Master in Digital Business Engineering
Study at the intersection of AI, business and innovation
Digital technologies, data, and AI are transforming the way businesses operate, compete, and grow. From automation and digital platforms to data-driven decision-making, companies today need people who understand both technology and strategy.
The Master of Digital Business Engineering (120 ECTS credits) prepares you to navigate this fast-changing landscape by combining business knowledge with digital innovation and analytical thinking.
Interdisciplinary programme
In this two-year English Master’s programme (120 ECTS credits), you
- acquire a solid foundation in economics, business administration and information technology,
- combine knowledge on the development and management of information systems with the study of artificial intelligence, data mining and data engineering.
- And, you can even take part in a double degree, with Czech technical university in Prague.
What's included in your study?
Besides a flexible programme with plenty of opportunities for personal development, you'll also get to:
- have a behind-the-scences looks into Antwerp's global fashion and diamond industry, as well as into the Port of Antwerp;
- take part in our buddy programme, helping you connect with local Belgian students from day one;
- become a student ambassador;
- take part in our Shape Your Career track, a four-session programme designed to help you launch your career.
Career prospects
Thanks to their unique combination of skills, our graduates take up key roles in the shaping of digital innovation and the managing of business transformation. They are highly sought-after profiles in the job market and in most cases, our final-year students have already signed a contract before they even graduated.
Over the past ten years, 96% of our students from both the English and the Dutch equivalent programme found a job within 6 months after graduation.
Meet our students
Rankings and accreditations
The University of Antwerp holds three of the most prestigious business school accreditations in the world: AACSB, EQUIS and EFMD. These accreditations confirm the quality of your degree and open doors to international opportunities.
UAntwerp in the global rankings:
Financial Times European Business School Ranking 2025:#99.
Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2026: #170.
QS World University Ranking 2026: #280.
Times Higher Education Young University Ranking 2024: #12.
Frequently asked questions
What jobs can I do with this degree?
Our alumni tend to work as IT consultants, solutions architects, data engineers, product managers, and business analysts at organisations such as KPMG, Deloitte, OMP, Delaware, Accenture, Telenet, and Cegeka. Their work ranges from developing digital products and analysing data to supporting organisations in the implementation of new technologies.
Almost 96% of graduates find their first job within six months of graduation, reflecting the demand for professionals who can connect technology and business.
Learn more about our alumni and their career paths.
Am I eligible for the Master's programme?
Admission requirements depend on your previous degree and background. Visit the admission and enrolment page for full details on entry requirements, language tests and the application process.
Is there a preparatory programme?
Yes! You may be assigned a personalised preparatory programme of up to 54 ECTS. Based on your previous studies, you can receive exemptions, which are assessed individually by the Board of Admissions. Depending on your study load, you may also be allowed to take selected master's courses alongside your preparatory programme.
You don't apply for the preparatory programme separately. Simply apply for the master's programme, and if needed, the Board of Admissions will create a customised preparatory programme for you.
Can I stay in Belgium after completing my study?
International students from outside the EEA can apply for a one-year orientation stay in Belgium to find a job or start a company. On average, 1 in 3 Business Economics graduates from UAntwerp choose to stay in Belgium after graduation.