MSc in Business Administration and Digital Business, part-time master
On the MSc DIB, part-time master you bridge the gap between theory and practice. You'll look into how digital tools like AI and data on new platforms transform companies, organisations and the interaction with stakeholders. The programme combines business, technology, and law to prepare you for creating smart, responsible digital solutions.
About MSc in Business Administration and Digital Business, part-time master
Why study a part- time master in Digital Business?
3 good reasons to choose the part-time master
Combine work and study – without compromise
This part-time programme is designed over four years, allowing you to work at least 25 hours a week while studying the full master’s curriculum. You can immediately apply new insights and tools in your job as you learn.
Same academic level – greater flexibility
The part-time master offers the exact same content and academic standards as the full-time MSc. You gain strong analytical and strategic skills in digital business, technology, and innovation, on a schedule that fits your career.
Digital insight with real-world impact
You learn to understand and shape digital business models, IT-based solutions, and digital strategies. Because you study alongside your job, your learning becomes directly relevant to the challenges and opportunities of your own workplace.
“The diversity of the students is really great, as not everyone is from CBS. You get to meet students from other countries and other universities, and they all have different ways of approaching a case study - which is really helpful.” Piraveena
Part-time student, MSc DIB
Business skills and digital technologies
The MSc DiB combines management and business skills with a strong understanding of digital technologies and platforms. You will explore how digitalisation shapes organisations, services, and communication, and how new tools such as AI, data analytics, and cybersecurity can drive business innovation. The programme takes a broad view of digital business, from startups built on digital platforms to established companies and public organisations looking to expand their digital capabilities.
Courses based on three areas
To prepare you for this, courses are organised into three main areas: Business, where you study strategy, management, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the digital economy; Technology, where you gain a technical foundation in programming, data, and systems development; and Policy/Law, where you learn how regulation, ethics, and security shape digital business.
“What I enjoyed the most was the multidisciplinary approach to education: business, technology and law mixed altogether.” Ignacio
Student, MSc DIB
Cross disciplinary learning environment
At CBS, you study in a diverse, international environment where theory is closely linked to practice. Teaching is case-based and interdisciplinary, engaging you in the design and analysis of real-life digital challenges. You will work across disciplines and learn to apply a structured and systematic approach – essential for succeeding with complex IT projects.
Curiousity drives learning
The programme places strong emphasis on innovation: not as a buzzword, but as a practical skill you develop by working across business, technology, and law. You do not need to be a technical expert to thrive, but curiosity about new technologies and their applications is essential.
Bridging the gaps
Since the programme spans multiple fields, it will also challenge you. Technical courses may be demanding if you come from a business background, while legal and managerial aspects may be new for students with more technical skills. This mix is intentional. It equips you to bridge gaps between disciplines and lead digital transformation in many types of organisations.
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Structure
IT and technology
You learn how digital technologies shape businesses, markets, and society. IT and technology in Digital Business focus on how organisations use data, platforms, and emerging technologies to innovate, compete, and transform the way they create value.
Law
You learn to understand the legal and ethical frameworks that guide digital transformation. Law in Digital Business focuses on data protection, compliance, and digital rights, ensuring that technological innovation aligns with social responsibility and regulation.
3 things to consider
Innovation at the core
You’ll work hands-on with innovation across business, technology, and law. Curiosity about new technologies and how they can be applied is more important than being a tech expert.
A mix of disciplines
The programme spans strategy, management, data, IT and law. Most students find some areas more challenging than others – but this broad mix is what prepares you to bridge disciplines.
Structured way of working
Digital projects require planning, detail, and systematic thinking. Developing this approach during your studies will be a big advantage in your future career.
What is a part-time master?
A part-time master in MSc in Business Administration and Digital Business is a full degree you study part time. This means that it will take you 4 years to complete rather than 2. This gives you the flexibility to combine a graduate programme with a relevant job at min. 25 hours a week.
Do I have to pay for a part-time master?
You do not have to pay tuition in order to study a part-time master.
However, if you are not an EU/EAA citizen, you have to pay an application and tuition fee, as for any other graduate programme.
Read more about tuition and application fee.
Full-time programme as part-time master
The part-time master has the same academic content and level as the full-time equivalent. You will attain the same competencies and knowledge as the full-time version of the programme you are interested in. As a part-time student it will take you 4 years to complete the programme, divided over 8 semesters with 15 ECTS each semester. You can see an overview of the programme below.
The part-time master bridges theory and practice. You get the opportunity to connect what you learn at CBS directly with relevant tasks and projects at work. You can contribute with the newest academic knowledge at work, and you will get practical experience using that knowledge.