MASTER’S DEGREE Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship
Many companies that achieved great success in the past are now facing deep crises, driven by rapid technological, economic, political changes and evolving consumer behavior. Technological innovation has already revolutionized, and continues to revolutionize, the way businesses operate, opening up new opportunities for growth and development.
This continuous evolution requires mental flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt in order to innovate and seize the opportunities brought by digital transformation. Our Master’s Degree in Digital Transformation & Entrepreneurship prepares you to face these challenges in a concrete and strategic way. Whether you want to launch your own startup through an entrepreneurship course or make a real impact within an existing organization, this digital transformation program provides you with the tools to lead change and create value in today’s world.
If you’re looking to turn your passion for innovation into a concrete and impactful project, discover now the Master’s Degree in Digital Transformation & Entrepreneurship at H-FARM College. This is your first step toward becoming a key player in the transformation. If you have any questions or would like to talk with us, schedule a meeting with the H-FARM College team: we’re here to help you build your path.
WHO DELIVERS THE COURSE
H-FARM College
TITLE
Master’s of Science – University of Chichester
LANGUAGE
English
AVAILABLE SEATS
30 seats
START AND DURATION
INTAKE (a.y. 25/26):
September 2025 – 12 months
January 2026 – 18 months
LOCATION
H-FARM Campus – Roncade (TV)
LESSONS FORMAT
Full-time, in person
Why choose the Master’s Degree in Digital Transformation & Entrepreneurship
This university master’s program in digital transformation equips students with the essential skills to become successful digital entrepreneurs or to strategically lead digital transformation within a company. Through a dynamic teaching approach that combines theory and practice, including in-class lessons, project work, group activities, and enhancing courses, students develop both strategic vision and practical tools to tackle the challenges of modern business.
Wondering if this digital transformation course is the right step for your future? Contact us today: the H-FARM College team is ready to support you in choosing the path that best suits you.
The program of the Master’s Degree in Digital Transformation & Entrepreneurship
During the first semester of the Master’s Degree in Digital Transformation & Entrepreneurship, the focus will be on the essential tools to understand the context in which an entrepreneurial idea can emerge and succeed. Students will explore the economic, technological, and social dynamics that influence the contemporary market, with the aim of building a clear vision of the landscape in which digital transformation takes place.
The second semester of the Digital Transformation course is dedicated to defining and validating the entrepreneurial idea. At this stage, the focus is on developing an innovative business model and creating an effective marketing strategy for the launch and growth of the project. The entire program is characterized by a strong focus on emerging technologies and the most advanced tools for innovation, which are essential for any future digital entrepreneur.
Would you like to discover in detail the subjects, projects, and experiences of the Digital Transformation Master’s Degree program at H-FARM College? Contact us or request the full syllabus: we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Curriculum Master’s Degree in Digital Transformation & Entrepreneurship
Big Data, Analytics and IoT – 10 ECTS
This course aims to analyze the fundamental concepts and main applications of data analysis in a digital context.
More specifically, it focuses on the applications of various data analysis techniques to extract meaningful patterns from structured and unstructured data sets in virtualization environments based on virtual machines.
Students will learn how to leverage different real-time Big Data Analytics frameworks to extract and analyze data collected from various inputs. The analysis will be performed using various techniques, including classification, clustering, regression, and other machine learning algorithms.
Applied Research Methods for Business – 10 ECTS
This course aims to help students acquire the basic skills to conduct research in an academic and scientific context.
In fact, each course in the Master’s program will require a degree of research for group work or for the completion of exams, especially the final module, which will require extensive research, both primary and secondary.
This module aims to provide students with a solid introduction and foundation in the main qualitative and quantitative research techniques used in both academic and commercial business research.
Digital Transformation Strategy – 10 ECTS
Digital technologies are transforming the way individuals and organizations conduct business. This module will enable students to gain an understanding of how advancements in information systems, mobile communication technologies, and internet-based technologies are leading to radical changes in the economic landscape, business models, and growth strategies of organizations.
The focus of the module is on how individuals and managers respond to the challenge of new technologies by developing innovative strategies, leading transformation and change, and enhancing their own skills and competencies to compete in the digital world.
Design Thinking – 10 ECTS
Design thinking is a method that can be used to address a wide range of problems and issues: it can be leveraged in creating new products, services, and processes, as well as in solving and improving existing problems and situations. This course is based on the use of real case studies and built around the notion of learning by doing: students will be required to work as team members during the module, using design thinking to attempt to address a series of real business problems.
Regular workshops will be structured to provide sufficient support to students, allowing them, at the same time, to have an appropriate space for engaging independently in the necessary learning processes to complete the module successfully.
Digital Strategies & Digital Marketing – 10 ECTS
This module addresses the ways in which individuals and organizations can effectively implement digital aspects in marketing planning.
The course begins with an analysis of the macro and microenvironments related to an organization, and then provides students with an overview of the key tools and strategies that an individual or company can implement to create the most effective marketing mix, manage offline and online channels, and implement key digital tools to help achieve business objectives.
Entrepreneurship in the digital age – 10 ECTS
Drawing from H-FARM’s experience and its work with start-ups across Europe, this module has been designed from the outset to be a truly hands-on experience for all participants.
The course introduces the fundamentals of start-up management, corporate design, and entrepreneurship, all set against the backdrop of the digital era.
Students will be taught how to transform ideas and projects into a viable business form through relevant literature, case studies, and workshops. They will work following the lean start-up methodology; therefore, each class will have specific learning tasks and expected outcomes.
Business Research Project –
30 ECTS
An experiential module designed to create and develop an original project/solution, either as an entrepreneurial project (startup) or as a project within a company contributing to open innovation processes. The module consists of both theoretical and practical components: students will work individually and in groups on a practical project, drawing on the skills and knowledge acquired during various theoretical classes and workshops provided by professionals and tutors.
This module is designed leveraging H-FARM’s experience in working alongside highly promising entrepreneurs in conceiving, developing, and launching their initiatives. Since 2005, H-FARM has been managing numerous startup acceleration and incubation programs, often in partnership with leading companies and brands, supporting hundreds of startups with a unique “acceleration platform” consisting of methods, resources, a network of mentors and investors, and managed by a talented team.
OBJECTIVES
This course will enable students to acquire a range of highly marketable skills, and they will have access to positions such as:
Startup Entrepreneur
Digital Transformation Intra-preneur
Business Consultant
Business Analyst
The exclusive advantages of the Master’s Degree at H-FARM College
The Enhancing Courses are a series of extra-curricular courses that complement the knowledge provided by their academic program with practical skills of broad application. Students will learn to understand their skills profile, cultivate a personal learning agenda, and develop a set of knowledge and skills useful for understanding companies’ needs.
We believe that the same skills and abilities essential for starting a startup, such as leadership, problem-solving, resilience, strategy, risk-taking, and continuous learning, are valuable in any career path. Through a combination of theoretical and practical learning, students gain insights, methodology, and tools that can help them succeed as entrepreneurs and in any other profession. Our study programs are ideal for those looking to develop a versatile and comprehensive skill set.
Faculty
Our faculty includes internationally experienced lecturers from both academia and key roles in the private sector, such as managers, startup founders and consultants. To complete this educational ecosystem, we collaborate with top-tier partners, leading companies in their industries, and a network of alumni known for their innovative contributions in the organizations they work in.
To offer students of the Master’s Degree in Digital Transformation & Entrepreneurship the best opportunities to engage with this dynamic community, we’ve designed an immersive learning experience that goes beyond the classroom. A 360-degree education built on continuous exchange, collaboration, and real-world learning, through guest lectures, group projects, case studies, challenges, hackathons, networking events and inspirational talks featuring prominent figures from the world of innovation and business.
Would you like to be part of an ecosystem where education, innovation and networking come together every day? Contact H-FARM College today and discover how to join the Master’s program that prepares you to lead the digital future. The Master’s Degree in Digital Transformation & Entrepreneurship at H-FARM College offers more than just a classroom: it puts you at the heart of an international community of experts, mentors, entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
You will find information about the requirements, selection process, and relevant timelines in the Admission Notice.
Entry requirements
ACADEMIC TITLE
Students who wish to apply for the Master’s Degree in Digital Transformation & Entrepreneurship must:
- Hold a university degree in an appropriate field obtained from an Italian university (Bachelor’s degree).
- Be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program at an Italian university and have completed at least 110 ECTS credits at the time of application.
- Have completed a course of study abroad and possess a foreign degree recognized as suitable for admission.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
To enroll, candidates must have a language certification at an appropriate level. The accepted certifications are listed in the application notice.
In some cases, it may be possible to access the course even in the absence of a certified English level. The accepted exemptions are listed in the application notice. The candidate must complete the exemption form available at this link and submit it during the online application.
Deadline for submitting missing documents
Any documents not submitted during the application phase must be provided by the following deadlines:
September 2025 Intake
Degree: December 31, 2025
English Certificate: September 5, 2025
For more information, please refer to the admission notice.
The admission process
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You can apply through the form available on this page. During this process, you will need to provide various pieces of information, including:
- Your personal details.
- Your degree certificate with the exam transcript, or if you’re still studying at the time of application, a certificate of enrollment with the exam transcript.
- A motivational video – refer to the guide published on our website.
- Your curriculum vitae in English.
- The English language certificate (if you already have one).
After submitting your online application, you will be contacted by the Admissions Team to schedule your motivational interview, which will be conducted in English. The interviews will take place on the dates specified in the application guidelines.
During the interview phase, your motivation, academic and extracurricular experiences will be assessed, and your English proficiency will also be evaluated.
Candidates who are deemed eligible for admission but have insufficient English language skills during the interview may be asked to provide a B2 level certification by August 31st. Failure to provide the certification within the specified deadline may result in the inability to proceed with enrollment.
After the interview, you will receive the outcome of your application via email.
Admitted candidates will have the opportunity to accept their spot and proceed with pre-enrollment or enrollment, depending on the case, as indicated below:
ROUNDS EARLY DECISION, 1, 2, and 3 – Admitted candidates can pre-enroll in the course by:
Completing the pre-enrollment form received via email.
Paying the deposit for the first installment of the tuition fee for the year 2025/2026.
IN THE OTHER ROUNDS – Admitted candidates can enroll in the course by:
Completing the enrollment form received via email.
Paying the first installment of the tuition fees for the academic year 2025/2026.
International Candidates
International Students, meaning students of non-Schengen nationality, will find information about the requirements, the selection process, and the associated timelines in the Admission Process available at the button below.
Application Timeline
For the academic year 2025/26, there will be 7 application rounds with the deadlines as indicated in the table below.
- Online Application
- Interview
- Results
- Pre-Enrollment
- Enrollment
- EARLY DECISION
- 01/10 – 15/11
- 19/11
- 21/11
- by 28/11
- 01 – 31/07
- 1 ROUND
- 16/11 – 15/01
- 17/01
- 21/01
- by 28/01
- 01 – 31/07
- 2 ROUND
- 16/01 – 15/03
- 18/03
- 20/03
- by 27/03
- 01 – 31/07
- 3 ROUND
- 16/03 – 15/05
- 20/05
- 22/05
- by 29/05
- 01 – 31/07
- 4 ROUND
- 16/05 – 30/06
- 02/07
- 04/07
- –
- 01 – 31/07
- 5 ROUND
- 01/07 – 31/07
- 05/08
- 07/08
- –
- by 19/08
- 6 ROUND
- 01/08 – 31/08
- 02/09
- 03/09
- –
- by 05/09
- ROLLING
- 01/08 – 10/10
- Rolling
- The day after the interview
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- Within 3 days of receiving the result and in any case by 16/10/2025.
Fees and payment methods
The fee for the Master’s Degree in Digital Transformation & Entrepreneurship for the academic year 2025/26 is €15,500. You can pay this fee in three installments according to the following schedule:
1st INSTALLMENT
€5,700 (€800 + €4,900 if you decide to pre-enroll) to be paid during the enrollment procedure.
2nd INSTALLMENT
€4,900 to be paid by January 15, 2025.
3rd INSTALLMENT
€4,900 to be paid by May 15, 2025.
Admitted candidates will be eligible for the following discounts:
A 15% discount will be granted to the first 5 admitted candidates who confirm their place in the program through the enrollment or pre-enrollment procedure.
The fee to be paid will be €13,170 instead of €15,500, and the payment will be made in 3 installments:
€4.924 (€800 + €4.124 if you decide to pre-enroll) to be paid during the enrollment procedure.
€4.123 da pagare entro il 15 Gennaio 2025
€4.123 to be paid by May 15, 2025.
10% discount assigned in chronological order to the second group of 5 admitted candidates who confirm their spot in the program through the enrollment or pre-enrollment procedure.
The fee to be paid will be €13,950 instead of €15,500, and the payment will occur in 3 installments:
€5,184 (€800 + €4,384 if you decide to pre-enroll) to be paid during the enrollment procedure.
€4,383 to be paid by January 15, 2025.
€4,383 to be paid by May 15, 2025.
1 rata:
€4.924 (€800 + €4.124 se decidi di pre-immatricolarti) da pagare durante la procedura di immatricolazione
2 rata:
€4.123 da pagare entro il 15 Gennaio 2025
3 rata:
€4.123 da pagare entro il 15 Maggio 2025
1 rata:
€5.184 (€800 + €4.384 se decidi di pre-immatricolarti) da pagare durante la procedura di immatricolazione
2 rata:
€4.383 da pagare entro il 15 Gennaio 2025
3 rata:
€4.383 da pagare entro il 15 Maggio 2025
A student who pays the tuition fees after the indicated deadline in the contract will incur progressively in a penalty of €100 from the first day to the tenth day after the deadline; a penalty of €200 from the eleventh to the twentieth day after the deadline; a penalty of €200 and a block on the University career from the twenty-first day after the deadline onwards.
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Job on Campus
At H-FARM College, students have access to various learning-on-the-job experiences designed to enhance their employability while developing a real entrepreneurial mindset.
Among these are the numerous Job on Campus positions, offering the chance to get involved from the very first years of university. These paid roles help students build useful professional and transversal skills, including positions like library supervisor, student tutor or operational assistant.
Highly motivated students can also apply to join the team at LUMINA, an in-house agency structured as a real consulting firm. Here, they can experience the core activities of consultancy first-hand, supported by H-FARM College professionals and faculty who serve as mentors and guide them in developing a strong entrepreneurial mindset.
Finally, students interested in the world of digital media can apply to join FARMEDIA, a media agency offering hands-on experience in the main activities of digital communication.
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