Due to our diverse teaching content and research interests, the Chair of Organization and Corporate Development offers a wide and varied range of topics for theses. The focus is on the theoretically sound examination of practically relevant issues. Topics in the areas of corporate cooperation, strategic alliances, innovative business models, process management, interprofessional collaboration, and international business activities are just a few examples. The range of research subjects is also broad, extending from historical organizations to sharing economy organizations and technology-based start-ups.



Are you interested in writing your thesis at our chair? You are very welcome to join us, feel free to write to us!

Starting in the 2025/26 winter semester, all thesis advising slots for bachelor’s theses in the fields of Business Administration, WINF, and WIPÄD will be allocated through a centralized application process. It will no longer be possible to apply directly to individual departments; registration will take place exclusively through the centralized process. For more information, please visit:



Centralized Assignment of Bachelor's Theses

1. Application and Registration Process



Master’s theses may be registered three times a year. The general requirements for registration, acceptance, submission, and possible extension of a Master’s thesis are set forth in the examination regulations. Basic information on the process can be found on the website of the Economics Examination Office.



The Chair of Organization and Corporate Development is solely responsible for the process of assigning Master’s theses. The Chair conducts a qualitative review of all applicants. To ensure the process is conducted objectively, all applicants must complete the online application form for the Master’s thesis by the deadline.



2. Application Deadlines



In order for all students to be treated equally, everyone must have submitted their application form online by a specific deadline by 12 noon at any given time. Late applications can only be considered if the semester capacity of the professorship has not yet been reached (but this is usually not the case).



Deadline in the summer semester:

June 15th (registration of work within the four months until the next deadline)



Bewerbungszeitraum im Wintersemester:

February 15th and October 15th (registration of work within the four months until the next deadline)



3. Topic Identification and Synopsis



In addition to the topics listed here, you may also propose your own topics for a master’s thesis. Proposed topics should be developed and submitted independently and should be thematically related to the research areas of the professorship. You may refer to the research areas listed for the faculty members for guidance.



After an initial informational meeting with your advisor, you should write a one- to two-page proposal. Submit this proposal to your advisor at least three business days before your next meeting to allow them time to prepare for the discussion. The abstract is a prerequisite for registering your thesis. Therefore, we recommend that you begin working on it promptly after receiving approval (see registration period).



The proposal should outline the chosen topic, particularly the initial situation and problem statement, as well as the objective, methodology, and structure of the paper. The proposal is discussed with the advisor and serves to narrow down and define the topic. Its sole purpose is to assist you in identifying and narrowing down your topic; it does not constitute an additional requirement.



4. On the Methods of Academic Research



In our guidelines for academic writing, we have compiled the most important information regarding theses. There you will also find answers to questions about formatting (citation guidelines, etc.) and the design of thesis title pages.



5. Literature Work versus Empirical Work



Theses can be either purely theoretical (analytical) or empirical in nature. In either case, however, the focus is on a theoretically rigorous academic examination of management problems of practical significance. In this sense, even purely theoretical theses should not be detached from practical reality. Conversely, empirical theses should not be merely descriptive case stories, but rather thoroughly researched case studies.



If you are interested in conducting an empirical study, be sure to discuss it with your advisor beforehand.



We look forward to your commitment to topics of organization and corporate development!