Prof. Dr. Peter J. Mirski

CIO Chief Information OfficerHead of Department & Studies +43 512 2070 - 3500 peter.mirski@mci.edu
Prof. Dr. Peter J. Mirski

Peter J. Mirski holds a chair in Management and IT at the Management Center Innsbruck (MCI). He is Director of the academic study programs Management, Communication & IT as well as Digital Business & Software Engineering Online. Peter Mirski is also Courtesy Professor at the University of Omaha, Nebraska. As Chief Information Officer he is head of the central IT Services Department of the University.

Professor Mirski is author and editor of academic papers and books as well as keynote speaker at leading industrial fairs and conferences. He has led several national and international research projects, including the European project OPENSKIMR - Open European Skill Match Maker.

Professor Mirski received his PhD Degree at the University of Innsbruck, in Management with electives in Business Informatics.

He has launched and co-founded several successful businesses and initiatives.

Professor Mirski has been serving on the Advisory Board for the Standortagentur Tirols' Information Technoligy Cluster since 2008. In 2018 he was appointed to the ESCO Maintenance Committee, an expert group of the European Commission for the classification of European skills/competences, qualifications and occupations.


Professional work experience
  • 07/2018 - present
    Head of Department - MCI - Management Center Innsbruck
    Department "Digital Business & Software Engineering"
  • 12/2015 - present
    Member of the Academic Council - MCI - Management Center Innsbruck
  • 02/2014 - present
    Curtesy Professor and Faculty Member - University of Nebraska, Omaha, USA
  • 02/2008 - present
    Co-Founder and Partner - PDAgroup GmbH
  • 02/2002 - 12/2003
    TransIT - Development and Transfer Center, University Innsbruck
    Founding Managing Director, Design and Realization
  • 02/2001 - present
    Head of Academic Department "Management, Communication & IT" - MCI - Management Center Innsbruck
  • 02/1998 - present
    Head of University Management Service "IT Services" - MCI - Management Center Innsbruck
Education
  • 05/2006 - 08/2010
    Dr. rer. soc. oec. - University of Innsbruck
    PhD Management (Entrepreneurship and Business Informatics)
  • 03/1999 - 04/1999
    European Health Manager - EHMA
    Further Education
  • 09/1992 - 07/1999
    Mag. rer. soc. oec. - University of Innsbruck
    Management, Majors in Controlling and Business Informatics
Teaching (faculty internships etc.)
  • 09/2014 - present
    MCI Management Center Innsbruck - MCiT
    Innovation & Service Design - Design Thinking
  • 03/2014 - present
    Peter Kiewit Institute - University of Nebraska, Omaha, USA
    Designing and implementing customer-driven Big Data Solutions
  • 09/2012 - present
    MCI Management Center Innsbruck - MCiT
    Entrepreneurship (in Silicon Valley)
  • 10/2011 - 03/2013
    MCI - Management Center Innsbruck - MCiT
    Global IT Markets
  • 03/2009 - present
    MCI - Management Center Innsbruck - MCiT
    ERP-Systems
  • 10/2007 - present
    MCI - Management Center Innsbruck - MCiT
    Business Informatics
  • 03/2006 - present
    MCI - Management Center Innsbruck - MCiT, Tourism, UVBT, BWLO, W&M
    Project Management
  • 03/2006 - 03/2011
    University of Leoben
    Project Management
  • 10/2004 - 10/2008
    University of Innsbruck - Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics
    Fundamentals of Economy and Business Administration
  • 10/2003 - 10/2009
    University of Innsbruck - School of Management
    Culture and Project Management
Practice related research and developmental project
  • 11/2015 - 11/2017
    Project Lead - European Commission - Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (ECOKT2014)
    OPESKIMR - Open Skill Matchmaker
  • 02/2014 - 01/2016
    Project Lead - Bureau of the Tyrolean Government - Tyrolean Cooperation Fund
    Medienguide-Kit Smartphone
  • 10/2013 - 09/2015
    MCI internal Project Lead - AWS - impulse LEAD
    Design oriented Entrepreneurship - DOGA (GP designpartners, Marcus Ambrosch & CAST)
  • 06/2011 - 06/2014
    Project Member - European Regional Development Fund (INTERREG IV)
    SMART - Social Media for Active Regional Transfer
  • 03/2010 - 06/2013
    Project Member - Tyrolean Science Fund
    FLEC - Flow and Electronic Commerce
  • 12/2009 - 12/2012
    Project Lead - Austrian Research Promotion Agency - AT:net austrian electronic network
    myMCI
  • 09/2009 - 08/2014
    Project Lead - ATLANTIS - European Union / United States of America - EU/US Cooperation Programme in Higher Education and Vocational Training
    GlobITpro - Global IT Project Management
  • 07/2009 - 07/2011
    Project Member - Interski International
    Interski-Congress 2011
  • 05/2009 - 07/2013
    Project Member - Tyrolean Science Fund
    moRe - Mobile Research and Evaluation Kit
  • 05/2008 - 11/2010
    Project Member - Tyrolean Science Fund
    KITU - Communication within Tyrolean Clusters
  • 11/2007 - 04/2011
    Project Member - Tyrolean Science Fund
    EDEN - Electronic Decision Support in decentralized Networks
  • 01/2007 - 12/2009
    Project Member - Austrian Ministry of Education, Science and Culture; Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research
    Innovation in Knowledge Management for SMEs
  • 01/2006 - 12/2008
    Project Lead - eTourism Competence Center Austria ECCA
    etCurriculum
  • 07/2005 - 08/2008
    Project Lead - Tyrolean Science Fund
    Web-Usability Lab
  • 10/2002 - 04/2006
    Project Lead - European Union - Fifth Framework - eLearning Initiative
    EUDOXOS - Teaching Science with a Robotic Telescope
  • 09/2002 - 02/2005
    Project Lead - Austrian Ministries of Economy and Work; Education, Art and Culture; and Welfare and Consumer Protection - EQUAL ÖSTERREICH
    Education Guide
  • 08/2002 - 06/2005
    Project Lead - European Union - Fifth Framework - eLearning Initiative
    DELPHI - European Observatory of Emergent eLearning
  • 12/2001 - 08/2005
    Project Lead - European Union - Fifth Framework - eLearning Initiative
    I-Lab - A virtual laboratory for collaboration and problem solving for the training of teachers and trainers in eLearning
  • 06/2001 - 01/2004
    Project Lead - Austiran Ministry of Education, Science & Culture - New Media for Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences
    PlaNet-ET Platform & Network for Educational Technologies
  • 02/1999 - 11/2001
    Project Lead - Europäische Union - Leonardo Da Vinci
    Multiplier - EHM Senior Programme - European Health Manager
  • 04/1998 - 11/2000
    Project Lead - European Union - Sokrates
    IP - EHM Student Programme - Improving career chances by improving qualifications for european students
  • 06/1996 - 11/1998
    Project Lead - European Union - Leonardo Da Vinci
    EUROHEALTH - (Further) Education in the European Health Sector
Competitive Research Award
  • 09/2015 - present
    SAP University Alliances
    Visionary Member
Other
  • 09/2017 - 07/2018
    MCI - Management Center Innsbruck
    Head of development team "Digital Business & Software Engineering"
  • 01/2000 - 12/2014
    MCI - Management Center Innsbruck
    Member of the development team of the study programs: Mechatronics; Nonprofit, Social & Health Care Mgmt.; Social Work; Industrial Engeneering & Management; Management, Communication & IT; Business Administration Online.
Positions in professional/academic societies
  • 04/2018 - present
    Member ESCO Maintenance Committee Expert Group - Europäische Kommission
  • 03/2014 - present
    Academic Board Member - DACH Region - SAP University Alliances
  • 02/2013 - 12/2016
    Organizational, Publicity and Sponsorship Chair - ERP Summerschool
  • 02/2008 - 12/2008
    Local Organizational Chair and Publicity/Sponsorship Chair - International Conference on Electronic Commerce (ICEC)
  • 02/2008 - 12/2008
    Organizational, Publicity and Sponsorship Chair - SRI International Conference
  • 01/2008 - present
    Head of scientific council - PDAgroup GmbH
  • 01/2008 - present
    Scientific spokesperson and council member - IT-Cluster Tirol
  • 01/2007 - present
    Jury Member - Ernst Mach Scholarship
  • 01/2007 - present
    Member - Austrian Computer Society (öCG)
  • 01/2007 - 12/2015
    Council - Parish University of Innsbruck
  • 12/2005 - present
    Delegation Member - "Forum Neue Medien" - Austrian Ministry of Education, Science and Culture
  • 01/2005 - present
    Member - Rotary International
  • 01/2004 - present
    Jury Member - Business Plan Contest Adventure X
  • 01/2004 - 12/2010
    Board Member - BEP - Bureau for European Cooperation Tirol
  • 01/2004 - 12/2006
    Head of scientific council - transIT GmbH, University of Innsbruck
  • 01/2003 - 12/2005
    Presidency Member - "Forum Neue Medien" - Austrian Ministry of Education, Science and Culture
  • 01/2003 - 12/2008
    Presidency Member - ECCA - E-Tourism Competence Center Austria
  • 01/2003 - 12/2007
    Jury Member - Medidaprix
  • 02/2002 - 12/2002
    Organizational, Publicity and Sponsorship Chair - European Health Manager Summerschool
Peer reviewed journal article
  • Khazanchi, D., Bernsteiner, R., Dilger, T., Groth, A., Mirski, P. J., Ploder, C., Schlögl, S., & Spieß, T. (2022). Strategies and best practices for effective eLearning: lessons from theory and experience. Journal of Information Technology Case and Application Research, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1080/15228053.2022.2118992
  • MIRSKI P., KILIAN D., RADI D., Jug Z., (2017); Road to Digital Careers comparing different ways of categorization, Journal of Education and Human Development, ISSN 2334-296X
  • Kilian D., Mirski P., (August, 2017), "Der Mensch als Mittelpunkt einer neuen Arbeitswelt" APA Science Dossier, https://science.apa.at/dossier/Der_Mensch_als_Mittelpunkt_unserer_neuen_Arbeitswelt/SCI_20170809_SCI75934351237433210
  • Mirski, Peter, Bernsteiner, Reinhard, Radi, Dania (2017). Analytics in Human Resource Management The OpenSKIMR Approach. In: Procedia Computer Science 122, S. 727-734. DOI: 10.1016/j.procs.2017.11.430.
  • Kilian, D., & Mirski, P. (2015). Industrie 4.0 Hintergrund und Beispiele. IPL Magazin, 30.
  • Kilian, D., & Mirski, P. (2014). Globale Wettbewerbsfähigkeit durch Industrie 4.0. OCG Journal, 4, 8-10.
  • Bernsteiner, R., Mirski, P. (2007): Wikis, forums and weblogs as innovative instruments of elearning with potential? In: ECTI Transactions Journal - Special Issue
Editorial-reviewed journal
  • Kilian, D. & Mirski, P. (2015). Die digitale Zukunft aktiv gestalten. IT-Director, 3, 44.
  • Mirski, P., & Kilian, D. (2014). Academy Cube gegen Fachkräftemangel. Computerwoche, 36-37, 51.
Textbooks
  • Kilian, D., Mirski, P., & Lorenz, B. (2023). Sales Enablement: Tools and Techniques for Modern Sales Organization (Business Guides on the Go). Springer; 1st ed. 2023 edition.
  • Kilian, D., Mirski, P. J., & Lorenz, B. (2022). Quick Guide Sales Enablement: Wie Sie durch die Integration aller kundenbezogenen Aktivitäten die beste Sales Performance erzielen. Springer Gabler.
  • Kilian D., Mirski P., (2016) "Digital Selling", Wien Fachbuch zur Veränderungen im Vertriebsprozess durch den Einfluss der Digitalisierung
Chapters in books
  • Kilian D., Spitaler S., Mirski P. (2017), Agiles Vorgehen im Projektmanagement, in Projektmanagement als Passion, Huemann M., Mayer S., Schaden B., (Hsg.), pilum Verlag, Wien
  • Mirski, P. (2013). Das Konzept einer modernen Ausbildung an der Schnittstelle von Management, Communication & IT. In P. Mirski & C. Gattringer (Eds.), MCiT - Review: "Management, Communication & IT" 2002-2012 (pp. 15-20). Innsbruck: Studia Universitätsverlag.
  • Mirski, P., & Gansser, M. (2013). eLearning am MCI. In P. Mirski & C. Gattringer (Eds.), MCiT - Review: "Management, Communication & IT" 2002-2012 (pp. 21-26). Innsbruck: Studia Universitätsverlag.
  • Mirski, P., & Kilian, D. (2013). MCiT: Angewandte Forschung - creating business through people & technology. In P. Mirski & C. Gattringer (Eds.), MCiT - Review: "Management, Communication & IT" 2002-2012 (pp. 27-38). Innsbruck: Studia Universitätsverlag.
  • Mirski, P., & Kilian, D. (2012). Leveraging univiersities through IT governance. In A. Altmann, B. Ebersberger (Eds.), Universities in change. Managing higher education institutions in the age of globalization (pp. 265-275). New York: Springer.
  • Zangerl, T., Gattringer, C., Groth, A., & Mirski, P. (2011). Silver surfers & eTourism: Web usability and testing methods for the generation 50plus. In R. Law, M. Fuchs & F. Ricci (Eds.), Infor-mation and communication technologies in tourism 2011 (pp. 75-88). New York: Springer.
  • Zangerl, T., Mirski, P., Gattringer, C., & Royer, S. (2010). Young surfers in the net. In A. Künz & M. Dont-schewa (Eds.), Eintauchen in Medienwelten (pp. 81-85). Lengerich: Pabst Science Publishers.
  • Hillmer G., Fink C., Foradori M., Gall M., Kilian D., Mirski P., Sparer W. (2008): Social & Soft Skills Training Concept in Engineering Education. In: Aung W. et al. (ed.): Innovations 2008 - World innovations in Engineering education and research. iNEER, Arlington, pp. 355-367.
  • Kilian D., Holzer H., Mirski P. (2008): Prozess- /Qualitätsmanagement und Organisationsformen. In: Hillmer G., Mühlhäuser M.: Betriebswirtschaft für Ingenieure und Naturwissenschaftler. Studia, Innsbruck.
  • Kilian D., Mirski P. (2007): Projektmanagement - Grundlagen für Techniker. In: Hillmer G., et al. (ed.): Schlüsselkompetenzen für Ingenieure und Naturwissenschaftler. Studia, Innsbruck, pp. 235-296.
  • Fuchs M., Höpken W., Mirski P., Ainedter B., Lembacher A. (2007): eTourism Curriculum Development: A Destination Management Organisation Perspective. In: Sigala M., Mich L., Murphy J. (ed.): Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism. Springer, New York, pp. 523-535.
  • Mirski P. (2006): Projektcontrolling und Qualität. In: Litke H.D. (ed.): Projektmanagement. Euroforum Verlag, Düsseldorf.
  • Mirski P., Abfalter D. (2005): Neue Geschäftsmodelle durch den Einsatz von Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien. In: Pechlaner H., Glaeßer D. (ed.): Risiko und Gefahren im Tourismus. Erich Schmidt Verlag, Berlin, pp. 309-323.
  • Mirski P. (2005): Schnittstelle Unternehmensführung und Projektmanagement. In: Litke H.D. (ed.): Projektmanagement - Handbuch für die Praxis. Carl Hanser Verlag, München/Wien, pp. 268-297.
  • Mirski P., Abfalter D. (2004): Knowledge Enhancement on Site - Guest Relationship Management through mLearning. In: Frew A.J., Hitz M., Wöber K. (ed.): Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism. Springer, Wien/New York, pp. 595-603.
Peer reviewed academic/professional meeting proceedings
  • Mirski, P., Kilian, D., Kruschel, S., Huter, V., & Rottensteiner, A. (2023). Development and Evaluation of a Multi-Modal Mentoring Framework for Supporting Career Paths in Mathematics and Computer Science. Proceedings of SAP ACC. SAP Acacemic Community Conference, Munich, Germany. https://doi.org/10.14459/2023md1719876
  • Stocker, H., Groth, A., & Mirski, P. (2023). Boundaries of Visitors' Willingness to Disclose Personal Information to Tourism Destinations. In B. Ferrer-Rosell, D. Massimo, & K. Berezina (Hrsg.), Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2023 (S. 192-203). Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-25752-0_22
  • Mirski, P., Kilian, D., Kruschel, S., & Rottensteiner, A. (2022). The Influence of Gender Composition of Mentoring Relationships on Mentors' and Mentees' Eexpectations towards Academic Mentoring Progams. EDULEARN22 Proceedings, 7944-7949. https://doi.org/10.21125/edulearn.2022.1864
  • Kilian, D., Mirski, P., Kruschel, S., & Rottensteiner, A. (2022). Leveraging STEM Career Paths through Role Model Innteraction. EDULEARN22 Proceedings, 7940-7943. https://doi.org/10.21125/edulearn.2022.1863
  • Mirski, P., Kruschel, S., & Rottensteiner, A. (2022). Entrepreneurial Study Tours Rethought: A Framework for Designing Virtual Study Tour Experiences. EDULEARN22 Proceedings, 7950-7954. https://doi.org/10.21125/edulearn.2022.1865
  • Heschl, L., Ploder, C., Kilian, D., & Mirski, P. (2021). Digital Twin - Ein Fallbeispiel zur Industrie 4.0 Lehre. In L. Brand, K. Gräslund, D. Kilian, H. Krcmar, H. Turowsky, & H. Wittges (Eds.), Proceedings of the SAP Academic Community Conference 2021 DACH. Technische Universität München. https://doi.org/10.14459/2021md1622154
  • Mirski, P. J., Kilian, D., Kruschel, S., & Rottensteiner, A. (2021). Identifying and evaluating mentors' and mentees' expectations towards academic mentoring programs. In L. Brand, K. Gräslund, D. Kilian, H. Krcmar, H. Turowsky, & H. Wittges (Eds.), Proceedings of the SAP Academic Community Conference 2021 DACH. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.14459/2021md1622154
  • Gajdos, M. & Mirski, P. & Ploder, C. & Bernsteiner, C. & Dilger, T. (2018) Competitiveness of High Level Educational Institutions: IT-Governance maturity level as vital indicator? 12. Forschungsforum der österreichischen Fachhochschulen (FFH), April 4-5, Salzburg, Austria
  • Mirski, P. & Bernsteiner, R. (2017). Data Quality Assessment in Digital Labor Markets. Paper at The 1st International Conference on Internet Plus, Big Data & Business Innovation, IBDBI 2017, July 8-9, 2017, Beijing, China.
  • Niedworok, A., Schlögl, S., & Mirski, P. (2015). Constant dripping wears away the stone: Linking design thinking and effectual action in designing new ventures. ICED International Conference on Engineering Design 2015, July 27-30, Milan, Italy.
  • Niedworok, A., Schlögl, S., & Mirski, P. J. (2015). Start up with design - Fostering design orientation in start-up companies. EAD 11th European Academy of Science Conference 2015, April 22-24, Paris, France.
  • Niedworok, A., Schlögl, S., & Mirski, P. (2015). Not without design - Systematically linking research, design and project management. EAD 11th European Academy of Science Conference 2015, April 22-24, Paris, France.
  • Bernsteiner, R. & Mirski, P (2017). The Effect of Data Quality on Decision Making in Mobile Environments. A framework for Experimental Research. Paper at The 1st International Conference on Internet Plus, Big Data & Business Innovation, IBDBI 2017, July 8-9, 2017, Beijing, China.
  • Bernsteiner, Reinhard, Mirski, Peter (2017). The Effect of Data Quality on Decision Making in Mobile Environments - A Framwork for Experimental Research. Paper at The 1st International Conference on Internet Plus, Big Data & Business Innovation, IBDBI 2017, July 8-9, 2017, Beijing, China.
  • Schlögl, S., Mirski, P. J., & Bernsteiner, R. C. (2014). Getting lost in MOOCs - Identifying key learners to ease (open) online education. Workshop on designing futures for peer-to-peer learning at the ACM CSCW Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing, February 15, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
  • Bernsteiner, R., Mirski, P., Zangerl, T., & Groth, A. (2013). Competency management as a basis for further education in the workplace. International Conference of Technology, Education and Development INTED 2013, March 4-6, Valencia, Spain.
  • Brenner, M., Kilian, D., Mirski, P., Bernsteiner, R., & Zangerl, T. (2013). Linking sales training to business impact: A framework to measure the effectiveness of sales training in the IT solution sales industry. International Conference of Technology, Education and Development INTED 2013, March 4-6, Valencia, Spain.
  • Bernsteiner, R., & Mirski, P. (2012). Development of a light-weight process model for open innovation - a practical approach. International Conference on Information Society - Collaboration, Software and Services CSS 2012, October 8-12, Ljubljana, Slovenija.
  • Bernsteiner, R., & Mirski, P. (2012). Relationship between learning styles and leadership styles: A new perspective to encourage learning in the workplace. EDEN Annual Conference on Open Learning Generations 2012, June 6-9, Porto, Portugal.
  • Zangerl, T., Gattringer, C., & Mirski, P. (2011). Xchange to learn - Enhancing learning experience through better understanding intercultural differences in international mobility projects. Ireland International Conference on Education IICE-2011, October 3-5, Dublin, Ireland.
  • Bernsteiner, R., & Mirski, P. (2011). Personal learning environments to foster learning effectiveness. 3rd international conference on education and new learning technologies. EDULEARN 2011, July 4-6, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Zangerl, T., Gattringer, C., Groth, A., & Mirski, P. (2011). Silver surfers & eTourism: Web usability and testing methods for the generation 50plus. 18th International Conference on Information Technology and Travel & Tourism ENTER 2011, January 26-28, Innsbruck, Austria.
  • Mirski, P., & Zangerl, T. (2011). Flow & fly: The concept of optimal experience within the use of virtual communities in tourism. Virginia Tech 2011 Conference on Social Media and Tourism, October 21-22, Verona, Italy.
  • Groth, A., Mirski, P., & Zangerl, T. (2010). Xchange to learn - Excellence in international mobility projects. International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies EDULEARN 2010, July 5-7, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Abfalter, D., Mirski, P., & Zangerl, T. (2010). The magic flow - Optimal experience and telepresence during cinema-live-opera. European Conference of Positive Psychology ECPP 2010, June 23-26, Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • Zangerl, T., Mirski, P., Gattringer, C., & Royer, S. (2010). Young surfers in the net. uDay VIII - FH Vorarlberg - Eintauchen in Medienwelten, May 21, Dornbirn, Austria.
  • Mirski, P., Zangerl, T., Gattringer, C., & Bernsteiner, R. C. (2010). Tweet to learn: Students' perceived usefulness of Twitter in the context of knowledge sharing during field trips. International Conference of Technology, Education and Development INTED2010, March 8-10, Valencia, Spain.
  • Mirski, P., Groth, A., Zangerl, T., & Leahr, C. (2010). Testing silver surfers. 17th International Conference on Information Technology and Travel & Tourism ENTER 2010, February 10-12, Lugano, Switzerland.
  • Bernsteiner, R., Mirski, P., Gansser M. (2009): Learning with Podcasts - An Exploratory Study. In: Auer, M. E., (Ed.) Proceedings of the International Conference Interactive Computer aided Learning, ICL 2009, Villach, Austria, 23.-25.9.2009
  • Abfalter D., Mirski P. (2009): Cinema live-opera. Value enhancement through telepresence.10th International Conference on Arts and Cultural Management (AIMAC 2009). Dallas, 28.06.2009 - 01.07.2009.
  • Bernsteiner, R., Mirski, P., Zivkovic, A. (2008): User Tracking for Individualizing Personal Learning Environments. In: Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Collaboration, Software and Service in Information Society, CIS 2008, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 13.10.-17.10.2008.
  • Hillmer G., Kirschner B., Dickel J., Mirski P., et al. (2008): Management and Leadership - Training Concept in Engineering Education. Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Education (ICEE 2008). Budapest, 27.-31.07.2008.
  • Mirski P. (2008): Projektmanagement in Forschungsprojekten. Im kontext - projektmanagement forum 2008. Innsbruck, 26.02.2008.
  • Bernsteiner R., Mirski P., Zivkovits A. (2007): Facilitating Knowledge Management and e-Collaboration with blikis. In: Hericko M. (ed.): Collaboration, Software and Services in Information Society. Proceedings of the 10th International Multiconference Information Society (IS 2007). Ljubljana, 08.-12.10.2007, pp. 237-240.
  • Abfalter D., Mirski P. (2007): Web-Usability in Theatres - A drama in two acts. 9th International Conference on Arts & Cultural Management (AIMAC 2007). Valencia, 08.-11.07.2007.
  • Mirski P. (2007): Performance management of IT-Clusters: What do Clusters do when they do. OTS Conference. Maribor, 13.-14.06.2007.
  • Fuchs M., Höpken W., et al. (2006): eTourism Curricula Development in Tyrol: A Preliminary Report. Proceedings of 3rd China Tourism Forum. Hong Kong, 15.-16.12.2006, pp. 37-49.
  • Bernsteiner R., Mirski P. (2006): Wikis and discussion forums - Tools for learning and knowledge management in higher vocational education. Proceedings of ICL 2006. Villach, 27.-29.09.2006.
  • Bernsteiner R., Mirski P., Schlögl S. (2006): Fostering scientific research working processes by the use of weblogs. Proceedings of EISTA 2006. Orlando/FL, 20.-23.07.2006, pp. 207-212.
  • Mirski P., Groth A., Schlögl S. (2006): Relevanz und Benutzbarkeit von Weblogs für wissenschaftliches Arbeiten. Proceedings of FNMA 2006. Dornbirn, 08.-09.06.2006, pp. 34-50.
  • Bernsteiner R., Mirski P., Schlögl S. (2006): Wikis, weblogs and discussion forums as instrument of management in small companies of the IT-Sector. Proceedings of KMO 2006. Maribor, 13.-14.06.2006, pp. 56-62.
  • Bernsteiner R., Mirski P. (2006): Wikis, forums and weblogs as innovative instruments of eLearning with potential.Proceedings of ICDML 2006. Bangkok, 13.-14.03.2006.
  • Bernsteiner R., Mirski P. (2005): Personnel development and organization development as instruments to the strategic anchorage of e-Learning. Proceedings of the ICL. Villach, 28.-30.09.2005.
  • Abfalter D., Mirski P. (2005): Perceived Success in the Arts. 8th International Conference on Arts & Cultural Management (AIMAC). Montréal, 03.-06.07.2005.
  • Abfalter D., Mirski P., Hitz M. (2004): Mobile Learning - knowledge enhancement and vocational training on the move. 5th European Conference on Organizational Learning, Knowledge and Capabilities. Innsbruck, 02.-05.04.2004.
  • Bernsteiner, R. (2004): Preparation and multimedia-based presentation of instructional contents by easy-to-use tools. In: Auer, M. E., Auer, U. (Eds.) Proceedings of the International Conference Interactive Computer aided Learning: ICL 2004, Villach, Austria, 29.9.-1.10.2004
  • Mirski P., Hitz M. (2003): mLearning cui bono? Customer satisfaction in the context of mLearning environments. Proceedings of the ICL - International Workshop on Computer aided Learning. Villach, 24.-26.09.2003.
  • Learn, M. I., & Mirski, P. (2003). Mobile Learning - Cui bono? Workshop on Interactive Computer Aided Learning at ICL 2003 - International , Villach, Austria.
Presentation of a paper at a conference, workshop or seminar
  • Mirski, P. J. (2022, July 4-6). The Influence of Gender Composition of Mentoring Relationships on Mentors' and Mentees' Eexpectations towards Academic Mentoring Progams [Conference presentation]. EDULEARN 2022, Palma, Spain.
  • Mirski, P. J. (2022, July 4-6). Entrepreneurial Study Tours Rethought: A Framework for Designing Virtual Study Tour Experiences [Conference presentation]. EDULEARN 2022, Palma, Spain.
  • Identifying and evaluating mentors' and mentees' expectations towards academic mentoring programs
  • Mirski, P., Kilian, D., & Schell, O. (2018, June). Vorausschauende Zielarchitekturen in der digitalen Transformation. In DSAG e.V., CeBIT Hannover, Deutschland.
  • Gajdos, M. & Mirski, P. & Ploder, C. & Bernsteiner, C. & Dilger, T. (2018) Competitiveness of High Level Educational Institutions: IT-Governance maturity level as vital indicator? 12. Forschungsforum der österreichischen Fachhochschulen (FFH), April 4-5, Salzburg, Austria
  • Mirski, P. (2017). OpenSKIMR. Session at The 15th Science Projects Workshop in The Future Classroom Lab, Brussels, June 23-25, 2017.
  • Mirski, P., & Kilian, D. (2016). Digitalization "the future is open". Hitachi Social Innovation Forum 2016, November 29, Berlin, Germany.
  • Mirski, P. (2016). "Digital Skills for Europe". 13th Science Projects Workshop in the Future Classroom Lab. European Schoolnet, October 2016, Brussels, Belgium.
  • Ali, H., Khazanchi, D. & Mirski, P. (2016). Innovative Models for Next-Generation International Partnerships with a Focus on Academic Impact and Community Engagement. CUMU Conference, Washington DC, October 23-25, 2016.
  • Mirski, P. (2016). "Digitalisierung motiviert?". ELO ECM Fachkongress, September 2016, Wien, Austria.
  • Mirski, P. (2015). Digital education for the digital transformation. 20th SAP Academic Conference EMEA 2015, September 10-11, Walldorf, Germany.
  • Mirski, P. (2015). Einfluss von Digitalisierung und Industrie 4.0 auf den Arbeitsmarkt - Neue Kompetenzanforderungen in Europa?. European MINT Convention, September 29-30, Stuttgart, Germany.
  • Mirski, P. (2015). Hat Produktion in Österreich eine Chance?. Symposium Industrie 4.0, October 8, Linz, Austria.
  • Mirski, P. (2015). Moderation: eSkills for jobs. Bildung Online 2015, May 12-13, Hall in Tirol, Austria.
  • Mirski, P. (2015). Bridging the ICT skills gap. EIF Dinner Debate - European Parliament, September 15, Brussels, Belgium.
  • Mirski, P. (2014). Industry 4.0. Executive Lecture Series - Institut für strategische Unternehmensführung und Leadership, Innsbruck, Austria: SoWi Innsbruck.
  • Mirski, P. (2014). Podiumsdiskussion zum Thema Lernen. SAP-Personalforum, September 9, Steyrermühl, Austria.
  • Mirski, P., & Kilian, D. (2014). Academy cube: Building the workforce of tomorrow. Virtual Globalization: New Trends meet daily challenges, 6th DSAG/SAP Globalization Symposium, May 22-23, Wien, Austria.
  • Mirski, P., Gansser, M., & Rohregger, W. (2011). Satisfying e-learners' needs in a service-oriented-university. EuroSakai Conference 2012, September 25-28, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  • Kilian, D., & Mirski, P. (2011). Moderation des 9. FertigungsInformationsTags - FIT 2011, Audi Forum, June 8, Ingolstadt, Germany.
  • Kilian, D., & Mirski, P. (2011). Innovation in und mit Business-Netzwerken. 8. Forum Entrepreneurship for Professionals, March 25-26, Innsbruck, Austria: MCI.
  • Mirski, P. (2010). Time management. European Winter School - Ophthalmology seminar - European Leadership Development Programme, March 10-12, Innsbruck, Austria.
  • Mirski, P. (2010). ATLANTIS - Organisation internationaler Forschungsprojekte. Projektmanagement Forum 2010, February 23, Igls, Innsbruck, Austria.
  • Mirski, P. (2010). Silver innovation. Workshop Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MIT, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Mirski, P. (2010). myMCI mobile eLearning for Austrian students. AT:net Informationstag FFG, October 5, Salzburg, Austria.
  • Mirski, P. (2010). Neue Entwicklungen im Bildungssektor am Beispiel Management, Communication & IT. AbsolventInnen-Abend IT-Kolleg, Imst, Austria.
  • Kilian D., Mirski P. (2009): Wissensarbeit in der PDAgroup - Eine global agierende Organisation zeigt Lösungsansätze. Medientag 2009 der Universität Innsbruck. Innsbruck.
  • Mirski P. (2009): IT-Entrepreneurship. Tiroler IT Dinner. Innsbruck.
  • Mirski P. (2009): Mobile communication technologies of tomorrow. Rotary Club. Innsbruck.
  • Mirski P. (2008): Moderne Hochschulen in Europa. SAP Productivity Camp Europe. Innsbruck.
  • Mirski P. (2008): Study in Europe. Rotary Club. Kitzbühl.
  • Mirski P. (2008): The Challenge of Global Recruiting. 7ter CCIT Workshop, Institut für Wirtschaftsinformatik, Universität Linz.
  • Mirski P. (2007): Neue Wege Interaktiven Lernens in IT-Projekten. Fachbeitrat der SAP Business School. Reutte.
  • Mirski P. (2007): IT-Governance in Hochschulen. Arbeitskreis der ZID-LeiterInnen österreichischer Universitäten.
  • Mirski P. (2007): Wege interaktiven Lernens. Plansee AG. Reutte.
  • Mirski P. (2007): Trends im Projektmanagement. Tyrolit Praktikerforum. Innsbruck.
  • Mirski P. (2007): Vertriebskonzepte der Zukunft. TELEKOM Austria AG, Bundestreffen der VertriebsleiterInnen.
  • Kilian D., Mirski P. (2007): Projektmanagement "Heute und Morgen" Entwicklungen im Projektmanagement Tools und Vorgehensmodelle. PMA-Lounge. Dornbirn.
  • Mirski P. (2006): Trends im eLearning. TELEKOM Austria AG. Innsbruck.
  • Mirski P. (2006): Clusterentwicklung und Netzwerkmanagement. Bundestagung der Kompetenznetze Deutschland. Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie. Berlin.
  • Mirski P. (2005): m(e)Learning. TELEKOM Austria AG. Innsbruck.
  • Mirski P. (2005): IT-Solutions for Non-Profit Sport Events 2005 in Tirol. ISOC - Universiade. Innsbruck.
  • Mirski P. (2004): E-Learning Quartett. TELEKOM Austria AG. Innsbruck.
  • Mirski P. (2003): eLearning Trends in Europa. Innovationstag der Tiroler Zukunftsstiftung. Innsbruck.
Other intellectual contributions
  • Kilian, D., & Mirski, P. (2019). Wie die Digitalisierung Weiterbildung verändert. Retrieved from https://www.humanresourcesmanager.de/news/digitalisierung-veraendert-weiterbildung.html
  • Kilian, D., & Mirski, P. (2019). Innovativ und praxisnah lernen: Wie Unternehmen den digitalen Wandel meistern können. Retrieved from https://www.hrm.at/fachartikel/innovativ-und-praxisnah-lernen:-wie-unternehmen-den-digitalen-wandel-meistern-k%C3%B6nnen-15309
  • Mirski, P., Sappl, J., & Dreier, F. (2017). OpenSKIMR Enabling a Fast Road to Digital Careers: Optimized Computing Time for Mobile Applications. Retrieved from OpenSKIMR website: http://openskimr.eu/wp-content/themes/wordpress-theme/pdf/Deliverable_2-5_2-7.pdf.
  • Kilian, D. & Mirski, P. (2017). Der Mensch als Mittelpunkt unserer neuen Arbeitswelt. APA Gastkommentar.
  • Mirski, P., & Gattringer, C. (Eds.). (2013). MCiT - Review: Management, Communication & IT 2002-2012. Innsbruck: Studia Universitätsverlag.
  • Kilian D., Mirski P., Bednarz M., Feichtenschlager H.P. (2009): ERP-Lösungen für Klein- und Mittelbetriebe: IT-Systeme zur Geschäftsprozess-Unterstützung. Linde, Wien.
  • Mirski P., Doberer M. (2009): Kampf um IT-Talente. E-3 Magazine, 4/7, pp. 45-46.
  • Kilian D., Mirski P. (2008): Projektmanagement Werkzeuge für Praktiker: Praxis-Werkzeuge- Theorie. Linde, Wien.
  • Mirski P. (2008): Lean IT Management. Systems Magazine, 3/7, pp. 4-5.
Supervised bachelor theses
  • Reinmüller Stefan (2021): Einführung eines Electronic Batch Record in einem pharmazeutischen Industriebetrieb
  • Mauch Nicolas (2020): Open-Source-Process-Mining - am Fall von Euronics
  • Sternat Timo (2018): Big Data in Medical Information Technology
  • Strutz Hemma (2017): Einfluss kultureller Unterschiede auf das Informationsverhalten und die Kommunikation in sozialen Netzwerken am Beispiel der Schönstattjugend
  • Strasser Johannes (2015): Erkenntnisse aus der Integration von Crowdsourcing-Prinzipien in den Design Thinking-Prozess
  • Schäfer Hagen (2015): Die Marshmallow Challenge und die Frage nach Führung
  • Bachmann Sebastian (2014): Wie kommen Silver Surfer mit der Lernerfahrung von E-Learning Programmen mittels Tablets zurecht
  • Decker Christoph (2014): eLearning und Silver Surfer Auswirkungen und Einsatz von Lerntypen auf Lernumgebungen für Senioren
  • Nickel Benjamin (2014): Kaufverhalten beim Erwerb von Smartphones von Studierenden hinsichtlich Marke und Preis
  • Kraft Ludwig (2013): Die Markenbedeutung im Smartphone-Markt von Morgen
  • Koppandi Jan (2013): Kaufverhalten bei dem Erwerb mobiler Endgeräte
  • Adam Christina (2013): Customer-based Brand Equity through Social Networks - Wie Facebook zur Steigerung des konsumentenorientierten Markenwertes mobiler Marken beiträgt
  • Isemann Peter (2012): Mobile Payment mittels NFC: Kritische Erfolgsfaktoren und Entwicklungen, aufgezeigt am deutschen Massenmarkt
  • Thaha Mateen (2012): Chancen und Risiken bei der Einführung eines Risikomanagementinformationssystems
  • Mühlmann Martin (2012): Besonderheiten der Einführung einer Innovation des modernen Mobilfunks unter Berücksichtigung des Sportmarkts
  • Ihrenberger Anton (2012): Innovationen im Mobilfunkmarkt und deren gesellschaftliche Auswirkungen im Bereich von E- und M-Government
  • Erharter Tanja (2011): Social Media für Kleinst-, Kleine und Mittlere Unternehmen
  • Schwab Simon (2011): Promotion in Social Media - Einsatzmöglichkeiten und Erfolgspotentiale im Marketing für KMUs im B-to-B-Bereich
  • Pichler Ricarda (2011): IT Strategy based on corporate culture - Die Integration und der kompatible Einsatz der IT Strategie unter Berücksichtigung und Pflege der internen Unternehmenskultur
  • Hechenleitner Markus (2011): Integration von IT-Governance im deutsch- und englischsprachigen Raum unter Berücksichtigung technischer, organisatorischer und kultureller Spezifika
  • Mayerl Ines (2011): Social Media: Einsatzmöglichkeiten und Erfolgspotentiale im Kommunikations-Mix kleiner und mittlerer Unternehmen
  • Schallert Sabrina (2010): Projektrisikomanagement - aktuelle Methoden zur Identifikation von Risiken
  • Katsch Nicole (2010): Vergleich von IT Service Management Frameworks und Identifikation von Erfolgsfaktoren für die Implementierung bei kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen
  • Strobl Michael (2010): Einsatz von IT-Governance Referenzmodellen zur Steigerung des Beitrags der IT am Unternehmenserfolg
  • Grill Josef (2010): Softwarelösungen für das Projektmanagement von KMUs
  • Schmidt Gunnar (2010): Präventivmaßnahmen im Risikomanagement von Projekten
  • Hupfauf Florian (2010): Traditionelles vs. agiles Projektmanagement
  • Fritz Christine (2010): Six Sigma Implementation - Eine qualitative Inhaltsanalyse mittels Fallstudienvergleich
Supervised diploma theses
  • Bozkus Gürsel (2010): Ein Vergleich aktueller und maßgeblicher Entscheidungsunterstützungsmodelle zur Auswahl von ERP-Systemen im Mittelstand
  • Roscher Georg (2010): IT-Governance in schnell wachsenden Unternehmen - Vom Controlling zum wirksamen IT-Management
  • Trager Fabian (2010): Determining the effectiveness of IT governance for international multilateral organizations at the example of the organization of American States
  • Bilgeri Bettina (2010): IT-Governance - Untersuchung von interkulturellen und branchenspezifischen Unterschieden in der Anwendung
  • Mayr Georg Philipp (2009): Steigerung der Kundenzufriedenheit durch Service Level Management
  • Walch Evelyn (2009): Wiedereingliederung von Mitarbeiter/Innen nach internationalem Personaleinsatz
  • Hofer Bernhard (2009): Technology Acceptance As a Trigger for Successful Virtual Project Management - A Study of Business Use of Virtual Worlds
  • Thaler Barbara (2009): Kritische Erfolgsfaktoren von IT-Boot-Camps
  • Spieß Teresa (2008): Flow Erlebnisse im Electronic Commerce
  • Gugler Reinhold (2008): Suchstrategien nach Neuprodukten im Internet
  • Wieser Monika (2008): Technologieakzeptanz im Gesundheitswesen - Untersuchungen im deutschen Gesundheitswesen auf Grundlage des Technologie-Akzeptanz-Modells von Davis am praktischen Beispiel der nal von minden GmbH
  • Kapeller Mathias (2008): Erfolgsfaktoren von Businessplan Wettbewerben
  • Maierl Johann (2008): Potential of the "World-Class IT" Concept for IT Departments of Global Acting Companies
  • Kandolf Bernhard Christof (2008): Entwicklung einer Balanced Scorecard zur effektiven und effizienten Steuerung von IT-Services an Hochschulen
  • Moosleitner Alexander (2008): Entwicklungsstand der elektronischen Gesundheitsakte (ELGA) im Gesundheitswesen unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der eHealth-Aktivitäten von Krankenanstalten
  • Weiskopf Wolfgang (2007): Informationstechnologie als grundlegendes Element der Creative Industries
  • Wallner Peter (2007): Kundennutzenanalyse einer Internetverkaufsplattform - am Beispiel der "TYROLIT Schleifmittelwerke Swarovski KG"
  • Ogris Markus (2007): Kritische Erfolgsfaktoren von Podcasts im eLearning Bereich
  • Erhart Herbert (2007): Mobile Decision Room - Evaluation und Einsatz softwaretechnischer Instrumente zur Unterstützung von Gruppenentscheidungsprozessen
  • Arnold Martin (2006): Ausgestaltung des Absatzweges "e-Commerce" für Unternehmenssoftware und deren Auswirkungen auf Marketing und Kundenbetreuung - Handlungsempfehlung für umantis
  • Berg Kerstin Marion Viktoria (2006): Analyse des IT Projektmanagements und der Durchführungsprozesse von IT Projekten bei der SPAR Österreichischen Warenhandels AG anhand ausgewählter IT Projekte mit HZ400 Beteiligung (HZ400: Informatik und Kommunikationstechnik)
  • Juen Jürgen (2006): Kritische Erfolgsfaktoren für den Aufbau einer Webcommunity für Studenten und Absolventen von Hochschulen am Beispiel des FH-Studiengangs Management & IT
  • Kunwald Clemens (2006): Realisierung und Auswertung einer Longitudinal-Studie zur langfristigen Abbildung eines IT-Clusters im Raum Tirol
Supervised master theses
  • Vollmer Magdalena (2024): Efficient Load Assessment in Football Teams: Implementation of an Large Languge Model in SAP Sports One
  • Foechterle Pierre (2023): What drives consumers purchase intentions to buy electric vehicles?
  • Kaanova Marina (2022): Motivations of Consumers for Participating in the Second-Hand Market
  • Patzleiner Greta (2022): Merger and Acquisition: Leveraging the Integration of Managed IT Services in a Federal Partnership
  • Borowsky Daniela (2022): Self-Managing Organizations: The Role of Information Management
  • Bauer Dennis (2021): How Digital Service Platforms Can Steer Service Providers towards High-Quality Contributions
  • Schachl Jonas (2020): EPRIVACY REVOLUTION -A STORM IN A TEACUP?
  • Hopfner Marvin (2019): DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF ALPINE TOURISM DESTINATIONS
  • Schrebe Kathrin (2019): OPTIMIZING DESIGN THINKING TRAININGS FOR NOVICE FACILITATORS
  • Erhard Andreas (2019): GDPR-compliant data processing for academic works of students
  • Schott Julian (2018): Managing Individual Customer Onboarding - A Case Study of a Good Practice Post-Sales Process in Small and Medium-Sized Business-to-Business Software Enterprises
  • Lange Corinna (2018): Linking Process Capability and GDPR Compliance - An Example of the IT Services Department of the University of Innsbruck
  • Auracher Vitali (2017): Applicability of the European e-Competence Framework for the Improvement of Digital Proficiency in the Financial Sector
  • Misterka Michael (2016): Creating a Competitive Advantage in SMEs through Design Thinking
  • Schöffner Tabea (2015): Designing an integrated workflow of patient data for improving interdisciplinary health care in the field of chronic kidney disease
  • Barmet Pascal (2015): Collaboration Models in Design and Software Development Projects
  • Mair Miriam (2015): Support Systems for Caregivers - Ambient Assisted Living solutions for Alzheimer's disease
  • Rester Isabel (2015): IT value analysis tools
  • Ekman Inka Aleksandra (2014): Communication Strategies for Crowd Impact Investing
  • Kleinsorgen Q. de Souza Felipe (2014): The auditor-auditee relationship and its effects over the IT audit final report
  • Suitner Benjamin (2014): Key Performance Indicators for Design Thinking in Software Development
  • Robertson Rachel (2013): Designing a Collaboration Process for Social Media Marketing
  • Kizyma Khrystyna (2013): Intercultural Communication in Technology: East & West Cultures
  • Falbesoner Andreas (2013): Identity management: The effect of the idea creation context on the outcome of an identity management system implementation
  • Brenner Marina (2012): Linking Sales Training to Business Impact - A Framework to Measure the Effectiveness of Sales Training in the IT Solution Sales Industry
  • Schmidt Gunnar (2012): Sustainable Outcome of Consultants' Knowledge
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