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 May 31, 2021.
Master thesis supervision at ISM
We regularly offer master thesis topics in the area of strategic management that match our research focus. These topics will be communicated on this site.
In order to apply for one of the topics, please follow the instructions for application in the respective call.
Business Model Innovation in the Media Industry
Master Theses on Managing Digital Transformations, Sustainability Transitions, and Industrial Changes
If you are interested in writing your master thesis on one of the below topics or have further questions regarding one of these topics, please contact the faculty listed in the respective call.
Strategic Positioning of Energy Providers in the DACH Region
Gas Exit: Alternative Sustainable Business Models for Energy Providers
Energy Communities: Practices, Players, and Business Models in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Sector Coupling: Practices, Players, and Business Models in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Business Models for the Last Mile Problem from the Perspective of Energy Providers
Interplay of Strategy Planning and Innovation Planning Process at Incumbents
Agile Stage Gate Management the Energy Industry: Success Factors and Practices
Trend Monitoring Tools in the Strategy Process of Capital-intensive Incumbents
Corporate Venturing in Capital-Intensive Markets: Trends and Best Practices
Technology Intelligence for Energy Providers
Algorithms in Organizations: A Systematic Literature Review
Smart Farming in Urban Areas: Application Domains and Business Models for Energy Providers
Augmented Reality: Application Domains and Business Models for Energy Providers
Industrial Internet of Things Platforms: Application Domains and Business Models for Energy Providers
Market Analysis of Elderly Care Ecosystems from Energy Provider Perspective
Agrivoltaics Business Models for Energy Providers
Electricity as Subscription: Business Models and Implications for the Business Model Portfolio of Utilities
Evaluation of Digital Business Models
Master theses on Uncertainty/Shocks, Alliances and CEOs
If you are interested in writing your master thesis on one of the below topics or have further questions regarding one of these topic, please contact ann-kathrin.herfeld@wu.ac.at.
Ownership and leadership in Joint Ventures
The choice between Joint Venture and Mergers & Acquisitions in uncertain times
The influence of a CEO on strategic decisions of a company
Covid-19 pandemic and its influence on Austrian companies
Drivers of alliance formation
Drivers of organizational resilience
Exogenous shock and its impact on strategic alliances
The effect of behavioral uncertainty on strategic alliances
The effect of cultural uncertainty on strategic alliances
