Institute for Information Systems

School of Business

We shape digital change.

The Institute for Information Systems actively shapes digital transformation and supports society and our partners in practice and research in mastering their future challenges. The employees in our areas of expertise examine, research, teach, and shape digital change in business and society. Our core competencies lie in the management of complex systems and the interaction of people, data, information, knowledge, and processes—with artificial intelligence, anytime, anywhere.

Our continuing education

Our research

The Institute for Information Systems addresses current research questions in many areas of information systems. Our research activities are reflected in national and international collaborations and research projects. Through these, we gain up-to-date expertise that benefits Swiss companies and administrations in joint projects.

Digital Business

Continuing education programme

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Digital Trust

We are committed to making digital trust understandable, tangible, and effective.

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Business Artificial Intelligence

Strategically exploiting the potential of AI

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Computational Intelligence

Strategically exploiting the potential of AI

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Selected projects

BrAIght

Keep Swissport at the forefront of innovation through people-centered RL solutions.

Institute: Institute for Information Systems
Research field: Business Artificial Intelligence

Bridging Gaps in Women’s Heart Health

User-Centered Needs Assessment Informed by Patient and Clinician Interviews

Institute: Institute for Information Systems
Research field: Business Artificial Intelligence

Lead AI

An Organisational Digital Twin based Leadership Consulting Eco-System

Institute: Institute for Information Systems, Institute for Human Resource Management
Research field: Digital Business

DC4HC – Digital Competence for Healthcare

DC4HC provides transparency regarding the digital maturity of healthcare institutions and enables targeted, comparable, and scalable digitization decisions thanks to AI-supported benchmarking.

Institute: Institute for Information Systems, Institute for Human Resource Management
Research field: Digital Business

Selected publications

Intelligent Systems Design and Applications

Machine Learning Solutions, Volume 7 (2024)

Date: 26.3.2022
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300 Keywords Generative KI

Ökonomische, technische und ethische Grundlagen

Date: 13.8.2024
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Our news

“Be curious and stay open to learning.”

For Pragati Siddhanti, bridging business and technology is at the heart of everything she teaches. Drawing on years of industry experience, she shows how digital transformation can turn ideas into real-world impact. In her interactive, practice-oriented classes, students learn to connect strategy, systems, and innovation to shape the organizations of tomorrow.

Date: 22.5.2026
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“What fascinates me is the ability to experiment much like in a laboratory.”

For Prof. Dr. Rainer Telesko, requirements and software engineering are like a laboratory: a place where ideas are tested and analytical skills are honed. With patience, clarity and a great deal of tenacity, he guides students in understanding fundamental concepts and preparing them for the working world of tomorrow.

Date: 4.5.2026
Institute: Institute for Information Systems

“Give yourself permission to realize that you are capable of more than you think!”

Dr. Gwendolin Wilke transforms complex data into tangible narratives and demonstrates how data analytics, machine learning and AI can be used to uncover hidden patterns. With great enthusiasm, creativity and approachability, she encourages students to push themselves and tackle complex problems with courage.

Date: 24.4.2026
Institute: Institute for Information Systems