Digital Economies King's College London

Overview

This Digital Economies programme from King's College London is a multidisciplinary programme that examines how digital technology is shaping contemporary work, production, exchange, and collaboration.

You'll critically explore these aspects and address the big questions we face as a society. With your cohort, you’ll gain a holistic perspective of how digital technologies are transforming labour, markets, platforms, and institutions. You’ll also develop a comprehensive understanding of the tools we can harness to tackle the challenges presented by this transformation.

Career

Between 6-12% of all vacancies posted online over the last 10 years in Belgium, Canada, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, the UK, and United States required digital skills. According to a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), digital skills connected to business and sales are among the greatest in demand. This is especially the case for social media skills and data analytics.  

Our MSc in Digital Economies equips you with knowledge and skills in:   

• digital business models 
• ecosystem strategies 
• social media management 
• analytics
• CRM management
• digital advertising 
• market research 
• platform scaling and growth analysis

There is a growing demand for digital transformation managers who can lead and coordinate digital transformation initiatives within an organisation. As a result, our master’s course offers excellent preparation for such generalist, all-round roles.

This could include working for a wide range of private, public and third sector organisations. It could involve working in industries as diverse as health, transportation, services, or retail, and in digital businesses, start-ups, and creative companies. Alternatively, you may choose to specialise in areas such as digital marketing, analytics, or project management.