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

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

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

  • Digital Business Models and Technologies (B.Sc.)

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

English-language 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 to industry in education, projects and research.
  • Professional orientation
    We offer scientifically based professional 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.

Information for alumni

Keeping in touch with you is important to us! Even after your studies, we want to give you the opportunity to remain part of our community. That’s why you will always receive our newsletter, in which we inform you about current developments, events and news from the faculty. In addition, we would like to offer you the opportunity to gain an insight into the results of our course evaluations. This information can help you to follow the development of the degree program even after graduation and, if necessary, to support continuous optimization. If you are interested in the results of the program evaluation or other information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Availability

You can reach us on site from Monday to Friday from 07:45 to 12:30 and from Monday to Thursday from 13:30 to 14:30. We are also available by phone or e-mail at fw-sekretariat@hs-coburg.de at your disposal.