University of Muenster School of Business and Economics

"High Degree of Recognition, Appreciation, and Collegiality within the School"

An Interview with Prof. Dr Markus Dertwinkel-Kalt, the new SBE Research Prize Recipient

Prof. Dr Markus Dertwinkel-Kalt received the SBE Research Prize for his distinguished publications in the field of Behavioural and Experimental Economics. This prize honours faculty members for their outstanding research achievements, further highlighting the exceptional work produced within the department. This year’s recipient, Markus Dertwinkel-Kalt, holds the Chair of Behavioural and Digital Economics. In WirtschaftsWoche’s research rankings, he is listed as 12th among economists under 40 working in Germany. We spoke with Prof. Dertwinkel-Kalt about what this award means to him, what characterises good research and the University of Münster, and why he is committed to sustainability efforts within the School.

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New Alumni Story: Andree Ohmstedt from Mercedes-Benz Bank

Interview series featuring alumni of the School of Business & Economics

The School of Business & Economics and its alumni association, AlumniUM, present the "Alumni Stories" – an interview series where graduates of the School share their career paths and experiences at the University of Münster. In part 10 of the Alumni Stories, we look back at the exciting professional career of Andree Ohmstedt, CFO at Mercedes Benz Bank. Now retired, he explains why spending an entire career at Daimler-Benz AG was anything but boring and takes us along on his many international assignments. We also learn what made the university city of Münster so special for Mr. Ohmstedt.

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School of Business & Economics joins the UN’s PRME initiative

We are proud to announce that the School of Business & Economics (SBE) is now officially a Communicating Signatory of the United Nation’s Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative, joining a network of over 800 business schools worldwide who commit themselves to provide future leaders with the skills needed to balance economic, environmental, and social goals, while drawing attention to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Wellbeing increases when working hours are reduced

Economist Julia Backmann presents study results on the four-day pilot project

Wellbeing increases when working hours are reduced – while productivity remains the same or even increases moderately. This was supported by a Germany-wide study conducted by the University of Münster under the scientific direction of Professor Dr Julia Backmann and co-led by Dr Felix Hoch. Here you can find the complete press release of the University of Münster.

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Prof. Dr. Johann Nils Foege Accepts Appointment at the University of Münster

As of October 1, 2024, Prof. Dr. Johann Nils Foege has assumed the professorship in management at the School of Business & Economics. Prof. Foege completed his habilitation in Münster and subsequently held the Professorship for Innovation Management at Leibniz University Hannover. His research and teaching focus on technology and innovation management, strategy and organization, as well as entrepreneurship and startups. The Dean of the School of Business and Economics, Prof. Dr. Thomas Langer, is proud that the school succeeded in regaining such a renowned and dedicated young scholar.

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University of Münster among the 200 best universities in the world

Times Higher Education magazine publishes latest university ranking

According to the latest ranking by Times Higher Education (THE) magazine, the University of Münster is once again one of the 200 best universities in the world. A total of 2,092 universities from 115 countries took part in the ranking - the University of Münster was ranked 188th internationally and 18th nationally. The renowned THE ranking is based on 18 indicators, which are used to evaluate universities in the areas of research, teaching, transfer and internationalisation.

The “international.founders Network” supports international researchers interested in setting up their own company

There is a huge potential, but it’s been nowhere near exploited to the full. What is needed for spin-offs and start-ups is more engagement on the part of universities and businesses, and for international researchers in particular there has been a lack of specific advisory services. The REACH – EUREGIO Start-up Center and the Welcome Centre’s Researchers and Staff Department within the International Office at the University of Münster have been working together with the Migration and Integration Department at the city of Münster, and all of them have recognised the potential that exists for Münster and the surrounding region. They are now offering tailor-made advisory and support structures. The “international.founders Network”, set up especially for the purpose, aims to point up attractive career perspectives and incentives to stay in Münster.

School of Business & Economics welcomes new students to Münster

Around 1,400 students started their economics degree at the University of Münster on 1 October. The Bachelor's degree course in Business Administration recorded the highest number of enrolments with over 600 new students - number one at the university. The first-semester students were welcomed as part of the O-Week organised by the student council, which was opened with a welcome address by Dean Prof. Dr Thomas Langer.

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New Alumni Story: Inga Fechner from ING Germany

Interview series featuring alumni of the School of Business & Economics

In part 9 of the Alumni Stories, we get to know Inga Fechner, Senior Economist at ING Germany. We dive into her daily work at the third-largest bank in Germany and learn how the changes brought about by artificial intelligence are making an impact on the banking industry. The economics alumna also shares her experiences from her study-abroad stays during her university years.

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