Digital4business: Mastering Advanced Digital Skills For European Business Transformation

The DIGITAL4Business project is a major European initiative aimed at addressing the advanced digital skills gap by delivering an innovative Master's programme in digital competencies tailored to European industry demands. This paper presents the DIGITAL4Business' structure, objectives, Master's curriculum design, and findings from a comprehensive needs analysis that identifies critical skills requirements in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data science. Developed by a consortium of academic and industry partners, the 60-ECTS Joint Master's is delivered by four leading European higher education institutions, furnishing European businesses with a digitally-proficient workforce capable of driving digital transformation across various sectors. Designed for broad accessibility with pathways for diverse learners to engage in cutting-edge Education 5.0, the flexible Joint Master's curriculum comprises 14 modules and accredited at European level. Key recommendations and future directions aim to optimise the programme’s impact on Europe’s digital transformation, with a focus on sustained adaptability to emerging technologies and collaborative partnerships.