New technologies alter the processes of information, communication, and value creation for individuals, institutions, and the society as a whole. The Department of Economic Sciences and Media aims at the modern and interdisciplinary research into and teaching of the principles, mechanisms, and strategies of a digital economy and society.

• comprises 22 research groups
• is the academic home to approx. 2500 students, more then 100 research and teaching assistants and 22 professors
• offers 4 bachelor in German, 3 master programs in German and the bilingual Master's program Media and Communication Science)