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PART-TIME
ONLINE + 2 WEEKS ON SITE

Master’s in Digital Innovation & Strategic Leadership

Use Digital Management to lead innovation

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Duration

15 Months

TIME ZONE

Stockholm (CET)

LANGUAGE

English

tuition fee

£ 19 900
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is this master’s program right for me?

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Get Your Master’s and Lead Innovation with a Strategic Mindset

This part-time, online master’s is designed for experienced professionals ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. You’ll strengthen your strategic mindset, build practical innovation skills, and grow as a confident, adaptable leader. Through real-world projects and flexible online learning, you’ll apply what you learn from day one to drive real impact.

WHAT YOU’LL BE ABLE TO DO

  • check Design and lead innovation strategies
  • check Align teams and lead with confidence
  • check Make informed decisions around emerging tech
  • check Deliver business value through real-world solutions

learning format

  • check Online + 2 weeks onsite in Stockholm
  • check Hybrid model with real-world projects

Credits earned

  • check 180 UK credits / 90 ECTS credits.

SEPTEMBER 2026 INTAKE

Application deadline:

13 Sept 2026 – 27 Feb 2028

12 June 2026 (2st round)

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MARCH 2027 INTAKE

Application deadline:

9 Mar 2027 – 27 Jun 2028 

30 Oct 2026 (1st round)

Your journey starts here. Begin your application and choose the intake that fits you best.

Hyper Island's Master's Degrees
Accredited by Teesside University

Awarded University of the Year 2025
By THE Awards 2025

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TURN EXPERTISE INTO CAREER GROWTH

70%

ENROLL WITH 10+
YEARS OF EXPERIECE

With most participants bringing over a decade of expertise, the cohort adds depth and diversity to each discussion, making learning dynamic and impactful.

+ 85%

GROWTH IN
PROJECT OUTCOMES

Participants report measurable improvements in project delivery, turning learning into real-world results for their teams and organizations.

+ 120%

INCREASE IN PERCIEVED
CAREER VALUE

Graduates report a strong and significant boost in the value they offer employers, accelerating their career growth and professional impact.

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THE HYPER ISLAND LEARNING EXPERIENCE

MORE THAN ONLINE:
A HANDS-ON LEADERSHIP JOURNEY

No passive lectures. No theory for theory’s sake. This is a program built around real challenges, live collaboration, and practical application. From day one, you’ll gain tools, insights, and confidence to lead change in your own context.

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Illustrations
LEARN 
BY DOING

Deep-dive workshops, hands-on sessions, and ready-to-use tools that you can apply immediately in your work.

Illustrations (1)
SOLVE REAL INDUSTRY 
CHALLENGES

Work with live briefs from real organisations and tackle the kind of problems leaders face in a modern business context.

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GROW TOGETHER, 
LEAD TOGETHER

Collaborate in diverse teams, build trust, and develop your leadership through teamwork, feedback, and reflection.

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AREAS OF STUDY

6 MODULES TO LEAD INNOVATION WITH A STRATEGIC MINDSET

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LEADING TEAMS

Develop the tools and mindset to lead diverse, high-performing teams. Learn how collaboration, group dynamics, and trust drive real impact.

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HUMANS OR CUSTOMERS

Use design thinking to solve real-world problems with empathy. Learn to understand your users deeply and connect human insight with business value.

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INTELLIGENT MACHINES

Explore how data, AI, and automation are transforming modern business. Learn to lead with confidence in tech-driven environments and leverage emerging technologies for real-world solutions.

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BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION & INNOVATION

Explore how disruption impacts business. Learn to rethink value creation, drive innovation, and lead strategic change within real organisational contexts.

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SHORT SPECIALISATION

Take ownership of your learning. Explore a topic that matters to you by designing and leading your own applied innovation project.

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FUTURE SCENARIOS

Learn how to explore emerging trends, analyse signals of change, and create future-ready strategies. Use foresight tools to build ethical, innovative responses to tomorrow’s challenges.

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Want to dive deeper into the program details?

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WHAT OUR LEARNERS SAY

Professionals who have already joined

Trustpilot
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"Use the Hyper Island environment, test your ideas early, invite feedback. This Master's program gives you time, structure, and people around you who are also building something. That combination is rare!"

Daniel Karelin, Felix Seifried, James Raper

Startup Founders
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“The beauty of Hyper Island is that it challenges you to adapt, collaborate, and learn in real-time.”


Franka WeinZierl

Business Development Manager
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“Although Hyper Island taught me valuable hard skills, it was the development of people and team culture skills that truly took off during the course. It didn't gave me just one, but three professions that I absolutely love.”

Clara Parada

Freelance User Researcher
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MASTER'S SCHEDULE

A UNIQUE HYBRID MODEL DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS

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HI WAY WEEK
FIRST WEEK– STOCKHOLM

Kick off your journey with a powerful week on our campus in Stockholm. This is where you’ll connect with your crew and explore the tools, mindsets, and group dynamics that will shape your learning throughout the program.

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FACILITATED LESSONS
38 WEEKS – ONLINE

Join live, facilitator-led sessions designed to work around your schedule. You’ll meet weekly in the late afternoon and join two full-day sessions per month, learning through collaboration, discussion, and direct application.

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industry project

22 WEEKS – At a company of your choice

Apply everything you’ve learnt in a self-directed project with an organisation of your choice. This is your opportunity to lead a research-based project that creates real value, for both your portfolio and the industry.

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WRAP UP WEEK
LAST WEEK - STOCKHOLM

End the program where it started, back in Stockholm. You’ll reflect on your growth, share your work, and celebrate with your crew during four immersive days of workshops, presentations, and connection.

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MASTER'S SCHEDULE

LEARN ONLINE. CONNECT IN PERSON. LEAD WHERE IT MATTERS.

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HI WAY WEEK
FIRST WEEK– STOCKHOLM

Kick off your journey with a powerful week on our campus in Stockholm. This is where you’ll connect with your crew and explore the tools, mindsets, and group dynamics that will shape your learning throughout the program.

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FACILITATED LESSONS
38 WEEKS – ONLINE

Join live, facilitator-led sessions designed to work around your schedule. You’ll meet weekly in the late afternoon and join two full-day sessions per month, learning through collaboration, discussion, and direct application.

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SELF-STUDY & GROUP WORK / IRP
22 WEEKS - AT A COMPANY OF YOUR CHOICE

Apply everything you’ve learnt in a self-directed project with an organisation of your choice. This is your opportunity to lead a research-based project that creates real value, for both your portfolio and the industry.

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WRAP UP WEEK
LAST WEEK - STOCKHOLM

End the program where it started, back in Stockholm. You’ll reflect on your growth, share your work, and celebrate with your crew during four immersive days of workshops, presentations, and connection.

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The Human Advantage

JOIN FOR FREE!

MEET US AT OUR FREE ONLINE EVENT

Join our free 60-minute webinar to learn how you think is becoming your biggest competitive advantage in a world shaped by AI, automation, and constant change.

  • check Understand what critical thinking is and why it’s essential in today’s workplace.
  • check Use practical tools to activate an awareness and question information effectively.
  • check Apply critical thinking to improve decisions, solve problems, and plan strategically.
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HI, MA

new module: the Master’s Class

An Extra Boost on Your Journey

As part of your Hyper Island Master’s journey, you’ll be invited to an exclusive 3-day intensive module held 6–12 months after graduation. This is a new initiative, exclusive to Hyper Island Master’s Alumni, creating opportunities to connect not only with your own cohort but also with previous and future cohorts expanding your network and impact worldwide.

The Master’s Class is designed to:
  • check Reconnect and expand your global alumni network
  • check Strengthen and apply the skills gained during your program
  • check Give you an extra boost on your transformative journey
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

So, how will this program prepare you for what’s next?

Whether you’re aiming to step into strategic leadership, launch a new initiative, or shape the future of your organisation, this Master’s equips you to take that next leap with confidence. You’ll graduate with applied experience, a strong portfolio, an international network of professionals, and the strategic tools to lead lasting impact.

Here’s what you’ll be ready to do:

  • check Step into strategic leadership in innovation, design, or digital transformation
  • check Advance to senior roles within your current field or industry
  • check Lead and scale new initiatives with clarity, creativity, and confidence
  • check Drive organisational change through team leadership and future-facing strategy
  • check Transition into the digital space with applied skills and a leadership mindset
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THE BEST PATH FOR 
EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS

Step into Strategic Leadership

You want to lead with impact, not just manage the day-to-day. This Master’s program equips you with the strategic mindset and leadership tools to guide teams, influence decisions, and create long-term business value.

You’ll work through real scenarios and industry challenges, and graduate with the confidence to take on more senior, strategic roles.

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Turn Your Vision into Action

Whether you’re building something new or driving change within a company, this program helps you turn vision into action.

You’ll apply your learning to business challenges, test ideas through hands-on projects, and get the structure and feedback needed to refine your thinking and move forward with confidence.

Learn While You Work

Want to keep growing, without stepping away from your current path? This part-time, online program is designed to fit into your week, not compete with it.

Learn while you work, apply insights directly to your context, and build lifelong skills through a rhythm of learning, doing, and reflecting.

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Let’s find out if this master’s program is right for you.

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APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
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→ STEP 1

Start application online

→ Complete your details and upload your CV through the online form.
→ You will then be guided to submit the remaining documents (e.g. Letter of Intent, Proof of Education, Proof of English Proficiency), either immediately or at a later time.

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→ Review: APPLICATION REVIEW

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→ STEP 2

Academic Interview

→ Meet our Head of Learning to discuss your goals, experience, and motivation for joining the program.

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→ Review: FINAL OFFER

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→ STEP 3

Final Decision

→ Sign the contract and complete the first payment to secure your seat.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

FAQs

Still have questions? Our advisors are happy to help.
15 minutes, completely free.

What’s the structure of the program? add remove

The program is divided into two main parts:

  • Learning Modules (≈ ⅔ of the program)
    You’ll complete 6 learning modules, each running for 4–6 weeks and focusing on real-world challenges. These are delivered through collaborative, peer-driven work where you tackle briefs from our partner companies.

  • Industry Research Project (≈ ⅓ of the program)
    In the final stage, you’ll design and deliver your own Industry Research Project (IRP). This is an individual project where you apply what you’ve learned, with support and guidance from our facilitators and industry leaders.


Will I get an accredited Master’s degree certificate? add remove

Yes, upon successful completion of the Master’s degree program, you’ll receive an internationally recognized Master of Arts (M.A.) degree awarded by Teesside University (UK), amounting to 90 ECTS credits.

How much time will I need to dedicate to this Master’s? add remove

This part-time program is built for busy professionals. It’s flexible enough to fit into your week, yet challenging enough to push your growth.

Here’s what the time commitment looks like:

Weekly sessions: Join live, facilitator-led classes every Thursday, 16:00–19:00 CET.

Intensive weekends: At the start of each module, you’ll join one Friday and one Saturday session per month (09:00–16:30 CET)

Self-paced work: Expect around 30 minutes of independent or group work per day during a typical week.

Peak times: Expect a heavier workload at the beginning and end of each module, mainly during Friday and Saturday’s sessions

In short: the more you put in, the more you get out. The program is designed to challenge you and support your growth, while staying flexible enough to fit alongside a busy career.

You can find the full timeline with detailed dates and session plans inside the syllabus.

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Is Nordic government funding available? add remove

No, our Master’s degree programs are accredited by Teesside University in the UK and are therefore not eligible for Nordic government student funding.

Teesside University is an award-nominated institution, recently shortlisted for the prestigious Times Higher Education University of the Year award — recognising outstanding innovation and impact in the UK’s higher education sector.

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TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

Ready to lead digital transformation?

Download our syllabus to get more information about the master program and outcomes.

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