DIGITAL4Business – European Masters Programme focused on the practical application of Advanced Digital Skills within European SMEs and Companies

Project Team:

EDU – “Giovanni Maria Bertin” Department of Education Studies: Maurizio FABBRI, Elena PACETTI, Manuela FABBRI, Luca FERRARI, Lucia BALDUZZI, Arianna LAZZARI, Roberto DAINESE, Dina GUGLIELMI, Giovanna GUERZONI, Federica ZANETTI, Mariarosaria NARDONE, Michela SCHENETTI, Anita MACAUDA, Alessandro SORIANI, Aurora RICCI, Giovanni Emanuele CORAZZA (DEI), Cristina FEMONI (CHIMIN), Laura CORAZZA (CHIMIN)

DISI - Dipartimento di Informatica - Scienza e Ingegneria: Maurizio Gabbrielli, Roberto Amadini

Applicant: National College of Ireland (IE)

Partners: Alma Mater Studiorum - Universita di Bologna (IT), University of Digital Science Ggmbh (DE), Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per l'Informatica (IT), Akkodis Italy Srl (IT), Adecco Formazione Srl (IT), Lee Hecht Harrison Deutschland Gmbh (DE), Skillnet Ireland Company Limited by Guarantee (IE), Universite Paris 8 Vincennes Saint-Denis (FR), Linköping University (SE), Terawe Technologies Limited (IE), Matrix Internet Applications Limited (IE), Digital Technology Skills Limited (IE), Universidade Nova de Lisboa (PT), Schuman Associates Scrl (BE)

 N.r Partners: 15

Partners’ Countries: IT, IE, DE, SE, BE, PT, FR

UNIBO’s role: Partner

 Project Duration: 48 months

Start Date: 01/12/2022

End Date: 30/11/2026

Status: active

Donor: European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HADEA)

Project number: 101084013

Total Budget:    19.925.072,41 euros

EDU Budget:   1.667.617,47 euros

Project’s Topics: digital skills, European master, European SMEs and Companies

Description:

About the project

Digital4Business is a revolutionary new European masters programme aimed at digital upskilling across many industries. D4B will promote long-term competitiveness and growth in European SMEs and companies and develop a culture of excellence in advanced digital skills.

Launched in March 2023, Digital4Business is a €19.92 million EU-funded project awarded under the DIGITAL Europe programme. The Digital4Business Consortium includes 15 partners from seven EU countries – uniting some of Europe’s most prestigious higher education institutes, research centres, training providers and industry partners. 

A new generation of digital decision-makers

Our consortium of business leaders and academic experts are developing a comprehensive online masters programme that will bridge the growing skills gap in the European jobs market. Our graduates will lead the next generation of digital decision-makers, enhancing the European workforce with in-demand practical digital skills, backed by a rigorous academic grounding. Modules include AI, data science, cybersecurity, digital transformation and cloud computing. 

The fully accredited and industry-certified masters will be chiefly taught online, with optional seminars, guest lectures and in-person networking events. The practical nature of the programme will be enhanced through dedicated work experience opportunities and mobility programmes with some of Europe’s most high-profile organisations. It’s the future of business training.

Our Contribution

The University of Bologna stands out among European universities in managing international cooperation and mobility projects. UNIBO has coordinated and partnered with numerous EU projects promoting educational internationalization. Our role in Digital4Business Project is creating joint programs and modules, organizing mobility flows, integrating mobility windows into study programs, and providing exceptional services for international students. We aim to perform in an innovative educational program that aligns perfectly with the University's Strategic Plan, prioritizing research, academic innovation, social responsibility, and inclusion.