The master thesis “Market Entry and Growth Strategies of Scaleups in Capital-intensive Industries” investigates what different market entry and growth strategies for scaleups in capital-intensive industries exist. Here is the abstract: Scaleups, delineated by their swift growth trajectory, substantially influence innovation, economic advancement, and competitive prowess. Nevertheless, the transformation into a mature enterprise is intricate…

In June 2023, selected students from WU’s SIMC master program presented findings to partner executives as part of the business project course on Twin Transition. The course offered students a unique opportunity to collaborate with two of Austria’s leading energy firms. It focused on driving strategic decisions for managing sustainability and digitalization, with an emphasis…

The master thesis “A Best-In-Class Technology Scouting Process for an Established Energy Organisation” derives a best-in-class technology scouting framework for an established energy organisation. Here is the abstract: This thesis outlines a best-in-class technology scouting framework for an established energy organisation. The framework is developed through a systematic review of academic and grey literature, which…

In January 2023, selected students from WU’s SIMC & CEMS master programs presented findings to partner executives as part of the course Value Creation and Value Capture in the Digital Age. The course focused on the question of how energy utilities in Europe and beyond use digital technologies to drive the sustainability transition in the…

The master thesis “Managing Digitalization Projects: Best-in-class Process and KPIs” derives a best-in-class model for the management of digitalization projects in the context of energy providers. Here is the abstract: Digitalization is having an increasingly bigger impact on the energy sector in recent years. Thus, organizations aim to set up digitalization projects to implement new…

The master thesis “Digital Technologies for Utilities: A Strategic Technology Management Perspective” identifies various digital technologies involved in the value chain of a energy providers of power utilities in the German speaking area. Here is the abstract: Power utilities have traditionally been known for their stability, reliability, and predictability. However, factors such as the energy…

The master thesis “Innovation Controlling in Industrial Markets” provides a comprehensive overview of ways to control innovation projects, with a particular focus on energy providers. Here is the abstract: This thesis examines the question of how effective controlling of individual innovation projects can be achieved. In particular, the use of KPIs as an objectifying means…

The master thesis “Innovation Controlling Process in Capital-Intensive Industries and its Implementation” derives best practices for innovation processes in the context of energy providers. Here is the abstract: The highly competitive environment in capital-intensive industries forces companies to innovate fast and develop high-quality innovation processes. The aim of this research paper is to identify a…

The master thesis “Multiples as M&A tool for valuing wind and solar energy projects in Europe” provides a comprehensive overview of how to value projects with a diverse set of multiples and compares their value for practice. Here is the abstract: The global shift from an energy system based on fossil fuels to one based…