1.  a large proportion of the sources were known to the supervising team, so that the quotations in the text could be reconstructed.
2. an attempt to deceive (undercutting) could be ruled out.

The second point in particular is of central importance to us. On the one hand, the exclusion of an attempt to cheat was based on the consistent identification of external ideas through in-text citations - even if these were hardly verifiable due to the incomplete bibliography. On the other hand, the student claimed to have created the bibliography with the help of an AI tool.
We would like to point out in this context: The use of an AI tool does not release you from the obligation to independently check the content generated with it. The case makes it clear that you are personally responsible for results from the use of AI. Correctly stating the use of AI as part of the declaration of independence required by us can be a decisive factor in distinguishing between negligence and deception in an emergency.
We therefore urge you to check your bibliography carefully before submitting it - it is better to have too much than too little. Also use the declaration of independence to disclose your use of AI correctly, completely and appropriately. Without such disclosure, any AI-related error can be considered an undercut. On the other hand, if the usage is properly disclosed, AI errors are more likely to result in a grade deduction for inadequate personal review of the AI result.

There is no written exam for the following courses. Nevertheless, it is essential to register for the exam in the campus portal in order to successfully complete the course.

The Chair of Governance is offering a Master's seminar on “Platform Governance in Emerging Medical Markets: Regulation and Business Models in the German Healthcare Industry” in the upcoming winter semester 2025/26.

The master's seminar deals with platform governance in emerging medical markets. Platform governance refers to the rules, structures and mechanisms by which digital platforms control the behavior of their users, providers and third parties. Our focus is on regulatory issues and business models in the German healthcare sector, which include, for example, the distribution of medical cannabis or offers for on-demand medical advice. We analyze how digital platforms challenge and change traditional structures in the healthcare sector.
The aim of the seminar is to develop an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of platform-based business models in the medical context. Examination requirements are an independent seminar paper, an associated presentation and the joint development of precise research questions.

Suggested literature for introduction: Hermes, S., Riasanow, T., Clemons, E. K., Böhm, M., & Krcmar, H. (2020). The digital transformation of the healthcare industry: Exploring the rise of emerging platform ecosystems and their influence on the role of patients. Business Research, 13, 1033-1069. doi.org/10.1007/s40685-020-00125-x

Please apply between 30.06.2025 and 07.07.2025 via our application form. If you have any questions, please contact Tim Emmel.

We would like to draw your attention to an important change in the application deadlines for our theses. Instead of four times a year as before, we will now only advertise topic blocks for theses at our department twice a year. The quota of 16 theses per year will remain unchanged, i.e. eight places will be awarded in each of the calls. This change is effective immediately. As always, you can find the specific deadlines here under application procedure.

The reason for the change is that we have noticed that the irregular semester start dates in December and June have resulted in very few applications. 

The focus was on concrete approaches on how companies can build sustainable competitive advantages through systematic AI integration. The exchange with the participants was characterized by application-oriented contributions, well-founded perspectives from theory and practice as well as intensive discussions in the working groups.

Key topics of the workshop:

• Securing experiential knowledge - Strategies for using implicit know-how for AI applications without neglecting human intuition
• Market & customer strategy - Resilience and efficiency in times of multiple crises
• Culture & leadership - Trust-based leadership and digital skills as a success factor
• Technological innovation - Digital twins and AI-based process optimization
• Competitiveness & transparency - New value propositions despite increasing price pressure
• Fusion Strategy Framework - The key levers for successful technology implementation

We would like to thank all participants for their inspiring input - your commitment made the workshop a lasting success!

our department is once again offering interesting courses in the upcoming summer term. We would particularly like to highlight our new Master's module Ethical Entrepreneurship and Stakeholder Analysis, and from the summer semester on we will also be offering all of our Master's courses in English.

• 39963 Vorlesung: Stakeholdermanagement (Bachelor)

The course Stakeholder Management introduces the stakeholders in the immediate and wider environment of a company and analyses the different interests. Stakeholders include all groups and individuals that can influence the company and/or are influenced by it, for example customers, suppliers, the regional environment, the state and the public. It discusses the questions: What constitutes successful stakeholder management? Why does a company need to involve the various stakeholder groups?
Stakeholder management takes place at the level of analytical identification (Which persons and groups exactly belong to a company's stakeholders and what are their ‘stakes’?), process design (How does a company organise its relationship with stakeholders?) and the design of a reciprocal exchange relationship (How does interaction with stakeholders take place and what resources are used for this?). The lecture takes place every Thursday from 8-10 am, the tutorial also every Thursday from 2-4 p.m. in HK14b, SR101.

• 39962 Seminar: (Bachelor)

This semester we are looking at the topic: ‘Flexible working time models: opportunity or challenge in corporate management?’ The application period has already ended. All accepted participants have been informed. The seminar takes place every Wednesday from 12-2 pm, in HK14b, SR101.

• 39996 Practical Course: Ethical Entrepreneurship and Stakeholder Analysis (Master)

Ethical issues are playing an increasingly important role in business start-ups. Particularly with regard to CSR- or purpose-oriented companies, it has recently been discussed how authentic ethical values can be part of a successful corporate concept. It is increasingly being recognized that issues like purpose-washing can be avoided particularly well if ethical assumptions have already been well thought through in the design of the company. This course aims to provide students with opportunities to make independent, reliable ethical decisions in the start-up process. In order to make these decisions usable in the context of effective corporate governance, the course introduces not only ethical content but also key aspects of stakeholder analysis. The course uses the methodology of Problem Based Learning (PBL) as a method for acquiring flexibly usable knowledge and developing interdisciplinary skills and problem-solving abilities. The students work on the course content in teams, accompanied by the teacher. Course takes place every Wednesday, 2-4 pm, in HK14b, SR017. As the course is 4 SWS, a second weekly slot for team work will be allocated individually in the first session. 

• 39999 Practical Course: Governance (Master)

Corporate governance assigns decision-making authority and establishes decision-making rules at the management level of a company. The legal form, the articles of association and the management organization of a company are the essential elements of corporate governance (see Neus 2018, Einführung in die BWL, 10th ed.). The design of corporate constitutions is regulated by company law (e.g. GmbHG, AktG). The practical course “Governance” uses case studies to analyze how a corporate constitution should be designed in order to achieve corporate goals. It uses the methodology of Problem Based Learning (PBL) as a method for acquiring flexibly usable knowledge and developing interdisciplinary skills and problem-solving abilities. The students work on the course content in teams, accompanied by the teacher. Course takes place every Wednesday, 10-12 am, in HK14b, SR101. As the course is 4 SWS, a second weekly slot for team work will be allocated individually in the first session. 

• 39998 Lecture: Business-Book of the year (Master)

The Master's course Business Book of the Year deals with economic concepts on the basis of reading and discussing a popular science book that changes from semester to semester and is widely discussed in the media. Students will independently research the literature on which the book is based and relate the source literature to the core statements of the ‘book of the year’. Students are encouraged to critically analyze relevant book chapters independently. They learn to differentiate between the normative and descriptive aspects of a book and to separate them analytically. They discuss the socio-political categorization of the chosen literature. For the summer term 2025 we have selected "Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race that Will Change the World" by Parmy Olson as “book of the year”. Course takes place every Wednesday, 8.30-10 am, in HK14b, SR101.

• 39967 Kolloquium: Bachelorkolloquium Chair of Governance

The Bachelor's colloquium at the Chair of Governance is a compulsory event for all students who are writing their Bachelor's thesis at the Chair in the current semester. During the colloquia, which take place every fortnight, students receive comprehensive support in the preparation of their thesis. Registration is only possible after consultation with the supervisor.n.

• 39968 Kolloquium: Masterkolloquium Chair of Governance

The Master's colloquium at the Chair of Governance is a compulsory event for all students who are writing their Master's thesis at the Chair in the current semester. During the colloquia, which take place every fortnight, students receive comprehensive support in the preparation of their thesis. Registration is only possible after consultation with the supervisor.

We look forward to welcoming you to our courses in the coming semester!

Best regards
Your chair team

for our summer term master course 39998: Business Book of the Year we have selected "Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race that Will Change the World" by Parmy Olson. This book, honored as the FT 2024 Business Book of the Year, explores the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) through the perspectives of Sam Altman of OpenAI and Demis Hassabis of DeepMind.

The text offers an analytical view into the influence that individual leaders in technology have over the trajectory of new innovations. By examining the internal dynamics at play within major tech companies, the book addresses broader themes of AI safety versus ethics, the impact of corporate power on technology development, and the strategic decisions that shape the future of AI.

This detailed account will provide a foundation for our discussions on the interplay between technology and business strategy. It raises critical questions about the role of ethics in technology and the balance of power in the tech industry.

Classes will be held in English every Wednesday from 8:30 to 10:00 AM during the summer term 2025. Please make sure you register for the course via Stud.IP (as soon as the courses are published) and acquire the book before our first meeting as it will be central to our course discussions.

To the podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yTX7eIsci6ZPCukgrjl02

Further information about studying abroad in India can be found here.

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More information on the Representatives and their work: https://www.uni-passau.de/frauenbeauftragte