Course Contents

Artificial intelligence, data analytics, and digital technologies are fundamentally transforming how research is conducted, how innovation emerges, and how impact is created and measured. At the same time, many STEM graduates have not yet been systematically trained in the key competencies that define this new research landscape.

This is exactly where the master degree programme in Digital Innovation & Research comes in: It bridges this gap and prepares you for the next generation of research.

This programme is ideal for:

• STEM graduates (engineering, natural sciences, mathematics, technology, etc.)
• Students who want to pursue a PhD or research-based career
• Future innovation managers and R&D specialists
• Professionals who want to integrate AI and data into their research domain

What makes this programme unique

The programme is centred around three interconnected pillars:

• Research Excellence: Build the skills to design high-quality research projects, secure competitive funding, publish internationally, and communicate scientific
  results with confidence. Through project-based learning and close mentoring, you will conduct impactful research in academic and industrial settings.
• AI & Data Competence: Develop expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Data Management, Visual Analytics, and Data Governance. Learn to transform data into meaningful insights and apply AI-driven methods to solve scientific and industrial challenges. No prior AI or Data Science background is required.
• Innovation & Leadership: Learn to translate research into real-world innovation through entrepreneurship, digital ethics, and innovation management. Work with
  companies, research institutions, and international partners on authentic projects that create measurable impact.

About the Study Programme

The programme features intensive on-site block teaching, complemented by guided self-study and dynamic blended learning phases to ensure a flexible yet immersive learning experience.

Dual Learning

Modern infrastructure

Professional focus

PhD-ready

Gain international experience

Study in St. Pölten and be connected to 8 European universities at the same time! E³UDRES² gives you the opportunity to enrol in joint study modules and learn from regional entrepreneurs and industry professionals.