Explore a selection of courses offered by the Working Group “Digital Technologies in Business Administration”.

Vibe Coding Seminar (Master)

Project seminar in which student teams work with practice partners to identify a clearly defined use case and automate a process prototypically. The focus is on the Microsoft stack, including Microsoft 365, Power Automate and Copilot Studio, and therefore on developing a target process, a solution concept and an initial technical implementation. The results are then reflected upon in a structured way, particularly with regard to scalability, governance and organisational implications.

Digital Health Engineering and Entrepreneurial Innovation (Master)

Transdisciplinary module in which teams from business, mechanical engineering and medicine develop digital solutions for challenges in healthcare and elaborate a digital health app including a business plan and prototype. Topics include user-centred app design and ethically oriented product development. In addition, the AMICAI method is applied to evaluate technologies and ideas with regard to ethical, legal and social aspects.

Technology and Innovation Strategy (Master) 

Lecture that introduces key concepts of innovation and technology management in multinational companies and places technological developments in a strategic context. The course focuses on how digital technologies and AI can be managed across ideation, development, protection and market launch, including organisational prerequisites, governance as well as leadership and culture in dynamic environments. Current trends and guest lectures strengthen the practical relevance of the course.

Leadership in Technology-Related Organizations (Bachelor) 

Interactive key-skills course that prepares bachelor’s students for leadership roles in technology-oriented companies, projects, and teams. The module focuses on how business students and future managers can better understand technical employees, mindsets, and communication logics and steer technology-related projects effectively. Theoretical elements are combined with case studies, group discussions, and practical examples from the field of battery cell production. The cooperation with the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Battery Cell Production FFB and an on-site visit further strengthen the module’s practical relevance.

Theses (Bachelor and Master)

Supervision of bachelor’s and master’s theses with a focus on AI and digital technologies in organisations. Depending on the research design, theses may use quantitative methods such as log data and panel analyses, experiments, model and retrieval evaluation, qualitative methods such as interviews, case studies and document analyses, or mixed-methods designs.