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Bachelor of Science in Digital Business
Degrees are taught in English. Our programs offer the flexibility that allows students to study at their own pace. You can earn a double degree by adding on another major at the end of the program.
Intake
Ongoing enrollment begins in September 2021. Students can choose which month they want to start their coursework.
Duration
42 months / 4 academic years
Credits
120 American credits
Campus
Madrid and Paris
Keeping pace with the digital age when so much of what we learn today becomes obsolete tomorrow can be a challenge. Digitization affects all sectors and business operations and has changed the way we do business all across the globe. To meet these challenges, Schiller International University and ISDI, an internationally-leading Digital Business School, have created the first Bachelor's Degree born from and for the digital era.
Schiller’s Bachelor of Science in Digital Business powered by ISDI is a four-year degree program that integrates all aspects of digital business and real-world applications: technology, e-commerce, analytics, and innovation. Additionally, it incorporates business fundamentals such as marketing, finance, accounting and operations, and the all-important soft skills of creative and critical thinking, communication, teamwork, adaptability and leadership.
This degree program will help you acquire the essential knowledge and skills needed to find your ideal first job in today’s digital business world.
* The first two years of the program consist of General Education courses that can be completed in Madrid or Paris. The final two years focus on Digital Business Concentration courses that must be completed on campus in Madrid.
** New Bachelor of Science Degree approved by ACICS (USA) for all campuses and pending verification from local authorities in Madrid, Paris and Heidelberg.
Why study at Schiller International University?
Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Business
- WHY study this program?
- WHAT am I going to learn?
- HOW am I going to learn?
- With WHOM am I going to learn?
The Bachelor of Science in Digital Business is the perfect starting point for undergraduate students focused on the new reality of business. With a specific learning-by-doing digital training developed together with ISDI (international leading Digital Transformation Ecosystem), students gain practical digital skills to thoroughly prepare themselves for a career in the digital world. The program’s holistic business approach integrates all aspects of digital business and real-world applications including technology, search, e-commerce, data analytics, and innovation. The program also incorporates business fundamentals such as marketing, finance, accounting, and operations, as well as covering soft skills including communication, teamwork, adaptability, and leadership.
Digital Business Market
- +60% Digital Employment Growth in last 3 years
- +85% Companies hired new digital roles in last 12 months
- Career Areas: Multinational company, Government organization, Non-profit organization, Independent Digital Advisor, and Digital Business Entrepreneurship
Reports: Future of Work McKinsey Report, Digitalization Report EIB
Graduates of the Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Business program will be able to:
- Acquire and apply holistic Digital knowledge and skills.
- Leverage Tech and Digital for creating competitive business.
- Work under agile methodologies and lead projects in digital environments.
- Design, prototype, launch to market and manage a real e-commerce.
- Become a truly international profile and perform with cultural agility by living international experience in different countries.
Discover, design, and develop the professional profile that best suits your goals. Based on a solid academic structure aligned with the current reality we provide students with specific learning tools, methodologies, and immersive experiences to personalized their path.
- Solid academic basis connected with reality
- Modulable Learning
- Interactive Lessons
- Learning by doing methodologies
- Strong presence of Tech, Digital and Sustainability
- International immersions to explore and experience
- Challenges with real organizations
- Personalized Academic & Career Advising
Classmates: A multicultural, diverse, and inclusive community with more than 130 nationalities.
Faculty: Referred professional that share updated knowledge and challenge students with real cases.
Academic & Career Advisors: SIU figures to support you from day one in reaching your goals.
Alumni: A network of more than 20,000 alumni around the world to be connected with.
Location
Start this program at our Madrid or Paris International Campuses. The last two years must be performed in Madrid Campus. Students can transfer among our campuses without loss of credits to acquire multicultural agility and build a truly international profile.
Contact our Admission Team to discover other Campuses Possibilities.
Study plan
Learn more about international degrees based on the US higher education system in the "Academics" section on our FAQ page.
Required General Education Courses
| Program code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 172 | Applied Mathematics | 3 |
| BA 261 | Principles of Business Law | 3 |
| ECO 2013 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 2023 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| PSY 1021 | General Psychology | 3 |
| ACG 2001 | Accounting I | 3 |
| FR/GE/SP 101 | Beginning Foreign Language 1 | 3 |
| BA 374 | Statistics | 3 |
| FR/GE/SP 102 | Beginning Foreign Language 2 | 3 |
| EC 310 | Intermediate Economic Theory | 3 |
| BA 399 | Ethics in International Business Environments | 3 |
| MAR 2011 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Required Core Courses
| Program code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA 439 | International Business Policy | 3 |
| BA 384 | Behavioral Aspects | 3 |
| BA 341 | Business Finance | 3 |
| BA 410 | Production and Operations Management | 3 |
Required Digital Core Courses
| Program code | Subjects | Required 21 credits |
|---|---|---|
| DIG 121 | Agile Methodologies for Innovations I | 3 |
| DIG 355 | Digital Content | 3 |
| DIG 141 | Applied Digital Project Management I-A | 1 |
| BA 335 | Sales & E-commerce Basics | 3 |
| DIG 142 | Applied Digital Project Management 1-B | 2 |
| DIG 360 | Search | 3 |
| DIG 241 | Applied Digital Project Management II-A | 1 |
| BA 320 | Digital Advertising | 3 |
| DIG 242 | Applied Digital Project Management II-B | 2 |
| BA 330 | Applied Ecommerce | 3 |
| DIG 122 | Agile Methodologies for Innovation II | 3 |
| BA 415 | Marketing Technology | 3 |
| DIG 260 | Digital Vision & Strategy | 3 |
| DIG 415 | Digital Analytics | 3 |
| DIG 265 | Digital Marketing | 3 |
| DIG 430 | Applied Digital Tools & Platforms | 3 |
| DIG 341 | Applied Digital Project Management III-A | 1 |
| BA 435 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| DIG 342 | Applied Digital Project Management III-B | 2 |
| DIG 440 | Digital Talent & Leadership | 3 |
| DIG 321 | Digital Technology I | 3 |
| CA 491 | Capstone Final Project 1-A | 3 |
| DIG 322 | Digital Technology II | 3 |
| CA 492 | Capstone Final Project 1-B | 3 |
| DIG 350 | Digital Design & UX | 3 |
| BA 490 | Corporate Internship | 3 |
| DIG 101 | Intro to Coding | 3 |
Instructional Delivery
At Schiller International University, we care about your academic needs. We offer instructional delivery adapted to your individual learning style.
- Courses are taught in English and with an international focus.
- Our academic system consists of studying one course per month, which allows students to limit their mental focus, improve concentration, and assimilate the knowledge and skills taught more easily.
- If you maintain a good Grade Point Average, you may study more than one subject per month and complete your program in less time.
- Schiller International University is dedicated to preparing students for their future professional careers, which is why our courses combine theory with practice.
- You will work collaboratively with classmates on such projects as case studies and presentations under the guidance of professors who bring real-world experience into the classroom.
- You will earn an international degree accredited in the US.
- SIU brings together an international faculty with a diverse array of professional experience.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, students can choose to start their courses in an online or hybrid format and later move to your campus of choice when the situation allows.
Internships
Put what you learn into practice. At SIU, our internship program provides everything you will need to set you on your desired career path. In the final semester of your studies, you will do an internship at a digital business company where you can apply all the knowledge and skills you’ve acquired as you work alongside experienced professionals. This internship will allow you to gain insight into the digital business industry before fully entering the working world.
We provide the flexibility you need to complete your degree
At Schiller International University, our students come first, and we are always ready to adapt to your circumstances in this fast changing world.
We offer two ways to make your studies and payments more flexible:
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Enroll and pay for the first subject You can do this if you are particularly interested in deepening your knowledge of a subject or if you need to find out if you like this field of knowledge. -
Try and pay for the first 4 months Register for 4 subjects (equivalent to 12 credits), take the subject month by month and see if it is the path you want to follow.
After this time, evaluate if you want to continue and we will help you formalize your situation. We will help you with everything you need!
Financial aid is available for students who qualify.
Enrolling in a university has never been easier
Our monthly academic system allows students to enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Digital Business any month of the academic year starting September 2021. Students will participate in two semester-long applied digital projects per year. These group projects are programmed several times throughout the year.
Follow these step by step instructions. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our Admissions Team.
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Apply online easily
We are happy to help you throughout the online process.
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Pay the application fee
This step is usually completed with your Admissions Representative after the interview process.
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Complete the interview
The interview with your Admissions Representative provides a great opportunity to ask questions, define your educational and professional goals, and discuss whether a Schiller degree will meet your needs.
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Send all required admissions documents
This includes transcripts, passport documentation, proof of English proficiency, letter of motivation, etc.
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Once accepted, you will receive an acceptance package
In the case of students needing a VISA, you will receive a scanned copy of a conditional letter of acceptance, along with the invoice for your first semester’s tuition. Once it is paid, you will receive the official copy of your acceptance letter and acceptance package.
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Congratulations!
You are now part of Schiller’s learning community.
Get started now!
Talk to our admissions team for more information.
* Average academic year – 10 courses/months – 30 credits
Cost of the BS in Digital Business*
Tuition fees for European campuses
15,400
Prepared for the unpredictable: COVID-19 response
Our priority remains to provide you with an uninterrupted and safe educational experience despite the current circumstances. That is why we have taken the necessary measures focused on three lines of action tailored to the guidelines of each country’s situation to meet safety requirements, academic requirements, and our student’s needs.
Anti-COVID security measures
We've disinfected all the campuses and increased the frequency of deep-cleaning of all spaces. We’ve also adopted social distancing to ensure that students, faculty and staff are as safe as possible. Students will need to wear masks on campus and may not gather in common areas.
Online classes that are always available
We have reduced our on-campus attendance requirements, combining them with attendance via synchronous online classes thanks to the latest hybrid technology installed on all our campuses. As always, a fully Online option will be available as well. In any case, the campus will be open (if possible according to the regulations of each national and state government) and the staff available to students in person as well as virtually.
All the necessary flexibility you need to face uncertainty
We adapt to you and the current situation. No matter what format you choose, we will provide you with the quality education you deserve.
We offer two ways to make your studies and payments more flexible: enroll in a single subject to deepen your knowledge or take 4 different courses to figure out the best path forward for you.
Don’t let COVID-19 stop you from studying an international degree. Start now and get ahead at home on our Campuses, and travel to one of our campuses abroad when it is safe to do so. We will help you transfer with ease.
Start your career at Schiller International now!
Do not wait any longer! Contact our Admissions Team for further details. We will be happy to help you achieve your goals.
Discover your Career Opportunities
If you have an interest in business in the digital age, then our Bachelor’s Degree of Digital Business is for you. This degree focuses on the international framework of digital transformation issues in an international context.
The Bachelor’s Degree of Digital Business will prepare you for career opportunities in a global context.
- New Business Models at Digital Era
- Digital Transformation
- Martech (Marketing & Technology)
- Data Based Thinking
- E-Leadership
- Digital Business
We believe in you
Schiller International University is committed to fostering community growth through people like you who strive for self-improvement and a strong sense of purpose.
Find out more about all our scholarships and financial aid. Contact us for more information:
- Presidents’ Undergraduate/Graduate scholarship
- International Scholarship Undergraduate and Graduate
- Diplomatic Scholarship
- Golden Key Honor Society Scholarship
- Employer Reimbursement Matching Scholarship
- US Citizen/Legal Resident Scholarship
See what other students say
Griffin Hill
My time at Schiller has allowed me to live in different countries. Studying international topics in a practical learning environment is something you can't achieve at other universities.
Iñigo Gastón
My experience has been great. After working for a few years, I realized how up to date this learning system is. Also, the skills I acquired have helped me achieve professional growth.
Natalia Malvar
My experience at SIU has been extraordinary and incredibly rewarding both at an academic and intellectual level, and at a personal growth level.
Steven Gatewood
I have truly enjoyed my experience at Schiller! As an online student, I always felt the sense of community. The staff and entire faculty are very helpful.
Adina Laura Achim
SIU shaped my character and helped me discover my passion. I met a professor who recognized my potential and redirected me to focus on international affairs.
Earn a double degree and go even further
If your ambition is to go one step further, have a fulfilling and successful international career and know everything about international business and management, complete your degree by studying an additional program. The only requirement needed is to complete the first degree before starting the second one. Ask our teams about the details, we will be glad to help you!
Safe and secure international payments
SIU has partnered with Flywire to offer our students an innovative and convenient payment method from your home country.
Flywire is a global payment platform whose mission is to help you make international payments reliably, at favorable exchange rates, and without costly bank fees.
Contact our admissions team for further information.
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