Organisation profile

EMPOWERING MINDS. INSPIRING INNOVATIONS. SHAPING TRANSFORMATIONS.

As part of Leuphana University, the School of Management and Technology is a dynamic and innovative community of students and faculty with high-level expertise in the fields of organization studies, responsible management, entrepreneurship, product development process, digital transformation and data science, and psychology and societal transformation. Our core aspiration is driving innovation in management and technology to shape responsible and sustainable transformations. In our research, we pioneer understandings of and solutions to the core challenges of our time, such as digitalization and sustainable production. In our teaching, we challenge conventional wisdom and inspire entrepreneurial thinking and responsible action. In business and society, we team up with local and international partners to contribute to the regional development of northern Germany. We value the interrelationships between disciplines, which is reflected in our interdisciplinary degree programs and collaboration in research.

 

The School of Management and Technology is home to the disciplines of Accounting and Finance, Business Psychology, Business Information Systems, Engineering, Management and Marketing. We support the respective identities and profile development of the disciplines, while also promoting interdisciplinary research and teaching in the shape of programs of study and research centers. This interdisciplinary approach is characterized by a commitment to responsibility and helping meet societal challenges.

Main research areas

The School of Management and Technology is the academic and professional home to 1,500 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral students, more than 50 professors, more than 70 research associates and research assistants, 36 professional staff members.

The main themes of the school are reflected in its study programs: The 3 major and 7 minor programs at the College, 5 master's programs and 4 doctoral programs at the Graduate School provide academic training. The doctoral programs focus on (1.) Entrepreneurship, Management and Innovation (EMI), (2.) Information Systems and Data Science, (3.) Engineering and (4.) Management, Finance and Accounting.

In total, we offer 16 programs of study in the disciplines of Business Administration (in particular Accounting and Finance), Business Information Systems, Business Psychology, Engineering and Management.  

  1. 2018
  2. Published

    The impact of auditor rotation, audit firm rotation and non-audit services on earnings quality, audit quality and investor perceptions: A literature review

    Velte, P. & Loy, T., 01.01.2018, In: Journal of Governance and Regulation. 7, 2, p. 74-90 17 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  3. Published

    Using Fuzzy PD Controllers for Soft Motions in a Car-like Robot

    Mercorelli, P., 01.01.2018, In: ASTES Journal. 3, 6, p. 380-390 11 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    Vorsicht Interview! Ein Beitrag für eine verbesserte Kommunikationskultur in und mit den (Versicherungs-)Medien - Teil II

    Hohlbein, B. & Paulokat, M., 01.01.2018, In: Zeitschrift für Versicherungswesen. 69, 1, p. 23 - 27 5 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  5. Published

    Why husbands matter: Review of spousal influence on women entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa

    Wolf, K. & Frese, M., 02.01.2018, In: Africa Journal of Management. 4, 1, p. 1-32 32 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  6. Published

    Zehn Jahre REITG: Eine Misserfolgsgeschichte

    Kovermann, J. H., 05.01.2018, In: Die Aktiengesellschaft. 63, 1, p. 22-26 5 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  7. Published

    Bank stock performance and bank regulation around the globe

    Pelster, M., Irresberger, F. & Weiß, G., 22.01.2018, In: European Journal of Finance. 24, 2, p. 77-113 37 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  8. Published

    The impact of terrorism on the workplace

    Bader, B. & Manke, B., 29.01.2018, Violence and Abuse in and around Organisations. Burke, R. J. & Cooper, C. L. (eds.). 1 ed. London: Taylor and Francis Inc., p. 105-126 24 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    A health economic outcome evaluation of an internet-based mobile-supported stress management intervention for employees

    Ebert, D. D., Kählke, F., Buntrock, C., Berking, M., Smit, F., Heber, E., Baumeister, H., Funk, B., Riper, H. & Lehr, D., 02.2018, In: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health. 44, 2, p. 171-182 12 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  10. Published

    The effects of work engagement and self-efficacy on personal initiative and performance

    Lisbona, A., Palaci, F., Salanova, M. & Frese, M., 02.2018, In: Psicothema. 30, 1, p. 89-96 8 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  11. Published

    Do family investors differ from other investors? Similarity, experience, and professionalism in the light of family investee firm challenges

    Thiele, F. & Rottke, O. M., 01.02.2018, In: Journal of Business Economics : JBE. 88, 2, p. 139 - 166 28 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review