Head of Research Group "Digital Entrepreneurship and Finance"
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“Digital transformation is not just about technology—it's about rethinking how value is created, captured, and scaled.
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Marco is a Professor and Head of the Research Group "Digital Entrepreneurship & Finance" at the German University of Digital Science. He earned his doctoral degree in economics and completed a Habilitation in business administration. Before assuming his current role, Marco held several academic positions, including Associate Professor of Finance at ICN Business School and Permanent Faculty Member of the CEREFIGE research laboratory at Université de Lorraine. He also served as Interim Professor and Chair of Finance and Banking at University of Potsdam, Postdoctoral Researcher at TU Berlin, and Research Associate at the Berlin School of Economics. His research and teaching focus on entrepreneurship, finance, and strategy, with particular attention to how startups, ventures, and platforms operate within digital ecosystems, investigating how communication strategies, community and investor feedback, and environmental conditions shape entrepreneurial behavior, legitimacy, and outcomes.
This module blends economic theory with practical application in entrepreneurial and corporate settings. It develops strategic thinking skills, covering key areas of strategic management through case studies and real-world scenarios.
This course explores key financial concepts and strategies for launching, funding, and scaling start-ups, helping students understand financial needs, capital sources, and investment opportunities.
The module covers how digital ecosystems and platforms reshape markets and enable new business models, providing key skills for the digital economy.
Workload: 100 hours
Workload: 125 hours
Workload: 125 hours
Workload: 100 hours
Professor
Head of Research Group "Digital Entrepreneurship and Finance"
Digital Entrepreneurship and Finance
“Digital transformation is not just about technology—it's about rethinking how value is created, captured, and scaled.
”