The School of Business and Economics at the University of Münster is once again ranked among the leading institutions for Business and Management in Germany. In the latest “Best Business and Management Universities in Germany Ranking 2026” by Research.com, it ranks 5th nationwide and is thus among the top tier of German Business Schools, alongside other renowned institutions such as the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.

Two professors from the Department of Information Systems are listed among the “Leading Scientists”: Prof. Jan vom Brocke and Prof. Jörg Becker rank 12th and 20th nationally and 348th and 585th globally. A total of 9,829 researchers specializing in business and management were analyzed for inclusion in the ranking. It is based on bibliometric data and takes into account the number of publications and citations by top researchers.

Further information on the methodology and all results of the ranking can be found here.

The latest CHE University Ranking shows that students at the School of Business and Economics are highly satisfied with the general conditions at the University of Münster. More than three quarters of the students rated their study experience with 4 or 5 out of 5 stars – in Information Systems, the figure is as high as 93.6 percent.

The School of Business and Economics performs particularly highly in supporting students at the beginning of their studies. A wide range of services specifically for prospective students and first-year students makes the transition to university life easier and places the School among the top performers in this category.

Students rated the Information Systems program with more than 4 out of 5 stars in the categories overall study situation, teaching quality, support from lecturers, academic support, library facilities, learning and working spaces, and digital learning. The program performed especially strongly in study organization, achieving a score of 4.6 out of 5 stars. In almost all categories, the program scores above the average of German universities.

The CHE University Ranking is the most comprehensive comparison of higher education institutions in the German-speaking world. This year, around 35,000 students at 265 universities and universities of applied sciences (HAW) provided feedback on their study conditions in the subjects of Law, Business Administration, economics, business studies, business informatics, industrial engineering, business psychology, business law and social work.

All the results of the ranking will be published in the ZEIT Study Guide 2026/27 and online at HeyStudium.

Students at the School of Business and Economics are very satisfied with the general conditions at the University of Münster – as shown by the results of the latest CHE University Ranking 2026/27. More than three-quarters of students rate their study experience with 5 or 4 out of 5 stars – in Information Systems, the figure is as high as 93.6 per cent. The School scores particularly highly for support at the start of studies: a wide range of services places the School among the top performers in this category. The Bachelor’s programme in Business Administration also achieved top marks for the international focus of its teaching and learning.

Die Studierenden der Wirtschaftswissenschaften sind sehr zufrieden mit den Rahmenbedingungen an der Uni Münster – das zeigen die Ergebnisse des aktuellen CHE Hochschulrankings 2026/27. Mehr als drei Viertel der Studierenden bewerten ihre Studiensituation mit 5 oder 4 von 5 Sternen – in der Wirtschaftsinformatik sind es sogar 93,6 Prozent. Besonders punkten kann der Fachbereich bei der Unterstützung zum Studienstart: Vielfältige Angebote führen zu einer Platzierung in der Spitzengruppe in dieser Kategorie. Weitere Spitzenwerte erzielte der Bachelor BWL bei der internationalen Ausrichtung von Studium & Lehre.

Ihr Studium nähert sich dem Ende und Sie überlegen, ob eine Promotion der richtige Schritt für Sie ist? Dann sind Sie herzlich zu unserer Informationsveranstaltung eingeladen! Am 20.5.2026 um 10:15 haben Sie die Gelegenheit, sich mit Professor:innen und Promovierenden des Fachbereichs Wirtschaftswissenschaften auszutauschen und Ihre Fragen zu stellen. Wir freuen uns darauf, Sie bei dieser Veranstaltung begrüßen zu dürfen! 

Die Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät der Universität Münster zählt erneut zu den führenden Standorten für Business und Management in Deutschland. Im aktuellen „Best Business and Management Universities in Germany Ranking 2026“ von Research.com erreicht sie den 5. Platz. Mit Jan vom Brocke, Jörg Becker, Thorsten Hennig-Thurau und Manfred Krafft sind vier Professoren unter den "Leading scientists" platziert.

Die Volkswirtschaftslehre hat nach über zehnjähriger Zugehörigkeit zur Abteilung Jun.-Prof. Dr. Gordon Jochem Klein verabschiedet. Gordon Klein war seit 2016 am Münster Center for Economic Policy tätig und hatte die Juniorprofessur für Volkswirtschaftslehre, insbesondere Regulierungs- und Industrieökonomik, inne. Wir bedanken uns herzlich für sein langjähriges Engagement in Forschung und Lehre!

In part 25 of the Alumni Stories, we introduce Stephanie Düker. After completing her vocational training as a bank clerk at WGZ BANK AG, she studied Public Administration with a focus on European Studies at the University of Münster, including a year abroad at the University of Twente, and later earned a Master’s degree in Economics in Münster. She began her academic career as a research associate at the Institute of Cooperative Studies (IfG) before moving into cooperative consulting at Genoverband e.V. Today, she leads the educational project “Student Cooperatives – Sustainable Business, Acting in Solidarity,” supporting students in founding and running their own cooperatives based on cooperative principles.

In Teil 25 der Alumni Stories stellen wir Stephanie Düker vor. Nach ihrer Ausbildung zur Bankkauffrau bei der WGZ BANK AG studierte sie Public Administration mit Schwerpunkt European Studies an der Universität Münster, inklusive eines Auslandsjahres an der University of Twente, und absolvierte anschließend einen Master in Volkswirtschaftslehre in Münster. Ihre akademische Laufbahn führte sie als wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin an das Institut für Genossenschaftswesen (IfG), bevor sie in die genossenschaftliche Beratung beim Genoverband e.V. wechselte. Heute leitet sie dort das Bildungsprojekt „Schülergenossenschaften – nachhaltig wirtschaften – solidarisch handeln“ und begleitet Schülerinnen und Schüler dabei, eigene Schülerfirmen nach genossenschaftlichen Prinzipien zu gründen und zu führen.

The School of Business and Economics at the University of Münster is once again among the leading institutions for business and management in Germany. In the current “Best Business and Management Universities in Germany Ranking 2026” by Research.com, it achieved 5th place nationwide. Four professors — Jan vom Brocke, Jörg Becker, Thorsten Hennig-Thurau, and Manfred Krafft — are ranked among the “Leading Scientists.”

After more than ten years with the department, the School of Business & Economics has bid farewell to Junior Professor Dr. Gordon Jochem Klein. Since 2016, Gordon Klein has been affiliated with the Münster Center for Economic Policy, where he held the junior professorship in economics, with a focus on regulatory economics and industrial organization. We would like to thank him for his many years of dedication to research and teaching!

At this year’s Girls’Day on April 23, 2026, 19 schoolgirls gained exciting insights into the world of Information Systems. 

Staff members from various areas of the department put together an engaging program: Following an informal icebreaker game to get to know each other, participants were introduced to the field of Information Systems and potential career paths. They then experienced how software development works firsthand in a LEGO Scrum workshop. A rallye across the Leonardo Campus also gave them the opportunity to explore the surroundings. 

A particular highlight was the programming course, where participants were able to gain their first hands-on experience with Scratch. In the subsequent quiz, they had the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and discover further aspects of Information Systems. 

The day concluded with a joint lunch, where participants could also try out VR headsets. In this way, Information Systems was not only explained in an accessible way but also experienced firsthand. 

Girls’Day is a nationwide orientation day in Germany that enables girls from grade 5 onwards to explore professions and fields of study in which women are still underrepresented, particularly in technology, IT, skilled trades, and the natural sciences. The aim is to break down gender-based career stereotypes and open up new perspectives for the future. 

Wie kluges Management den Standard „Made in Germany“ zukunftsfähig macht, zeigt Prof. Dr. Nils Foege, Leiter des Instituts für Innovation, Strategie und Organisation, am 05.05.2026 bei der 2. Auflage unseres Veranstaltungsformats "Update Wirtschaft" anhand von aktueller Forschung und praktischen Beispielen bekannter Unternehmen.  Auch die persönlichen Erfahrungen des Publikums werden miteinbezogen. Wir freuen uns, wenn Sie dabei sind!

Once again this year, many prospective students visited the University of Münster’s main building to find out more about the four Master’s programmes offered by the School of Businesss and Economics. Prof. Dr Verena Rieger outlined the structure and practical relevance of the course content, Prof. Dr Thomas Apolte presented a highly topical research topic, and Dr Fumi Kurihara discussed one of the major collaborative projects. A week after the on-site information day, a digital edition of the event was held for the first time this year, with a programme designed specifically for students from abroad and more remote regions of Germany.

Auch in diesem Jahr kamen wieder viele Studieninteressierte ins Schloss der Universität Münster, um sich über die vier Masterstudiengänge der Wirtschaftwissenschaftlichen Fakultät zu informieren. Prof. Dr. Verena Rieger stellte Struktur und Praxisbezüge der Studieninhalte vor, Prof. Dr. Thomas Apolte ein hochaktuelles Forschungsthema und Dr. Fumi Kurihara eines der großen Kooperationsprojekte. Eine Woche nach dem Infotag vor Ort gab es in diesem Jahr erstmals eine digitale Edition der Veranstaltung, deren Programm insbesondere für Studierende aus dem Ausland und weiter entfernten Regionen Deutschlands konzipiert war.

At the start of the semester, Prof. Dr Thomas Langer, Dean of the School of Business and Economics, welcomed the new first-year students and extended a warm welcome to them at the University of Münster. The event, at which the Programme Management, AlumniUM and the Career Development Center, introduced themselves, marked the start of the orientation week, which was once again organised with great dedication by the WiWi Student Council this semester. Alongside the first-year students, around 30 incoming students also began their semester abroad in Münster.

Zum Semesterstart begrüßte Prof. Dr. Thomas Langer, Dekan der Wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Fakultät, die neuen Erstsemester und hieß sie herzlich an der Universität Münster willkommen. Die Veranstaltung, bei der sich u.a. auch das Programmmanagement, AlumniUM und das Career Development Center vorstellten, bildete den Auftakt zur Orientierungswoche, die auch in diesem Semester wieder mit viel Engagement von der Fachschaft WiWi organisiert wurde. Neben den Erstsemestern starteten auch rund 30 Incomings ihr Auslandssemester in Münster.

The School of Business and Economics at the University of Münster has once again received the prestigious accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Following its initial accreditation in 2011, this marks the third consecutive re-accreditation, confirming the outstanding quality of the School’s teaching, research, and strategic management. Worldwide, only around six percent of all business schools hold this certificate—clear evidence of Münster’s international relevance.

Die School of Business and Economics (Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät) der Universität Münster hat erneut die renommierte Akkreditierung der Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) erhalten. Nach der Erstauszeichnung im Jahr 2011 ist dies bereits die dritte Re-Akkreditierung in Folge, mit der die exzellente Qualität von Lehre, Forschung und strategischem Management der Fakultät bestätigt wird. Weltweit tragen nur knapp sechs Prozent aller Business Schools dieses Gütesiegel – ein deutliches Zeichen für die internationale Relevanz des Standorts Münsters.

On March 26 and 27, the Department of Information Systems, together with the Professional School, participated in data:unplugged – Europe’s largest event dedicated to data and artificial intelligence.

The event provided a central platform for exchange between academia, industry, and society. The Department of Information Systems took the opportunity to present current research projects and engage with professionals, researchers, and data enthusiasts from a wide range of disciplines. The focus was particularly on innovative approaches at the intersection of data analytics, artificial intelligence, and practical application areas.

The numerous conversations at the booth highlighted the strong interest in applied research as well as in collaboration opportunities between research and practice. The open dialogue once again highlighted the importance of connecting cutting-edge research with practical applications to drive innovation forward.