Posted on April 15, 2025
We are thrilled to announce that the Joint Professional Master’s in Advanced Digital Technologies for Business has officially received full accreditation under the European Approach for Joint Programmes and is now validated until September 30, 2030.
Even more, the programme has been awarded the prestigious ASIIN Seal, a hallmark of academic excellence and professional relevance in Europe and beyond.
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Why this matters
For our students, this achievement offers powerful assurance — the Digital4Business programme is not only recognised across Europe, but it has also been independently verified to meet the highest academic and industry standards.
The ASIIN Seal confirms that the course:
- Aligns with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF Level 7) and the European Standards and Guidelines (ESG)
- Provides a secure, supportive environment for successful learning
- Is designed with direct relevance to the professional world, particularly in engineering, IT, and economics
In short, our students are earning a degree that is future-focused, employer-relevant, and internationally recognised.
What was accredited?
- A Joint Degree Programme jointly awarded by the National College of Ireland, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, and the University of Bologna — with Linköping University (Sweden) continuing to deliver modules as a key academic partner.
- A flexible, modular, and market-driven design, praised for supporting diverse learner profiles and aligning with real-world needs.
- A robust structure for quality assurance, governance, and student support, highlighted as best practice during the review.
While the review also offered constructive recommendations, such as clarifying admission prerequisites and improving workload tracking, these are already being addressed to ensure the best possible learner experience.
A collective achievement
This milestone is a proud moment for the entire Digital4Business Consortium. From programme design and teaching to tech, coordination, and quality assurance — this success is shared by all partners.
We’ve built a pan-European, inclusive Master’s programme that delivers on its promise: shaping the next generation of digital business leaders.
Now, with accreditation in hand, it’s time to focus on what’s next — welcoming new learners and continuing to grow this bold, collaborative initiative.