1. Develop mastery of current and emerging skills in the theory and practice of digital strategy, innovation, and digital transformation leadership.
2. Provide learners with a critical understanding of pivotal and contemporary theories and conceptual frameworks underpinning global digital governance and organisational transformation.
3. Enable learners to critically appraise and champion Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Ethical Practice, and Sustainability as fundamental to responsible and professional digital leadership.
4. Enhance in learners an attitude of inclusive, analytical, and ethically grounded leadership, capable of evaluating the impact of diverse leadership styles on digital culture and strategic decision-making.
5. Enable learners to design and justify innovative, evidence-based digital solutions that cultivate sustainable competitive advantage and add demonstrable value to diverse, globalised organisations.
6. Facilitate the development of applied skills that reflect contemporary issues, including the transformative impact of digital technologies, AI ethics, and advanced data analytics on business strategy and performance.
7. Develop in learners a systematic knowledge of strategic digital risk management and governance in a variety of complex organisational contexts.
8. Develop advanced research skills and apply theoretical knowledge to complex, work-based digital challenges.
| College | Dublin Business School (DBS) |
| Course ID | 195669 |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 2 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | Master of Science (MSc) in Digital Leadership |
| Course Start Date | 21st September 2026 |
| Course Duration | 2 Years |
| Course Time | Career Opportunities There are many career options available to graduates of this course. Examples of some vacancies graduates may wish to apply for include Digital Communications Manager, Change Management and Communication Lead, Head of Digital Product and Strategy, and Digital Transformation Project Manager. These roles are prominent across sectors like Finance, IT, and Retail, where organizations require specialists to oversee digital roadmaps, manage e-commerce ecosystems, and lead technical governance. Beyond these specific titles, the programme prepares graduates for Senior Leadership and Executive-level positions focused on strategic change. With a strong emphasis on AI strategy and data-driven decision-making, graduates are well-positioned for roles involving AI Governance, Digital Transformation Roadmap Development, and Project Portfolio Management, bridging the gap between technical capability and organizational vision. |
| Course Fee | €8,000 |
| Entry Requirements | In terms of Admission requirements, the minimum entry requirements for the MSc in Digital Leadership are: Level 8 primary undergraduate honours bachelor degree with a minimum Second Class Second Division award (2.2 classification) in any discipline from a recognised third level institution (or equivalent); or Level 6 (EQF) primary undergraduate bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent); or An equivalent professional qualification such as ACCA or CIMA GMAT examination may be required for all applicants who do not hold an Honours Bachelor Degree (Level 8) with a minimum of second class second division classification. |
| Career Path | Career Opportunities There are many career options available to graduates of this course. Examples of some vacancies graduates may wish to apply for include Digital Communications Manager, Change Management and Communication Lead, Head of Digital Product and Strategy, and Digital Transformation Project Manager. These roles are prominent across sectors like Finance, IT, and Retail, where organizations require specialists to oversee digital roadmaps, manage e-commerce ecosystems, and lead technical governance. Beyond these specific titles, the programme prepares graduates for Senior Leadership and Executive-level positions focused on strategic change. With a strong emphasis on AI strategy and data-driven decision-making, graduates are well-positioned for roles involving AI Governance, Digital Transformation Roadmap Development, and Project Portfolio Management, bridging the gap between technical capability and organizational vision. |
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