Master’s Degree in Digital Transformation

The programme trains professionals able to lead the digital transformation of companies, public administrations and organisations. The curriculum integrates computer science, mathematics, statistics and artificial intelligence skills and covers the analysis, design and management of complex digital systems. Alongside the technical aspects there is room for managerial and regulatory topics, including personal data protection and user experience design, indispensable for building digital solutions that are reliable, accessible and respectful of users' rights. Particular attention is paid to the relationship between technology and organisation: digital systems are not considered merely as IT tools, but as components that change processes, roles and relationships, and which therefore require skills in needs analysis and change management.

Teaching lasts two years, divided into four semesters, for a total of 120 credits. The programme is held full time and in person in Bari. Activities include applied projects, labs and in-depth study of machine learning, while the internship is structured in collaboration with corporate partners and allows students to deal with real-world problems. The programme concludes with a final thesis, publicly defended and developed on real cases. The page does not indicate the total hours or the language of instruction, presumably Italian, which should be checked in the course regulations. The alternation between foundational training, labs and projects makes it possible to acquire both technical skills and the ability to collaborate with different professional figures, from developers to process owners, up to decision-makers. Engaging with corporate partners during the internship and the public defence of the thesis train the ability to present solutions to audiences with different skills, a central requirement for those working in digital transformation.

The aim is to train professionals able to lead digital transformation in IT companies, public administrations and organisations of different kinds. Career opportunities include the roles of Digital Transformation Manager, data analyst, IT consultant and digital project manager. The programme is suited to bachelor's graduates with a basic background in computer science and statistics who wish to combine technical skills and organisational vision, and is particularly useful in a context in which the digitalisation of services, the use of data and the adoption of artificial intelligence require professionals able to coordinate complex projects and assess their impact on people, processes and organisations. The profile is suited to all contexts in which the adoption of new technologies must be accompanied by clear governance of data, risks and the quality of the services offered to citizens and customers.