Seminar - Current topics of digital transformation
| Field of study: | Bachelor |
| Module: | Module 11: Seminar |
| Event: | Current topics of digital transformation |
| Lecturer: | Manuel Wiesche |
| Scope / Credits: | 5 credits |
| Info event Date and location: | Info event: Wednesday 01/14/2026, 15:00 - 15:30 Zoom meeting: https://tu-dortmund.zoom.us/j/96391899008?pwd=09K7ZLTHyLSNb4qpHLVJW0TJIVRp4B.1 |
| Date and location: | Kickoff, Tuesday 03/10/2026, 11:00 - 12:00, location P2-05-416 |
| Application: | Online via the main procedure of the department, no subsequent application possible |
| Intermediate presentation | 05/05/2026 and 05/12/2026, 08:00 - 16:00, location SRG 3.031 |
| Deadline for submission of the thesis: | Monday 06/29/2026 (until 23:59 in moodle) |
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Online Application
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Table of contents
In this seminar, students work on a scientific topic of digital transformation. As part of the course, participants carry out a structured literature analysis (Schreieck et al. 2016; Vom Brocke et al. 2009; Webster and Watson 2002) or an empirical analysis. Students should attend this course if they want to learn how to work scientifically and get to know a topic of digital transformation, in particular from the research focus areas of the Chair of Digital Transformation. This seminar should serve as preparation for the Bachelor's thesis.
Learning objectives
After participating in the seminar, students will be able to
- understand and analyze a current topic of digital transformation
- independently develop a research topic based on a literature review
- design, plan and carry out a scientific paper
- present and defend interim results
Choice of topic
The topics are worked on in groups. The topics are allocated in the first course.
The topics come from the main research areas. Exemplary topics in this semester are:
- AI & Digital Platforms
- Embodied artificial intelligence and robots in teams and in the work context: Current state of research
- Form or behavior? The effect of different forms of robot anthroporphism on perception, fairness, and trust in human-robot teams
- Classification of AI systems and workflows: Concepts, dimensions, and approaches
- Systematization of generative AI marketplaces
- Systematization of generative AI elements on digital platforms
- Creativity in the context of GenAI
- Generative AI and workplace connection
- Thematic analysis of reviews for digital detox apps
- Innovative Technologies & Sustainability
- Overview and empirical prioritization of citizens' requirements for smart city services
- Text-based aids to support creative work in the creation of augmented reality content
- Participate or watch? Visitor roles in augmented reality exhibitions
- Through the exhibition together with augmented reality: Visitor perception of AR exhibits
Prerequisites for participation
Participation in the course Scientific workwhich is offered alongside the course.
We have less supervision capacity this summer semester. Applications from students who have taken our specialisation courses will be given priority.
Documents
Selected literature
- Schreieck, M., Wiesche, M., and Krcmar, H. 2016. "Design and Governance of Platform Ecosystems–Key Concepts and Issues for Future Research," Twenty-Fourth European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS), İstanbul,Turkey.
- Vom Brocke, J., Simons, A., Niehaves, B., Riemer, K., Plattfaut, R., and Cleven, A. 2009. "Reconstructing the Giant: On the Importance of Rigour in Documenting the Literature Search Process," 17th European Conference on Information Systems, Verona, Italy, pp. 2206-2217.
- Webster, J., and Watson, R. T. 2002. "Analyzing the Past to Prepare for the Future: Writing a Literature Review," MIS Quarterly (26:2), pp. 13-23.