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WHU Makes it to the Top in Germany
In the FT European Business School Ranking, WHU has moved up to first place in Germany and #16 in Europe
WHU Makes it to the Top in Germany
In the FT European Business School Ranking, WHU has moved up to first place in Germany and #16 in Europe

News & Insights

The latest news, cutting-edge research, and upcoming events
Coordinating and Advancing Action on Sustainability
Newly founded WHU Sustainability Management Center gets to work
Coordinating and Advancing Action on Sustainability
Newly founded WHU Sustainability Management Center gets to work

News & Insights

The latest news, cutting-edge research, and upcoming events
Great Demand for "Analytics Translators" in German Industry
New WHU Master in Business Analytics will train executives at the interface between data analysts and corporate management
Great Demand for "Analytics Translators" in German Industry
New WHU Master in Business Analytics will train executives at the interface between data analysts and corporate management
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From the latest news and cutting-edge research to upcoming events and alumni success stories—you’ll find it all here! Check out our magazine to learn more about what matters to our community and to the wider world of global business. Visit our WHU Knowledge platform to access an ever-growing library of articles showcasing our world-renowned expertise in business, economics, and leadership. You can also take a look at our event calendar to find more information on upcoming events, both in-person and online, including meet-ups, info sessions, summits, and open houses. Discover in detail the latest works from WHU’s research experts, published in peer-reviewed journals focused on business-related topics.

Latest from the WHU Magazine

WHU’s Start-Ups Make a Splash in the Media

WHU’s Start-Ups Make a Splash in the Media

Social entrepreneurship, AI, and quantum computing—German media shows interest in Legmon, scienceOS, and eleQtron

 
QS Ranking: WHU’s Global Online MBA is #1 in Germany

QS Ranking: WHU’s Global Online MBA is #1 in Germany

WHU’s GOMBA makes impressive debut in 2024 edition of the QS Online MBA Ranking

 
WHU Graduate Nominated for 2024 EURO Doctoral Dissertation Award

WHU Graduate Nominated for 2024 EURO Doctoral Dissertation Award

Dr. Jan-Rasmus Künnen one of Europe’s Top 5 figures in operational research

 
MBA Event
Campus & Class Visit
 
Campus Düsseldorf / May 04, 2024
MBA Event
Virtual Information Session
 
Online / May 07, 2024
Master Event
Master of Science Application Tips & Best Practice
 
Online / May 07, 2024
EMBA Event
EMBA Online Info Session
 
Online / May 07, 2024
Conferences & Student Clubs
WHU Accelerator Kick-Off
 
Campus Vallendar / May 11, 2024
EMBA Event
In-Person Coffee Chat in Zurich
 
Off-campus / May 13, 2024 - May 14, 2024

Selected publications

Supply Chain Management Group

A framework for a persistent representation of customer knowledge to enhance product development

Vogel, S., Kreimeyer, M., Richter, R., Spinler, S. (accepted pre-print), A framework for a persistent representation of customer knowledge to enhance product development, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management.

Supply Chain Management Group

Integrating mobile parcel lockers into last-mile delivery networks

Peppel, M., Spinler, S., Winkenbach, M. (accepted pre-print), Integrating mobile parcel lockers into last-mile delivery networks: an operational design for home delivery, stationary, and mobile parcel lockers, International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management.

Management Group

There and back again

Rivkin, W., Gerpott, F., Unger, D. (accepted pre-print), There and back again: the role of morning- and evening commute recovery experiences for daily resources across the commute-, work-, and home domain, Human Relations.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group

Amberger, C., Scholz, P., Schreyer, D. (accepted pre-print), Season ticket holder no-show behavior in the Czech Republic, Managing Sport and Leisure.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group

Palm, M., Kraft, P., Kammerlander, N. (accepted pre-print), Family firms, M&A strategies, and M&A performance: a meta-analysis, Journal of Management.

Economics Group

Frenkel, M., Stefan, H. (accepted pre-print), The impact of the brexit referendum on greenfield foreign direct investments from countries within and outside the European single market, Applied Economics Letters.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group

Tao-Schuchard, M., Kammerlander, N. (accepted pre-print), Board diversity in family firms across cultures: a contingency analysis on the effects of gender and tenure diversity on firm performance, Journal of Family Business Strategy, 100554.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group

Ilyas, I. M., Kammerlander, N., Turturea, R., Van Essen, M. (accepted pre-print), When business model innovation creates value for companies: a meta-analysis on institutional contigencies, Journal of Management Studies.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group

Yu, X., Meng, X., Stanley, L., Kellermanns, F. (accepted pre-print), Self-employment and life satisfaction: the contingent role of formal institutions, Small Business Economics.

Management Group

Müthel, M., Frei, C., Hollensbe, E. (accepted pre-print), Erring professionals as second victims: grappling with guilt and identity in the aftermath of error, Academy of Management Journal.

Supply Chain Management Group

Lu, J., Yan, T., Browning, T. (accepted pre-print), Into the unknown? Explaining management nonresponse after a supply-base disruption, Journal of Operations Management.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group

Maus, C., Greven, A., Kurth, N., Brettel, M. (accepted pre-print), How do investor characteristics of business angels and venture capitalists predict the occurrence of co-investments?, Journal of Business Economics : JBE = Zeitschrift für Betriebswirtschaft : ZfB.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group

Riar, F. J., Qian, S., Miao, C., Debicki, B. J., Kellermanns, F. (accepted pre-print), Meta-analytic review, synthesis, and directions for the future of entrepreneurial passion research, European Management Journal.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group

Merten, S., Schmidt, S., Winand, M. (accepted pre-print), Organisational capabilities for successful digital transformation: a global analysis of national football associations in the digital age, Journal of Strategy and Management.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group

Bünning, F. H., Chan, H. F., Schmidt, S., Schreyer, D., Torgler, B. (accepted pre-print), Awards are career catalysts for young talents in association football, European Sport Management Quarterly.

Supply Chain Management Group

A framework for a persistent representation of customer knowledge to enhance product development

Vogel, S., Kreimeyer, M., Richter, R., Spinler, S. (accepted pre-print), A framework for a persistent representation of customer knowledge to enhance product development, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management.

Supply Chain Management Group

Integrating mobile parcel lockers into last-mile delivery networks

Peppel, M., Spinler, S., Winkenbach, M. (accepted pre-print), Integrating mobile parcel lockers into last-mile delivery networks: an operational design for home delivery, stationary, and mobile parcel lockers, International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management.

Management Group

There and back again

Rivkin, W., Gerpott, F., Unger, D. (accepted pre-print), There and back again: the role of morning- and evening commute recovery experiences for daily resources across the commute-, work-, and home domain, Human Relations.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group

Amberger, C., Scholz, P., Schreyer, D. (accepted pre-print), Season ticket holder no-show behavior in the Czech Republic, Managing Sport and Leisure.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group

Palm, M., Kraft, P., Kammerlander, N. (accepted pre-print), Family firms, M&A strategies, and M&A performance: a meta-analysis, Journal of Management.

Economics Group

Frenkel, M., Stefan, H. (accepted pre-print), The impact of the brexit referendum on greenfield foreign direct investments from countries within and outside the European single market, Applied Economics Letters.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group

Tao-Schuchard, M., Kammerlander, N. (accepted pre-print), Board diversity in family firms across cultures: a contingency analysis on the effects of gender and tenure diversity on firm performance, Journal of Family Business Strategy, 100554.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group

Ilyas, I. M., Kammerlander, N., Turturea, R., Van Essen, M. (accepted pre-print), When business model innovation creates value for companies: a meta-analysis on institutional contigencies, Journal of Management Studies.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group

Yu, X., Meng, X., Stanley, L., Kellermanns, F. (accepted pre-print), Self-employment and life satisfaction: the contingent role of formal institutions, Small Business Economics.

Management Group

Müthel, M., Frei, C., Hollensbe, E. (accepted pre-print), Erring professionals as second victims: grappling with guilt and identity in the aftermath of error, Academy of Management Journal.

Supply Chain Management Group

Lu, J., Yan, T., Browning, T. (accepted pre-print), Into the unknown? Explaining management nonresponse after a supply-base disruption, Journal of Operations Management.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group

Maus, C., Greven, A., Kurth, N., Brettel, M. (accepted pre-print), How do investor characteristics of business angels and venture capitalists predict the occurrence of co-investments?, Journal of Business Economics : JBE = Zeitschrift für Betriebswirtschaft : ZfB.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group

Riar, F. J., Qian, S., Miao, C., Debicki, B. J., Kellermanns, F. (accepted pre-print), Meta-analytic review, synthesis, and directions for the future of entrepreneurial passion research, European Management Journal.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group

Merten, S., Schmidt, S., Winand, M. (accepted pre-print), Organisational capabilities for successful digital transformation: a global analysis of national football associations in the digital age, Journal of Strategy and Management.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group

Bünning, F. H., Chan, H. F., Schmidt, S., Schreyer, D., Torgler, B. (accepted pre-print), Awards are career catalysts for young talents in association football, European Sport Management Quarterly.

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Bachelor in International Business Administration
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Bachelor in Business Psychology
How can you successfully manage and motivate people? The same broad look at business. A different focus. For the people-centric leader in you.
 
Master in Management
Here is the next stepping stone toward a successful career in business leadership.
 
Master in Finance
Set the stage for your career in finance.
 
Master in Entrepreneurship
Determined. Compassionate. Open-minded. Do you fit the mold?
 
Master in International Business
Our Master in International Business is your gateway to global success. Open for candidates from all fields of study!
 
Master in Business Analytics
Secure your future in our ever more data-driven world. Spot opportunities and gain a strategic edge.
 
Part-Time Master in Management
Fit your studies around your job. Prepare your future success by studying for our Part-Time Master in Management.
 
Full-Time MBA
Live and grow alongside like-minded peers in a global center of commerce and culture.
 
Part-Time MBA
Gain everything you need to reach the next level. At times that fit your schedule.
 
Global Online MBA
Study for an MBA at a leading business school. From anywhere in the world.
 
Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA Program
Discover local expertise, connect with high-caliber professionals, and explore new markets with the largest and most immersive global Executive EMBA network.
 
Open Programs
Want a new challenge? Develop yourself professionally and personally for your next career step.
 
Customized Programs
Customized programs for companies. Tailored to your Strategy. Developed with you.
 
Doctoral Program
Experience cutting-edge research at one of the most prominent research establishments in the field of business and economics.
 
Exchange Program for Bachelor/Master students
Discover an experience of a lifetime, both personally and academically. Spend a semester abroad at Germany’s top business school.
 
Exchange Program for MBA students
Spend a semester abroad at Germany’s top business school. A unique experience in the heart of Europe.
 
Bachelor European Summer Program
A compact 3-week course at our welcoming Campus Vallendar offering you insights into international business in Europe.
 
MBA European Summer Program
Combining academic excellence and exciting cultural experience, we offer MBA students of our partner schools a two-week course on international business in Europe.
 
Online Bachelor European Summer Program
Our short-term online program is specifically designed for undergraduate business students from Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
 
Online MBA European Summer Program
A two-week course on that is specifically designed for MBA students from our partner schools in their second year, who are interested in International Business, Finance, and Corporate Strategy.
 
Customized European Programs
Specifically designed to be integrated into the BBA, MBA, or Executive MBA programs of our non-European partner schools, and are tailor-made to suit their needs and curriculum.
 
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