Economics

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Economy in transition

Would you like to play an active role in shaping the future of business? Then the Faculty of Business and Economics at Coburg University of Applied Sciences is the right place for you! Here you will
immerse yourself in the most exciting and current topics that are shaping our economy: from
digitalization and the use of artificial intelligence in business processes to sustainable strategies and the effects of climate change. You will deal with global markets, the challenges of international trade and innovative technologies such as cryptocurrencies and blockchain. In a dynamic and constantly changing environment, you will develop forward-looking business strategies and prepare yourself
optimally for the demands of the modern working world. Become part of a faculty that not only
prepares you for the challenges of today, but also for the opportunities of tomorrow!

Study programs

Bachelor’s degree programs at the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics:

Master’s degree programs at the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics:

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Location

The Faculty of Business and Economics is located on the Friedrich Streib Campus. Lecture halls, seminar rooms, laboratories and offices can be found here.

Faculty management

Further information

Mission statement

The self-image of the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics is reflected in its
mission statement. It was developed by a working group of lecturers, staff and students. The eight thematic areas of the mission statement:

  • Personality: We take an individual approach to students in order to promote and strengthen their personality and skills.
  • Partner We see ourselves as an independent partner of the economy in education, projects and research.
  • Professional field orientation We offer scientifically based professional field-related training with a broad and market-oriented spectrum.
    The training is practical and up to date with targeted teaching methods.
  • Quality and information management We are committed to quality in teaching, research and continuing education.
    We offer effective process and information management.
  • LET (motivation – initiative – team spirit) We expect motivation, initiative and team spirit from all members of the faculty and encourage them.
  • Respect We maintain personal contact on the basis of mutual respect.
  • Openness We welcome people from different cultures and offer the opportunity for an international orientation.
  • Contact We support the cultivation of relationships with our graduates.

Teachers and employees

To the personal overview of the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics

Laboratories

  • CIP Pool (Prof. Dr. Eduard Gerhardt)
  • Laboratory for Simulation in Production and Logistics (Prof. Dr. Claus Böhnlein)
  • Usability – Laboratory (Prof. Dr. Felix Weispfenning)
  • Center for Business Multimedia Applications (Prof. Dr. Eduard Gerhardt)
  • Laboratory for Quantitative Methods of Risk Assessment (Prof. Dr. Thomas Schauerte)
  • Laboratory for virtual teamwork (Prof. Dr. Eduard Gerhardt)

Joining the Society for Business Administration

The Society for Business Administration (GfB) is an association of former and active students, professors of the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics and other natural and legal persons associated with the faculty. The aim is to maintain contact with Coburg University of Applied Sciences even after graduation. Further information can be found here.