Under the slogan "Be the Boss", Brockhaus AG, headquartered in Lünen and with locations in Dortmund and Hamburg, is once again handing over the chief position of its CEO Matthias Besenfelder to a student at Fachhochschule Dortmund for a day this year.
When? On October 30, 2025. The winner will have the unique opportunity to be involved at first hand in decisions at the highest level of a medium-sized IT company with more than 170 employees.
Key data
- "Be the Boss" on October 30, 2025
- Application until October 5, 2025
- Jury decision on October 10, 2025
Who can apply?
Students of Fachhochschule Dortmund are eligible to apply. An IT-related and business-oriented study program such as Computer Science, Business Information Systems or Business Studies is an advantage. The application process is quick and easy using the form on the Brockhaus AG website.
The schedule for the "Boss Day" is full to bursting: A project review, annual planning, meetings with the Head of Sales and the IT security team, customer contacts, one-on-one meetings at management level and a press event await the candidate. "The 'Be the Boss' campaign is a great opportunity for our students to gain an insight into the practical side of top management at an IT service provider," emphasizes Prof. Dr. Gabriele Kunau from the Faculty of Computer Science.
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Brockhaus AG has been around for more than 37 years. The company specializes in IT services and applications, particularly for the insurance industry. Company boss Matthias Besenfelder is himself an alumnus of Fachhochschule Dortmund and studied at the Faculty of Computer Science. Today, he leads a multinational team with employees from more than 20 nations.
"I am looking forward to a new and unbiased perspective in order to gain food for thought for my actions as a board member," says Matthias Besenfelder. Last year, this worked extremely well. "At the same time, I want to pass on a real insight into the top management activities of a medium-sized IT consultancy - it's sometimes different from what you imagine." The new boss will work on the "Be the Boss" day in Lünen and experience the consulting business from the perspective of the management.
Contact us
Questions about the "Be the Boss" day will be answered by Prof. Dr. Gabriele Kunau and Solmaz Mjildi from the Faculty of Computer Science. Marie Sonne, Head of Marketing Communication at Brockhaus AG, can also be contacted. Contact details can be found on the website(Opens in a new tab) .
Prof. Gabriele Kunau, Dr.
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