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M.A. · 1 year · English

Digital Transformation & Sustainability M.A.

Lead change that matters. Combine sustainability with digital strategy and use new technologies for measurable impact.

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Overview

Programme at a glance

The essentials of your degree in one place. Tuition and funding options are on our fees page.

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  • DegreeM.A. (Master of Arts)
  • Duration1 year, 60 ECTS
  • FormatFull-time, on campus
  • LanguageEnglish
  • LocationPotsdam, near Berlin
  • IntakesJanuary, April, July, October

Curriculum

What you’ll learn

The essentials at a glance. You’ll find the full module list in your free brochure.

Core topics

  • Digital transformation strategy
  • Future economics
  • Impact data management
  • Deep tech lab
  • Sustainable business creation

Every semester you put these topics to work in a real project with a partner company.

Your structure

One year: three quarters of Common Core, then your master thesis.

  1. Nine Common Core modules
  2. Three quarters
  3. Master thesis

Your future

Where it can take you

Graduates move into roles like these in start-ups, global companies or their own business.

  • Chief Sustainability Officer
  • Digital Transformation Manager
  • Sustainability Consultant
  • CSR Manager

The XU way

How you learn

Less lecture hall, more practice. You work on real projects with partner companies.

  • Project-based learning

    Every semester you solve real challenges with partner companies and present your results to them.

  • Four starts a year

    Start in January, April, July or October, whenever you’re ready.

  • Career services from day one

    CV workshops, internship matching and introductions to our employer network.

Admission

Admission requirements

What you need to apply. Our admissions team reviews every application personally and supports you with enrolment and your visa.

Academic profile

Relevant degree and work experience

  • A relevant degree in economics, business administration, marketing, finance or human resources
  • At least two years of relevant work experience

Not sure if your degree counts? Our admissions team checks it with you.

English language

English at B2 level

All programmes are taught in English. You need an IELTS certificate with an overall score of at least 6.0, or an equivalent B2-level certificate.

Some countries have their own visa rules for language proof. Please check the rules for your country or ask our team.

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Document checklist

What to upload

  1. 01Bachelor's degree certificate
  2. 02Academic transcript
  3. 03CV
  4. 04IELTS certificate (6.0 or higher) or equivalent
  5. 05Proof of relevant work experience
  6. 06Passport copy

Upload everything as PDF (max. 10 MB) with your online application.

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Ready to lead sustainable change?

Next intakes: January, April, July and October. Our advisors help you with every step.

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  • Ranking by

    CHE Centrum für Hochschulentwicklung

  • Accredited by

    ZEvA

  • Projects co-financed by

    Co-funded by the European Union

  • State recognised

    Land Brandenburg

  • Excellent

    Statista Top Further Education 2024

  • Accredited by

    TÜV Nord