MSc in Strategy and Digital Business

Postgraduate
MSc

Master of Science

in Strategy and Digital Business

Campus:
Lucerne
Duration:
18
Months
Credits:
90 ECTS
Fees:
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Awarded By:
(Dual Degree)
University Partner, UK
Rushford Business School, Switzerland
Program Overview

Rushford’s MSc in Strategy and Digital Business is a comprehensive programme that provides you with a critical understanding of the strategic business environment and its digital circumstances. The Strategic and Digital Business Management stream has become crucial because of fast-changing business needs, cut-throat competition, and dynamic forces that call for in-depth knowledge of social, political, economic, and legal environments affecting business conditions internally and externally. Strategic Decision Making, Design Thinking, Ethics of AI, Digitalisation and Society, Theories of multinational enterprise, International Business Strategy, and International Trade and Investments are among the topics covered in the program.

By enrolling in this program, you will develop the strategic, technological, and entrepreneurial abilities necessary for the employment markets of the present and the future. You will develop competencies in key areas, including strategy, complex problem solving, and decision making, thanks to our world's best instructors.

Rapid change is occurring in the employment market's requirements. Businesses are becoming more digital and agile in their operations. This is not limited to startups. Some of the biggest businesses in the world today, like Facebook, Google, and Tencent, are digital businesses. Graduates must possess a new set of skills, which you will gain in this master's program. You will gain knowledge of coding, agile project management, digital marketing, and how to apply design thinking to creating new goods and services.

Whether you are an entrepreneur, a consultant, or a manager, this program will help you understand practical approaches to solving business issues irrespective of context or time. You will get a chance to interact with leading practitioners and world-class academicians and adopt a fresh perspective of a particular business scenario.

Next Start Date:
01 Jun 2023
Deadline:
30 Apr 2023
Program Information
Program Curriculum

MSc in Strategy and Digital Business

This M.Sc program comprises of a total of 90 ECTS credits. Students will earn 40 ECTS in Core Courses, and remaining 28 ECTS in specialization related taught courses, 6 ECTS for specialization related consulting project and 16 ECTS for internship and master thesis.

Eligibility Requirements:

You are required to hold at minimum a recognised bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall score of 55% (GPA 2.0 on a 4.0 point scale) or higher.

In some instances, you may also require relevant work experience and/or research experience. If applicable, you may demonstrate this through submission of a CV, portfolio, and/or a personal statement.

English Language Proficiency:

Our programs are conducted in English language. As such, you must demonstrate proficiency in English language by submitting one of the following test scores during the application process:

IELTS Overall: 5.5
TOEFL (iBT: 58+; PBT: 490+; CBT: 167+)
TOEIC Overall: 555+
PTE Overall: 50+
Duolingo Overall: 90+

Contact us to know the full amount applicable to you.

Payment Schedule:

Initial deposit: 15 to 20% (After receiving conditional offer letter)

Remaining Amount: After confirmation of visa approval from the school, but before visa stamping

There is no denying that strategy and digital business managers and analysts have an excellent career scope because strategy is all-pervasive in business processes. Reputable domestic and multinational firms need strategic thinkers to create a forward-focused vision and track the firm’s progress based on strategic goals.

The course will holistically hone your skills in different aspects of strategic planning, such as innovation strategy, marketing strategy, and global business strategy. It will give you a broad overview of business strategies and the strategic alternatives available at each phase of the business process. You will be able to create lasting value for the organisation by drafting compelling strategic plans. It will help you aim for high-end companies like Apple, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft.

Pursuing the programme will significantly enhance your employability in a demanding business landscape. Some of the options you can pursue are:

  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Department Supervisor
  • Business Analyst
  • Risk Manager
  • Data Scientist
  • Strategic Planner
  • Operations Manager
  • Business Development Manager

To apply for this program kindly follow the application process as described in the following link:

Lucerne Campus Application Process

More Information

Career Support

All students at Rushford Business School are provided career support in the form of resume development, interview preparation, job search guidance etc.

Application Tracking

Kindly submit your application using our online application portal. You will be able to track the various stages of your application.

We focus on your development!

Real World Simulations

Various courses are accompanied by simulations in which you are given a situation that you must resolve based on what you learnt in the program and your experience. There are usually no right or wrong answers in simulations. They are to make you understand how a situation may unfold in the real world and prepare you to make the right decisions.

Personality Assessment

As an incoming student at Rushford you will undergo a personality assessment using a validated tool for MBTI® (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) to help you unlock the potential of personal growth. It is a groundbreaking framework that empowers you to hone your skills, identify strengths and differences, and lay the groundwork for an enriching journey of self improvement.

Networking Events

We understand the importance of networking in building a successful career. That's why we offer a range of networking events to help our students connect with industry professionals and build the relationships that can lead to new opportunities.

People & Tech Skills

Both people and technology skills are essential for success in today's world. We have entered in a new era of business and management wherein the paradigm of interaction between people and machines is changing and evolving at a rapid pace. What was relevant 5 years ago is not as relevant today. At Rushford, we offer you an ungraded skillset of both people skills and technology skills so that you can better appreciate how to operate in this new paradigm and be prepared for the landscape change that is inevitable in the coming years.