This module addresses the ongoing digital transformation of organizations and the project and performance management skills required to support this change. It equips students with the knowledge and competencies needed to translate digital strategies and strategic goals into organizational practice. The course covers fundamental and advanced concepts of project and performance management relevant to digital transformation initiatives. Students explore and apply modern methods and techniques that support technological, organizational, and cultural transformation processes. The course will comprise lectures, group exercises/presentations, and mini-workshops.
- Understand the connection between digital transformation strategies, programs, project portfolios, and project management
- Understand and apply the OKR (Objectives and Key Results) approach as performance management methodology
- Learn the principles and mechanics behind agile project management
- Work in agile projects using SCRUM as the predominant framework
- Understand advanced agility concepts (Scaled Agile, Agile Mindset)
- Understand prerequisites for successful certification as a SCRUM Master and Product Owner
- Use storytelling in team presentations
This course is only available as part of the Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Digital Transformation Management when combined with other courses from our Goethe MBA Digital Transformation | Data Science | Sustainability program. For more information, please visit the certificate program page.
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Prof. Dr. Alexander Benlian
Prof. Dr. Alexander Benlian is Director of the Endowed Chair for Information Systems & E-Services at TU Darmstadt. He received his PhD from Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich and previously worked as an Assistant Professor. His research focuses on digital transformation phenomena, entrepreneurship, service research, behavioral economics, and psychology. He has published in leading journals and has been teaching IT Architectures & Business Models in the Digital Transformation MBA since its inception.
Candidates with an undergraduate degree (i.e., bachelor or equivalent) of 180 credit points (CP) based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) can apply for our Open Programs. The allocation of credit points for work experience will appear on the Academic Transcript of Records and be titled ‘Prior Learning Assessment’.
CAS applicants must submit a recent proof of English language proficiency at the higher B2 level per the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The GBS Office of Admissions will accept test results of the following tests, taken no longer than two years ago upon the date of submission:
- TOEFL iBT®
- TOEFL iBT® Home Edition
- IELTS
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
- English Language Level Test (ELLT) - Oxford International Digital Institute
Applicants may request a waiver of proof of proficiency in English in case one of the following conditions applies. The applicant
- is a native speaker of English;
- has graduated from an international baccalaureate program
- has completed their undergraduate or master-level studies in a program taught entirely in English;
- has worked in an English-speaking country for at least one year.
If the applicant has not taken any of the above tests when submitting the application, the applicant can upload a confirmation of the test registration to the online admissions portal.
Applicants who submit a language certificate older than two years but without an expiry date will be invited for an additional interview with a native speaker of English.
Proof of relevant post-undergraduate work experience of at least one year is to be submitted, e.g., a performance review, reference letter, or written confirmation from your employer.