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UNIVERSITY OF COLOGNE

Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences

Together with University of Hamburg and Technical University of Munich the University of Cologne ranked as second best

(c) Lisa Beller

In the latest business administration ranking by the “Handelsblatt” (Top 250 life’s work) the University of Cologne shares with University of Hamburg and the Technical University of Munich the second place considering the number of represented researchers. In German-speaking countries (including Austria and Switzerland) the three are ranked as sixth. A total of eight researchers at the University of Cologne are represented in the ranking. At the University of Cologne Herr Prof. Dr. Horst Tempelmeier und Herr Prof. Dr. Ulrich Thonemann (both from the Supply Chain Management-Area) ranked as best. Congratulations to all ranked researchers!

The Handelsblatt study is based on internationally accepted standards for the evaluation of economic research. Publications in journals whose different quality is taken into account are considered. The ranking is created by the Economic Research at ETH Zurich for “Handelsblatt”.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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