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At Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM), Business Information Management (BIM) is one of the teaching and research sections in the department of Technology and Operations Management. We explore the use and impact of information and information systems as a strategic asset for customers, organisations, supply chains, business networks and markets. We investigate what opportunities are presented by new information technologies such as mobile platforms, cloud computing, business analytics and social media.
The Business Information Management (BIM) section includes an interdisciplinary team of scholars and teachers of around 40 members from 20 different countries. We are passionate about researching and teaching the impact of digital technologies on individuals, organizations, and society. We carry out world-class research in many important areas such as artificial intelligence, digital business, online platforms, digital innovations, digital privacy, ethics of AI, cyber security, fintech, tech entrepreneurs, and smart cities. We perform cutting-edge teaching across all degree and non-degree educational programs to prepare students from around the world to make huge impacts through technology.
Prof Ting Li
In today’s hyper-connected world, digital technologies are reshaping industries—from social media and mobile devices to the Internet of Things, smart cities, and connected vehicles. This digital transformation brings both new opportunities and significant challenges as companies adapt to shifting consumer demands. In our Ph.D. program in Information Systems, we equip you to conduct pioneering research, addressing these complex challenges that are shaping the digital society.
We seek highly motivated candidates with a strong academic record and a passion for interdisciplinary research on critical issues at the intersection of information technology and management. Applicants should have robust quantitative skills, ideally holding an MSc, MPhil, or Research Master in fields like economics, computer science, econometrics, or statistics. Proficiency in programming languages such as R, SQL, or Python is expected.
In collaboration with the Dutch energy grid operator Stedin, our team focuses on establishing a robust data layer within the evolving energy ecosystem. Our research explores how current trends in data collection, storage, and sharing can effectively respond to the growing needs of energy digitalisation.
The project’s main data-focused goal is to design and implement a data layer within the energy ecosystem that enhances digitalisation, optimises data sharing, and aligns with evolving market and regulatory needs. Data is essential to realising a flexible and resilient energy market, particularly as the transition increases demand for real-time insights and adaptive management.
This project will be supervised by Dr Yashar Ghiassi-Farrokhfal and Dr Sameer Mehta.
Gain fresh perspectives and get ahead of the game by partnering with RSM’s MSc Business Information Management programme. Enable your organisation to collaborate with our school and engage with RSM students. You can read more about our curriculum here: MSc BIM programme page.
Discover how your organisation aligns with our academic requirements and with the intended learning outcomes of our various programmes. Here are some examples for how your organisation could collaborate with RSM’s Business Information Management programme:
Together, we help to drive industry progress and enrich academic knowledge, creating a mutually beneficial partnership. We co-develop cutting-edge solutions, share real-world challenges and gain insights from our joint advanced research.
By funding initiatives and providing data for analyses, you contribute to meaningful scholastic and professional advancements and benefit from joint publications in prestigious journals.
Join us in welcoming today’s industry professionals as they deliver guest lectures, providing students with real-world perspectives and the latest industry trends.
By partnering with us for guest lectures, you help to enhance students' learning experiences and employability by bridging the gap between academic theory and industry practice.
Our BIM Honours Course is designed for the most talented and motivated students in the MSc BIM programme. This special honours class runs each academic year from March to June.
In cooperation with you, we can offer a challenging extracurricular experience that is grounded in practice. You can collaborate on two types of activities:
This initiative enables students to replace one elective course with a full-time thesis or research internship of at least 168 hours during the second semester.
As our partner, your organisation hosts our school’s BIM interns while they work on a research project that is related to their thesis. The interns collect company-specific data essential for their study and gain unique, first-hand perspectives during their time at your organisation.
Learn more about data in the digital economy to boost your business skills.
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