Digital Innovations (FSG)
The Master's course "Fachspezifische Grundlagen (FSG): Digital Business" titled "Digital Innovations" is taught jointly by Prof. Dr. Mayer, Prof. Dr. Hess and Prof. Dr. Feuerriegel.
Please note: This course is only offered in English.
Quick Info: Master | Lecture | English | 6 SWS | 9 ECTS
General Information
- Course
- Digital Innovations (Fachspezifische Grundlagen (FSG): Digital Business)
- Chair
- Professorship of Digital Work, Institute for Digital Management und New Media, Insitute of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Management
- Lecturers
- Prof. Dr. Anne-Sophie Mayer, Prof. Dr. Thomas Hess, Prof. Dr. Stefan Feuerriegel
- Rotation
- Winterterm (lecture), Summerterm (only retake exam)
- SWS
- 6
- ECTS
- 9
- Dates und Rooms
- please see LSF
- Target Group
- M.Sc. BWL
- Examination
- Exam
- Language
- English
Content and course objectives
This course is divided into two parts. In Part 1, all students complete a shared foundations module "Foundations of Innovation" taught by Prof. Dr. Mayer.
In Part 2, students choose one of 2 specialization tracks:
- Part 2A: Organizational Implementation, taught by Prof. Dr. Hess,
- OR
- Part 2B: Technical Implementation, taught by Prof. Dr. Feuerriegel.
Course objectives
Overall, the course provides students with a comprehensive overview of how digital technologies are used in modern business settings. It equips them with the skills they need to take advantage of these technologies and become more successful managers. While there are risks associated with using digital technologies, there are also many benefits.