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UNIVERSITY OF COLOGNE

Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences

University of Cologne confirmed as one of the best german comprehensive universities.

In the current Financial Times Ranking of European Business Schools 2019, the Faculty of Managaement, Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Cologne is ranked 74th worldwide. In Germany as a whole, our faculty ranked 8th, confirming the position of one of the best German full universities. On a three-year average, the WiSo Faculty improved by one place. With the CEMS programme as part of the Master of Science International Management in 8th place, the faculty continues to maintain its leading position in Germany.

Over 100 business schools participate in the Financial Times European Business School Ranking. It evaluates the leading European business schools on the basis of the scores in the five main annual rankings of the Financial Times (MBA, Executive MBA, Masters in Management (MiM) and two Executive Education Programmes).

More information on the ranking can be found on the Financial Times Rankings page.

A selection of further ranking results of our faculty can be found in the "Rankings" section.

• The Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences in the Financial Times European Business School Ranking 2019

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WiSo Faculty of the University of Cologne

Today’s ideas. Tomorrow’s impact.

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Our Mission:

Developing knowledge and people for a better world
We conduct rigorous and relevant scientific research in Management, Economics, and Social Sciences and support people to grow and reach their full potential. We actively engage external stakeholders in our research and teaching to make a positive difference in the world.

Our Vision:

We are among the leading academic institutions in Management, Economics, and Social Sciences in Europe, measured in terms of
• quality and visibility of our research in selected fields,
• education and preparation of open-minded students for future careers, and
• the impact that our activities have on people, organisations, society, and the planet.

Our Value Proposition:

A unique platform for excellent research and teaching
We address current challenges in Management, Economics, and Social Sciences with outstanding scientific research and provide a unique multi-disciplinary platform where excellent researchers and capable students work together with organisations to generate and share relevant knowledge.

Our Heritage:

WiSo was founded in 1901 as a School of Commerce. Since then, it has extended its scope to Economics, Sociology, and Politics. Now, we have over a century of experience in the education of new generations of business professionals, economists, sociologists, and political experts. During this time, we have developed a tradition of close dialogue with our stakeholders and have focused on scientific research that is relevant to the corporate world, to economic policy, and to society at large. We are located in the heart of Europe, in a city that has been a centre of international trade and commerce for over two thousand years.

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