Digital Transformation in Higher Education Management

The project “Digital transformation in higher education management: Organizational learning and IT governance” starts in spring 2026. 

New digital technologies, processes, and business models increase the demands on organizational learning capabilities. While higher education institutions, as research institutions, are drivers of innovation, they often lag technologically behind in their organizational processes. According to recent studies, this is particularly the case in German universities. Despite extensive research on barriers to digital transformation in teaching and learning, it remains unclear why management in German universities acts reluctantly in overcoming barriers and adopting technology-driven changes.