Diploma Digital Business Leadership
At the Digital Business School, you can complete further education at Master's level with a Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS). We offer a total of three Diploma specializations, each consisting of five courses from the Digital-M.Sc. curriculum.
Diploma Studies
Our DAS Digital Business Leadership includes the following courses:
Digital Business Innovation
Digital Business Planning & Valuation
Digital Transformation
Blockchain Technology & Web3 based Business Models
Digital Leadership
Of the five modules provided for in the respective Diploma degree, one external module from the curriculum of the M.Sc. Digital Business Management can be freely taken, which then replaces a module of the selected Diploma degree.
The Digital Business Leadership diploma program is aimed at specialists and managers who work or want to work in the fields of digital consulting, e-commerce or operations management.
Further Diploma Programs
Registration & Application
You can register for the Diploma program up to two weeks before the course starts. Click on the button to register directly online!
Apply now for your Diploma program
Master of Science Program
If you fulfill the requirements for our Master of Science degree program, you can also achieve a Master of Science in Digital Business Management using the combination model (DAS + M.Sc.) by completing six additional course modules and a Master's thesis after your Diploma degree. Click here for information about the Master of Science in Digital Business Management.
Structure & Degree
- Scope: 5 course modules over 3 semesters
- Structure: 2 course modules in each of the first two semesters and 1 course module in the third semester - can also be shortened over fewer semesters or extended over several semesters if necessary
- 30 ECTS as part of a system-accredited study program
Frame Conditions of the Study Program
- The studies can be started in the summer or winter semester.
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Lecture periods are usually from the end of March to mid-July and from
the end of September/ beginning of October to the beginning of February (with a break over
whitsun + christmas as well as on bridge days). -
Each course module comprises synchronous live video course sessions on
two Friday afternoons/evenings (4:15pm - 8:15pm) and two Saturdays (8:30am - 4:15pm) supplemented by case study processing and self-study
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The nature of the program is primarily online. The lectures and examina-tions take place online. Few courses take place in parallel in a hybrid mode (together with our MBA courses), so that students, who live in/close to our university location (near Stuttgart/ Germany) can also join from time to time in person (if they wish).
Admission, Tuition & Fees
- There are no formal admission requirements for participation in the Diploma program.
- Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS, 5 courses): EUR 2,140 in each of the first two semesters + EUR 1,070 in the third semester (monthly payment possible) as well as a one-off EUR 200 examination fee
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Participation & examination fees are tax-deductible in many countries or
can be (partially) reimbursed/ payed directly by the employer
Lecturers of the Courses
Professors
Prof. Dr. Michael Hepp
- Professor of International Management and Strategy at HFU
- Vice President Digital Business & Transformation and CIO at Walter AG
- Many years of experience in digitalization, business innovation and M&A at Festo and Rolls-Royce Power Systems, among others
- Expert in digital transformation and service transformation, as well as business model innovation
Prof. Dr. Stefan Remhof
- Professor of General Business Administration, in particular International Management, at IU International University (Munich location)
- Guest Lecturer at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
- Co-founder and CEO of the EdTech company EDNEO AG
- Managing Partner of the HR company People Mobility Alliance
- Angel investor in several HR tech start-ups
Expert Lecturers
Malte Horstmann
- Co-Founder & Managing Partner OMM Solutions GmbH
- Industry 4.0 Scout of the VDMA and the state of Baden Württemberg
- Focus: AI, RPA, digital transformation from planning to implementation
Marc Flammer
- Head of Business & Process Management at Hugo Boss AG
- Extensive management experience in the corporate, SME and start-up environment
- Expert in digitalization (blockchain/ RFID), supply chain management & controlling
Dr. Martin Handschuh
- Founder and Managing Director of eco2nomy GmbH
- Founder and venture partner of e.venture consulting GmbH and VC investor
- Long-standing A.T. Kearney partner and head of the global B2B Sales Competence Center
- Expert for strategy, growth, digital sales & marketing
- Postdoc at Harvard University
Julia Lehmann
- Founder and managing director of OnFore
- Expert Digital Solutions & AI Applications in Business
- Advisor Customer Experience & Digital Analytics
- Board member of Innovatorspace Munich
- Collaboration in the BMF project ABIDA (Big Data)
Oliver Würtenberger
- Several positions as interim CFO at digital companies, including tado° GmbH and merolt GmbH
- Many years of experience in investment banking (e.g. at Morgan Stanley) and in private equity & venture/growth capital (e.g. at H.I.G. Capital)
More Information
You can find out more at our regular online information evenings.
Dates & registration online info evening
Social Media & Impressions
International Digital Business School at HfWU on LinkedIn
int.digital.business.school.hfwu Instagram
International Digital Business School at HfWU Facebook
Digital Master of Business Administration on Studycheck
Introductory video to the Digital M.Sc. & study program at the HfWU by Prof. Dr. Stefan Detscher
Contact Persons
Florian Setka
florian.setka@no spamhfwu-dbs.de
-> Individual video sessions with our study advisors can be booked:
Appointment with Study Advisor
Nils Veith
-> Individual video sessions with our study advisors can be booked:
Appointment with Study Advisor
Director Digital Business School
Prof. Dr. Stefan Detscher
Director Digital Business School & Institute at HfWU
stefan.detscher@no spamhfwu.de
Campus: CI10 343
Sigmaringer Str. 25 | D-72622 Nürtingen
-> Individual video sessions with our Study Director can be booked:
Appointment with Study Program Director
Application & Admission
Susanne Liemer
Admissions Manager HfWU Academy
Campus: CI1 123
Neckarsteige 6-10 | D-72622 Nürtingen
Office hours: Mo. - Fr. 07.30 to 13.00