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Jeanine Krause
Recruitment and Admissions Manager
msc.internationalsales@escp.eu
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Master of Science (MSc) in
Strategy and Digital Business
Lead a digital business in a globalized world
Launch your career where strategy, innovation, and technology meet
Technology is reimagining traditional industries. Manufacturers are becoming software companies, retailers are turning into data enterprises, and banks are evolving into tech platforms. This digital transformation is changing how companies operate and creating new roles that require you to think strategically, innovate boldly, and lead effectively. Designed to meet the needs of business and industry, this Master of Science programme prepares you to tackle complexity and thrive in a dynamic landscape. From strategy and intercultural management, to coding and design thinking, you'll develop the versatile skillset that defines modern business leadership.
Programme overview
The Master in Strategy and Digital Business (MSc) is a rigorous 2-year programme that equips you with the strategic, digital, and entrepreneurial skills demanded by today’s job markets. But this programme isn’t just about learning strategy—it’s about understanding digital business creation and transformation, stimulating entrepreneurial thinking, and gaining hands-on experience solving real-world business challenges.
This programme combines academic training with practical application, leveraging our top faculty and partnerships with leading industry practitioners. You’ll take part in a company consultancy project and an internship, and you’ll also have the chance to expand your soft skills, such as public speaking, effective communication, and cross-cultural management.
We also believe that mastering technical literacy and coding is no longer optional— it’s essential. This programme places a strong emphasis on bridging the gap between traditional business strategy and technology, empowering you to stay ahead in a competitive landscape.
Over two years, you’ll spend most of your time in Berlin, Germany's startup capital, with one term at the ESCP Paris Campus, connecting with corporate innovators in one of Europe's leading business centers. The programme includes a 1-week seminar in Singapore, offering insights into this Asian innovation and tech ecosystem.
Taught entirely in English, the programme includes foreign language courses and comprehensive career services to launch your global career. Whether your goal is a career in consulting, entrepreneurship, or corporate innovation, you'll graduate with the toolkit to drive digital transformation in any organization.
Master of Science (MSc) in Strategy and Digital Business
This Master programme is your launch pad if you want to:
- Build a career at the intersection of strategy, technology, and innovation
- Chart your path as a internationally-minded digital leader:
- Drive digital transformation initiatives in established companies
- Work as a strategy consultant for top-tier firms
- Launch your own tech venture
- Join a high-growth startup in a leadership role
- Master both the technical and strategic aspects of digital business
- Shape how emerging technologies transform traditional industries
- Graduate with a prestigious degree from a top-ranked global business school
Class representatives
European Academic Director
Prof. Dr. Philip MEISSNER
Chair of Strategic Management and Decision Making
PhD in Management
Research areas: strategy, technology, psychology
Accreditation
The MSc in Strategy and Digital Business has been state-accredited by the Senate Administration for Education, Science and Research of the Federal State of Berlin. The programme is also an internationally recognized state-accredited Master of Science degree by the Accreditation Council through ACQUIN since 2020 and in accordance with the Bologna reform.
About ESCP's MSc
Our goal is to train experts who will be rapidly able to adapt, progress, and lead in a globalized world. The choice of a Full-Time MSc corresponds to a professional project and gives young graduates and managers a combination of high-value skills and experiences sought by recruiters. Choosing this intensive format allows for immediate access to decision-making positions.
2024 Intake Profile
49 students,
25 nationalities,
5 continents.
54%
Of our students have 1 to 2 years of working experience.
23
Is the average age of students starting this programmes
85%
Are business/management graduates. All academic backgrounds are welcome!
Strategic Partner
Master of Science (MSc) in
Strategy and Digital Business
Curriculum
Develop core competencies for our digital age
A combination of theory classes and of live practical cases covering the areas of:
- Managing Emerging Technologies
- Techniques for Complex Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Critical Thinking and Communication Skills
- Strategic and International Management
- Study trip to Singapore
- International Entrepreneurship
- Research Methods, Complex Systems and Organizational Change
- Language Courses and Career Development
A two-year full-time programme
Your learning journey begins in September and is organised over six terms as follows:
Course Modules
You have to be proficient in English to follow these courses.
Strategy
- Strategic Management
- International Management
Advanced Strategy
- Business Transformation Bootcamp
- Strategic Innovation
- Green & Digital Transformation
Coding
- Foundations of Coding
- Hackathon
Disruptive Skills
- Study trip to Singapore
- Start-up School
- TED Talk Seminar
- Digitalisation and Society
Entrepreneurial Knowledge
- Leadership
- Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship
Foundations of Management
- Global Entrepreneurship
- Managing Emerging Technologies
- Problem Solving and Communication
- Intercultural Management
Electives
- Strategic Decision Making
- Design Thinking
- Digital Marketing
- Ethics of AI
Research
- Research Methods
- Managing Complexity
- Master Thesis for MSc
Skills
- Career Development
- Company Consultancy project
- Internship
You will take part in a Company Consultancy Project (CCP) during this MSc, which allows you to put into practice the concepts you’ve learned in class. In groups of 4-5, you and your peers will collaborate on a real-time challenge provided by companies.
Your group is expected to deliver a high-level analysis and make actionable recommendations that can realistically be implemented by the company.
The Company Consultancy Projects are a key element of the programme that enables students to get to know a sector or a specific function. They require significant commitment and focus from the students over 2-3 months.
Through the Company Consultancy Project, students learn how to work efficiently as a team, and hone their skills in:
- Project planning and management
- Data collection and analysis
- Development of hypotheses and recommendations
- Customer service
- Public speaking and presentations
Throughout the project, guidance is provided by an ESCP professor. Students learn how to approach an issue with a critical mindset and how to adapt swiftly in unexpected situations with a creative and open-minded attitude.
From May to July of the second year, students must complete an in-company internship of at least 3 months. The internship is an opportunity for practicing theoretical concepts learned, gaining experience, and networking, all with an eye towards kicking-off your career.
The European Career Development Centre
The Career Development Centre is present on all 6 campuses and is composed of career experts who specialise in knowledge about industries, countries, and local labour markets. Their role is to help identify your career goals and help you get there by providing you with the right tips, tools, and connections.
Starting in February of the second year, you must draft a professional thesis in consultation with an ESCP professor, which is based on the course Research Methods in Term 4. The thesis is defended orally to a committee between June and July.
This individual research project is an essential part of the Master, as it showcases the sum of your critical thinking, analysis, and writing skills developed over the previous 18 months. It represents 20 of the total of 120 ECTS credits earned over the programme's length.
2024 Intake Profile
49 students,
25 nationalities,
5 continents.
54%
Of our students have 1 to 2 years of working experience.
23
Is the average age of students starting this programmes
85%
Are business/management graduates. All academic backgrounds are welcome!
Strategic Partner
Master of Science (MSc) in
Strategy and Digital Business
Careers
As industries and products become more digital being able to understand and manage digitalisation is a crucial determinant for success in the job market.
The Master in Strategy and Digital Business prepares students for the digital and global job market, whether you want to join an established start-up or found your own company in a European and international context, become strategy consultant or work as an intrapreneur who drives change processes in organisations or NGOs.
Build your career
ESCP gives you the opportunity to leverage events, tools and guidelines to efficiently manage your Career process after the end of your Master.
The Careers Service
Prepare your Career Plan
The Careers Service supports you in preparing a well-structured Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter in order to strongly increase your chances to have an impact on companies. In addition, it also provides you with a structured method and process to prepare a Career Plan, in order to build and start an efficient and effective job-seeking strategy.
Job Fairs and Recruitement Day
Of particular relevance are the Job Fairs and Recruitement Day organised by the ESCP Careers Service on each campus. Thanks to these huge events you have the opportunity to directly get in touch with HR and Line Managers of leading companies.
For non-EU graduates: living and working in Germany
Kickstart your career in Europe. The advantages of studying in Germany are well-known. Upon completion of a state-recognised degree, non-EU citizens are also entitled to apply for an 18-month job-seeking visa, among other options. See more information here.
The Alumni Network: Stay connected and keep growing
With a global network of over 85,000 alumni across 150+ countries, you'll gain access to a dynamic community that can open doors to unparalleled opportunities – both during and after your studies.
The ESCP Alumni Association is dedicated to enriching your experience. From day one of the programme, you'll become a lifelong member of the Association. You can enjoy numerous exclusive benefits far beyond graduation, including:
- Networking Opportunities: Access our international community with events, meetups, and industry-specific groups to expand your personal and professional networks
- Career Support: Lifelong access to tailored career advice, job postings, mentoring programs, and leadership workshops to boost your professional growth
- Continuing Education: Invitations to conferences, masterclasses, and webinars to stay updated with the latest industry trends
- Alumni Privileges: Enjoy discounts and special offers on events, products, and services available exclusively to ESCP Alumni members
2024 Intake Profile
49 students,
25 nationalities,
5 continents.
54%
Of our students have 1 to 2 years of working experience.
23
Is the average age of students starting this programmes
85%
Are business/management graduates. All academic backgrounds are welcome!
Strategic Partner
Master of Science (MSc) in
Strategy and Digital Business
Admissions
Requirements
- A Bachelor degree with a minimum of 180 ECTS from a state accredited institution of Higher Education i.e university
- A university background preferably in economics; interest in strategy and entrepreneurship
- *(Students from a non-business/economics background are required to participate in a preparatory course prior to the start of the programme. This course includes the fields Accounting, Marketing, Finance, Economics and Controlling)
- Fluency in English: Cambridge C1 certificate, TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS scores, or English test on campus
- Work experience not required (if given, maximum 2 years)
For applicants from China, India, Vietnam, and Mongolia
Applicants who have obtained a degree from the aforementioned countries must have an APS (Akademische Prüfstelle) Certificate in order to be able to apply for a German study visa. Please be aware that the process can take several months.
The APS is a joint institution of the German Embassy and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) that serves to verify the authenticity of educational degrees and certificates. Learn more here:
Procedure
Step 1: Application form
Applications are made online. After creating your account, please choose "Master - Master of Sciences" in the "Admission" section.
Admission process
To apply for the Master in Strategy and Digital Business programme, you must submit the following documents:
- Letter of motivation (half page)
- Photocopy of passport or identity card
- Your resume (curriculum vitae)
- Transcripts of records of all years of higher education (certified copies) and current weighted average mark and/or expected final grade
- Bachelor degree - if you hold it already - original or certified copy
Optional:
- The score on a standardized English language test, dated no later than 2 years ago
- GMAT score. In this case, applicants will be exempt from the online logic test (see below).
Step 2: Completion of a video interview via Kira Talent
Process
After your online application has been reviewed, eligible candidates will be invited to complete a video interview on Kira Talent – an online platform via which we ask you interview questions, and you record yourself answering them. This video interview aims to provide a middle step in the application process in order to give all candidates a fair chance to present themselves.
Once you receive the invitation from us by email, you will have one week to complete the interview. Because the interview is recorded, you can take it any time that week.
Please note: you should schedule 45 minutes for the interview. You can practice as much as you need but please be aware that once you start the official assessment, it is not possible to pause or take breaks.
Step 3: Personal Interview
Online tests and personal interview
Candidates who have successfully passed the background evaluation and have submitted the video interview via Kira, will be invited to the online Admission Day. The Day consists of:
- Online deductive and numerical logic test. Here you will find more information and practice tests. On the Admisson Day, you will have to complete the Numerical Reasoning Test and the Deductive Reasoning Test (the Mobile-Enabled Interactive Versions for both).
- Individual interview
- English test (written, oral)
- Applicants whose first language is English or who provide the result of a standardized language test not older than two years are exempt (TOEFL written 600; TOEFL IBT 100; TOEFL computer based 250; IELTS 7)
Step 4: Confirmation
Candidates will be admitted on rolling basis.
Admission Calendar
To start or continue an application for the September 2025 intake, please click here.
| Application Deadline |
Logic test (if applicable) |
Admission Test Day (with ESCP Berlin) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2024 | 10 Dec 2024 | 11-12 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | 28 Jan 2025 | 29-31 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Feb 2025 | 25 Feb 2025 | 26-28 Feb 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025*** | 27 Mar 2025 | 28 & 31 Mar 2025 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | 28 Apr 2025 | 29-30 Apr 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | 23 May 2025 | 26-28 May 2025 |
| 3 Jun 2025 | 24 Jun 2025 | 25-26 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 18 Jul 2025 | 21-22 Jul 2025 |
***Due to the required time it takes to obtain a German study visa, the final application deadline for non-EU/EEA applicants is early March 2025. This final deadline does not apply If you come from one of the following countries (from which you do not need a visa to enter Germany for study purposes): Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, South Korea, the UK, or USA
2024 Intake Profile
49 students,
25 nationalities,
5 continents.
54%
Of our students have 1 to 2 years of working experience.
23
Is the average age of students starting this programmes
85%
Are business/management graduates. All academic backgrounds are welcome!
Strategic Partner
Master of Science (MSc) in
Strategy and Digital Business
Fees & Financials
Application Fees
The application fee is €130 for all candidates. Please note that the application fee is non-refundable.
Tuition Fees
For those entering the MSc in September 2025, the fees are set at:
- Tuition fee: €16,200 per year
- Student service and registration costs: €1,500 per year
Total programme costs:
- €35,400 for European and non-European students
For any additional year until graduation, reduced student service and administrative costs (€1,000) are payable.
The above costs already include the lifelong ESCP Alumni membership, administrative & service costs, and the international SOS mobility support. Travel & accommodation costs are not included for all classes on ESCP campuses (Berlin, London, Paris, Madrid, Turin or Warsaw).
Applicants who are offered a place must confirm their acceptance and pay a non-refundable deposit of €3,000, which will be deducted from the total tuition fees.
External Funding Options
For more information about external scholarships and a copy of our scholarship guide, please feel free to email msc.strategy.digitalbusiness@escp.eu.
2024 Intake Profile
49 students,
25 nationalities,
5 continents.
54%
Of our students have 1 to 2 years of working experience.
23
Is the average age of students starting this programmes
85%
Are business/management graduates. All academic backgrounds are welcome!
Strategic Partner
Master of Science (MSc) in
Strategy and Digital Business
Meet Us
We want to help you make an informed decision about the next steps in your educational journey.
Book a video call at a time that suits you with Jeanine Krause, admissions advisor for the programme. In this 1-on-1 call, you can ask all your questions and get more detailed information about the programme, student life at ESCP, financing opportunities, and more.
Book an appointmentCampus Visits
It's important to get a good feel for the right programme for you. If you live in or happen to be travelling to Berlin, we offer personalised visits to our Berlin Campus. Please reserve a time here or reach out to msc.strategy.digitalbusiness@escp.eu for more information.
Events
Online Fairs
On-site Fairs - Europe
On-site Fairs - America
On-site Fairs - Africa / Middle East
On-site Fairs - Asia
Coffee Chats
We're happy to schedule an individual meeting (apart from the fairs) in any of the cities we visit. If ESCP is coming to a city near you, and you'd like to meet over a coffee, reach out to msc.strategy.digitalbusiness@escp.eu.
2024 Intake Profile
49 students,
25 nationalities,
5 continents.
54%
Of our students have 1 to 2 years of working experience.
23
Is the average age of students starting this programmes
85%
Are business/management graduates. All academic backgrounds are welcome!
Strategic Partner