Student surveys: Your expertise is needed here!

Students can place their surveys here. The ICV and you as a participant support the next generation in controlling with your expertise. We would like to thank you on behalf of the students.

Closed surveys

Use of machine learning methods in controlling

Survey by Olga Sagradov, Doctoral Thesis, Brandenburg Technical University Cottbus-Senftenberg

  • The survey is aimed at two different target groups. Please complete the survey that corresponds to your position in the company.
  • Survey period: January 17 to February 20, 2024

For heads of controlling departments


Content: With the help of this survey, the author of the doctoral thesis would like to understand which factors influence the decision to use machine learning in controlling in German companies and to what extent.

Survey scope: 38 questions (11 general closed, 20 ontent-related closed and 7 open, voluntary)

Survey time: approx. 30 minutes

Language: German


For controllers in companies


Content: With the help of this survey, the author of the doctor thesis would like to understand how controllers assess the prospect of using machine learning in their work and whether they intend to use these methods in the future.

Survey scope: 21 questions (11 general closed, 10 ontent-related closed)

Survey time: approx. 20-30 minutes

Language: German

Controlling in times of crisis - strategic approaches

Survey by Fabio Andriaccio, bachelor thesis University of Munich

Content: The quantitative research focuses on strategic approaches to controlling during economic crises, with a focus on the effectiveness of measures that companies take to adapt to changing market conditions.

  • Survey scope: 23 questions (5 general closed / 15 content-related closed / 3 voluntary open)
  • Time required approx. 10-15 minutes
  • Survey time: December 11 to December 27, 2023
  • Language: German