Digital Business & Sustainability
The Bachelor in Digital Business and Sustainability is your launchpad into a world where technology drives real change.
Learn how to harness digital tools and sustainable thinking to solve global challenges and build forward-looking organizations.
Learn how to harness digital tools and sustainable thinking to solve global challenges and build forward-looking organizations.
This unique program empowers you to become a digital strategist, ESG expert, or green tech entrepreneur – equipped with the skills, mindset, and hands-on experience to lead the transformation of business and society. Your journey to impact starts here.
What you learn during your studies
Technology & Skills:
- Master digital business models and disruptive technologies
- Gain expertise in sustainable innovation and circular economy principles
- Learn to use data analytics and digital tools for sustainable business decisions
- Develop skills in sustainable supply chain management and ESG integration
- Build competencies in digital marketing, e-commerce, and platform strategies
Methods & Mindset:
- Cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset focused on sustainable value creation
- Apply design thinking and agile methodologies to business innovation
- Learn to balance profit, people, and planet in business decision-making
- Develop strategic thinking for digital transformation in sustainable contexts
- Build skills in stakeholder engagement and ethical leadership
How You'll Learn:
- 3-year full-time bachelor program (6 semesters, 180 ECTS)
- Combination of theoretical learning and practical application through real projects
- Industry partnerships providing hands-on experience with sustainable digital initiatives
- Integrated internship and thesis focused on digital business and sustainability challenges
- Access to expert mentoring and workshops led by industry professionals
What you'll be able to do:
- Launch and manage sustainable digital businesses and social enterprises
- Drive digital transformation initiatives with embedded sustainability strategies
- Develop and implement circular economy solutions and green business models
- Take on roles such as Sustainability Manager, Digital Business Developer, or Social Entrepreneur
- Bridge the gap between technological innovation and environmental responsibility
Who is this program designed for?
- High school graduates passionate about entrepreneurship and sustainability
- Future business leaders who want to drive positive environmental and social impact
- Young innovators interested in building sustainable digital solutions
- Students ready to tackle complex challenges at the intersection of business and sustainability
- Changemakers who want to shape the future of responsible business and digital innovation
Future Job Opportunities?
Digital Transformation Manager
Corporate Sustainability Manager
ESG Consultant
Green Tech Entrepreneur
Sustainability Analyst
Data Analyst for Sustainability
Sustainable Business Developer
Your degree programme at a glance
Format
Face to face
Location
Face to faceOn-Campus in
Potsdam/Berlin
Duration
3 Years / 6 Sem.
6 Years/ 12 Sem
Language
English
Start
October 2025
Recognition
State-recognized
in Germany
Fees
from €27.360 Full-Time Study Fees
Full Scholarships & Funding available
Quick Access for EU Students
Admissions & Fees
Your Apartment
Student Life
Future Jobs
Scholarships & Funding
Accreditation & Recognition
Contact & Study Consultation
Study Fees
Plan ahead with confidence – all key costs at a glance.
Study
Monthly
Per Semester
Per Year
Full Program
EU Students
€708
€4,248
€8,496
€25,488
Non-EU Students
-
€6,000
€12,000
€36,000
Additional fees may apply (e.g. registration, public transport,
graduation).
Partial Scholarships
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Get early access to top-tier roles at innovative companies - from internships to remote projects in AI, sustainability, and cybersecurity.
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Join a sprint sessionStudent Life
Student life at XU goes far beyond the classroom. From hands-on urban gardening to
collaborative and creative projects, our campus is a space where learning and community
thrive together.
Recognized by the Ministry of Science and accredited by ZEvA, XU blends academic
excellence with a bold, future-driven culture that's felt in classrooms, co-living
spaces, and student-led events alike.
At XU Exponential University, you learn in small, closely mentored groups, with a
strong focus on one-on-one tutoring and individual support. Instead of traditional
lectures, the university emphasizes personalized guidance and collaborative,
networked learning.
Château views by day, Berlin beats by night - the digital pulse always on. At the
center of Potsdam's innovation scene - just steps from Berlin - XU Exponential
University links you with top industries for future-ready learning and hands-on
projects.
Your Apartment at the XU Campus: Modern, bright, up to 29 sqm - with private
bathroom, often with a balcony or terrace. Fully furnished, including utilities
& internet. Just 5 minutes to campus, lake, supermarket & train station.
Your Apartment at the XU Campus: Modern, bright, up to 29 sqm – with private bathroom,
often with a balcony or terrace. Fully furnished, including utilities & internet. Just 5
minutes to campus, lake, supermarket & train station.
Academic Excellence
Recognized by the Ministry of Science and accredited by ZEvA, XU blends academic excellence with a bold, future-driven culture.
Personalized Learning
Learn in small, closely mentored groups with strong focus on one-on-one tutoring and individual support.
Innovation Hub
At the center of Potsdam's innovation scene, linking you with top industries for future-ready learning.
Campus Living
Modern, bright apartments up to 29 sqm with private bathroom, fully furnished including utilities & internet.
Your Apartment at the XU Campus
Your Apartment at the XU Campus: Modern, bright, up to 29 sqm – with private bathroom, often with a balcony or terrace. Fully furnished, including utilities & internet. Just 5 minutes to campus, lake, supermarket & train station.
Real Project-Based Learning
At XU in Berlin/Potsdam, you don’t just study — you build, disrupt, and lead the digital business of tomorrow,
collaborating with industry leaders in small, powerful classes from day one.
collaborating with industry leaders in small, powerful classes from day one.
SAP
Pelikan
Vattenfall
Berliner Volksbank
Siemens
Edeka
Universal
EON Germany
Hella Agaila
Erasmus
XU Business Partners
We collaborate with leading industry players to bridge the gap between education and real-world experience. Our
students benefit from hands-on projects, internships, and networking opportunities with top companies.
students benefit from hands-on projects, internships, and networking opportunities with top companies.
SAP
Pelican
Vattenfall
Siemens Healthineers
Edeka
Universal
EON Germany
Hella Agaila
Ersamus
