Bachelor / (Executive) Master Thesis at the Center for Strategy and Organization
📌 Key facts
- When: Start anytime. Applications are open!
- How to apply: Send us an e-mail (at the end of this page) with your CV, grade report and research interest.
- 📌 Key facts
- 💡 Background
- 🦾Who We Are
- 🎯 Goals
- 🎓 Profile
- ➕ Additional Information
- 📄 Requirements to any Work
- 📝 How to Apply
- 📬 Contact
💡 Background
Quantum computing (QC) is emerging as a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionize industries such as finance, healthcare, logistics, and cybersecurity. Unlike classical computers, quantum systems leverage principles of superposition and entanglement to solve complex problems exponentially faster. As advancements in soft- and hardware accelerate, the commercialization of quantum technologies is creating new entrepreneurial opportunities. Understanding the intersection of quantum computing and business innovation is crucial for shaping the future of this evolving industry.
🦾Who We Are
I am a PhD student at the Chair focusing on deep tech entrepreneurship. My educational background is in physics, focusing on particle physics and quantum information theory. I am pursuing my PhD during an educational leave from my work as a consultant for the Boston Consulting Group.
The Chair for Strategy and Organization is focused on research with impact. This means we do not want to repeat old ideas and base our research solely on the research people did 10 years ago. Instead, we are currently researching topics that will shape the future. Topics such as Agile Organizations and Digital Disruption, Blockchain Technology, Creativity and Innovation, Digital Transformation and Business Model Innovation, Diversity, Education: Education Technology and Performance Management, HRTech, Leadership, and Teams.. We are always early in noticing trends, technologies, strategies, and organizations that shape the future, which has its ups and downs.
🎯 Goals
Our goal is to open up scientific discussions on currently unexplored QC entrepreneurship. Next to understanding general market and competitor dynamics, we wish to (1) explore technological and (2) human capital trends in the industry and (3) understand university spin-off (USOs) dynamics as applied to QC.
🎓 Profile
Students should have a strong academic background and passion for (deep-tech) entrepreneurship. Previous experience in quantum computing is a benefit but not needed. Hands-on experience with Python is strongly recommended.
➕ Additional Information
We have a strong base set of high-quality data available for students to work with, although additional quantitative data gathering and validation will be expected to enrich the existing dataset.
I am hoping to start a cohort of 5+ Bachelor’s/Master’s dissertations to comprehensively cover interesting aspects and build a truly comprehensive quantum computing dataset. This enables students to work together (where feasible) and share relevant experiences and insights.
Next to being able to supply data, we are well positioned in the Bavarian quantum computing environment to connect students to researchers, startups etc.
📄 Requirements to any Work
Students should have a strong academic track record, good communication skills, and display a high degree of independence.
We do not want your research to gather dust in some corner of bookshelf but make it accessible to the world. Thus, we warmly encourage you to create some or all of the following:
- Infograph - visually represent some of your work (find examples here)
- Slide Deck - summarize your research and possibly present it
- 1-2 LinkedIn posts about the most important findings and summarizing the topic
- Optional: Medium Article - let people outside the university know about your research and start your personal brand
Please note that these deliverables are not officially required.
📝 How to Apply
If you are interested, please contact Philipp Sonnenschein via email (Subject: Application Quantum Computing Entrepreneurship Thesis - [Name]) by submitting your CV and grade report. Please also briefly outline your tentative research idea/interest in the email, as well as your ideal start date.
We're greatly looking forward to hearing more about you!
📬 Contact
Philipp Sonnenschein (Chair for Strategy and Organisation)