Masterclas - Algorithmic Thinking

Algorithmic Decision Making & Digital Mindset

Masterclass

Discover the power of algorithms and understand the basis of our digital world.

Algorithmic Decision Making & Digital Mindset

Get to know the core element of modern business processes
Start:
Winter Term 2025/2026
Exam:
Presentation
Language:
English
Duration:
40 h
ECTS (DQR 7):
5
Place:
Hamburg
Price:
1.249 € excl. VAT
Degree:
Certificate

Tipp: This Masterclass is part of the 'CAS Digital Transformation Officer': Complete the 'Business Process Excellence' Masterclass first to become a certified Digital Transformation Officer.

Target group

  • Data managers & Employees in Companies Working in the Field of Digitalisation

  • Digital Change Leaders

  • Founders and Start-Up Entrepreneurs

  • Management and Executives

  • Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing Managers

  • Interested Candidates for the MSc Innovation Management

Course Content

Today, algorithms are the core of many business applications like manufacturing control systems, marketing automation and campaign management as well as healthcare information systems and financial services. They play an increasingly important role in the daily usage of the internet and internet services like search engines. Programming an algorithm is becoming an ever more important skill, quickly turning into the core competency for all kinds of 21st century workers. You will be familiarised with the underlying principles of algorithms and will define respective requirements. 

Depending on the learning pace and prerequisites of the class, it might be possible to create a suitable programming environment and build programmes. 

  • Foundations of Algorithms

  • How Algorithms Impact Business and Private Life 

  • Main Concepts of Algorithm Design 

  • Analyse Problems and Define Algorithm Requirements 

  • Different Approaches to Computer Programming  

  • Object Oriented Programming Priciples 

  • Elementary Algorithms and Data Structures 

This course will enable you to understand the role of algorithms in the digital economy and actively participate in data-driven decision-making processes. You will develop a digital mindset that will help you to master the complex challenges of digitalisation with confidence. 

Speaker

Mohammad Ali RahimiSpeaker

Creation of digital platforms for the financial services industry, design of scalable companies as Director Business Development & developement of leaders and minds as Lecturer (Programming, Algorithmic Thinking and Digital Transformation).

Termine

Der Unterricht findet Donnerstagabends, Freitags und Samstags statt. Die genauen Termine werden bekanntgegeben.

Admission Requirements & Degree

All participants must fulfil the admission requirements for the Master's Programme MSc Innovation Management. Additionally, basic knowledge of programming (Python or similar) is also required.

To obtain the CAS Digital Transformation Officer (HSBA), you must attend both masterclasses (Business Process Excellence and Algorithmic Decision Making & Digital Mindset) and pass both exams.

If you later decide to complete the entire Innovation Management programme (with the specialisation in ‘Digitalisation’), the modules can be credited towards your degree.

Further Information

The Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) Digital Transformation Officer consists of the masterclasses Business Process Excellence and Algorithmic Decision Making & Digital Mindset. The masterclasses must be completed in the correct order.

Both masterclasses are modules from the Master Innovation Management with a focus on digitalisation. They can be completed on a part-time basis.

As you will be attending the module together with our Master Innovation Management students, this course is guaranteed to take place from the first person.

Members of the Alumni Association receive a 10% discount on all HSBA Executive Education programmes.

Registration

Would you like to take part in the course?

Any Questions?

We are happy to help!

Laura Hoffjahn
Laura Hoffjann

Executive Education and Transfer

+49 40 822160-963
Laura.Hoffjann@hsba.de

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