You can study in several different ways.
Digital4Business is an internationally accredited Master’s in advanced digital technologies. The education is delivered online by Linköping University together with the european higher education institutions
The education is co-funded by the EU and internationally certified by ASIIN. The programme is a collaboration with renowned industry partners.
Check your eligibility through the form and find more information:
https://digital4business.eu/eligibility-criteria/
Perfect for recent graduates and early-career professionals ready to fully immerse themselves in advanced digital learning. A great fit if you want a structured, fast-paced experience and can dedicate the time to a full-time online programme.
Ideal for professionals managing a full workload, parents, or anyone balancing personal commitments. This pathway spreads learning evenly over four semesters — offering a steady, flexible pace without compromising quality.
Designed for professionals with big goals and busy schedules. The Accelerated Part-Time pathway lets you complete your Master’s in one year, with a manageable weekly workload that fits alongside work, business, or personal commitments — no need to go full-time.
This flexible, fully online certificate is perfect for professionals looking to deepen their digital expertise or explore a new direction. It’s also a smart entry point if you’re not yet ready to commit to the full Joint Professional Master’s Degree in Advanced Digital Technologies for Business qualification.
Ideal for professionals who need to sharpen skills in a specific area — fast. These compact, career-focused modules fit easily into a busy schedule and can be gradually stacked by modules or built into a full Joint Professional Master’s Degree in Advanced Digital Technologies for Business.
This course empowers you to understand, discuss and master the core concepts and strategies of digital transformation. You’ll explore innovative business models, critically assess digital paradigms, and define strategic resource deployment for impactful change. Through practical exercises and real-world simulations, you’ll design and implement cutting-edge strategies. Equip yourself with the skills to lead and navigate digital transformation, and seize opportunities in the dynamic digital business landscape. Join us and become a digital transformation leader.
To join this module, learners must have completed the Digital Transformation module and accrued at least 30 ECTS. This module focuses on planning and executing digital innovation projects, using advanced models for text, image, audio, video, and data generation. Emphasis is placed on responsible development practices and ethical considerations in synthetic media, ensuring learners are equipped to handle modern digital challenges responsibly.
Read more about the course Digital Transformation Project / Practicum
This module will equip you with essential skills in AI and machine learning, focusing on innovative applications, ethical practices and business optimisation.
In this transformative AI for Business module, you’ll dive deep into the core concepts of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, you will learn to design, train and evaluate advanced ML models.
Our innovative curriculum includes real-world projects, strategic AI applications, and a strong emphasis on ethical and sustainable practices. By mastering these cutting-edge technologies, you’ll be empowered to drive efficiency, enhance decision-making, and gain a competitive edge in the business landscape. Join us and become a leader in the AI-driven future.
Explore the dynamic world of cybersecurity with this comprehensive module. Designed to empower you with the skills to safeguard personal and organisational data, this course focuses on mastering cutting-edge cybersecurity techniques. You’ll learn to identify and assess vulnerabilities in data systems, uncovering how they can lead to security breaches.
Develop robust protection strategies to keep data safe from potential threats. Explore the critical legal and ethical dimensions of cybersecurity, preparing you to navigate the complexities of this ever-evolving field. Join us and become a vital defender in the digital era, equipped to tackle tomorrow’s cyber challenges today.
Gain a solid grasp of programming basics, design web and mobile apps, and lead software projects while integrating data science and machine learning. The Business Programming module will give you a deep understanding of programming basics and their role in shaping business models. You’ll explore various programming paradigms and languages, focusing on creating innovative solutions. Learn to design web and mobile apps using low-code/no-code strategies and business analytics.
This course also emphasises leadership in managing software projects and integrating data science and machine learning. You’ll develop business models that can predict and address challenges. Additionally, you’ll analyse case studies to understand the impact of programming and anticipate future trends in business development.
Learn how new technologies are transforming modern business environments and driving competitive advantage. This module helps learners understand how blockchain affects modern businesses. Students will learn about the basics of blockchain, including distributed ledgers, decentralisation, cryptocurrencies and dApps.
The course also covers the ethical and legal issues of using blockchain technologies. Additionally, it looks at how businesses can use blockchain to gain a competitive edge. By the end of the module, students will have the knowledge to use blockchain effectively in business.
Learn to manage data responsibly, ensuring legal adherence and ethical integrity in business operations. This module covers key aspects of managing data within legal and ethical boundaries. Students will learn to evaluate different frameworks for acquiring, storing, and transforming data. They will understand the legal and ethical issues involved in data management and develop strategies for handling business data responsibly.
The course also explores the role of artificial intelligence in data analysis, ensuring students grasp both the technical and legal aspects. This module prepares students for responsible leadership in the digital business world by emphasising ethical and societal impacts.
Enhance your understanding of generative AI and shape the digital future. The Generative AI module aims to develop the digital leaders of the future. This cutting-edge programme provides an in-depth examination of generative AI technologies and their role in driving digital transformation.
Through this module, you will develop mastery in natural language processing (NLP) and transformer models, gain proficiency in prompt engineering, learn to automate tasks using AI, and adopt ethical AI development practices.
Enhance your understanding of cloud technologies and their applications. The Cloud Computing for Business module provides a thorough exploration of Cloud Computing technologies, focusing on their impact, challenges, and benefits in the realm of digital business transformation. Students will delve into the fundamental aspects of Cloud Computing, assessing key principles, frameworks, and methodologies necessary for effective implementation.
The course also addresses governance and security challenges, guiding students to evaluate various cloud security architectures and deployment strategies. Additionally, the module covers a wide range of cloud services, including storage, machine learning, compute, analytics, and quantum computing. Students will learn to critically assess these services and develop strategies to harness their potential for driving business transformation.
Gain comprehensive IoT knowledge and skills for business innovation. The Internet of Things (IoT) module will give you a solid understanding of IoT basics, its applications, and how it impacts business models. You’ll learn about IoT architecture, communication protocols, devices, and data management techniques.
The course also covers IoT connectivity options, security, and risk management. Additionally, you’ll develop skills in managing IoT projects and analyse real-world case studies to see how IoT can transform business models.
Gain a critical awareness of how creative and innovative strategies can be implemented effectively in this module of the Digital4Business master’s programme. This unit will use case studies and research to delve deeply into how to develop and implement powerful, creative strategies to use innovation at the individual, team and organisational level to transform the company into a more agile and competitive one.
Students will learn why certain types of approaches work while others meet resistance and fail. The course will go beyond how to quantify and measure impacts; it will examine how to learn from the results. They’ll develop pragmatic insights into how to foster creativity to improve processes and outcomes.
Learn to analyse risk and make data-driven decisions to keep your business at the forefront of digital innovation. In this module, you’ll examine practical strategies to create a workplace culture that values flexibility, agility, and life-long learning. You will learn to apply the core principles of risk and change management in your industry and understand how digital transformation affects business models and workforce dynamics.
We focus on communication, stakeholder engagement, and developing an organisational culture that nurtures digital adaptation. Using critical comparisons of digital business models and strategies, you will build the skills to assess risks and opportunities and evaluate the broader impact of digital disruption and innovation across various industries.
On 1 November, Linköping University hosted Digital4Business (D4B) Day, an event designed to introduce prospective students and industry representatives in Sweden to the Digital4Business Master’s Programme. The focus was on presenting LiU’s two modules within the programme, AI for Business and Cybersecurity for Business, and offering opportunities for discussion about the skills and competencies required in an increasingly digitalised economy in Europe.
The D4B Day was organised alongside the LiTHeHax LIU-CTF Halloween Edition, one of LiU’s largest annual cybersecurity happenings that consistently draws substantial interest from both students and professionals. This placement ensured steady footfall throughout the day and enabled D4B information to reach a broad group of individuals interested in cybersecurity and emerging digital technologies. Represented organisations included Linköping Science Park, IEEE Sweden, Women4Cyber, FRO, IEEE Young Professionals, IEEE Foundation, FOI, @Cyberly, BEiNG-WISE, ISACA Sweden Chapter, HiQ, IEEE Region 8 Women In Engineering, ELLIIT, and Sectra.
Throughout the day, teachers from the AI for Business and Cybersecurity for Business modules hosted a dedicated Digital4Business information booth, where they engaged actively with visitors. Faculty members answered questions about the programme’s structure, content, and application process, and participated in discussions about AI adoption, cybersecurity issues, as well as career trajectories and digital transformation challenges in Swedish industry. Visitors were invited to register their interest, and many left their contact details for updates and application information. D4B informational flyers were distributed widely, making their way across Sweden by the end of the day.
The main programme presentation took place in the Ida Lovelace lecture hall, attended by more than 140 participants. The session offered an overview of the Digital4Business Master’s programme’s aims, learning outcomes, structure, and the broader European ambitions. The talk sparked strong interest, leading to the follow-up questions.
After the presentation, an informal coffee meet-and-greet session was held with LiU faculty involved in the D4B modules. This provided a quieter setting for prospective students and potential industry partners to discuss academic expectations, internship possibilities, and future collaboration opportunities in a relaxed setting.
Overall, D4B Day contributed to raising awareness of the Digital4Business Master’s Programme within Sweden, particularly among those considering further study in digital technologies or seeking to improve their digital skills. The event facilitated direct engagement with potential applicants and strengthened LiU’s role as a contributor to advanced digital skills development in the Swedish context.
Application deadline: 19 December, 2025
Course starts: 19 January, 2026
Course duration: 1-2 years depending on chosen format
Course delivery: 100% online
Certification: Master’s degree'
Language: English