Research excellence is part of our tradition
The School of Business and Economics, founded from the former Nuremberg Commercial College, has a long tradition of conducting excellent research that addresses challenges facing the economy, business and society. Two of the characteristic features of its varied research profile are the combination of perspectives and approaches from business, economics and the social sciences, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The School's strengths include its empirical focus in the majority of research projects, its emphasis on interdisciplinary research and its collaboration with strong partners from industry.
The School is committed to conducting excellent research, continuing to improve its research and its research-oriented teaching, and promoting young researchers at an early stage in their careers.
There are currently almost 50 professors and around 250 young researchers working at the School of Business and Economics. The School's outstanding contribution to research is demonstrated by the many studies that they present at international conferences and publish in renowned journals.
Its success is also reflected by excellent results in research rankings. In the Handelsblatt Ranking the School of Business and Economics is rated as one of the top 20 faculties in Germany for both disciplines.
Seven unique research areas
The School has seven key research areas that focus on important current issues, draw on the expertise of researchers from a wide range of fields, and have excellent networks of connections with other leading research institutions and regional partners from industry.
Four of these areas reflect unique strengths in particular areas of business, economics and the social sciences in which research is conducted by specific subjects within the School. The three remaining areas are highly interdisciplinary and have close links to other faculties and research areas at the University.
Subject-specific research areas
- Change in the World of Work
- Customer Insights
- Tax and Tax Policy
- Insurance and Risk
Interdisciplinary research areas
- Digitalization of the Economy
- Energy Markets and Energy Systems Analysis
- Health
Contacts
Dean of Research, Chair of Economics (incl. Social Policy)
Prof. Dr. Claus Schnabel
Phone: +49 (0) 911/5302-330
Email: claus.schnabel@fau.de
Research Liaison Office
Dr. Dennis Kirchberg
Room: 6.228, Lange Gasse 20, Nuremberg, Germany
Phone: +49 (911) 5302-685
eMail: dennis.kirchberg@fau.de
