Academic excellence meets entrepreneurial practice
STUDY AT THE BUSINESS UNIVERSITY FOR THE DIGITAL AGE
Many degree programs still prepare students for a professional world that has long since ceased to exist. At DBU, we equip you for a technology-driven future. Through a clearly structured, sequential block model, you engage in focused learning. On top, you work with industry-standard tools, and develop a deep understanding of economic and technological interconnections. Fixed cohorts and direct interactions with experienced lecturers create a learning environment that consistently bridges the gap between theory and practice.
You will complete your program with the technological capabilities and an understanding of business that will prepare you to lead the way in a digitized world.
DISCOVER THE DBU'S UNIQUE STUDY MODEL
MODULAR. SEQUENTIAL. HANDS-ON.
Your study program is set up in a modular way: You learn about two topics at a time and complete them with an exam. This way, you don’t have to worry about tests piling up at the end of the semester and can incorporate your degree into your professional and family life.
As technology changes fast, you have access to renowned software solutions and tools, from n8n to Gemini, all the way to databricks, or Tableau. This allows you to incorporate what you learn directly into your daily business.
And, as a beacon in digitization and digital transformation, you will learn from professors and lecturers who are rooted in practice. State-of-the-art video content supports a flexible teaching pace and is the perfect add-on to the interpersonal exchange you will have on campus.
YOUR STUDY PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE
Secure outstanding career opportunities with our Bachelor’s and Master’s programs and become a digital expert and leader of the digital economy.
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Our research
Applied research with societal impact
Understanding & shaping digitization: our applied research focuses on the causes, forms and effects of digtization in the economy and society.
At the heart of our work are the potential applications of digital technologies, as well the resulting innovation opportunities.
This is how we combine academic excellence with the concrete value of our research for entrepreneurial practice, society and our teaching.
OUR NETWORK
Your foundation for success
Connectedness and internationality are the foundations of a university in the digital world. We see ourselves as an open, pluralistic community of teachers, learners and diverse partners.
The DBU is a place for constructive dialogue. As part of the renowned consultancy Kienbaum and together with our strong partner network, we want to actively shape the discourse around the economic and societal changes, challenges and opportunities of digital transformation.
What our team says about the DBU
“Our ambition is to educate tomorrow’s pioneers and leaders in business and society. The DBU’s main campus is in the heart of Berlin — but with our online learning platform and our flexible PopUp campus offering, we reach the world.”
“For me, studying at the DBU means: digital in content and form, yet personal and individual in support.”
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The DBU team
Our mission
Stay relevant in an ever-changing business world
As digitization continues to permeate every area of life and work, the competence profiles and demands of many professions are already changing significantly.
With that in mind, you will graduate from DBU with a comprehensive skillset that ranges from an in-depth understanding of technologies and the economy in the digital age, an aptitude for business and leadership, as well an array of hands-on projects you can implement directly in your professional life.
Get to know the DBU
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