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University Committees

University Committees

Examinations Committee

The Examinations Committee is a central examination body of the ISM. It makes sure that students are following the exam rules and that exams are being conducted properly. The Committee also decides who will be the examiner or co-examiner, and when an exam is cancelled. It is also responsible for handling and ruling on appeals against decisions made during the examination process.

  • Prof. Dr. Gerrit Lietz

    Prof. Dr. Gerrit Lietz
    Chairperson

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  • Prof. Dr. Marcus Simon

    Prof. Dr. Marcus Simon

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  • Prof. Dr. Bernd Schabbing

    Prof. Dr. Bernd Schabbing

    bernd.schabbing@
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  • Prof. Dr. Arne Westermann

    Prof. Dr. Arne Westermann

    arne.westermann@
    ism.de

  • Leszek Natoloczny

    Leszek Natoloczny
    Head of Student Office

    leszek.natoloczny@
    ism.de

  • Kim Schneider

    Kim Schneider
    Student

    kim.schneider@
    student.ism.de

Senate

The university senate is a collegial body that deals with fundamental issues concerning the university and has legislative and supervisory functions. Its main tasks include deciding on the basic regulations and other statutes, approving courses and study plans, participating in budget planning, and electing the members of the executive committee.

  • Prof. Dr. Silke Finken

    Prof. Dr. Silke Finken

    Prof. Dr. Silke Finken
    Representative of university professors

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  • Prof. Dr. Jens Perret

    Prof. Dr. Jens Perret

    Prof. Dr. Jens Perret
    Representative of university professors

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  • Prof. Dr. André Reichel

    Prof. Dr. André Reichel

    Prof. Dr. André Reichel
    Representative of university professors

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  • Prof. Dr. Bernd Schabbing

    Prof. Dr. Bernd Schabbing

    Prof. Dr. Bernd Schabbing
    Representative of university professors

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  • Prof. Dr. Dagmar Piotr Tomanek

    Prof. Dr. Dagmar Piotr Tomanek

    Prof. Dr. Dagmar Piotr Tomanek
    Representative of university professors

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  • Alexander Brewster

    Alexander Brewster

    Alexander Brewster
    Representative of academic staff members

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  • Jessica Müller

    Jessica Müller

    Jessica Müller
    Representative of other employees

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  • Petra Rörup

    Petra Rörup

    Petra Rörup
    Representative of other employees

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  • Johanna Heykes

    Johanna Heykes

    Johanna Heykes
    Representative of students

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Archive Press Releases

Archive Press Releases

On this page you will find the latest ISM press releases as well as press releases from the past two years in PDF format. If you require further information, images or older press releases, please contact Karla Sponar, Head of Communications.

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Press

Press

Press Releases

Here you will find press releases about the university as well as current research projects and key topics of the professors. If you require further information or images, please contact our press team via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Inclusion in the press mailing list

If you are interested in being included in our press mailing list, please send us an e-mail stating your contact details and, if applicable, your newspaper/magazine/medium to the following address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

List of experts

We provide university experts on current topics in business and management. Click on the topics and find the right contact person. The Communication team will be happy to put you in touch.

Digitalization

  • Digital transformation

    • Prof. Dr. Ulrich Lichtenthaler
    • Prof. Dr. Burkhard Bamberger
    • Prof. Dr. Robert Breitkreuz
    • Prof. Dr. Andreas Moring
    • Prof. Dr. Ernestine Schafmann

  • Industrie 4.0

    • Prof. Dr. Erich Groher
    • Dr. Sc. Dr. Qeis Kamran (Ph.D.)
    • Prof. Dr. Alex Michel
    • Prof. Dr. Dagmar Piotr Tomanek

  • E-Commerce

    • Prof. Dr. Arne Westermann
    • Prof. Dr. Christiane Beyerhaus
    • Prof. Dr. Audrey Mehn

  • Artificial intelligence

    • Prof. Dr. Burkhard Bamberger
    • Prof. Dr. Ulrich Lichtenthaler
    • Prof. Dr. Andreas Moring
    • Prof. Dr. Alex Vastag

  • Innovations management

    • Prof. Dr. Ulrich Lichtenthaler
    • Prof. Dr. André Reichel
    • Prof. Dr. Jens Kai Perret
    • Prof. Dr. Dr. Patrick Schmid
    • Prof. Dr. Andreas Moring

  • Blockchain

    • Prof. Dr. Silke Finken
    • Prof. Dr. Otto Jockel
    • Prof. Dr. Fidelio Tata

Working environment

  • New Work

    • Prof. Dr. Tanja Engelmann
    • Prof. Dr. Johannes Moskaliuk
    • Prof. Dr. Daniel Thiemann
    • Prof. Dr. Nicole Behringer

  • Leadership

    • Prof. Dr. Michael Knappstein
    • Prof. Dr. Ricarda Merkwitz
    • Prof. Dr. Daniel Thiemann
    • Prof. Dr. Nicole Behringer

  • Employee motivation and creativity

    • Prof. Dr. Johannes Moskaliuk

  • Skills shortage & recruiting

    • Prof. Dr. Ernestine Schafmann

  • Employment law

    • Prof. Dr. Kai Trams

  • Stress & Burnout

    • Prof. Dr. Jens Brandt
    • Prof. Dr. Mike Hammes
    • Prof. Dr. Daniel Thiemann

  • Change management

    • Prof. Dr. Michael Knappstein
    • Prof. Dr. Ernestine Schafmann
    • Prof. Dr. Daniel Thiemann
    • Prof. Dr. Nicole Behringer

Logistics & Mobility

  • Electromobility

    • Prof. Dr. Alex Vastag

  • Autonomous driving

    • Dr. Sc. Dr. Qeis Kamran (Ph.D.)
    • Prof. Dr. Alex Vastag
    • Prof. Dr. Alex Michel

  • Airlines

    • Prof. Dr. Eyden Samunderu
    • Prof. Dr. Andreas Gran

  • Supply chain management

    • Prof. Dr. Jens Gericke
    • Prof. Dr. Dagmar Piotr Tomanek
    • Prof. Dr. Erich Groher
    • Prof. Dr. Matthias Lütke Entrup
    • Prof. Dr. Otto Jockel

  • Logistics law

    • Prof. Dr. Andreas Gran

Marketing

  • Social media & influencer marketing

    • Prof. Dr. Arne Westermann
    • Prof. Dr. Marcus Simon
    • Prof. Dr. Christoph Moss
    • Prof. Dr. Michael Kleinjohann

  • Consumer behavior

    • Prof. Dr. Christiane Beyerhaus
    • Prof. Dr. Martin Ohlwein
    • Prof. Dr. Arne Westermann
    • Prof. Dr. Pascal Bruno

  • Sponsoring

    • Prof. Dr. Marcus Simon

  • Content marketing

    • Prof. Dr. Arne Westermann
    • Prof. Dr. Marcus Simon
    • Prof. Dr. Christoph Moss
    • Prof. Dr. Michael Kleinjohann

Business trends

  • Sustainability

    • Prof. Dr. Lars-Gunnar Frahm
    • Prof. Dr. André Reichel
    • Prof. Dr. Dieter Schlesinger
    • Prof. Dr. Brigitte Spieß

  • Globalization

    • Prof. Dr. André Reichel
    • Prof. Dr. Martin Fontanari
    • Prof. Dr. Alex Michel
    • Prof. Dr. Dieter Schlesinger

  • Digitization

    • Prof. Dr. Ulrich Lichtenthaler
    • Prof. Dr. Marcus Störkel
    • Prof. Dr. Daniel Thiemann

  • Company foundation

    • Prof. Dr. Robert Breitkreuz
    • Prof. Dr. Ulrich Lichtenthaler
    • Prof. Dr. Philipp Rathgeber
    • Prof. Dr. André Reichel

  • Logistics law

    • Prof. Dr. Andreas Gran

Finance

  • Taxes and taxation

    • StB Prof. Dr. Maximilian Levasier, LL.M.
    • Prof. Dr. Gerrit Lietz
    • Prof. Dr. Verena Verhofen
    • Prof. Dr. Sven Wyrwa
    • Dr. Lars Tröller

  • Start-up financing

    • Prof. Dr. Burkhard Bamberger
    • Prof. Dr. Robert Breitkreuz
    • Prof. Dr. Ulrich Lichtenthaler
    • Prof. Dr. Meiko Zeppenfeld

  • Investment

    • WP/StB Prof. Dr. M. Karsten Hoffmann, LL,M.
    • Prof. Dr. Fidelio Tata
    • Prof. Dr. Sven Wyrwa

  • M&A

    • Prof. Dr. Philipp Haberstock
    • Prof. Dr. Michael Schmitt
    • Prof. Dr. Meiko Zeppenfeld
    • Prof. Dr. Sebastian Wünsche
    • Prof. Dr. Sven Wyrwa

  • Insolvencies & insolvency law

    • Prof. Dr. Kai Trams

  • Banks & insurances

    • Dr. Thomas Siegl
    • Prof. Dr. Diethard B. Simmert
    • Prof. Dr. Fidelio Tata

Management

  • Sport management

    • Prof. Dr. Michael Kleinjohann
    • Prof. Dr. Niels Nagel
    • Prof. Dr. Alexander Hodeck
    • Prof. Dr. Timo Zimmermann

  • Tourism & event management

    • Prof. Dr. Werner Pauen
    • Prof. Dr. Bernd Schabbing
    • Prof. Dr. Martin Fontanari

  • Real estate management

    • StB Prof. Dr. Maximilian Levasier, LL.M.
    • Prof. Dr. Werner Pauen
    • Prof. Dr. Dieter Schlesinger
    • Prof. Dr. Dr. Patrick Schmid
    • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Töllner

  • Fashion management & luxury goods

    • Prof. Dr. Christiane Beyerhaus
    • Prof. Dr. Audrey Mehn
    • Prof. Dr. Philipp Rathgeber

  • Commerce

    • Prof. Dr. Christiane Beyerhaus
    • Prof. Dr. Audrey Mehn
    • Prof. Dr. Kai Trams

  • Medium sized entreprises

    • Prof. Dr. Jens Gericke
    • Prof. Dr. Diethard B. Simmert
    • Dr. Lars Tröller

ISM Blog & News

#Stories and topics from the ISM world

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Sustainability at ISM

Sustainability at ISM

For us, sustainable development means the balanced, long-term, integrative and holistic consideration of ecological, social and economic concerns with special reference to space and technology. Sustainable development is understood as a continuous, voluntary, transparent and credible process. Measures do not necessarily link all sub-areas at all times, but can also focus on individual sub-elements which give in sum a view on the holistic development. In this sense, we as a university, focus on the main areas Governance, University Operations, Teaching, Research as well as Initiatives, Engagement and Transfer.

In our sustainability report, which is based on the PRME principles, you can read about all of ISM's activities and commitments in the area of sustainability:

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Institutional Setup and Cooperations

Sustainability Team

The Sustainability Team is the central cross-campus institution for coordinating and implementing sustainability issues in university operations. A spokesperson is appointed from the team who represents the team, acts as a central contact for technical issues, initiates projects, convenes meetings and expands the network. For more information, contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Institute for Sustainable Transformation

    The Research Institute for Sustainable Transformation at ISM focuses on sustainable corporate management topics, including the assessment of environmental and social sustainability performance and the management of stakeholder relationships.

    The main objective of the institute is to specifically enable medium-sized companies to successfully meet the new legal ESG standards and to effectively manage the opportunities and risks of the sustainable transformation process.

  • PRME

    ISM is a member of PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education), an initiative of the UN Global Compact, the United Nations corporate network for sustainable and responsible management.

    PRME supports (higher) education institutions around the world in raising their sustainability profile. ISM's sustainability report builds on the six principles PRME issues to align business and sustainability goals.

Study Sustainability

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M.A. Sustainability & Business Transformation

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M.Sc. Management · Sustainability Management

Part-time Master; only in German

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Sustainability Management

Full-time or part-time online distance learning Master

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ISM Academy

Online certificate classes

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Research Outcome

To generate significant impulses for the development and implementation of sustainability issues, ISM is publishing courteously books and articles:

  • Fabisch, Nicole; Schmidpeter, Rene; Schuster, Gabriele; Sihn-Weber, Andrea (2025): SDG 8: Menschenwürdige Arbeit und Wirtschaftswachstum, Springer Gabler.
  • Lichtenthaler, Ulrich; Fronapfel, Felix (2022): Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage: How Companies Benefit from Sustainability and Innovation, Haufe.
  • Moring, Andreas (2022): Sustainability and Digitalisation in the Real Estate Industry. Real Sustainability. Wiesbaden: Springer.
  • Rausch-Phan, Minh Trang; Siegfried, Patrick (2022): Sustainable Supply Chain Management. Learning from the German Automotive Industry. Cham: Springer (Business Guides on the Go).

In 2023, a major research project on Sustainable Real Estate Management by Prof. Dr. Dieter M. Schlesinger was finalized. Here you can see the main outcomes.

Contact Person for Sustainability at ISM

For all questions related to sustainability at ISM, please contact us at:

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Research Activities

Research Activities

Research at ISM focuses on various areas of expertise. The institutes carry out cross-location research projects and expand and establish networks in scientific practice. The departments, to which all university lecturers are assigned according to their thematic expertise, pool specialist knowledge in the management areas in which ISM is active and represent an important interface between research and teaching. Here, the goal of acquiring third-party funding is to involve the professorial staff in transforming research expertise into ISM's degree programs and doctoral programs. These doctoral programs, in cooperation with international partner universities, enable university lecturers to carry out practical projects together with young researchers. In addition, ISM is active in completed and ongoing research projects and various application procedures in research networks such as the Master Plan Science of the City of Dortmund, the Cologne Chamber of Industry and Commerce, and the Entrepreneurs Club Cologne (ECC).

One of our key areas of expertise is entrepreneurship. The Entrepreneurship Institute@ISM carried out the “Entrepreneurship as a Service” (EaaS@ISM) project from 2021 to 2024 as part of the “EXIST-Potentiale” funding program. This four-year project established a noticeable and stimulating start-up culture at ISM and created suitable conditions for the emergence of innovative start-ups from the university.

In January 2025, the Dortmund Economic Development Agency, the Dortmund Chamber of Industry and Commerce, TU Dortmund University, Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts, and ISM founded innoclub. innoclub is an exclusive network designed to strengthen innovation in Dortmund and the Westphalian Ruhr region. Here, medium-sized companies and corporations meet a curated selection of excellent start-ups to inspire each other and share experiences, knowledge, skills, and resources. To this end, corporate members on the one hand and start-up members on the other are accepted into the club. All important details about innoclub and the numerous events can be found here: https://innoclub.net/

Focus of research

In line with its focus on teaching and study, ISM's research and development projects concentrate on different areas of emphasis and transdisciplinary approaches. The focus is on the following research areas, among others:

  • Digitalization and communication
  • Marketing and communications research
  • Sustainability and transformation
  • Resource economy
  • Industrial and organizational psychology
  • Tourism
  • Mobility and transport
  • Financial and banking research

The published ISM research reports show this variety of topics in detail:

Research cooperation

ISM is involved in various research networks, such as the City of Dortmund's Science Master Plan and various ongoing activities and projects in the field of entrepreneurship. Through these activities, ISM has been able to attract universities, institutes, and consulting firms as cooperation partners for further project proposals. Third-party funded research focuses on highly topical research areas, particularly in the fields of digitalization and sustainability.

In addition, ISM's institutes and departments are involved in specialist networks. ISM offers doctoral opportunities in cooperation with international university partners. These partners include Strathclyde Business School (SBS) and Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) in Scotland, Bond Business School (BBS) in Australia, Westcliff University in Irvine, USA, and Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar, India. Through these cooperative doctoral programs and other individual cooperations, joint research topics can be defined and addressed at an international level. This enables ISM to further intensify its international cooperation and also meet the demand for practice-oriented doctoral opportunities.

Publications

With its publication series, the ISM offers modern and high-quality opportunities to make the diverse research results of a practice-oriented university accessible to students, practitioners and the scientific community. The series are available both in print and, in some cases, as free downloads on the Internet. The following series are offered:

Counseling PhD & DBA Programs

Prof. Dr. Kai Rommel

Vice President Research
Prof. Dr. Kai Rommel
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Anette Herbst
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