Digital Strategy and Architecture Master Module
Start date
27 augustus 2026
Duration
6 weeks
Language
English
Costs
€ 4500
Degree
Master of Science (MSc)
Accreditations
- AACSB
- NVAO
Rankings
TIAS is listed in the Financial Times Executive Education Rankings and, according to the Keuzegids Masters 2025, is one of the best-rated educational institutions in the Netherlands.
Fulltime / Parttime
Parttime
Schedule
Online start moment, 3 physical training days, self-study and case study focused on your own practice
Introduction
Digital transformation requires more than individual projects or new technology. Without a clear digital strategy and a coherent architecture, silos emerge: overlapping systems, fragmented data, and initiatives that hinder each other.
In the Digital Strategy and Architecture Master Module, you will learn to translate a digital vision into a coherent enterprise architecture: from capabilities and processes to data, applications, and ecosystems. You will work with frameworks and practical cases, analyze your own context, and develop concrete guidelines to reduce complexity while maintaining space for innovation.
Participant profile
For professionals responsible for shaping and translating digital strategy into organizational, process, and technological solutions.
You recognize the challenges of digital transformation: polished strategy documents, but also fragmented initiatives, overlapping systems, and debates about data ownership. You're seeking to understand the connections between digital vision, architecture, governance, and portfolio, and want to be able to explain which choices make sense and which don't.
You want a solid conceptual framework and practical language to engage with management, business, and IT: about digital core competencies, ecosystems, and platform models, and about enterprise architecture as the strategic backbone of the organization. You're also looking for concrete tools to combat fragmentation in your organization and use architecture as a tool for agility and innovation.
Curious if this is your next step?
Discover the admission requirements for this master's module.
Average demographics
40 years | 75% men & 25% womenAverage work experience
Most participants have 10–15 years of experience in information management, IT, digital transformation or consultancy.
Why this program
What makes this master module unique?
- Impact in 6 weeks: The mix of an online kick-off, three on-campus days, focused self-study, and working on your own case study will provide insights you can immediately apply in your work environment.
- Academic & recognized: 4 ECTS as a microcredential with a digital badge; part of an accredited master's degree and stackable if you wish to continue your studies.
- Top lecturers from both academia and practice: TIAS professors and experienced experts from the field combine analytical depth with realistic cases, so that theory and practice reinforce each other.
- Blended & small-scale: intensive guidance and peer dialogue in a small group; what you explore online, you bring to life on-campus with cases and simulations.
- Rich learning experience with peers: you will learn in a small group of like-minded professionals, share experiences, and enrich your case study with concrete practical insights.
What will the program bring you?
A sharper digital compass: a clear line from vision and strategy to choices in processes, data, and systems.
Less complexity, greater coherence: better-informed decisions about architecture, portfolio, and digital ecosystems.
Directly applicable frameworks: principles, visualizations, and roadmaps that you can implement immediately in your organization.
Professional growth as a digital leader: a more robust discussion partner for management, business, and IT on digital strategy and architecture.
About this program
Mastering complexity, enabling innovation
In the Digital Strategy and Architecture Master Module, you will delve into the strategic connections between digital vision, organization, and architecture. You will explore how digital strategy translates into design choices that guide processes, systems, data, and ecosystems, at both user organizations and technology and software vendors.
You will work with business and enterprise architecture, consider capabilities, platform, and data-driven models, and see how architecture bridges strategy and execution. Using frameworks and practical case studies from CIOs, CTOs, and architects, you will analyze where fragmentation arises, how governance and ecosystems play a role, and identify patterns, success factors, and pitfalls. This way, you will develop concrete tools for using architecture as a strategic backbone for sustainable digital development in your own context.
Your learning journey in brief
In 6 weeks, you will complete a compact learning journey, from online start to final assignment. The precise mix of teaching methods varies per master module, but you can generally expect the following:
Online start date – You will meet your lecturers and fellow participants and receive an explanation of the program structure and the final assignment.
Three consecutive on-campus days – During three intensive days on campus, you will deepen your theoretical knowledge, work on cases and assignments, and share experiences with other professionals in varied, engaging sessions.
In-depth study between meetings – Between contact sessions, you will continue working independently with literature and assignments, applying your insights to your own case.
Practical assessment – You will conclude the master module with a graded assignment that directly aligns with your work environment and learning objectives.
Microcredential & stackability
Upon completion, you will receive a TIAS certificate with a digital badge (microcredential, 4 ECTS). The earned ECTS are stackable within the NVAO-accredited Executive Master in Information Management and Digital Transformations (MIMDT).
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