Economics in Paderborn

With around 4,000 students and 200 researchers - united in six departments - we are one of the largest faculties of economics in Germany. With a variety of perspectives, we want to rethink the economy and society together and contribute to a sustainable, digitally networked and fair society.

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Excellence, relevance and responsibility in education and science

We place great importance on all faculty members developing and taking mutual responsibility in the process. To achieve this goal, transparent development paths at all stages and the active involvement of all faculty members in decision-making processes are crucial.

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We offer diversity in business studies

For a future in which we enjoy living and working, we need new economic thinking in all areas. We need digitization experts, number crunchers, pioneers, managers, globalization strategists, teachers and inventors. As one of the largest economics departments in Germany, we can think and teach economics in many different ways. We offer both generalist and specialized economics degree programs. Our motto: diverse - international - practical - personal! We are looking forward to new companions who want to rethink business together with us!

Research & Transfer

Regulation and transparency, work in digitalization, modern and innovative value generation, dealing with data, shaping education and training, sustainability - in the research focus areas of our faculty, we address the current challenges of our society. Our researchers are united by the goal of understanding and helping to shape an increasingly complex, digitized and networked world.

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Early Career Researchers

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Transfer

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Networking, Funding & Support

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Fokus Nachhaltigkeit

Wir richten unser Handeln nachhaltig aus, um der globalen Verantwortung und einer zukunftsfähigen Gestaltung der Gesellschaft, der Generationengerechtigkeit und dem Erhalt der natürlichen Lebensgrundlagen gerecht zu werden. Auch in unseren Studiengängen wird das Thema Nachhaltigkeit stets eingebunden.

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New re­search cen­ter for a sus­tain­able eco­nomy

With the "Paderborn Research Center for Sustainable Economy" (PARSEC), the faculty is expanding its activities on sustainability. It understands "sustainable economy" as long-term oriented economic development with special consideration of social, environmental and cultural phenomena.

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Cooperations & Network

In­ter­na­tion­al­isa­tion

With over 70 collaborations worldwide, we welcome international students as well as excellent researchers* and promote international mobility for all faculty members.

Co­oper­a­tions

By focusing on modern research topics, we are always attractive for cooperation with practice. In close cooperation with a wide variety of practice partners, research and teaching are aligned with current issues and implemented.

Alumni

You studied at our faculty and are still interested in university life? Stay in touch with us and network with other former students and our faculty members!