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MSc in
Digital Transformation Management & Leadership
Entry Level:
Bachelor or Master degree (minimum 180 ECTS) + recommended minimum 18 months of work experience
Duration:
9-12 months of full-time study + 9 months of professional development
Language of Instruction:
English
Industry Overview:
AI, Big Data, 3D Printing, IoT, Social Media, Blockchain & Robotics
Master of Science (MSc)
Digital Transformation Management & Leadership Specialisation
Become a future digital leader ready to tackle any business challenges related to digital transformation & frontier technologies.
Programme Objectives
The specialisation in Digital Transformation Management & Leadership is part of the Master Degree (DEAMIE)*.
The ability to embrace digital transformation and put it to work is becoming ever more important. In a fast-changing marketplace characterised by the drive towards the Industry 4.0, digital transformation demands a new way of working and not just new technology. Just as essential as technological know-how is leadership.
The MSc in Digital Transformation Management & Leadership is an ideal platform for those interested in working in digital transformation and technology projects and settings, in both corporate and startup scenarios.
The specialisation is specifically designed to help participants prepare for key roles in the management of business innovation, allowing them to meet the increasingly important yet complex business challenges related to digital transformation and frontier technologies.
You should consider joining this specialisation if you want to immerse yourself in a highly practical learning environment. Taking a non-traditional business education approach while maintaining academic rigour, this MSc incorporates many hands-on, real-life projects to ensure you are ready to hit the ground running in the digital transformation and technology setting when you graduate.
Through a combination of company consultancy projects, practical seminars and interactive lectures, you will learn about the business of AI, Big Data, 3D Printing, IoT, Social Media, Blockchain and Robotics; as well as the processes linked to these technologies, such as automation, business analytics, project management, financing and more.
The specialisation will also enable you with the key skills and competencies required to thrive in the future job market such as creative thinking, leadership, emotional intelligence, complex problem-solving, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills, and personal brand cultivation, ensuring you stand out from the crowd in the increasingly competitive job market.
Who is this MSc for?
This specialisation is the right choice if you want to:
1
Develop a deep understanding of how major frontier technologies work, as well as their business, economic, and social impacts.
2
Get the right mix of business intelligence and digital skill sets to become future leaders and executives, being able to manage both people and machines.
3
Gain a competitive edge in the digitalisation or digital transformation environments.
4
Manage digital business processes and acquire the knowledge and skills needed to support digital transformation initiatives.
5
Develop new thinking and insights into how to lead and thrive in the digital era.
Scientific Director
Terence TSE
Professor of Entrepreneurship
Dr Terence Tse is the co-founder and Executive Director of Nexus FrontierTech, a London-based scale-up specialising in modernising data-intensive processes through AI solutions. In addition, Terence holds the role of Co-Chair for the Start-Up Lab of the French Chamber of Great Britain. He is also a Research Associate at the University College London Centre for Blockchain Technologies.
Terence is the co-author of The AI Republic: Building the Nexus Between Humans and Intelligent Automation, an international best seller on Amazon. He also co-wrote the best seller Understanding How the Future Unfolds: Using DRIVE to Harness the Power of Today's Megatrends. The framework contained therein was nominated for the CK Prahalad Breakthrough Idea Award by Thinkers50, the most prestigious award in business thought leadership.
Key areas of expertise: Corporate Finance, Mega Trends & Artificial Intelligence-Driven Solutions.
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*ABOUT THE MASTER DEGREE (DEAMIE)
Joining this full-time Master of Science corresponds to the determination to pursue a defined professional project and gives young graduates and young executives a combination of high value skills sought by recruiters. This MSc provides academic expertise and presentation of the best professional practices. Our goal is to train experts who will be rapidly able to progress in a globalised world.
Students will obtain one degree, the French Master degree (DEAMIE), and one diploma, the MSc in Digital Transformation Management & Leadership
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MSc in Digital Transformation Management & Leadership
at a glance
Duration
9-12 months of studies and 9 months of professional development.
A Holistic Digital Technology Industry Overview
Providing participants with key skills and knowledge across the following new technology landscapes: Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, 3D Printing, Internet of Things, Social Media, Blockchain and Robotics
Two Specialisation Tracks
Financial Services and Industry & Automation
Company Consultancy Project
12-week-long project during Term 3 in London
Digital Placement
(internship / full-time job)
Minimum 4 months
Accreditation
This MSc specialisation is part of the DAEMIE (Diplôme d’Etudes Avancées en Management International des Entreprises) programme and is accredited as a Grade de Master and Visa Bac+5 by the French Ministry. The programme holds 120 ECTS.
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Curriculum
TARGETING YOUR EXPERTISE
This specialisation trains you to become a digital transformation expert able to effectively lead in the Industry 4.0 era.
The skills, knowledge and mindset acquired during this MSc will prepare you to enter fast-changing business environments with the essential competencies in managing and leading digital transformation.
The MSc in Digital Transformation Management & Leadership curriculum is designed to fulfil four main objectives:
Cognitive skills & Leadership
Develop the key skills and competencies required for the future of work in the digital era, where certain human qualities play an increasingly important role.
Digital Technologies
Get a thorough understanding of digital technologies and what impact frontier technologies have on different business operations.
Transformation Management
Obtain the critical business survival kit by examining the various management tools and techniques in running transformation programmes
Professional Development
Get practical experience in managing real-life digital transformation projects.
An 18-month, full-time programme
The programme begins in October* and consists of 9 months of on-campus studies and 9 months of professional development. It is organised as follows:
Core Courses - Term 1
Jul-Sept: Online | For candidates with less than 240 ECTS previous degree (or equivalent)
TERM 1*
July - Sept – Online
- Economics
- Quantitative Methods
- Accounting & Finance
- Marketing
- Leadership
- Strategy
*These six modules are compulsory only for candidates with less than 240 ECTS (or equivalent). They run in an online format between July and September prior to the London terms. Candidates may obtain exemption from attending these modules based on their previous working experience if they have more than three years of post-study work experience. Unfortunately, we are unable exempt candidates based on their previous undergraduate studies.
SPECIALISATION COURSES – TERMS 2 & 3
Oct-Mar: London Campus | Apr-June: Paris Campus
Cognitive Skills & Leadership
- Megatrends: Understanding How the Future Unfolds
- Leadership & Cultural and Emotional Intelligence
- Creative Thinking
- Social, Political and Ethical Dimensions in Digital Transformation
Digital Technologies
- Business of Frontier Technologies 1 (Artificial Intelligence, Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain)
- Industry 4.0
- Big Data & Business Analytics
- Business of Frontier Technologies 2 (AI, Machine Learning, 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing, Robotics, Internet of Things, Blockchain)
Transformation Management
- Digital Transformation & Business Strategy
- Change Management
- Management in the Era of Digital Transformation
- Management of the Digital Transformation Process
- Project Management
Professional Development
- Company Consultancy Project (12 weeks)
- NetExplo Self-study Online Certificate
- Trading Room
Specialisation tracks
You will also be able to choose one specialisation track to deepen your understanding of the effect digital transformation has on certain industries, the economy and the society at large.
Track 1: Financial Services
- Financial Markets, Institutions & Regulations
- Fintech
Track 2: Industry & Automation
- Operations Strategy and Management in the fourth industrial revolution
- Automation, Robotics and Flexible Manufacturing Technologies
Workshops*
These workshops are designed to provide you with the essential skills in the technology-driven world:
- Marketing
- Personal Transformation
- Financial Management
- CEO Mindset
- Consulting Skills
- Growth & Strategy
- Social Media Technology
- Communication Skills
- Becoming Data-Driven
- Internet of Things
- Agile Management
*Workshops are subject to annual change
The Company Consultancy Project is one of the key elements of the specialisation. It will enable you to work hands-on, addressing a digital-related business problem for a real company.
These 12-week-long projects provide you with collaborative and intercultural work experience on a case provided by a company. In groups of four to five, teams are expected to perform an in-depth analysis and make recommendations for actions that can realistically be implemented by the company.
You will learn how to approach an issue with a critical mindset, manage the expectations of the client and your team members, as well as how to react swiftly in unexpected situations with a creative and open-minded attitude. Throughout the project, your team will be guided by a tutor to ensure quality and timely delivery of results.
PROFESSIONAL MISSION – TERM 4
Jul-Dec: A professional mission in the form of an in-company internship or direct employment lasting at least 4 months.
From July to April students must complete their Digital Placements - an in-company internship or a direct employment of minimum 4 months.
The Digital Placement is an opportunity for students to apply their leadership and management skills in practice, as well as deepen the understanding digital technologies, transformation management and business strategy by doing.
The Corporate Relations Department is dedicated to gathering placement offers from many companies. The department also organises a series of Careers fairs and events, giving you many opportunities to make contact.
INDUSTRY RESEARCH REPORT (PROFESSIONAL THESIS) & RESEARCH SEMINAR – TERM 4
Jul-Dec: Writing and defending an individual applied industry research report (Professional Master Thesis)
The thesis is an individual applied research project for the Master degree and must be approximately 12,000 words. It is a theory/praxis-driven investigation into a relevant business or management issue. Each student conducts the thesis under the supervision of a faculty member.
Students are encouraged from the start of the specialisation to think about a topic for their thesis.
At the end of the specialisation, a written thesis is submitted. A viva voce oral examination is also held at which the research is presented to and assessed by an academic jury.
Professional thesis represents 17 of the total of 90 ECTS credits earned over this academic year.
During this time, students will also participate in a mandatory Research Seminar held by an ESCP professor. This seminar represents 3 ECTS credits of the total 90 earned over this academic year.
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MSc in Digital Transformation Management & Leadership
at a glance
Duration
9-12 months of studies and 9 months of professional development.
A Holistic Digital Technology Industry Overview
Providing participants with key skills and knowledge across the following new technology landscapes: Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, 3D Printing, Internet of Things, Social Media, Blockchain and Robotics
Two Specialisation Tracks
Financial Services and Industry & Automation
Company Consultancy Project
12-week-long project during Term 3 in London
Digital Placement
(internship / full-time job)
Minimum 4 months
Accreditation
This MSc specialisation is part of the DAEMIE (Diplôme d’Etudes Avancées en Management International des Entreprises) programme and is accredited as a Grade de Master and Visa Bac+5 by the French Ministry. The programme holds 120 ECTS.
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Careers
Placement Report
70%
were employed
before graduation
56%
were offered a job immediately
after completing their internship
Top 3 Job Titles
Consultant, Analyst, Project Manager
Sectors
44%
Management Consultancy
25%
IT & Technology
13%
Banking & Finance
12%
Fashion, Luxury & Cosmetics
6%
Advertising & Communications
Graduates hold positions such as:
- Business Consultant
- Business Development Manager
- Digital Strategy Consultant
- Digital Transformation Associate
- Digital Transformation Consultant
- Investment Analyst
- Manager
- Project Manager
- Strategic Consultant
- Strategic Investment Analyst
- Wealth Management Analyst
Companies hiring
Accenture - UNIQLO - Wavestone - L’Oréal - EI Technologies France - Orange - KPMG - Xiaomi Technology - BearingPoint - Deutsche Bank and many more...
Discover our Alumni
Read a 5m spotlight article with Aloïs Thieffenat, Digital Transformation Consultant at KPMG Germany
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MSc in Digital Transformation Management & Leadership
at a glance
Duration
9-12 months of studies and 9 months of professional development.
A Holistic Digital Technology Industry Overview
Providing participants with key skills and knowledge across the following new technology landscapes: Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, 3D Printing, Internet of Things, Social Media, Blockchain and Robotics
Two Specialisation Tracks
Financial Services and Industry & Automation
Company Consultancy Project
12-week-long project during Term 3 in London
Digital Placement
(internship / full-time job)
Minimum 4 months
Accreditation
This MSc specialisation is part of the DAEMIE (Diplôme d’Etudes Avancées en Management International des Entreprises) programme and is accredited as a Grade de Master and Visa Bac+5 by the French Ministry. The programme holds 120 ECTS.
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Admissions
Requirements
- Bachelor degree and/or Masters in any discipline:
- Candidates with less than 240 ECTS* or equivalent (less than 4 years of full-time study at a higher education level) will be required to attend an additional online semester from July to September.
- A recommended minimum of 18 months of professional experience (can include internships), preferably in areas related to technology, strategy, finance, marketing, business or management.
- Candidates with lower experience length will still be considered if they come from prestigious institutions and/or have excellent past academic performance
- 2 reference letters
- Motivation letter
- Photocopy of passport
- Advanced English level: C1
If you are unable to submit some of the required documents on time due to COVID-19, please get in touch with our recruitment team to find a convenient solution.
FLUENCY IN ENGLISH
For non-native English speakers, we require the following minimum scores:
- TOEFL IBT: 100
- TOEFL written: 600
- TOEFL computer based: 250
- IELTS Academic: 7
- PTE Academic: 69
- Cambridge English C1/C2 (CAE/CPE): 185
- Duolingo: 125
- Exemptions may be granted if your bachelor or master degree was taught fully in English
*Due to accreditation regulations, students starting with less than 240 ECTS will need to obtain an additional 30 ECTS at ESCP Business School. The School will offer an additional semester for those students, with a supplement fee of £2,650. Candidates may obtain exemption from attending this semester based on their previous working experience if they have more than three years of post-study work experience.
Procedure
STEP 1: APPLICATION FORM
Applications are treated on a first-come, first-served basis.
As places on the course are limited, we therefore advise you to submit your application as early as possible.
Applications are made online. The following supporting documents must be submitted with your online application:
- A copy of your previous transcripts from all degrees to date*
- Curriculum vitae
- Photocopy of your passport or ID
- Language test certificates (if applicable). Exemptions may be granted if your bachelor or master degree was taught fully in English. If your studies were not in an English-speaking country, please apply with a medium of instruction confirmation letter from your university to be considered for exemption.
- Two reference letters
*We will only accept original documents in ESCP campus languages (English, French, Italian, Spanish, German or Polish).
STEP 2: ADMISSION TESTS AND INTERVIEWS
If your application has been successful, you will be invited to attend the second stage of the process - the admissions interview. During this, candidates must convince the selection committee of his/her abilities and motivation.
Admission tests and interviews will operate with rolling deadlines between November and August for the September intake.
→ Results will be posted to candidates within approximately three weeks.
STEP 3: CONFIRMATION
Applicants who are offered a place must confirm their acceptance in writing by the deadline indicated in the offer letter, which is typically two weeks. A non-refundable 10% deposit of £2,200 is required to secure a place on the specialisation once admission has been granted. This first deposit is deductible from the first instalment of the overall tuition fees.
General Application Deadlines* |
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| 17th November 2021 |
| 17th January 2022 |
| 16th February 2022 |
| 18th March 2022 |
| 25th April 2022 |
| 30th May 2022** |
Due to accreditation regulations, the application deadlines in July and August 2022 are only open to:
- Candidates with at least 4 years of previous studies or more (minimum 240 ECTS or equivalent)
- Candidates with at least 3 years of previous studies (minimum 180 ECTS or equivalent) AND at least 3 years of post-study, full-time work experience. Please be aware that for these candidates, admittance will also be subject to our in-house professional experience exemption validation form (VAPP).
Restricted Application Deadlines* |
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| 1st July 2022 |
| 5th August 2022 |
*Application deadlines are subject to change. Please contact the admissions team for the most recent dates. All interviews will be arranged on an individual basis.
**This is the last deadline available to candidates with less than 240 ECTS (equivalent to 4 years of full-time study at a higher education level)
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MSc in Digital Transformation Management & Leadership
at a glance
Duration
9-12 months of studies and 9 months of professional development.
A Holistic Digital Technology Industry Overview
Providing participants with key skills and knowledge across the following new technology landscapes: Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, 3D Printing, Internet of Things, Social Media, Blockchain and Robotics
Two Specialisation Tracks
Financial Services and Industry & Automation
Company Consultancy Project
12-week-long project during Term 3 in London
Digital Placement
(internship / full-time job)
Minimum 4 months
Accreditation
This MSc specialisation is part of the DAEMIE (Diplôme d’Etudes Avancées en Management International des Entreprises) programme and is accredited as a Grade de Master and Visa Bac+5 by the French Ministry. The programme holds 120 ECTS.
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Fees & Financials
- The October 2022 intake tuition fees for the specialisation are set at £22,200 (all students, EU and non-EU). Travel and living costs are not covered by the fees.
- There is an application fee of €130 for all applicants. Please note that the application fee is non-refundable.
- Candidates entering the specialisation with less than 240 ECTS will also be required to attend an additional online semester with a supplement fee of £2,650.
- Candidates who apply by 21st January, 2022 are eligible for an Early Bird Discount of £2,000.
Tuition fees may be subject to change year to year.
Payment of Fees
Students have an option to pay tuition fees in one instalment or split their payments into three instalments. Those who choose to pay in one instalment make the payment up to two weeks prior to the start of the course, and are also eligible for an Early Settlement Discount (ESD) of 2.5%.
Scholarships
Every year, the MSc in Digital Transformation Management & Leadership specialisation offers several Access Opportunity scholarships to support our student journeys to becoming digital leaders of tomorrow.
- Value: Up to £5,000
- Eligibility criteria: The scholarship is open to all enrolled, self-funding applicants for the September 2021 intake of the MSc in Digital Transformation Management & Leadership.
How to apply
Once you confirm your place on the specialisation, you will have several weeks to submit an application form [DOC - WORD] outlining your current financial situation and how obtaining our Access Opportunity Scholarship will help you in your intended career path.
Application deadlines
- Round 1: Monday, 15 March 2021
Available to everyone who applied between 10 October 2020 and 21 January 2021 - Round 2: Sunday, 16 May 2021
Available to everyone who applied between 22 January and 8 March 2021 - Round 3: Sunday, 1 August 2021
Available to everyone who applied between 9 March and 14 June 2021 - Round 4: Sunday, 12 September 2021
Available to everyone who applied between 15 June and 6 August 2021
External Funding Opportunities
It is possible to attain scholarships granted independently of the School. Some countries provide scholarships for their own citizens.
Please obtain information in your home country/country of residence or from foreign sponsors by contacting the relevant government bodies and foundations.
We also already have some agreements in place with the following companies. Please always check with the provider for the latest terms and conditions:
FUNED-CONACYT Scholarship for Mexican students
FUNED-CONACYT provide a 20% tuition fee scholarship for Mexican students who wish to pursue their master degree abroad in top-ranked universities. Please note that this scholarship cannot be cumulative with ESCP Scholarships.
Brain Capital ESCP Education Fund
ESCP Business School has a partnership with Brain Capital, who offer education funds to help with covering tuition fees on ESCP programmes. This is available to students from EU countries as well as Switzerland, UK, USA and Australia.
CROUS Scholarship
This specialisation is eligible for the CROUS-Paris scholarship. Your scholarship request must be done here.
Loans & Bursaries
MSc in Marketing & Creativity students from Spain are eligible to apply for additional financial aid to support their studies via BBVA.
Important
Any decisions regarding the external funding opportunities listed in this section are made by the institutions in question. ESCP does not have any say over or responsibility for their final decision.
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MSc in Digital Transformation Management & Leadership
at a glance
Duration
9-12 months of studies and 9 months of professional development.
A Holistic Digital Technology Industry Overview
Providing participants with key skills and knowledge across the following new technology landscapes: Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, 3D Printing, Internet of Things, Social Media, Blockchain and Robotics
Two Specialisation Tracks
Financial Services and Industry & Automation
Company Consultancy Project
12-week-long project during Term 3 in London
Digital Placement
(internship / full-time job)
Minimum 4 months
Accreditation
This MSc specialisation is part of the DAEMIE (Diplôme d’Etudes Avancées en Management International des Entreprises) programme and is accredited as a Grade de Master and Visa Bac+5 by the French Ministry. The programme holds 120 ECTS.
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Meet the Team
Are you thinking about applying to ESCP’s MSc in Digital Transformation Management & Leadership and would like further information about the specialisation? Why not reach out to our Recruitment team or chat to one of our student ambassadors? You can also sign up for one of our events.
Book an appointment with our recruitment advisor
While our website and the brochure are a great source of information, you might still want to get a personalised advice specific to your case from our expert Recruitment team.
We invite you to book a consultation with our Recruitment Executive, Alberto Fanelli. This will allow you to ask any questions about the specialisation, confirm your eligibility or get some useful advice on how the specialisation can fit into your career plans.
You are also welcome to submit your CV and transcript for evaluation via email.
Simply send these documents with a couple of lines about your career plans and why you are considering this specialisation at digitaltransformation@escp.eu.
Meet MSc in Digital Transformation Management & Leadership ambassadors
Our Student Ambassadors are here to help. Do not hesitate to contact them directly by email or on their Linkedin profile.
Click here to view the list of Student Ambassadors
BizTech Society
Check out ESCP BizTech society with a mission focused on building and enhancing a community of technology enthusiasts, who believe in the impact of tech in creating a better world.
Founded in 2020 by MSc in Digital Transformation Management & Leadership students (although open to all ESCP students), the society actively complements our specialisation teachings with additional networking events, projects, workshops, seminars and other avenues of collaboration with technology-focused companies.
Webinars, Info Sessions & Events
On Campus
Off Campus
Online
Fairs - Europe
Fairs - America
Fairs - Africa / Middle East
Fairs - Asia
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MSc in Digital Transformation Management & Leadership
at a glance
Duration
9-12 months of studies and 9 months of professional development.
A Holistic Digital Technology Industry Overview
Providing participants with key skills and knowledge across the following new technology landscapes: Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, 3D Printing, Internet of Things, Social Media, Blockchain and Robotics
Two Specialisation Tracks
Financial Services and Industry & Automation
Company Consultancy Project
12-week-long project during Term 3 in London
Digital Placement
(internship / full-time job)
Minimum 4 months
Accreditation
This MSc specialisation is part of the DAEMIE (Diplôme d’Etudes Avancées en Management International des Entreprises) programme and is accredited as a Grade de Master and Visa Bac+5 by the French Ministry. The programme holds 120 ECTS.
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