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Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg
Master German Social Sciences

Digital Transformation in the Information and Media Sector

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

Graduates of the Digital Transformation Master's degree course plan, develop, organise, manage, carry out, supervise and evaluate processes, projects and products as part of the digital transformation of the information and media sector (private and public), basing their work on academic methods. The course is organized over four semesters with a spiral curriculum focusing on management, analysis, and design of digital transformation processes. The first semester covers management of digital transformation processes, the second focuses on analysis, the third on designing digital transformation, and the fourth semester is dedicated to the Master's thesis. The program prepares graduates for leadership roles in information providers, media companies, libraries, public cultural institutions, and digital change management.
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Graduates of the Digital Transformation Master's degree course plan, develop, organise, manage, carry out, supervise and evaluate processes, projects and products as part of the digital transformation of the information and media sector (private and public), basing their work on academic methods. The course is organized over four semesters with a spiral curriculum focusing on management, analysis, and design of digital transformation processes. The first semester covers management of digital transformation processes, the second focuses on analysis, the third on designing digital transformation, and the fourth semester is dedicated to the Master's thesis. The program prepares graduates for leadership roles in information providers, media companies, libraries, public cultural institutions, and digital change management.

Application Requirements

* Medya ve Enformasyon, Medya ve İletişim veya Kütüphane ve Enformasyon Bilimi alanında bir Bachelor derecesi veya en az 180 kredi puanına sahip, yakından ilgili bir çalışma alanında en az altı yarıyıl süren başarılı bir profesyonel Bachelor veya diploma programının tamamlanması
* Kişisel ve mesleki geçmişi ile ileri eğitim ve öğretimi açıkça özetleyen yazılı özgeçmiş
* Mesleki becerileri, kişisel ilgi alanlarını, yöntem odaklı bilimsel çalışmaya aşinalığı ve metodolojik bilgiyi açıklayan motivasyon mektubu (maks. 5 sayfa)

Language Requirements

* İngilizce: B2 seviyesi
* Almanca: C1 seviyesi (uluslararası başvuru sahipleri için)

Required Documents

* Bachelor derecesi sertifikası veya derece henüz tamamlanmadıysa sınav ve not listesi
* İngilizce dil becerisi kanıtı (B2)
* Uluslararası başvuru sahipleri için Almanca dil becerisi kanıtı (C1)
* Kişisel ve mesleki geçmişi içeren yazılı özgeçmiş
* Motivasyon mektubu (maks. 5 sayfa)
* İsteğe bağlı: Alanla ilgili mesleki ve akademik deneyim kanıtı
* İsteğe bağlı: Metodik bir şekilde çalışma yeteneği kanıtı

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Subjects / Topic Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Digital Transformation in the Information and Media Sector at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg

Is Digital Transformation in the Information and Media Sector at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Digital Transformation in the Information and Media Sector programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Digital Transformation in the Information and Media Sector at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Digital Transformation in the Information and Media Sector?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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