IS project week

The WIN Project Week is designed to provide students with a structured and practice-oriented introduction to the Bachelor’s program in Business Information Systems (Wirtschaftsinformatik). The primary goal is to facilitate the transition into university studies by offering first hands-on experiences in academic work, teamwork, and solving practical business problems.
Throughout the week, students will work in small groups, allowing them to get to know their peers, students from higher semesters, and the professors of the Business Information Systems faculty. The week includes the following key components:

• Introduction to the Business Information Systems program
• Presentations of the faculty’s research areas and academic chairs
• Participation in a multi-day computer-based business simulation (bizz.trainer)
• Simulation of business decision-making processes and market dynamics
• Lectures and workshops on the fundamentals of academic writing and presenting
• Team-based analysis and presentation of a practical case study
• Preparation of an academic paper in the weeks following the project week, further developing the case study

Upon successful completion of the WIN Project Week, students will have acquired the following competencies:

• The ability to analyze problems in the field of Business Information Systems and apply methodological frameworks to practical examples.
• A solid understanding of business relationships through a hands-on simulation of decision-making processes and market mechanisms.
• The competence to interpret market situations and results and translate them into team-oriented, goal-driven decisions.
• Proficiency in the fundamentals of academic writing and presenting, enabling them to communicate results clearly and effectively.
• Familiarity with the principles of teamwork and academic collaboration within a university setting.
• Initial experience in working through a practical case study, from analysis to academic writing and professional presentation.