Overview

Designed for those looking to reskill or formalize their expertise, the program covers digital business foundations in Term 1, including topics like strategy, digital marketing, customer value management, applications of AI in business. In Term 2, the program delves into core topics such as digital entrepreneurship and business models, digital platforms and ecosystems, digital product management, growth hacking, and digital transformation, with an emphasis on applying AI to drive innovation. A practical capstone project of 30/60 ECTSs concludes the program.

Key facts

This Digital Business and Innovation (Online) program from OPIT - Open Institute of Technology empowers you, the future Digital Business leader, with both theoretical understanding and practical proficiency. This enables you to fully comprehend and leverage the dynamic relationship between technology, digitalization, and business.
Graduates can position themselves as well-rounded entrepreneurs or pursue top management roles as:

Corporate Innovation Manager
Digital Business Strategist
Digital Business Analyst
Digital Entrepreneur and Startup Founder
Digital Intrapreneur
Digital Marketing Manager
Digital Product Manager
Digital Transformation Manager

Accreditation

OPIT is a fully accredited Higher Education Institution under the European Qualification Framework (EQF) and the MFHEA Authority (Malta Qualification Framework – MQF – License number n.005-2023). As such, OPIT’s accredited programs have full legal value in Europe and are professionally recognized by employers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in the Digital Economy

Digital Business Strategy

Customer Value Management

Business Problem Solving

Digital Project Management

Entrepreneurship and Finance for the Digital Economy
Maximizing Impact in the Digital Economy
Digital Platforms and Ecosystems
Digital Product Management

Digital Transformation Management

Capstone Project and Dissertation

Lecturers

Paco Awissi

Vice President of Data and Reporting @ Morgan Stanley (Canada)
Courses: Digital Project Management

Zorina Alliata

Principal AI and Generative AI Strategist @ Amazon (Germany)
Courses: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in the Digital Economy

Francesco Derchi

Advisory Board Member @ Arsène Lippens, Course Director @ Harvard Business Review (Switzerland)
Courses: Digital Business Strategy

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months
- 15 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00

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More details

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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95

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Fully structured
Exams and graduation only
Continuous support with feedback on request, Proactive tutoring and support
Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments

Campus Location

Ta’ Xbiex, Malta

Disciplines

Project Management Digital Marketing Data Analytics

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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95

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Other requirements

General requirements

This MSc degree does not require previous knowledge in Digital Business.

BSc degree in any disciplines

English proficiency as B2-level certificate or equivalent
Previous study and work experience for credit transfer

Tuition Fee

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International

4500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6750 EUR for the full programme during 18 months.
EU/EEA

4500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6750 EUR for the full programme during 18 months.

10% discount if you pay upfront
up to 40% scholarships available

Funding

Invest in your future with OPIT's transparent fee structure covering all teaching materials.

We offer flexible payment options, including a 10% discount for upfront payment or referral discounts.
Scholarships, up to 40%, cater to both academic merit and financial need, easing the financial burden.
Moreover, OPIT recognizes academic achievements and professional experience with transfer credits, allowing students to skip modules or entire semesters. This flexibility empowers students to tailor their educational journey while managing costs effectively.

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