Graduates of this international master degree programme acquire competencies at the interface of digitalisation, innovation, and research, which provides them with a diversified profile that combines:
- Technical AI literacy
- Research competence
- Innovation strategy
- Ethical and governance awareness
Possible occupational fields include:
- Research Scientist
- R&D Specialist
- Innovation Manager
- Data-Driven Project Leader
- PhD Candidate
- Technology & Research Consultant
Professional Fields
SMEs (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises)
As a graduate, you can:
- identify research and innovation possibilities in the area of computer science in your company;
- determine concrete demands for research;
- establish adequate collaborative projects with higher education institutions and non-university-based research centres.
Research Divisions of Large Companies
As a graduate of Digital Innovation & Research, you are already equipped with practical experience in research projects by way of your studies. You are able to quickly acquire the necessary skills in various fields (e.g., support in preparing proposals, project implementation as a junior researcher, reporting and controlling).
Higher Education Institutions and Research Centres
Be it a university of applied sciences, a university, or an extramural research centre – you are able to prepare research projects in such a way that their findings lead to product, process, or service innovations at the partner companies. Furthermore, you are able to actively participate in research projects and work on your PhD thesis at a higher education institution.