Management & Digitalisierung (B.A.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Multiple campuses in Germany, Germany
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Quick Overview
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Der Bachelor-Studiengang Management & Digitalisierung (B.A.) richtet sich an alle, die berufsbegleitend oder dual neben der Ausbildung studieren und sich gezielt an der Schnittstelle zwischen Business und IT positionieren möchten.
Im Studium erwirbst du fundiertes wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Know-how und grundlegende IT-Fähigkeiten: Du lernst IT-Management, Digital Business, Change-Management und Datenschutz kennen und entwickelst digitale Strategien.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Study the basics of business administration and digital technologies to build your core management-and-IT foundation.
- Learn core concepts in IT management, digital business, and change topics that support the role at the interface between Business and IT.
- Start applying digital thinking to evaluate project feasibility and implement change in business contexts.
- Develop structured skills for digital business strategy and IT-management decision-making.
- Explore how to coordinate between specialist departments and IT teams and assess digital initiatives for practicality.
- Deepen knowledge in change management and data protection to support responsible digital transformation.
- Integrate business administration and IT skills to work on digital transformation topics in applied ways.
- Strengthen your ability to plan and drive change in companies using modern software and tools.
- Complete the bachelor degree (Bachelor of Arts) and use the qualification as a basis for your next career step or an additional Master’s degree.
Career outcomes
- You graduate with skills for interface roles between Business and IT, supporting tasks like digital strategy, project feasibility assessment, and change implementation.
- You build job-ready knowledge in IT management, digital business, change management, and data protection, which you can apply in real company contexts after graduation.
- You become well-prepared for roles in areas such as digital transformation, business development, and data-focused or analytics-oriented project work.
- Because the degree is designed for study alongside work, you can often translate what you learn directly into responsibilities at your current employer or sector.
- You gain a state-recognised and internationally recognised bachelor’s degree that supports progression to advanced specialisation through Master’s studies.
Employability rate
Graduates of business-and-digital-transformation programmes in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 88% and an unemployment rate of about 12%, reflecting sustained demand for professionals who can connect management and digital skills.
Together, these figures support a stable outlook with reliable opportunities in both private companies and organisations driving digital change.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / university entrance qualification | International applicants must meet the university entrance qualification requirement, such as (Fach-)Abitur or an equivalent qualification recognized as comparable for admission. FOM also explains that applicants can be admitted with an appropriate professional qualification and experience, depending on the access route. |
| Professional qualification and work experience (when applicable) | For applicants who do not use Abitur, FOM indicates that admission can be possible with a completed vocational qualification plus at least three years of relevant work experience after qualification or an advanced qualification such as Fachwirt or Meister. In addition, FOM states that applicants must be currently in employment (full-time or part-time) or in a relevant qualification/work situation such as training, internship, traineeship, or volunteering. |
Language requirements
The program is taught in German. For international applicants, FOM states that you need English language knowledge for admission at Level B2 and that the English proof must be provided by the end of the first semester. The university also states general admission requirements for applicants with foreign qualifications (including what proof is needed and how the application is submitted).
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 15330 / total program | Tuition fee: 15.330 EUR, payable in 42 monthly instalments of 365 EUR. |
| Examination fee | EUR 500 / one time | One-time examination fee of 500 EUR, payable at the end of the programme. |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | March - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | September 01, 2026 | March 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | March - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | March - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Register and complete the application form
Submit your application through FOM’s official international application process. Register your personal data and educational background in the application form and ensure the details match your certificates. If you are applying from abroad, keep scanned copies ready for the next steps so you can upload certified documents quickly once required.
Submit certified copies of your required documents
FOM states that required documents must be submitted as certified copies to complete the application for admission. Prepare certified academic documents (and any additional required proofs) before you send your application. Make sure your submissions follow the university’s requested format for certified copies.
Send the completed application form and documents to the International Office
FOM instructs applicants to send the completed and signed application form together with required documents by email to the incoming team. Review your submission before sending to avoid missing files. After submission, follow any follow-up instructions from the university regarding further checks.