MSc in Digitaler Transformation

Learn to think systemically and critically about new digital technologies, evaluate their business potential and protect your organisation from costly mistakes.

Why this MSc in Digital Transformation?

Digital transformation is about harnessing the technological potential for your organisation. Technologies such as 3D printing, blockchain, AI and quantum computing are set to reshape the business landscape, but there’s always something new on the horizon. With the constant pressure on organisations to adopt novel digital technologies as they emerge, it's not easy to predict what’s around the corner.

With the University of Hull's MSc in Digital Transformation, you will understand that while a prediction is impossible, there are things you can do to manage and capitalise on the technological potential. Learning to adapt to new technological shifts and comprehend their business value requires a new mindset and new capabilities.

Instead of using technology to automate old ways of doing business, you will attain the confidence to evaluate technological potential and choose the right technology to transform how your organisation operates. You will be able to be aware of the deeper issues around each shift, analyse new technologies strategically and assess their organisational benefits and transformational potential.

No matter what industry you work in, you will get the know-how to help your organisation minimise its exposure to costly mistakes and safeguard its resilience. Whether it’s a global pandemic or a cyber-attack, you will develop the data analysis skills you need to focus on the digital challenges your organisation has to be ready for.

You will become competent on how to interpret and visualise data to support your organisation’s decision-making process. You will also familiarise yourself with the role of ethics in digital transformation and learn how to avoid the ethics violations that have tripped up corporations of many different sizes in recent years.

After completing this MSc, you will be able to manage the adoption, implementation and utilisation of current and future digital technologies with confidence. You will become a valuable individual for any organisation looking to use data-driven insights to help it maintain a competitive advantage.

What you learn

From case studies, you will learn how the introduction of new technologies inside an organisation will affect its structure, the working relationships between people, the power dynamics and the way data is exchanged. You will inquire into how new technologies can create resistance to change, disrupt business operations, and allow for the creation of unintended consequences. You will see how failed technological transformation projects have even led to bankruptcy for some businesses.

You will gain an understanding of the relationship between an organisational system and its environment so that you can realise the potential of future technologies for an organisation. You will apply systems thinking to analyse problematic situations in different ways. These are skills you can continue to use throughout your career and as you move into more senior positions.

You will also learn how to:

• Identify the organisational challenges created by disruptive digital technologies, but also to realise the opportunities of harnessing such technologies and their transformative power for your organisation.
• Analyse, interpret and visualise data for decision-making in your organisation.
• Perform digital analyses on social media data for the classification of online customer behaviour.
• Set up cyber-awareness programmes within organisations and improve resilience in the face of cyber-security threats.

Looking for the inspiration and challenge to succeed in your degree? The University of Hull Online is a perfect choice. You get the teaching excellence and career-enhancing opportunities for which we're renowned. Plus the flexibility of studying online.

With the University of Hull Online, you get the expert teaching, opportunities and inspiration you need to succeed.

Fit your studies around work and other commitments, as you gain the transferrable skills and knowledge that employers value.

Why join us?

Take the next step in your career

Looking for the inspiration and challenge to succeed in your degree? The University of Hull Online is a perfect choice. You get the teaching excellence and career-enhancing opportunities for which we're renowned. Plus the flexibility of studying online.

Here are some of the reasons to join us.

• Get a head start on your career journey . All our courses have been designed with employability in mind. Throughout your studies, you learn relevant and transferable skills that employers value.
• Make your CV stand out . We have close relationships with industry, government and other partners. This gives you the opportunity to access real-world know-how to enhance your CV.
• Be well-connected . Our online courses connect you to a global community of like-minded students. You can share valuable knowledge and perspectives with your peers as you study.
• Make lifelong friends . The relationships you build while studying with us don't end when you finish your course. With us, you have lifelong career guidance. And access to our 85,000-strong global alumni network.
• Join our list of achievers, leaders, influencers and experts . Our alumni include Tom Watson, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party; Jeremy Darroch, Chief Executive of Sky UK; and Dame Eleanor King, judge of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales.
• Help change the world . At the University of Hull, we're committed to giving you the expert teaching and support you need to help build a better world. That's why our motto is 'Lampadas Ferens' , translated as 'Carrying the Light of Learning.' Come and join us!

Flexible online learning

At the University of Hull Online, our expert tutors will encourage you to achieve your goals.

There's no need to take a break from work or personal commitments while you study our part-time, online courses.

Reasons to study online with us

• Study on your own terms . You have easy online access to all your course materials from your desktop or tablet, at no extra cost.
• Maintain your work and life balance . With manageable weekly topics, you can schedule your studies around your work and personal commitments.
• Be part of a global community . Share knowledge and perspectives with peers around the world and build global professional networks.
• Dedicated support . You have access to a dedicated student adviser to give you support with your studies whenever you need it.

How it works

• Engage while you learn . Your studies include an interactive mix of online discussion boards, on-demand lectures and live webinars.
• Get help from your tutors when you need it . Through our online learning platform, you have easy access to support and feedback from your tutor.
• Submit your assignments online . There's no need to worry about travel costs, visas, or time off work. All assignments are submitted and graded online.
• Get started with basic hardware and software requirements . We make your online learning experience as hassle-free as possible.
• Pay as you go or pay upfront . We offer flexible payment options so you can manage your finances.