Bachelor & Master thesis supervision
We like to stay in touch with outstanding students who bring exceptional interest and talent for strategic management as well as an impeccable grade and track record. If you are interested in writing your thesis at our Institute you can find the most important information below. You are strongly advised to read our thesis guide prior to applying for a supervision.
Bachelor thesis supervision at ISM
We offer outstanding students the opportunity to write their bachelor thesis about interesting topics in the area of Strategic Management (mainly focusing on Strategic Alliances).
Since we only have very limited capacities, we have implemented a competitive tendering procedure with three submission deadlines per year (end of January, end of May, end of September).
For each deadline students are invited to submit their application (including CV, letter of motivation, GPA, grade certificate) via a form which will be accessible two weeks prior to the deadline. Within two weeks we will select the students with the best fit and grant them the opportunity to write their thesis at ISM.
Please note that the successful completion of a course on Strategic Management (ideally "International Strategic Management 1" and "International Strategic Management 2" of the "Cross Functional Management" specialization) and "Grundlagen wissenschaftlichen Arbeitens"/"Academic Research Techniques" constitutes a prerequisite for applying for a bachelor thesis supervision at our Institute.
Download bachelor thesis guide
The next application deadline is January 31, 2019.
Master thesis supervision at ISM
We regularly offer master thesis topics in the area of strategic management (strategic alliances, business model innovation, strategy processes/open strategy). These topics will be communicated on this site.
In order to apply for one of the topics, please follow the instructions for application of the respective call.
Current master thesis topic on alliances and CEOs:
Ownership and leadership in Joint Ventures
Mergers & Acquisitions vs Alliances
The choice between Joint Venture and Mergers & Acquisitions in uncertain time
Uncertainty – a risk or an opportunity for CEOs/TMT?
Influence of CEOs on strategic decisions
Influence of CEOs on alliance or M&A decisions
Narcissism – Characteristics of a narcissistic leader
Narcissism effect on strategic decisions
If you are interested in writing your master thesis on one of the above topics or have further questions regarding one of these topic please contact ann-kathrin.herfeld@wu.ac.at.
Below you find other calls. For questions regarding the topic please contact the person mentioned in the call.
Artificial Intelligence in the Energy Industry
KPI-Guided Implementation of Corporate Innovation Hubs in the Energy Industry
Building a Corporate Innovation Hubs in the Energy Industry: Success Factors and Practices
Customer Complaint Management in the Digital Age: Tools, Success Factors, and Customer Journeys at Energy Providers
Hydrogen Technologies: Potential for Incumbents in the Energy Industry
The Role of Oil and Gas Providers in Smart City Ecosystems
Smart Home Ecosystems in the Real Estate Industry: Use Cases and Actors
Smart Lighting in Commercial Buildings and Schools: Application Domains, Value Creation and Development
Development of the Gig Economy in Germany
Development of the Platform-as-a-Service Business Model in Germany
Digital Tools in the Insurance Industry
Strategic Excellence in Business: Success factors, tools and patterns
Strategic Excellence in Politics: Success Factors, Tools and Patterns
