Digital Leadership & Transformation
Start date
- 10.09.2025
Duration
- 1.5 years
Location
- Antwerpen
Degree
- Master of Science
Language
- English
Price
- Early bird: €29.500
Dual Focus
We promise you a development trajectory where you will deepen your knowledge as well as broaden your engagement skills and expertise to effectively lead in today’s fast evolving digital business landscape.
Grounded in Science
For over 30 years, in collaboration with the University of Antwerp, we have been a leading force in research and education in IT Governance, Enterprise IT Architecture, and Data Science.
Career Boost
Our Executive Master offers four majors for you to choose from, to boost your chosen career with a unique field of expertise. Thereby obtaining a Master of Science degree with a specialization, profiling yourself as an expert in the field.
One Executive Master, Four Majors
Over a two year period, studying part-time, you immerse in a premium learning environment. Our program forms one cohort but allows you to specialize - with a choice of four separate majors. They are made up of multiple modules, designed to equip you with specialized knowledge and skills. Take a look at the options.
Enterprise IT Architecture
IT Risk & Cyber Security Management
IT Audit & Assurance
IT Management
More than 600 top professionals have paved the way with this degree
Yannick and Ingrid share their experience
We gave the floor to Ingrid, alumna at the Executive Master Major in Enterprise IT Architecture and Yannick, alumnus at the Executive Master Major IT Risk & Cyber Security Management. They share their experience on the holistic approach, the group assignments and the 'reality check' of real business cases. A 'rewarding experience with new connections for life' - are you ready to jump on this adventure yourself?
Pascale Van Damme, President bij de Koninklijke Belgische Voetbalbond
"Digital transformation is key for the competitiveness of companies. By taking a real business case from the industry, evaluating it in group here at AMS and verifying it against academic knowledge, this module brought a lot of value to the industry. Strategies and business processes were changed because of the insights gained. "
Are you ready to make an impact as a business leader and digital change-maker?
A highly interactive learning journey and focus on peer to peer learning - facilitated by top experts from both academic and business worlds - guarantee a well-balanced and unique mixture of rigor and practice. Alumnus of the program Peter Wuytack shares his experience.
Practical need to know's
Admission procedure
Every year we only accept a limited amount of candidates. We advise you to start the noncommittal application process as soon as possible. There are the steps to take:
- Step 1: Start your application. Create a profile and fill in the non-binding online application form. Attach the requested documents.
- Step 2: We will send you a link to assess your analytical thinking and reasoning skills.
- Step 3:When the online test results are completed, you will be invited for a 30-minute admission interview, either in person or by video call. This interview is led by the Program Director and/or Academic Director and consists of a discussion about your ambition and motivation to complete the Executive Master.
- Step 4: Based upon a positive application dossier you will be offered a place in the program and If your candidacy is accepted, you will receive a link to finalize your enrollment.
Step 1 to 3 are free of charge and non-committal.
Finance & funding
The tuition fee for the 2025 – 2027 Executive Master in Digital Leadership & Transformation is € 31.500 (VAT exempt) for 2 academic years. Enjoy the 'early bird' tuition fee of € 29.500 when you register by May 31, 2025. After this date, the registration fee will be €31,500. (Prices are VAT-exempt)
Useful information:
- You can add this cost in your personal taxes as a professional cost.
- SME subsidy: Flemish SME’s get a discount between 20% and 30% granted by the Flemish Government.
- For Cyber Security related programs discounts up to 45% granted by the Flemish Government
- Dutch citizens benefit from a tax reduction based on the amount of the actual study cost.
- German residents can apply for a scholarship with Deutsche Bildung.
- This program is eligible for Flemish Educational Leave.
Studying part-time
The duration of the executive master is 1,5 years, and taken part-time. In-class sessions are organized every 3 to 4 weeks in blocks of 2 days, 11 times per academic year (not during school holidays).
- Thursday from 2 pm to 10 pm
- Friday from 9 am to 5 pm
A residential kick-off
We begin the program with an immersive two-day residential seminar, where you'll meet Prof. Dr. Steven De Haes, the Academic Director of the program, and the Dean of AMS. He’ll guide you through your learning journey, offering a detailed overview of what’s ahead. In a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, you'll connect with your cohort, the group you'll share your time with at AMS. This is also a unique opportunity to network with faculty, as well as alumni, who will share their experiences and offer valuable insights and support.
Attend Info sessions and Open House events
If you are interested in this Executive Master we strongly advise you to attend an online info session or an Open House event on our Campus in Antwerp. During these moments the program director gives you useful insights and information, and they are also the ideal moment to ask your questions.
Choosing for AMS is choosing for life-long impact
Personal approach
At AMS, it's your name that stands out on your degree. With our intentionally small class sizes, you'll have direct access to faculty and industry experts who are invested in your growth. Our program team is always by your side, offering personalized support throughout your academic journey.
Top credentials & Triple Crown accredited
AMS is in the top 1% of worldwide business schools due to our Triple Crown accreditation.
Year after year Antwerp Management School continues to be a highly-ranked management school by The Financial Times and by Eduniversal for its Information Systems Management programs. Accreditations by the international AACSB and the Dutch/Flemish NVAO organizations are the guarantee for the highest quality standard. The program is compliant with the E-Competence Framework and ISACA.
High return on investment
Thanks to our hands-on approach you will put your learnings into practice in the Master Project, thereby bringing immediate value to your organization. Also on a personal level the return is high, with excellent professionals participating and a large alumni network you are sure to surround yourself with lifelong connections in the digital field.
International education in the heart of Antwerp
At AMS you will experience an international and diverse education, with faculty and guest speakers of diverse backgrounds and fields of expertise. Our campus is located right in the heart of Antwerp, a city with innovation and entrepreneurship in its core. Our campus is located in the city center of Antwerp. The open house philosophy, so typical for AMS, fully takes shape in this new building. The renovated AMS campus is a sustainable, socially responsible building with respect for its historic value.
Focus on personal development
We look beyond the mere transfer of technical knowledge. As our mission statement explicitly mentions, we also want to stimulate your personal development. Our approach is straightforward: the better you feel as a person, the more confident you are when dealing with complicated business situations. The more accurate your self-image, the better you are able to work with other people and lead others in a responsible manner that commands respect.
A research-driven business school
Together with the University of Antwerp, we have been playing a leading role in the research area of Digital Transformation for more than 30 years. We have specialized in designing and implementing the various management, architectural and administrative capacities needed to unlock the full potential of digital transformation. Read more about our recent publications, research projects and relevant blogs.
Start the application procedure
Every year we only accept a select amount of candidates. We advise you to start the noncommittal application process as soon as possible.
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