista
Chance to earn €45,000**, the average graduate salary in Germany
**Business Insider
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