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UNIVERSITY OF COLOGNE

Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences

WiSo Faculty still member of the Cluster of Excellence ECONtribute and the Center of Excellence C-SEB

On 19 July 2019, the German Research Foundation (DFG) announced its decision on excellence. Although the University of Cologne was shortlisted, it is unfortunately not one of the winners. The decision is regrettable, especially since the University has developed outstandingly in recent years and had submitted a very conclusive strategy for further development.

The Dean of the Faculty of Management, Economic and Social Sciences, Prof. Ulrich Thonemann, sees the decision as a backlash for the faculty as well, but is convinced that the successful course of the faculty can still be continued: together with the University of Bonn, research will continue in the only existing cluster of excellence in economic sciences. The faculty has also been among the best in Germany in terms of research performance for decades. It will continue to build on this research strength and go on with its successful course creating profile-building research areas and research centres such as C-SEB and ECONtribute.

The press release of the university can be found here.

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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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