The Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences conducts research on current issues in economics and society. Through collaborations with partners from industry and academia, we promote active knowledge transfer and develop solutions with social and economic relevance. At the same time, we provide an excellent environment for early-career researchers and support them on their path to a successful academic career.
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Economic and social change is at the heart of research and teaching in the Faculty of Business, Economic and Social Sciences. To develop innovative solutions to current problems and future challenges, the faculty examines the dynamic changes in the economy and society brought about by technological, environmental, and social developments.
The departments conduct collaborative, interdisciplinary research in three major, relevant areas: Digital Transformation and Change, Sustainable Economy and Consumption, and Inequality and Diversity. Learn more about the focus areas.
The Faculty of Business, Economic and Social Sciences combines economics and the social sciences into an interdisciplinary program. Our researchers’ work ranges from theoretical and methodological foundations to practical applications. In the field of economics, the focus is on macroeconomics and business administration, while in the social sciences, the emphasis is on communication studies.
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As a faculty, we have set ourselves the goal of supporting the work of our researchers with a high-performance shared research infrastructure that strengthens methodological exchange, fosters synergies, and facilitates the implementation of ambitious research projects.
About the Infrastructure
The departments within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences successfully secure external funding from European, national, and regional funding agencies. This funding enables innovative research projects and strengthens research in the long term. The Faculty and the University support the grant application process with targeted funding opportunities.
About Funding & Grants
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.
