Bachelor & Master Theses

You would like to write a thesis (bachelor or master thesis) with us? We appreciate your interest!

Information about theses in the 2024/2025 winter semester:

Due to high demand and limited supervisory positions, there will be a thesis application process for the 2024 summer semester. Please note the following guidelines and deadlines:

  • Please submit a thesis exposé by October 7, 2024. No exposés will be accepted after this date.
  • You would like to write your thesis in cooperation with a company? Please state this in your exposé and contact us in advance.
  • After careful review of your exposé, you will receive a confirmation or rejection of supervision in early - mid-April. The acceptance depends on the quality and feasibility of your exposé.
  • What should a good exposé look like? See below! 
  • Alongside the individual supervision, there will be an accompanying seminar with three appointments. Participation in this seminar is obligatory, failure to attend will result in forfeiture of the supervision agreement.
  • Important: The registration of the final thesis must be done by December 15, 2024. A different registration date is not possible. In case of non-registration of the thesis by the deadline, the confirmation of supervision will expire.
  • All further supervision steps and dates will be determined individually between the supervisor and the candidate.

Topics

For a thesis in the Department of Technology and Innovation you can apply for one of the suggested topics or propose your own topic.

Current topics include:

Topics

Technology implementation

  • Managing digital technology induced change successfully (e.g., AI Tools)
  • Overcoming resistance against technology
  • Social construction of (im-)material properties and usage
  • Technological change

Management of (digital) innovation processes

  • The dark side of agile innovation projects
  • Transformation towards Agility
  • Digital transformation of innovation processes
  • Usage and consequences of AI for Innovation Management 

Digital transformation of innovation processes

  • Transforming Business Models Successfully
  • AI Induced Change of Business Models 

 

Exposé

To apply for a thesis, please first submit an exposé of your proposed research. The exposé is a sketch of the planned work, similar to an architectural design for the construction of a house.

It should be no more than 3 pages long (excluding references and indexes) and should include the following elements:

  • Introduction: describe the general phenomenon or topic and why it is important to investigate.
  • State of Research: explain what is known about the topic, what has been studied in the literature in this area to date, and why this topic is of interest for study.
  • Problem Statement: explain the specific question that will be addressed within the topic.
  • Approach/Methodology: briefly describe how you will proceed with your thesis. What methods do you plan to use? Also reference what appropriate theory(s) may help answer your problem.
  • Literature: at least 10 references, preferably from high quality journals, according to APA standards.