The smart way to close your digital skills gap
Hiring is expensive. Outsourcing isn’t sustainable, and Europe faces a shortfall of over 10 million skilled tech professionals by 2030.
Digital4Business gives you a better path: upskill your own team with accredited training in AI, cloud, data and more. Co-funded by the European Commission, this programme is designed for real business impact.
Why it works:
- Fill skills gaps fast with targeted, hands-on training
- Reduce reliance on external consultants
- Boost retention with meaningful employee development
- Strengthen your core team with in-demand tech expertise
- Apply learning directly to your business challenges
Key info at a glance
Application deadline: To be confirmed
Course starts: January, 2026
Format: 100% online, with full-time and flexible part-time paths
Certification: ASIIN-accredited master’s degree (60 ECTS)
Language: English
Fees
- Funding options available
- Instalment plans available
- Early bird and group discounts
- Custom rates for companies
For more information about fees, please visit our fees page.
Upskilling without disruption
Digital4Business is built for busy teams.
The entire programme is delivered online, with flexible pathways that allow employees to learn at their own pace — without stepping away from their roles. Whether you’re upskilling one person or a whole department, it’s a low-friction, high-impact investment in your organisation’s future.
Choose from full master’s pathways or standalone module-based micro-credentials to suit your team’s capacity and business goals.
- Full-time: 1 year | 2 semesters | 30 ECTS per semester
- Part-time: 2 years | 4 semesters | 15 ECTS per semester
- Accelerated part-time: 1 year | 3 semesters | 20 ECTS per semester
- Micro-credentials: Standalone modules for targeted upskilling
Modules
Core Modules
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Digital Transformation
Strategies for effective digital implementation and leadership.
Module available:
- Full-Time: Semester 1
- Part-Time: Year 1, Semester 1
- Part-Time Accelerated: Year 1, Semester 1
- Post-Graduate Full-Time: Semester 1
- Post-Graduate Part-Time: Year 1, Semester 1; Year 2, Semester 2
This module can also be taken alone as a microcredential.
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Digital Transformation Project / Practicum
Elevate your skills with practical, ethical digital innovation strategies.
Module available:
- Full-Time: Semester 2
- Part-Time: Year 2, Semester 2
- Part-Time Accelerated: Year 1, Semester 3
Elective Modules
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AI For Business
Master AI and machine learning for business innovation and success.
Module available:
- Full-Time: Semester 1
- Part-Time: Year 2, Semester 1
- Part-Time Accelerated: Year 1, Semester 1 & 3
- Post-Graduate Full-Time: Year 1, Semester 1
- Post-Graduate Part-Time: Year 1, Semester 1, Year 2, Semester 1
This module can also be taken alone as a microcredential.
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Data Science for Business
Unlock the power of data to transform business processes.
Module available:
- Full-Time: Semester 2
- Part-Time: Year 1, Semester 2
- Part-Time Accelerated: Year 1, Semester 2
- Post-Graduate Full-Time: Semester 1
- Post-Graduate Part-Time: Year 1, Semester 1; Year 2, Semester 1
This module can also be taken alone as a microcredential.
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Cybersecurity for Business
Master the skills to protect and secure digital data systems.
Module available:
- Full-Time: Semester 2
- Part-Time: Year 1, Semester 2
- Part-Time Accelerated: Year 1, Semester 2
- Post-Graduate Full-Time: Semester 1
- Post-Graduate Part-Time: Year 1, Semester 2; Year 2, Semester 2
This module can also be taken alone as a microcredential.
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Cloud Computing for Business
Exploring cloud computing’s impact, challenges and benefits in digital transformation
Module available:
- Full-Time: Semester 1
- Part-Time: Year 2, Semester 1
- Part-Time Accelerated: Year 1, Semesters 1 & 3
- Post-Graduate Full-Time: Semester 1
- Post-Graduate Part-Time: Year 1, Semester 2; Year 2, Semester 2
This module can also be taken alone as a microcredential.
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Business Programming
Digital transformation through cutting-edge development skills
Module available:
- Full-Time: Semester 1
- Part-Time: Year 1, Semester 1; Year 2, Semester 1
- Part-Time Accelerated: Year 1, Semester 1 & 3
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Internet of Things
Master IoT fundamentals and transform business models with advanced skills
Module available:
- Full-Time: Semester 2
- Part-Time: Year 1, Semester 2; Year 2, Semester 2
- Part-Time Accelerated: Year 1, Semester 2
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Blockchain Technologies
Evaluate blockchain’s impact in modern business environments.
Module available:
- Full-Time: Semester 1
- Part-Time: Year 1, Semester 1; Year 2, Semester 1
- Part-Time Accelerated: Year 1, Semesters 1 & 3
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Quantum Computing
Transform business with emerging computational theory, applications and practical skills.
Module available:
- Full-Time: Semester 2
- Part-Time: Year 1, Semester 2; Year 2, Semester 2
- Part-Time Accelerated: Year 1, Semester 2
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Data Governance and Ethics
Master legal and ethical data management for responsible digital leadership in business.
Module available:
- Full-Time: Semester 2
- Part-Time: Year 2, Semester 1
- Part-Time Accelerated: Year 1, Semester 3
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Innovation
Learn strategic methods for leading innovation to drive growth.
Module available:
- Full-Time: Semester 1
- Part-Time: Year 1, Semester 1
- Part-Time Accelerated: Year 1, Semesters 1 & 3
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Generative AI
Transforming ideas into reality, from fundamentals to advanced applications.
Module available:
- Full-Time: Semester 1
- Part-Time: Year 1, Semester 1; Year 2, Semester 2
- Part-Time Accelerated: Year 1, Semesters 1 & 2
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Risk and Change Management
Implementing change management strategies in business.
Module available:
- Full-Time: Semester 2
- Part-Time: Year 1, Semester 2; Year 2, Semester 2
- Part-Time Accelerated: Year 1, Semesters 2 & 3
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Developed by Europe’s top minds — for real business impact
Digital4Business is part of the EU’s Digital Europe Programme, created by a trusted alliance of leading Higher Education Institutions and global enterprises. Every module is built around real business needs — combining academic excellence with hands-on industry insight to deliver practical results where they count: in your company.
From learning to team impact — fast
Digital4Business delivers business-ready upskilling in the areas that matter most.
Designed for teams working at the edge of digital transformation, the programme blends academic excellence with real-world application — so your people can apply what they learn from day one.
This internationally accredited master’s focuses on the key areas of digital innovation in business:
Digital strategy and transformation
Build cross-functional leadership in digital change, systems thinking and transformation planning.
Next-gen AI and automation
Get hands-on with the emerging technologies reshaping how businesses operate, analyse and scale.
Cloud and connected infrastructure
Develop skills in cloud computing, edge systems and IoT to future-proof your tech stack.
Data science and business intelligence
Learn how to turn data into actionable insight — for smarter decisions and competitive advantage.
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