Digital Business,MSc
    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 30,536 / Year
    Next IntakeOctober 1, 2026

    Digital Business,MSc

    About

    Course Overview

    This MSc Digital Business equips you with the skills you need to successfully lead and manage digital transformation processes, and to apply new digital business models with confidence.

    Why choose this course?

    • You will gain specialist knowledge and skills in digital business management and the management of emerging digital technologies that give you the edge in competitive job markets.
    • Emphasising valuable problem-focused and decision-making skills, this course has a curriculum grounded in real-world applications and the latest research.
    • You can access partnerships with leading businesses and attend exclusive events, enhancing your professional network and career prospects.
    • You can also benefit from personalised career coaching and mentoring, take part in our alumni career clinics and follow our career programmes as well as our digital skills programmes.

    What you will learn

    Critical thinking and problem-focused decision making are key skills you will develop on this course.

    You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the ongoing digital transformation of businesses and their environments and the management of emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain and the Internet of Things. You will also learn about:

    • regulatory and ethical issues relating to digital business application
    • business analytics and big data management
    • business model innovation
    • management of IP and intangible assets
    • strategic management.

    How you will learn

    You will learn through a mixture of lectures, interactive seminars and hands-on workshops that have been designed to bridge theory and practice. You will also study real-world case studies to help you to foster practical problem-solving skills.

    This course is available to study full- or part-time and has an evening timetable with classes running in the evenings.

    Discover the career opportunities available by taking Digital Business (MSc).

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university, or an equivalent international qualification.

    Please find details of entry requirements and equivalencies for over 120 countries worldwide.

    We also accept a professional or other qualification obtained by written examinations approved by Birkbeck.

    Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

    On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.

    Apply now to secure your place and allow enough time for the application and enrolment process. You do not need to have completed your current qualification to start your application.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 62
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    Career

    On successfully graduating from this MSc Digital Business, you will have gained an array of important transferable skills, including:

    • the ability to lead and manage teams effectively, making informed strategic decisions
    • analytical skills to think critically, evaluate complex business scenarios and devise innovative solutions
    • a deep understanding of trends in technology developments and market dynamics
    • professional communication techniques essential for influencing stakeholders and driving change.

    Graduates can pursue roles in a wide range of functions within public and private organisations and industry sectors. Possible professions include:

    • digital transformation manager
    • digital strategy consultant
    • business analyst
    • product manager
    • data analyst or digital marketing analyst.

    We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    30,536 / year

    Digital Business,MSc

    Birkbeck, University of London

    Birkbeck, University of London

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London