The Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences offers a wide range of opportunities for academic careers - from doctoral studies to a professorship. It provides targeted support to early-career researchers (scholars in the early stages of their careers) in their professional and personal development and fosters an environment that promotes excellent research, professional development, and networking.
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On this page, you will find all the information you need about academic career paths at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences - from doctoral studies and the doctoral program to opportunities for early-career faculty development and the habilitation process. In addition, a central portal at the University of Hohenheim offers comprehensive resources and support for researchers in the early stages of their careers.
The Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences offers qualified graduates the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree with the academic title “Dr. oec.” or “Dr. rer. soc.” The focus is on in-depth academic training through intensive research on socially relevant topics, supported by comprehensive academic guidance. A structured academic education lays the foundation for a doctoral degree of the highest quality and strengthens prospects for a successful academic career.
The structured doctoral program "Business, Economics and Social Sciences” complements the individual doctoral track by providing subject-specific and methodological knowledge. Networking with other doctoral candidates and engaging in discussions that go beyond one’s own doctoral project are additional benefits of the program. Upon completion of the required coursework and successful defense of the dissertation, the university awards a certificate of successful participation in the doctoral program. In addition, graduates may apply to receive the international academic degree “Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)” in lieu of a doctoral degree from the faculty.
About the doctoral program
The habilitation is the recognition of exceptional competence in research and teaching in a specific field. The habilitation is only possible in fields represented at the University of Hohenheim and in which the university has the right to award doctoral degrees.
The faculty and the university actively support the career development of early career researchers and recognize outstanding achievements. Among other initiatives, the Hutter Young Researcher Award is presented to recognize the outstanding achievements of early-career researchers who have demonstrated innovative research and exceptional scientific accomplishments.
About Early Career Researchers
The Portal for Early Career Researchers centrally compiles the university’s wide range of resources and information regarding professional development and career advancement for early career researchers in the postdoctoral phase, thereby raising awareness of these opportunities. It provides guidance and offers a comprehensive platform with practical tips, links, and contact persons for the postdoctoral phase.
