Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences - University of Cologne

The Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences („WiSo faculty“) was founded in 1901 as a School of Commerce. Since then, it has extended its scope to Economics, Sociology and Politics. 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 a focus 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.

Our Values

The School's core values are integrity, respect for others, teamwork, the maintenance of a critical outlook, commitment to high quality, passion and a spirit of innovation.

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 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.