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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 Mo., 14. Juli 2025   Korn, Falco

Prof. Dr. Frederik Ahlemann Honored with Best Teacher Award

Prof. Dr. Frederik Ahlemann received the Best Teacher Award from the “Fachschaft Wirtschaftsinformatik” of the Faculty of Computer Science at last week’s graduation celebration. The award recognizes his outstanding teaching,...
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 Do., 10. Juli 2025   Korn, Falco

Strategic Planning of Information Systems with Campana & Schott

On Tuesday, 8 July 2025, our Master’s module Strategic Planning of Information Systems reached its grand finale: our student teams took the stage at the Chair of Information Systems & Strategic IT Management to pitch their...
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 Mi., 09. Juli 2025   Bree, Tim

New Research Paper accepted at WI2025

We are pleased to announce that the conference paper “Algorithmic Management: An MCDA-Based Comparison of Key Approaches”, authored by Arne Jeppe, Tim Brée, and Erik Karger, has been accepted for presentation at the 20th...
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 Do., 03. Juli 2025   Karger, Erik

Master thesis on „Governing the Decentralized: A Comparative Case Study of the Governance in Tezos, Arbitrum, Optimism, Starknet, Polkadot, Ethereum, and Bitcoin“

For master students, who want to carry out their master thesis, the SITM Chair offers a topic dealing with governance in blockchain networks. Background and Motivation: The concept of decentralized governance lies at the heart...
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 Do., 03. Juli 2025   Karger, Erik

Master thesis on „Mapping and Understanding Stakeholders in Public Blockchains“

For master students, who want to carry out their master thesis, the SITM Chair offers a topic dealing with stakeholders in public blockchain networks. Background and Motivation: Blockchain governance remains a contested and...
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 Do., 03. Juli 2025   Korn, Falco

Successful Dissertation Defense: Congratulations to Dr. Peder Bergan

We are delighted to announce that Peder Bergan has successfully defended his doctoral dissertation and completed his Ph.D. at the University of Duisburg-Essen. His dissertation, titled “Selected Essays on Digital Transformation: A...
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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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