Master's in Management Digitalisation & Transformation Bremen University of Applied Sciences

In our fast-paced, increasingly digitalised world, it is important for companies to remain competitive by continuously questioning their business models and drive innovation. This leads to fundamental changes in corporate processes. (Digital) transformation is defined as the integration of digital processes across all business areas. We aim to prepare you for this! Whether you dream of starting your own company or taking over an existing one, our programme provides the ideal foundation. We will take you on an exciting journey through the lifecycle of a business: from inception and growth to consolidation and restructuring – all viewed through the lenses of digitalisation and transformation..

At the International Graduate Center (IGC), you will explore various scientific theories, work on case studies, engage in discussions from different perspectives on various issues, and develop innovative solutions to build an application-oriented management perspective. You will delve into topics such as emerging technologies, data-driven decision-making, business process optimisation, organisational change management, and customer experience enhancement. You will also have the opportunity to define and delve into your preferred area of focus through an individual transformation project.

First semester

• Business model development and innovation in digital competition
• Digital Sales and Marketing Strategies
• Data Science and Methods
• Cyber Risks and Data Protection
• Supply Chain Management and Digital Transformation

Second semester

• Business Information, Management and Taxes
• Transformations in Human Resource Management
• Corporate Finance and Investment in Transformation Process
• Change and Process Management
• International Transformation Management

Third semester

• Corporate Restructuring
• Individual Transformation Project
• Master’s thesis

For application deadline please check the website.

• Bachelor's degree in business and economics or equivalent*
• Min. of one year of relevant experience after first degree
• Letter of motivation
• Curriculum vitae
• High English proficiency
• Sufficient financial resources for tuition fees and living costs in Bremen

*210 ECTS are required for applicants from the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). Applicants from Europe with 180 ECTS can be admitted under the condition of a mandatory internship of at least 22 weeks as part of the study programme, which can be completed in the third semester. An equivalence check is carried out for all others.

Approx. 420 EUR per semester, including public transport in Germany

400 EUR to 500 EUR without accommodation

Non-EU students are allowed to work outside the university for a total of 120 full-time or 240 part-time days per year.

Some student jobs at the university are available, e.g. in the library or as student assistants in various projects.

Career Service available for international students

The International Student Assistance (isa@hs-bremen.de) takes on the task of finding accommodation. This service is available to students free of charge. 

With almost 9,000 enrolled students and about 70 degree programmes in five schools, Hochschule Bremen, City University of Applied Sciences is one of the larger institutions of its kind in Germany.

The International Graduate Center (IGC) was founded by Hochschule Bremen City University of Applied Sciences (HSB) as an interdisciplinary Graduate School for Management and Leadership. For applicants with a first university degree, the IGC offers several non-consecutive MBA and Master's degrees in the area of international and European business and management. All full-time courses are taught entirely in English.

The IGC offers high-quality academic education with strong practical relevance, adhering to the high standards of the German educational system. Its academic approach fosters intercultural awareness, critical thinking and the exchange of ideas in a global perspective by providing discussion-oriented seminars in small groups, a variety of teaching and assessment methods, and support for self-learning processes.

The IGC is conveniently located in the centre of the city of Bremen, within walking distance of attractive locations for dining, shopping, leisure, and sports.

The Free Hanseatic City of Bremen is the capital of the federal state of Bremen, the smallest state in Germany, with a population of 684,000 and an area covering 404 square kilometres, located in north-west Germany close to the North Sea coast. As a unique city in which history comes alive and the future is being planned, Bremen is a place of sensual pleasures, including not only things that melt in your mouth, but also countless delights to see and hear.

It is a city of art and culture, parks and gardens, romantic quarters, and elegant shopping malls. Indeed, Bremen has even more to offer: tradition and cosmopolitanism. The people of Bremen are by no means as stiff as they are often said to be. On the contrary, they enjoy celebrating frequently, preferably with guests from abroad who look forward to returning to Bremen as good friends. A city that can look back on a thousand-year history: nowhere is this more evident than on the famous market square, a favourite meeting place for the citizens of Bremen. The statue of Roland is the symbol of civic liberty and freedom in Bremen. In the Town Hall, the pulse of political life of the Free Hanseatic City still beats. The magnificent renaissance façade and the Bremen Town Musicians just around the corner are world famous.

Trade and shipping have determined the character of the city for centuries and play an essential role in the business life of Bremen and of the Federal Republic of Germany. Bremen is a significant site for the automotive industry, electronics, and nautical science as well as the aviation and aerospace industry, and at the same time a centre of food, drink, and tobacco production. These industries are represented by companies such as Mercedes AG, STN ATLAS Elektronik, Lürssen Werft, EADS Astrium, OHB, Beck's Bier, and Kraft Foods.

Cultural life is characterised by numerous museums and art collections, theatre, ballet, opera, and music.

Bremen is a stronghold of sports such as football (SV Werder), horseback riding, handball, dancing, and cycling, with much-acclaimed international tournaments.