IS 703: Master Seminar „AI, Platforms, and the Digital Economy“

Contents
The seminar explores state-of-the-art research on the impact of information technology on strategy, competition, innovation, and markets. Exemplary topics include the business impact of generative artificial intelligence, platform strategies and business models for digital technologies, algorithmic bias on online platforms, mis­information on social media, or sustainability and green nudging in online marketplaces. Participation in the seminar enables students to independently investigate a research topic and develop a structured academic paper. Students learn essential literature research techniques, how to critically engage with existing studies, and how to position their work within a research field. The seminar also introduces students to academic writing and presentation techniques in order to develop skills for effectively communicating research findings.

Learning outcomes
After completing this course, students..:

• ..have acquired a thorough understanding of research on a selected topic within the scope of the seminar,
• ..are able to critically engage with scientific papers in the research field by applying literature review techniques,
• ..can develop a structured academic paper to effectively communicate their findings,

..can defend their research findings in an academic presentation.

Necessary prerequisites
Parallel or prior attendance of at least one 6XX-module offered by the chair.

Recommended prerequisites
–

Forms of teaching and learning	Contact hours	Independent study time
Seminar	2 SWS	15 SWS

ECTS credits	6
Graded	yes
Workload	180h
Language	English
Form of assessment	Written seminar paper (scope depends on assigned topic): 50% of the total grade Presentation: 30% of the total grade Discussion: 20% of the total grade All grade components need to be passed in order to pass the module.
Restricted admission	yes
Further information	The number of participants is restricted. Please visit the chair’s website for information on the registration process and deadlines.

Examiner Performing lecturer

Prof. Dr. Jens Förderer Prof. Dr. Jens Förderer

Frequency of offering	Spring semester & fall semester
Duration of module	1 semester
Range of application	M.Sc. MMM, M.Sc. WiPäd, M.Sc. Wirt. Inf.
Preliminary course work	–
Program-specific Competency Goals	CG 1, CG 4