Master in Digital Technology & Innovation

Master in Digital Technology & Innovation is one of 24 English-taught Engineering programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 13 institutions. 24 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 727 to EUR 1,453; this programme lists EUR 727 a year. 16 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters.

What you study

This Master's programme combines digital technology with innovation. You take 48 ECTS of digital technology modules, 30 ECTS of interdisciplinary innovation modules, 6 ECTS on strategic management, 30 ECTS of research and development modules and a 6 ECTS final overall exam. The technology side covers two key areas: Cognitive Systems (machine learning, generative artificial intelligence, agentic artificial intelligence and data science) and Cyber-Physical Systems (Internet of Things, robotics, assistance systems and augmented reality). You learn to analyse and design complex digital information systems, build prototypes in agile teams and translate requirements into system concepts. On the innovation side you work on real challenges with companies or research partners, using agile and user-centred methods and design thinking. You also examine user needs, test assumptions and plan a market launch from economic, organisational and technical angles.

How the programme is organised

The programme is part-time and built for working professionals, including those in full-time jobs. About 60 % of lectures are online on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 pm. The other 40 % takes place on campus over eight weekends per semester (Fridays from 3:45 pm, Saturdays from 8:30 am). You study at wko campus wien in Vienna. Roughly 80 % of the programme is taught together with students from the Master's in Digital Innovation, so you work in teams with different academic and professional backgrounds. The second semester includes a multi-day international excursion. In the fourth semester, in certain cases, you may spend a semester abroad linked to your Master's thesis. The language of instruction is German and English, and you need at least C1 in both. You may submit presentations, written assignments and oral exams in either language.

Who it suits

You should have prior knowledge of information technology and technical implementation skills. The programme suits people who want to take technical responsibility in interdisciplinary teams and who are comfortable with a heavy workload alongside a job. You will learn to identify economic, strategic and user-related requirements and turn them into viable technical concepts. Teamwork is central: you will practise self-organisation, communication, feedback and sharing responsibility for results. The programme is for those who want to design complex digital systems and translate technological possibilities into economically, organisationally and socially viable innovations.

Admission, language and next steps

There are specific admission requirements and a specific admissions procedure for this programme. The programme starts at the beginning of the winter semester in September. There are 20 study places per year. Applications go directly to FHWien der WKW, and the institution's own page gives the application period and deadlines. As a university of applied sciences, FHWien der WKW sets its own tuition fee; the programme page states the fee per semester and notes travel and accommodation costs for the international excursion. The teaching language is German and English, so the programme is partly taught in English and you should check which parts. You need at least C1 in both languages. To prepare, attend an information event and check the deadlines and dates page.

Graduates combine competences from the fields of ‘digital technology’ and ‘innovation’ to meet the challenges posed by new digital technology trends. They manage innovation projects and develop technology-based new products and services.

Mehrtägige Internationale Exkursionen vorgesehen.
60% Online Studium.
Wahlmöglichkeit zwischen Deutsch und Englisch für die Abgabe der Leistungen

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here FHWien der WKW. Universities of applied sciences set their own application periods and admission procedures, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: Admission procedure. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.