Information Systems and Strategic IT Management

The Chair of Information Systems and Strategic IT Management (SITM) conducts research on the strategic IT/IS management domain. Currently, our focus is on:

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) from a strategic and managerial view
  • AI-Supported Organizational Decision-Making
  • Augmented Reality for Enterprise Architecture Management (AR EAM)
  • Benefits Management and Value of IT (BM)
  • Digital Strategy & Digital Transformation Management (DT)
  • Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM)
  • Green IT and Green IS
  • IT Demand Management (ITDM)
  • IT/Digital Innovation Management (ITIM)
  • Project Management (PM) and Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
  • Smart City (SC)

In our research, we approach these domains from two directions: Following the design science paradigm, we develop and evaluate artifacts (e.g., process models, methods, tools) for strategic IT/IS management. In parallel, we conduct behavioral research to gain an understanding of the conditions under which these (and other) artifacts are accepted, adopted, and proven successful. We ensure that our research results have a practical and sustainable benefit by cooperating with leading enterprises and institutions.

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Teaching

Our teaching program grounds students in the areas of information systems for career preparation across a broad spectrum of industries.

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Research

We are engaging in information systems research on today’s business issues. We address a wide variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary topics at the intersection of technology, social sciences, and business.

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Industry Collaboration

We enable organizations to boost digital leadership capacity, build digital resources, and improve transformational performance through a range of organizational development programs, evidence-based coaching, and executive education services.

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 Thu, 26. Jun 2025   Korn, Falco

Guest Lecture: Dr. Andreas Drechsler on Exploring the Knowledge Frontiers of IS Research

On June 24, 2025, we had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Andreas Drechsler, a distinguished alumnus and former colleague, back to the University of Duisburg-Essen for a guest lecture. Dr. Drechsler delivered a thought-provoking...
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 Thu, 26. Jun 2025   Korn, Falco

Keynote: Prof. Ahlemann on Future Skills in the Age of AI

On June 24, 2025, Frederik Ahlemann contributed as a speaker at the expert forum “Wie umgehen mit den Maschinen-Kollegen? Neue Kompetenzen für die Arbeit im Zeitalter der künstlichen Intelligenz” ("How to Work with Machine...
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 Thu, 26. Jun 2025   Korn, Falco

New Publication in IEEE Access: "Mapping the Research Landscape of Virtual Coaches: What Is to Come?"

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new open-access article in IEEE Access by Falco Korn, Erik Karger, and Frederik Ahlemann titled: “Mapping the Research Landscape of Virtual Coaches: What Is to Come?”Virtual coaches...
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 Tue, 27. May 2025   Korn, Falco

Paper Nominated for Vint Cerf Best Student Paper Award at DESRIST 2025

We are pleased to share that the research paper titled “From Stress to Success: Designing a Diagnosis and Intervention Platform for Knowledge Workers”, co-authored by Falco Korn, Erik Karger, Frederik Ahlemann, and Alexandar...
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 Mon, 05. May 2025   Korn, Falco

Join the Keynote by Prof. Frederik Ahlemann @ Vision KI

We warmly invite all members of the UDE community and interested professionals from industry to attend Vision KI 2025, an inspiring and forward-looking event hosted in collaboration with fernao magellan. Date: May 13, 2025Locatio...
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 Wed, 09. Apr 2025   Korn, Falco

Excited to Share: Two Papers Accepted at DESRIST 2025!

We are pleased to announce that two of our research papers have been accepted at the 20th International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology (DESRIST 2025). Paper 1: Anchoring Collaboration:...
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We Learn in Bits - Online SAP Kurse für Studierende

In cooperation with SAP University Alliances, the IIS Chair offers SAP online course for students. After successfully completing the course, you will receive a certificate of participation from the University of Duisburg-Essen and, by passing the official SAP exam, an official certificate from SAP.

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Zentrum für Gründungen und Innopreneurship der Universität Duisburg-Essen – GUIDE

It is part of the scientific process to always develop new hypotheses and ideas - many of these visions can be the basis for innovative business models. In order to successfully follow this path from idea to start-up, the Center for Start-ups and Innopreneurship at the University of Duisburg-Essen (GUIDE) under the umbrella of the Science Support Center is the central point of contact for start-ups from studies and science.

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Curatorship

Highly motivated students have the opportunity to put their theoretical knowledge and creative ideas into practice at the student consulting firm act eV. In project teamthe consultants develop customized solutions for clients.

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