Seminar: Transformation of Business and Society through XR-technologies
| Field(s) of Study | Master |
| Credits | 12 CP/ECTS |
| Module(s) | MCM16/17 (if your module is not listed, please refer to your module compendium and your degree's course manager to ensure compatibility with your track of study) |
| Teaching Format | Lectures & workshops |
| Examination |
Seminar paper & presentation Please remember to register at the Examinations Office (PAM) during the early registration period! |
| Learnweb course | here |
| Course catalogue | here |
| Page last updated | December 12th, 2023 |
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Course Description
Extended Reality (XR) technologies, encompassing virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR), are predicted to have a profound impact on various industries. In 2020, the market volume for XR-technologies reached $64.5 billion, with an expected annual growth rate of 43.5% during 2023-2028 (IMARC 2022). Other digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain are fueling this growth, and concepts like Metaverse, virtual worlds, digital twins, and non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) are gaining traction. While there are numerous opportunities for businesses and societies through XR-technologies, challenges such as building internal resources and ensuring data security remain as potential stumbling blocks (PwC 2022).
This interactive seminar invites a select group of students to explore the world of XR-technologies, combining theory with practical experiences including firsthand experiences with VR headsets and virtual work environments. The seminar will feature expert speakers from business and research, providing participants with valuable insights and networking opportunities.
Your tasks are (1) to write a systematic literature review on a predefined topic in the field of XR technologies and digital transformation. Predefined topics will be based on structural themes like the Consumer/Industrial/Enterprise Metaverse or application-oriented topics such as Virtual Twins and Virtual Worlds. The literature review should offer insights for business practice and suggest directions for future research. Additionally, you are (2) tasked, based on the literature review, to develop the outline of a class that introduces bachelor students to this pre-defined topic. You will present your class outline to Professor Hohenberg and the other seminar participants.
Schedule
| What? | When? | Where? |
| Kick-off meeting (incl. presentation of topics) |
10.10.23 2pm - 4pm (c.t.) |
Seminar room 02 (Schlossplatz 3) |
| Guest Lecture from Industry Partner |
17.10.23 2pm - 4pm (c.t.) |
Seminar room 02 (Schlossplatz 3) + VR-Environment |
| Assignment of topics | 20.10.23 | Learnweb |
| Workshop: writing effective literature reviews |
07.11.23 12pm - 4pm (c.t.) |
Seminar room 02 (Schlossplatz 3) |
| Hand-in deadline for paper |
13.02.24 3pm |
Learnweb |
| Hand-in deadline for presentation and class outline |
27.02.24 3pm |
Learnweb |
| Presentations |
01.03.24 4pm (s.t.!) |
Seminar room 02 (Schlossplatz 3) |