Master's in Digital Transformation (MDT)

Transform the World into the Digital Future – Join the English-taught Master's in Digital Transformation (MDT) at the Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts (Fachhochschule Dortmund). Study in a very friendly international environment, with projects turning cutting-edge knowledge into practical experience in the dynamically growing high-tech industries of the German Ruhr Valley region. The Master's in Digital Transformation (MDT) delivers the competencies to shape the digital revolution. With the MDT Master’s programme, we focus on the complete design flow and technology stack for digital solutions – especially software & cloud technologies. We are exploring the relevant business models and socio-economic impact as well. Our graduates are trained to work in very dynamic, diverse, and agile international teams aiming for solutions that benefit both society and industry. The three pillars of the MDT competence model are as follows: The curriculum in software engineering with the relevant processes, methods, and tools to develop complex software solutions Design and deploy cross-domain digital systems A strong focus on user-centred development processes that involve users as co-producers. Our students have key advantages by studying MDT at FH Dortmund: Wide research and job opportunities are available for our students and many career opportunities are open to our graduates in German and international companies, e.g. in the Ruhr Valley industrial region. Our graduates work at Bosch, Siemens, Volkswagen AG, Daimler, to name a few. Culturally diverse international teams and class experience Interactive learning methods International events and conferences, as well as a semester abroad exchange programmes Research opportunities in our Research Institute for the Digital Transformation (IDiAL) Scholarship opportunities and dormitory access Hands-on experience with practical approaches International Networking We are more than a university, we are family – we support students and staff in achieving an equitable balance between study, professional, and family life. MDT students have the opportunity to participate in block courses or spend an entire semester abroad at one of our partner universities. Additionally, they have the opportunity to do a double degree with one of our partner universities: KU Leuven, Belgium Astana IT University, Kazakhstan The international Master's in Digital Transformation (MDT) programme is taught in four semesters, including the Master's thesis. The programme has a workload of 3,600 hours and 120 credit points (ECTS). The first two semesters consist of five modules each. In the second and third semesters, students may study their chosen specialisation. The programme finishes with a Master's thesis. Master's thesis topics comprise university research projects or industrial development/research. All classes and labs as well as course documentation and exams are in English. (Students can use German for written assignments and write their theses in German, too). Compulsory modules (each module 6 ECTS): First semester Innovation Driven Software Engineering Software Architecture Digital Systems 1 R&D Project Management Scientific & Transversal Skills 1 Second semester Usability Engineering Software-Intensive Solutions Digital Systems 2 Scientific & Transversal Skills 2 Elective 1 Third semester – specialisation and research project Elective 2 Elective 3 Research Project (thesis) Fourth semester Master's Thesis (30 ECTS) Elective Modules (each module 6 ECTS): Software Engineering Project Smart Home, Smart Building & Smart City Human-Centred Digitalisation Requirements Engineering IoT & Edge Computing Trends in Digital Transformation Information Processing and Data Analytics Formal Methods Managing Digital Change Digital Business Ecosystems Trends of Artificial Intelligence in Business Informatics Machine Learning Research Seminar The teaching elements are mainly designed as block lectures. Therefore, the

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E.G. Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 90 Reading: 18 Listening: 27 Speaking: 27 Writing: 18 IELTS Academic: 6.5

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Academic admission requirements include the completion of a “Diplom” or Bachelor's course of study of Computer Science, Business Informatics, Information Technology, Software Engineering or equivalent at a university of applied sciences ("Fachhochschule") or a university, or the completion of a corresponding accredited Bachelor's qualification programme at a university of cooperative education ("Berufsakademie") with an overall grade of at least “good” (2.5). In addition, competences in the field of study of Digital Systems and Software Engineering on a sufficient level need to be demonstrated. It must be evident that previous studies included a thesis.

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