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Master of Digital Leadership

Mediadesign Hochschule University of Applied Sciences

  • Munich, Germany
  • 1.5 years
  • German
  • On campus
  • Master

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Mediadesign Hochschule University of Applied Sciences campus

About the program

German-taught master in digital media management and strategic leadership.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: yes

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Digital Leadership can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
  • Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
  • Audience and ethical considerations
  • And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Project leader
  • Digital transformation manager
  • Change management expert
  • Business strategy analyst
  • Senior marketing manager
  • Data analyst
  • Innovation manager
  • Head of digitalisation
  • Digital and advertising agencies
  • Consulting firms

Curriculum

  • Three semesters (90 ECTS
  • Four with the 120 ECTS Fast Track)
  • Final semester for the thesis. Modules cover leadership in creative teams
  • Agile project management
  • CSR
  • Strategy and implementation
  • Emerging technologies such as blockchain and AI
  • And innovation management. Focus: practical projects 30%
  • Leadership 25%.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completed bachelor degree or equivalent (210 ECTS gives 3 semesters
  • 180 ECTS gives 4)
  • May apply before the certificate is available. Motivation letter
  • Grade reports
  • CV with photo
  • Work samples for design programmes
  • Proof of English (IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 60
  • PTE 52
  • Duolingo 105). Grade guidance from source: unreported (no minimum grade stated).

Accepted academic background

Completed Bachelor degree (210 ECTS gives 3 semesters, 180 ECTS gives 4 semesters), May apply before the bachelor certificate is available.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 60
  • TOEFL PBT 543
  • PTE Academic 52
  • Duolingo 105
  • TestDaF TDN 4

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results (if applicable)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Portfolio.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and deadline on the programme page (late winter-semester applications until 31 October 2026 for an extra 250 EUR). Apply online through the institution's official application portal. Upload the bachelor certificate and transcripts
  2. Passport copy
  3. CV
  4. Portfolio or motivation letter and proof of English
  5. A 210 ECTS bachelor allows 3 semesters
  6. 180 ECTS 4 semesters. After acceptance mdh provides the documents for the student visa application. Plan funding and housing
  7. Student coaching is offered.

Other costs

Tuition per year€12,600 EUR
Application fee€75 EUR
Deposit€500 EUR

Program details

CampusMunich
Faculty or schoolSchool of Business and Management
DepartmentDigital Leadership
Teaching languageGerman
Credit value90
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteScholarship availability is indicated in the supplied dataset, Funding, Eligibility, Value and dates vary by programme and admission cycle.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Applications closed

    12 May 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    October 2027

    Applications closed

    12 May 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    April 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jan 2027

    49 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1.5 years.