M.A. Digital Innovation and Intrapreneurship
IU International University of Applied Sciences - Online Studies
Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance learning
Duration
12 - 24 Months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
EUR 3,050 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* full-time total fees including graduation fee 799€
Introduction
Do you have what it takes to innovate businesses and elevate companies? Have the hunger to push industries forward? Then the Master’s degree programme in Digital Innovation and Intrapreneurship is the right place for you. In the upcoming years, companies around the world will be faced with new technologies and will need to adapt. Robotics, AI and machine learning all offer unique growth opportunities, but also plenty of challenges.
That’s where digital innovation experts come in – they help teams adapt to new ways of work and production, not only in regards to technology but also in how they conduct their business operations. Stand in the frontlines of the digital revolution, and help companies reach new heights and audiences: earn a Master’s degree in Digital Innovation and Intrapreneurship from IU, Germany’s largest university.
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- Flexible payment options: Monthly instalments or pay in full, upfront
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- Start online right away with no fixed semester intakes
- Study and take exams 100% online, at your own pace and schedule - 24/7 access to IU’s digital learning materials, wherever you are Career-oriented
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Scholarships and Funding
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Program Tuition Fee
Curriculum
The 60 ECTS Master’s in Digital Innovation and Intrapreneurship programme focuses on further honing and developing your entrepreneurial skills and vision, in order for you to help implement digital innovation processes in your future place of employment.
You’ll explore closely the macro- and microeconomics of entrepreneurship, how to inspire and support inner company innovation initiatives and how to develop digital business models, based on modern management methods.
In the second semester of this programme, you’ll acquire further specialist knowledge through one of the offered elective courses, and work on developing your technical or marketing knowledge based on your career ambitions.
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Electives Overview
Elective A
In your 2nd semester, you'll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:
- Start-Up Lab
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Science and Analytics
- Big Data
- IT Project and Architecture Management
- Corporate Finance and Investment
- Consumer Behavior and Brand Management
- Leadership and Change
- Performance Management
- Product Development and Design Thinking
- Agile Start-Up Methods
Career Opportunities
Upon successfully completing your Master’s degree in Digital Innovation and Intrapreneurship, an exciting wealth of prospects awaits you across varied business sectors. You’ll be primed for a career in a managerial position, for example, in one of these roles:
Project Management Innovation
Stand at the intersection between product development and marketing, and use your knowledge to help teams bridge the gap between design ideas, practicality and market demand.
Innovation Specialist
As an Innovation Specialist, you’ll be responsible for the analysis, design and implementation of new product prototypes or service beta runs. Oversee quality assurance tests and analyse users’ and testers’ responses in order to assure a smooth launch later on.
Innovation & Application Development Manager
Innovation & Application Development managers initiate and lead product and service development projects. They’re responsible for providing technical and customer support for newly launched products and services, working closely with sales and development teams in order to implement necessary changes based on feedback from users.
Rankings
Accreditation and Rankings
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Accredited. IU International University of Applied Sciences has received system accreditation from EQAR, FIBAA, the German Accreditation Council, the German Council of Science and Humanities, and WES Canada. This means their courses, faculty and teaching material all match the rigorous standards that have been set for them and they can now accredit their own programmes. |
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Cambridge Assessment International Education / High School Diploma Study Pathway. IU is the first online university partner of Cambridge International's high school diploma pathway. By working with Cambridge, IU offers students a special chance to finish their high school diploma while studying for a bachelor's degree. Since they are required for your bachelor's degree, these high school diploma courses are free of charge. The Study Pathway is a unique 12 months course with a 150-hour workload which you take alongside your bachelor courses. The Pathway concludes with an exam that can be retaken an infinite number of times. |
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Award-Winning. In the current CHE ranking (2020-2022), IU tops the Business Administration field in categories of "General Study Conditions," "Contact with Lecturers," "Study Programmes Offered," "Examinations," "Study Organisation," and "Practical Orientation," winning a total of six out of 25 categories and achieving more top category rankings than any of the more than 300 institutions. IU received a 5-star rating for online learning and a score of 99 out of 100 in the QS, Quacquarelli Symonds, Stars Report, making it the first German university to receive such a ranking. It was also given the FIBAA Premium Seal for Digital Excellence and has excelled in 15 out of 23 criteria, including categories like Future Orientation, Knowledge Management, Quality Assurance of Teaching, and retaining the rating for the next five years. It is the only training provider to get the DtGV's Service Award 2022 from the German Society for Consumer Studies given that it has a dedicated academic staff and trained study coaches who ensure that students are supported throughout their studies. |
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Connected. IU is a member of the Business Graduate’s Association, Online Learning Consortium, AASCB, and UNESCO's Global Education Coalition. These memberships give them connections to other institutions, companies, and NGOs as well as top-tier degree programmes and lifelong learning development courses. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, IU helps students in need to continue their education and pursue lifelong learning. |
