Prof. Dr.  Mike Friedrichsen

Prof. Dr. Mike Friedrichsen

CEO and Head of Research Center "Financial Technology and Law" Professor for "Digital Media Innovation and Technology"

The digital world's future depends on whether we use technology for automation or responsibility, creativity, and the common good.

About

He is a pioneer in digitalisation, founding ecommerce companies in the 90s. He was for over 25 years a full professor of Business Informatics and Digital Media at Stuttgart Media University and is the founding president of the German University of Digital Science. He has entrepreneurial experience with various startups and is active in the non-profit sector. He founded the German Digital Science Foundation for innovative digital education projects and regularly gives guest lectures at international universities. Prof. Friedrichsen is the author of numerous books and articles.

Coordinated Study Programs

Understanding and Designing the Digital World

Understanding and Designing the Digital World

MICRO-DEGREE

Applying digital capabilities to processes, products, and assets to improve efficiency, enhance customer value, manage risk, and create new revenue opportunities is key to business success. This module provides an advanced understanding of the role of digital technologies in today's and tomorrow's business environment and their impact on economies and societies. The module focuses on the nature of digital media and how they are encoded and compressed, the fundamentals of the Internet, the WWW, and emerging digital technologies. All of this is discussed against the backdrop of the ongoing digitization of all parts of our lives, across industries, and for the advancement of the public sector. Therefore, the module provides students with a holistic view of digital technologies and their application in business and society.

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MBA Digital Media

MBA Digital Media

MBA

Lead with Tech, Succeed with Strategy.

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Lectured Study Modules

Envision & Strategize: Understanding and Designing the Digital World (MBA)

Workload: 100 hours

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Envision & Strategize: Understanding and Designing the Digital World (MSc)

Workload: 125 hours

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Recent Blog Posts

German UDS: A Purpose-Driven Digital University for Global Impact

German UDS: A Purpose-Driven Digital University for Global Impact

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University as a Service (UaaS) – How German UDS Redefines Higher Education

University as a Service (UaaS) – How German UDS Redefines Higher Education

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Our Professors – Academic Leadership at German UDS | Pioneers in Digital Education

Our Professors – Academic Leadership at German UDS | Pioneers in Digital Education

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The German University of Digital Science Blog

The German University of Digital Science Blog

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Digital Science Unveiled Reimagining Research, Teaching, and Responsibility

Digital Science Unveiled Reimagining Research, Teaching, and Responsibility

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German UDS – Germany’s First Fully Digital University | Study Digital Transformation & AI

German UDS – Germany’s First Fully Digital University | Study Digital Transformation & AI

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CEO and Head of Research Center "Financial Technology and Law" Professor for "Digital Media Innovation and Technology"