be the key.
Master Your Future.
Master of Science
Digital Sciences for Transformation
Duration: 2+ years
Programme type:
Blended Learning
ECTS:
120 points
Language:
English
Costs:
€7,250 per year
Program start: October 1, 2026 Application deadline: July 31, 2026
Master of Science:
Digital Sciences for Transformation
Our Master’s program prepares you specifically for the demands of digital transformation. Practical, interdisciplinary and with direct applicability in the professional environment.
Why do a Master's program with us?
Interdisciplinary expertise for real transformation:
Learn to combine insights from computer science, business, law and ethics in order to view digital transformation from all perspectives. Develop a skills profile that goes beyond technology – towards strategy, compliance and impact.
Mastering the digital value chain:
Acquire expertise in strategy, innovation and implementation to actively shape digital transformation across industries.
Your advantage:
Learn the basics of AI, machine learning and neural networks. Use AI-supported analyses to make more informed decisions and discover how AI can make your processes more efficient.
Practical insights into AI applications:
Gain valuable knowledge about how AI solutions are used in everyday working life.
Year-round, 12-month module cycle
Modules start continuously throughout the year – without waiting for semester dates. Join a course exactly when it fits into your schedule.
Fully flexible in part-time format
Adapt your learning workload to suit your professional and private commitments: You decide which modules you take and when – so the course fits seamlessly into projects, shift schedules or personal appointments.
Progress your Master’s without interrupting your career
Complete your Master’s in Digital Leadership, which takes at least two years, while remaining fully active in your career. Each module is designed so that you can immediately apply what you have learned in your day-to-day work and make an impact from day one.
Interactive learning formats
Work together with other learners and our experts from science and practice on solutions that are directly tailored to your individual challenges.
Close cooperation with industry experts
Benefit from the exchange with experts from the field and integrate current application examples directly into your professional activities.
Our learning methods
Self-organized learning & collaboration
You control your own learning process, combine individual learning phases with interactive group projects and develop valuable skills in self-organization and teamwork.
Agile & project-based work
Practical learning through working on real challenges. We rely on flexible working methods that help you to apply what you have learned directly.
Journaling
Each week you set yourself three personal learning goals, which you reflect on continuously in your personal journal. This allows you to visualize your progress and steer your development in a targeted manner.
Focus on the learner
You decide your path – we accompany you. With a strong focus on lifelong learning and continuous development.
Partnerships with industry and the public sector
Your learning is based on real case studies from practice – made possible by our close cooperation with companies and public institutions or by case studies that you bring in yourself.
Learn from people who truly make a difference.
Sample Schedule:
| Time | Location | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 15:00 - 21:00 | On site | Kick-Off Welcome round, Introduction to our learning world, workshop, First competence analysis |
| Tuesday 15:00 - 21:00 | On site | Impulse lecture , Workshop |
| Wednesday flexible timing | Online | Independent work with the help of video elements |
| Thursday flexible timing | Online | Independent work with the help of video elements |
| Friday flexible timing | Online | Journaling & reflection |
| Zeit | Ort | Inhalt |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 17:00 - 19:00 | Online | Keynote speech, Journaling: Personal goal setting & planning |
| Tuesday flexible timing | Online | Independent work with the help of video elements |
| Wednesday flexible timing | Online | Independent work with the help of video elements |
| Thursday flexible timing | Online | Independent work with the help of video elements |
| Friday flexible timing | Online | Possibility of exchanging ideas with a teaching assistant, Journaling & Reflection |
| Zeit | Ort | Inhalt |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 17:00 - 19:00 | Online | Keynote speech, Journaling: Personal goal setting & planning |
| Tuesday flexible timing | Online | Independent work with the help of video elements |
| Wednesday flexible timing | Online | Independent work with the help of video elements |
| Thursday flexible timing | Online | Independent work with the help of video elements |
| Friday flexible timing | Online | Possibility of exchanging ideas with a teaching assistant, Journaling & Reflection |
| Zeit | Ort | Inhalt |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 17:00 - 19:00 | Online | Keynote speech, Journaling: Personal goal setting & planning |
| Tuesday flexible timing | Online | Independent work with the help of video elements |
| Wednesday flexible timing | Online | Possibility of exchange with a teaching assistant, Journaling & Reflection |
| Thursday flexible timing | Online | Independent work with the help of video elements |
| Friday 15:00 - 21:00 | On site | Closing Session Review, workshop, Presentations & feedback to the boards of our industry partners, Journaling & reflection |
These modules await you:
Your study plan could look like this:
| Modules | 1. Sem. | 2. Sem. | 3. Sem. | 4. Sem. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy Development | Foundations in Internationalization in Business and Transformation (6 CP) | Foundations in Multinational Business Finance* (3 CP) | Explore the Strengths and Weaknesses of Digital Finance* (3 CP) |
|
| New Product Development | Foundations in Technology and Innovation Management (3CP) Challenge in New Product Development (6 CP) | Foundations in Coding (3 CP) Foundations in Forecasting with Data* (3 CP) Design Lab* (3 CP) | Programming Project (3 CP) | |
| Supply Chain and Purchasing | Foundations in Al: Transforming Workflows (3 CP) | Challenge in Supply Chain and Purchasing (6 CP) | Artificial Intelligence in Practice* (6 CP) | |
| Operational Execution | Foundations in Business Transformation: Agile Methods* (3 CP) | Foundations in Data: Turning Insights into Success (3 CP) | Process Mining: Data-Driven Insights (6 CP) | Cybersecurity Law: The German Legal Perspective* (3 CP) |
| Sales and Distribution | Foundations in Future Skills: Digital Tools for Agile Workplaces (3 CP) | Challenge in Sales and Distribution (6 CP) Marketing for Innovators* (3 CP) | Foundations in Insightful Infographics* (3 CP) | |
| Analysis and Monitoring | Foundations in the Art of Data Patterns (3 CP) Foundations in Mathematical Mastery (3 CP) | Foundations in Algorithmic Thinking (3 CP) | Foundations in Critical Thinking* (3 CP) | Speechcraft: Communicating with Impact in the Digital Age* (3 CP) |
| Scientific Patterns | Transformation Lab (3 CP) | Master-Thesis (15 CP) |
||
| Language | German | / Foreign Language | (3 CP) | German Il / Foreign Language II (3 CP) | ||
| Personal Transformation Journey | Personal Transformation Journey I (1 CP) | Personal Transformation Journey II (1 CP) | Personal Transformation Journey III (1 CP) | |
| CP | CP Mandatory/Elective: 28/3 | CP Mandatory/Elective: 22/9 | CP Mandatory/Elective: 19/12 | CP Mandatory/Elective: 15/12 |
| CP in Total | 31 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
This study plan is just an example, as you have the flexibility to tailor your modules to best fit your individual needs.
The fields marked with * are compulsory elective modules.
The structure of our courses:
Compulsory and elective modules: Your degree, your choice:
Our program combines both compulsory and elective modules, always grounded in practical application. Theory is never taught in isolation—it’s directly tied to real-world use cases from your workplace. This ensures you gain precisely the skills you need: well-founded, applicable, and tailored to your individual context.
Your Personal
Transformation:
Our Master’s program goes far beyond technical learning. Through the Personal Transformation Journey, you’ll have a unique opportunity to grow both professionally and personally.
Four exciting challenges
culminating in your final thesis:
From learning to impact - learner voices
"Our use case is Project Eddi – a 24/7 chatbot that handles everyday requests, cuts through bureaucracy, and noticeably eases our workload. That way, we can focus on what really matters."
SHS - Stahl-Holding-Saar GmbH & Co.KGaA
"We won’t win with AI from behind a desk or in an ivory tower – we need to empower our employees and get them genuinely on board. And that’s exactly what happened: the enthusiasm was tangible, the topics were relevant and practice-oriented. Now we have real multipliers within the company who can carry AI forward – far more effective than any anonymous certification program."
SHS - Stahl-Holding-Saar GmbH & Co.KGaA
“The certificate Foundations in Future Skills not only introduced me to new tools, but also helped me reconnect my business model with my values. What I found especially valuable was the reflective structure – practical, future-oriented, and humane.”
"One key aspect was definitely getting familiar with the various tools. The seminar gave us such a solid foundation that we were able to work with them confidently in no time."
SHS - Stahl-Holding-Saar GmbH & Co.KGaA
“What I particularly liked was the practical, hands-on approach to the project, which allowed me to actively apply theoretical knowledge. The course thrives on close interaction with team members and experts—both on-site, in online sessions, and during in-person meetings where direct feedback on the use cases is provided. The positive team dynamics and relaxed atmosphere, even during stressful phases, contributed significantly to the successful project outcome.”
“My highlight was the exchange within the group and with the experts, where we not only learned new things but also experienced exciting technical implementations of the use cases. It was especially interesting to see that other companies face similar challenges in the implementation process.”
Got what it takes?
Future skills
for your career.
Future-proofing
your business.
Scheer School:
Know-how for tomorrow.
The Scheer School of Digital Sciences at Saarland University combines academic excellence with practice-oriented continuing education programs. The high-quality certificates teach key digital skills that enable specialists and managers to succeed in a transformative working world.
All information about the Scheer School can be found on the website.
You can choose betweeen two financing options:
Annual Payment
€7,250 per year
Quartal Payment
€1,850 per quarter
How to apply
Have you earned a bachelor’s degree plus at least one year of professional experience, or completed vocational training with a minimum of two years on-the-job practice? If so, you already meet the core entry requirements for our Master’s program at Scheer School.
Take the next step toward a high-impact digital career!
Apply now and shape tomorrow’s innovations!
