Digital Transformation

Specific basic knowledge/study fields:

• Programming in C# or Java, platforms (e.g. J2EE)
• Modeling with UML, MDD
• Software Engineering Methods and Software Architectures
• Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems
• IP-based communication, protocol stacks
• IT systems, e.g. ERP, CSCW

Each at least on Bachelor's level.

Extra-curricular knowledge required/desired for the program:

• Practical skills: development, programming and application of digital systems
• Language skills: very good English language proficiency (or German)
• International experience: willingness to stay a semester abroad

• Social skills
  • Teamwork/Groupwork
  • Willingness and the ability, to work in an inter-cultural/international/inter-disciplinary environment
• Communication skills
  • Ability to express scientific content adequately
  • Ability for scientific discussion, free speech and discussion in a larger auditory
  • Ability to communicate in an inter-cultural and multi-language environment
• Self-competency
  • Motivation
  • Openness to different cultures
  • Willingness to work hard
  • Responsible behavior
  • Time management
  • Resilience
  • Endurance
  • Self-reflectiveness
• Methodology skills
  • Holistic thinking
  • Conceptual thinking
  • Technical skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Strategic thinking
  • Ability to organize and coordinate
  • Presentation skills
  • Scientific writing and presenting

Diplom or a Bachelor's degree in (technical) Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or a study program closely related to the Master's program Digital Transformation at a university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule) or a university, or the completion of a corresponding accredited Bachelor's qualification program at a university of cooperative education (Berufsakademie) with an overall grade of at least “good” (2.5).

The qualifying study program must have included instruction in the relevant competences in the areas of Digital Systems and Software Engineering equalling the required amount at the required level.

In addition, the programs must amount to a minimum of 180 credit points in accordance with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). Degrees obtained outside the ECTS-System must be converted into the ECTS-System.

Proof of required English language proficiency acquired in the TOEFL ITP test with at least 550 points or in the TOEFL iBT test with at least 90 points, taken within the last two years before the application. The proof of language proficiency can also be provided by other test types equivalent to the TOEFL test in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment - CEFR, (e.g. IELTS with a score of at least 6.5). In exceptional cases, the proof can be provided by an equivalent certificate or other certificates that confirm the corresponding minimum requirements (equivalent to C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). An appointed committee decides whether the equivalence is met.

In order to verify whether you meet the requirements for admission to the program before submitting your application, all applicants (EU, German, non-EU) are highly recommended to send us their documents for a pre-check to service-mdtfh-dortmundde.