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. 2025
  2. Published

    Deformation by design: data-driven approach to predict and modify deformation in thin Ti-6Al-4V sheets using laser peen forming

    Sala, S. T., Bock, F. E., Pöltl, D., Klusemann, B., Huber, N. & Kashaev, N., 01.2025, In: Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing. 36, 1, p. 639-659 21 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  3. Published

    Der Later Life Workplace Index (LLWI): Alternden Belegschaften erfolgreich begegnen

    Finsel, J., Wöhrmann, A. M. & Deller, J., 01.2025, In: DGUV Forum. 2025, 1-2, p. 22-25 4 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesTransfer

  4. Published

    Die geometry influence on the texture and microstructure development during extrusion of AZ31 and ZK60 magnesium alloy chips

    Hendriok, L., Nienaber, M., Kurz, G. & Ben Khalifa, N., 01.2025, In: Materials and Design. 249, 13 p., 113545.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  5. Published

    Do audit committees impact corporate social responsibility? A review of empirical quantitative research and research opportunities

    Velte, P., 01.2025, In: Corporate Governance (Bingley). 25, 8, p. 1-20 20 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  6. Published

    Editorial: Minimum Wages-Experiences of European Countries

    Dütsch, M., Ohlert, C., Pfeifer, C. & Wunsch, C., 01.2025, In: Jahrbucher fur Nationalokonomie und Statistik. 245, 1-2, p. 1-5 5 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsOther (editorial matter etc.)Research

  7. Published

    Female Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and Environmental Decoupling. The moderating impact of Sustainability Board Committees

    Velte, P., 01.2025, In: Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management. 32, 1, p. 1147–1160 14 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  8. Published

    Is the joke on you? The impact of sexist humour and gender dynamics on interpersonal work outcomes

    Bouckaert, Y., Vofrei, L., Jonczyk, N., Mertens, A., Soliman, M., Venz, L. & Loschelder, D. D., 01.2025, In: European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology. 34, 1, p. 144-159 16 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    Neural network-based adaptive fault-tolerant control for strict-feedback nonlinear systems with input dead zone and saturation

    Kharrat, M., Krichen, M., Alhazmi, H. & Mercorelli, P., 01.2025, In: Journal of the Franklin Institute. 362, 2, 21 p., 107471.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  10. E-pub ahead of print

    Relations between idle time, exhaustion, and engagement at work: The role of work overload, autonomy, and recovery experiences

    Zeschke, M., Venz, L. & Zacher, H., 01.2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Stress Management.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  11. Published

    Resilient Privacy Preservation Through a Presumed Secrecy Mechanism for Mobility and Localization in Intelligent Transportation Systems

    Alanazi, M. D., Albekairi, M., Abbas, G., Alanazi, T. M., Kaaniche, K., Elsayed, G. & Mercorelli, P., 01.2025, In: Sensors. 25, 1, 20 p., 115.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review