About Msc In Leadership For Digital Transformation in GISMA Business School

Who is the programme for?

The programme is for managers and consultants who have or want to prepare themselves to take the lead in the digitisation process related to the business functions.

Business and/or management experience after the first academic degree is highly desirable, not necessary.

What will you learn?

You will be able to:

• gain knowledge about digitisation (technology), leadership and business model innovation
• have an impact on business and society
• use practical management competences around change management and digital disruption
• communicate and drive change and transformation through knowledge and communication strategies.

Why choose this programme?

Leading the digitalization from a broader perspective (business, technology and society) is the focus of this program. It will be supported by insights of the bigger picture of the organization and management, as well as communication skills on “how to change”.

How will you study? 

GISMA Business School supports flexible and individual learning by applying a systematic blended learning scheme. The blended learning is composed of e-learning phases as well as intensive block phases (residencies). The residencies take place in Hannover and require your physical attendance. During the e-learning phases, you can access materials, work with your study team and talk to your professors from anywhere in the world through our e-learning platform.

You can also choose between studying in full-time or part-time mode:

As a full-time student, you will spend approximately eight weeks in class physically in Hannover. These residencies will be split into two-week blocks that are spread evenly over the year. Between the residencies – in the e-learning phases – you will for example work on cases, reflect on readings, take part in online discussions and participate in group exercises and projects.

As a part-time student, you engage in the same structure and activities, however, your schedule and workload are stretched over a longer period to allow you to stay on the job or take care of other commitments. In the part-time mode, you will normally have two residencies of two weeks per year.  

The master thesis, which normally takes six months for full-time and 12 months for part-time students, can be started after the last residency has been taken place.

Career direction

As a manager leading digitisation, you will prepare yourself for the leadership of a digitised organisation. As a consultant, you will be in the pole position to bring businesses to the next (digitised) level.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Undergraduate or Bachelor’s degree

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :     6.5
• TOEFL     :     94

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GISMA Business School Average Tution Fees And Other Expenses

Tuition Fee

The program fees include student support services and free beginner's German classes for all students.

Cost of Accommodation

While living and studying in Germany, the students can explore various accommodation options, out of many the most popular options include flat or house share.

• The international students can apply and pay for the ‘GISMA Berlin Starter Package’, the cost of package includes 2 months’ rent, 1-month deposit, Airport pick-up and 1-month public transportation pass (which will be valid on bus, tram, and trains in Berlin).
• The total cost of this package is 1,850 Euro and in case the student’s visa for Germany gets rejected for some reason, then they will get a refund worth 1,650 Euro and 200 Euro will be deducted as an administration fee.
• The Student Hotel- Berlin: The Student Hotel (TSH) has a tie-up with GISMA to offer accommodation to the students at the discounted rates; the students can save 6% on accommodation prices of up to Euro 550 a year at TSH.