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MA
Master
Digital Business Management
Winter: Jul 15, 2026Summer: Jan 15, 2027
Language
English
EURTuition
1,500+ EUR/sem
Intake
Winter and Summer
About Digital Business Management
RFH University of Applied Sciences, located in Germany, offers a comprehensive program in Digital Business Management designed to equip students with the skills needed for the digital economy. This program focuses on the integration of digital technologies with business strategies, preparing graduates to lead in the digital transformation of businesses. Students learn about digital marketing, e-commerce, digital finance, and the management of digital projects, among other key areas. The curriculum is designed to be practical, with real-world projects and case studies that allow students to apply their knowledge. Graduates of the Digital Business Management program at RFH are well-prepared to navigate the complexities of digital business environments and drive innovation.
Fields of study
Business & Management(Business & Economics)
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Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Digital Business Management at RFH University of Applied Sciences
English language
IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0
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B2
German language
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C1
Academic requirements
Completed Bachelor's degree
no
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Minimum ECTS credits
180
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MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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180
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Tests and documents
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
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GRE
Not Required
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Curriculum vitae in tabular form (signed), with photo
APS verification
APS certificate
Required for Application
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Prerequisites
a) The following students are entitled to take up the consecutive course of study (120 CP):
- Undergraduate degree (Bachelor's or Diploma) with at least 180 CP with at least 45 CP in economics and/or media or communication science modules
_Note_: If your Bachelor's degree certificate is not yet available when you apply, an up-to-date transcript of records and proof of admission to your Bachelor's thesis is sufficient.
_Notes on language skills:_ none
Required professional experience: none
b) The following students are entitled to take up the continuing education course (90 CP):
- Undergraduate degree (Bachelor's or Diploma) with at least 210 CP with at least 45 CP in economics and/or media or communication science modules
_Notes on language skills:_ none
Required professional experience: proof of at least 12 months of relevant professional experience in the digital economy, usually after obtaining the first academic degree
The [Master's Admission Regulations (MZO)](https://rh-koeln.de/hubfs/Dokumente/240725_Allgemeine%20Zulassungsordnung%20Master(MZO).pdf) apply to all Master's degree programmes at the Rheinische Hochschule Köln (RH) and regulate the admission requirements for your studies.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Digital Business Management
Programme-specific documents
master's degree program for which the first degree has not yet been obtained
- transcript of records with at least 150 CP as well Proof of admission to the bachelor's thesis
For a master's degree
- Proof of completion of an undergraduate degree (bachelor's, diploma) in the form of the final certificate and certificate
- For some master's degree programs, English language skills at level B2 (European Framework of Reference for Languages) as well as proof of relevant professional experience are required Information about the period of employment, number of hours per week and job description is required. Please note the relevant admission regulations .
- For the Master Entrepreneurship: Proof of founding a company or entrepreneurial project
- Copy or scan of the identity card
- Completed application form (also: signed appendix Data protection)
- Proof of university entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur, full technical college entrance qualification, master craftsman's certificate, etc.)
Notice
Please do not send any original official documents; Certificates, certificates, etc. must be submitted in counter-certified copies. Notarial certifications as well as confirmations from citizens' offices, employers, credit institutions, parish offices, etc. are accepted.
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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APS
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Application fee
75 EUR
Estimated time
Varies by programme
Complexity
MediumAddress
Study advice/admission
Christian Streich, MA
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Tuition
1,500+ EUR
per semester
Semester contribution
3,594 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
22,092 – 31,092 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
Additional fee information
Full-time €649 / month plus AStA contribution
Total fees 14,376 EUR
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