Master's Programme in Digital Management and Innovation 120 credits
About the programme
The master's programme in Digital management and innovation is designed for those who want to affect the ways in which digital technology is applied to make a positive change.
While studying
The program gives you the opportunity to combine knowledge from your bachelor studies with new insights on digitalization and its effect on private enterprises and public organizations alike.
With a master's degree in Digital management and innovation, you are equipped to handle the intersection of digital technology, business, and innovation and drive digital change.
Being a student in Digital Management and Innovation means an active search for knowledge, problem solving and critical analyses based on a scientific approach. The working methods vary between individual study work, group work, live cases, seminars and lectures.
The program is tightly coupled to practice with a strong research component. Our collaboration with partner firms provides you with opportunities to develop your analytical and managerial skills.
The program combines subject knowledge in digital management with strong ties to practice. You learn to work with a scientific approach that is valuable for evaluation work, management, consulting, digital transformation, business development, and entrepreneurship.
The courses are taught by internationally established researchers all of which are working on digital management and -innovation issues, and hold extensive experience with collaboration with leading firms.
You take courses in informatics and select a topic and an external partner for your project work. For information or advice regarding these issues please contact the program counselor.
The program is given in English. Adequate skills in academic writing in English are important.
Courses within the programme
Master's degree, 1-year
(With the possibility of continuing your studies towards a master’s degree, 2-year)
Semester 1
Digital Strategy, 15 credits
Digitalization Management, 15 credits
Semester 2
Data-driven Organizations, 7.5 credits
Researching Digitalization, 7.5 credits
Master's Thesis in Informatics with Specialization in Digital Management and Innovation, 1-year, 15 credits
If you choose further studies towards a two-year master's degree, you will study the following in the coming year.
Semester 3
Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 15 credits
Electives, 15 credits
Semester 4
Master's Thesis in Informatics with Specialization in Digital Management and Innovation, 2-year, 15 credits
Driving Digital Change, 15 credits
Master’s degree, 2-year
You have the possibility to study a two-year master's degree from the beginning of your studies. In that case you will follow the structure below:
Semester 1
Digital Strategy, 15 credits
Digitalization Management, 15 credits
Semester 2
Data-driven Organizations, 7.5 credits
Researching Digitalization, 7.5 credits
Driving Digital Change, 15 credits
Semester 3
Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 15 credits
Electives, 15 credits
Semester 4
Master's Thesis in Informatics with Specialization in Digital Management and Innovation, 2-year, 30 credits
Future and career opportunities
With a degree in Digital management and innovation, you obtain the tools to use the potential of digitalization and participate in developing IT-based value creation.
The program prepares for qualified investigation, planning and development work in the private or public sector as well as for research.
Possible careers for a student with a Digital Management and Innovation Master's Degree include:
Project Management
Consulting
Information Systems Specialist
Business and organizational development
Entrepreneurship
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Autumn 2025
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Master's Programme in Digital Management and Innovation
International admissions round
Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
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StartAutumn Term 2025
Number of credits120 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Length2 years
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-M2042
Eligibility Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6. A Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, 180 ECTS) from an internationally recognised university. Special requirements: 90 ECTS in one of the following subjects; Informatics, Business Administration, Pedagogy, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Computer Science, (or equivalent).SelectionAcademic credits
DegreeAfter completing the program, 60 credits, students may, on application, obtain a Filosofie Magisterexamen in accordance with the Local Qalifications Ordinance approved by the Vice Chancellor (see Umeå university's website)
Filosofie Magisterexamen translates in English to Degree of Master of Science 60 credits. The degree is awarded in the main field of study, Informatics with specialisation in Digital management and innovation.
After completing the program, 120 credits, students may, on application, obtain a Filosofie Masterexamen in accordance with the Local Qualifications Ordinance approved by the Vice Chancellor (see Umeå university's website).Filosofie Masterexamen translates in English to Degree of Master of Science 120 credits. The degree is awarded in the main field of study, Informatics with specialisation in Digital management and innovation.
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 January 2025. The application period is closed.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 76,150
Total fee: SEK 304,600
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Master's Programme in Digital Management and Innovation
Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
Show more Show less
StartAutumn Term 2025
Number of credits120 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Length2 years
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-P2042
Eligibility Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6. A Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, 180 ECTS) from an internationally recognised university. Special requirements: 90 ECTS in one of the following subjects; Informatics, Business Administration, Pedagogy, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Computer Science, (or equivalent).SelectionAcademic credits
DegreeAfter completing the program, 60 credits, students may, on application, obtain a Filosofie Magisterexamen in accordance with the Local Qalifications Ordinance approved by the Vice Chancellor (see Umeå university's website)
Filosofie Magisterexamen translates in English to Degree of Master of Science 60 credits. The degree is awarded in the main field of study, Informatics with specialisation in Digital management and innovation.
After completing the program, 120 credits, students may, on application, obtain a Filosofie Masterexamen in accordance with the Local Qualifications Ordinance approved by the Vice Chancellor (see Umeå university's website).Filosofie Masterexamen translates in English to Degree of Master of Science 120 credits. The degree is awarded in the main field of study, Informatics with specialisation in Digital management and innovation.
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 April 2025. The application period is closed. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 76,150
Total fee: SEK 304,600
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Autumn 2026
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Master's Programme in Digital Management and Innovation
International admissions round
Autumn 2026 / Umeå / English / On site
Application opens 16 October 2025Show more Show less
StartAutumn Term 2026
Number of credits120 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Length2 years
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-M2042
Eligibility Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6. A Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, 180 ECTS) from an internationally recognised university. Special requirements: 90 ECTS in one of the following subjects; Informatics, Business Administration, Pedagogy, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Computer Science, (or equivalent).SelectionAcademic credits
DegreeAfter completing the program, 60 credits, students may, on application, obtain a Filosofie Magisterexamen in accordance with the Local Qalifications Ordinance approved by the Vice Chancellor (see Umeå university's website)
Filosofie Magisterexamen translates in English to Degree of Master of Science 60 credits. The degree is awarded in the main field of study, Informatics with specialisation in Digital management and innovation.
After completing the program, 120 credits, students may, on application, obtain a Filosofie Masterexamen in accordance with the Local Qualifications Ordinance approved by the Vice Chancellor (see Umeå university's website).Filosofie Masterexamen translates in English to Degree of Master of Science 120 credits. The degree is awarded in the main field of study, Informatics with specialisation in Digital management and innovation.
ApplicationThe online application opens 16 October 2025 at 13:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 January 2026.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 76,150
Total fee: SEK 304,600
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Master's Programme in Digital Management and Innovation
Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
Autumn 2026 / Umeå / English / On site
Application opens 16 March 2026Show more Show less
StartAutumn Term 2026
Number of credits120 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Length2 years
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-P2042
Eligibility Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6. A Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, 180 ECTS) from an internationally recognised university. Special requirements: 90 ECTS in one of the following subjects; Informatics, Business Administration, Pedagogy, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Computer Science, (or equivalent).SelectionAcademic credits
DegreeAfter completing the program, 60 credits, students may, on application, obtain a Filosofie Magisterexamen in accordance with the Local Qalifications Ordinance approved by the Vice Chancellor (see Umeå university's website)
Filosofie Magisterexamen translates in English to Degree of Master of Science 60 credits. The degree is awarded in the main field of study, Informatics with specialisation in Digital management and innovation.
After completing the program, 120 credits, students may, on application, obtain a Filosofie Masterexamen in accordance with the Local Qualifications Ordinance approved by the Vice Chancellor (see Umeå university's website).Filosofie Masterexamen translates in English to Degree of Master of Science 120 credits. The degree is awarded in the main field of study, Informatics with specialisation in Digital management and innovation.
ApplicationThe online application opens 16 March 2026 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 April 2026. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 76,150
Total fee: SEK 304,600
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