1. School of Business and Economics at a glance Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

2. 1622 University established in Altdorf 19001850 1800 1750 1919 Teaching starts with 180 students 1743 University established in Erlangen 1809 Closure of the University of Altdorf 1918 The Free College of Commerce, Industry and General Education is founded in Nuernberg 1923 Ludwig Erhard graduates from the College of Commerce 1600 19251700 History

3. 19251950 1927/28 Right to grant doctorates and “Habilitations" 1925 Awarded the rector’s charter and senatorial constitution 1945 Reforms and a new start 1961 The WiSo becomes part of the University Erlangen-Nürnberg 1975 The beginning of internationalisation of the WiSo-Faculty 1933 Renamed the"Hindenburg- Hochschule“ 1977 The new building in the Lange Gasse is opened

4. History 2003 Introduction of the MBA "Business Management“ 1997/98 First International Business Administration course 2000 Masters course in International Business for foreign students 2006 Introduction of the Bachelor courses 197520002006 2001 - 2004 Extensions of the building in the Lange Gasse

5. Second biggest University in Bavaria 5 Schools 312 Chairs, e.g. Corporate Management, Marketing 33,500 Students Varied University sports programme, e.g. sailing Student organisations, e.g. AIESEC, RCDS 149 Fields of Study, e.g. Law, Medicine, Molecular Science Facts and Figures

6. 5,500 Students 35 Chairs Diverse fields of study Internationally listed with 100 Partner- Universities worldwide, e.g. Atlanta, USA Cooperation with regional and international firms, e.g. Siemens Facts and Figures

7. Internationally orientated Bachelor and Master courses with social and methodolical key qualifications needed for later professional experience

8. Bachelor Grouping the strengths: innovative, international, interdisciplinary, practice orientated Combination of the expertise in subjects, methods & personality Combination of generalists and specialists Assessment stage – 1 year Key qualifications (Soft Skills) After 1 year choice of main focus Diverse other Innovations

9. Bachelor courses Business Studies with a focus on - Business Administration - Economics - Information Systems - Business Education Socio-Economics with a focus on (Behavioral Studies or International Studies) International Business Studies Information Systems Bachelor courses

10. Introductory course - Chronologically Assessment-Stage: - Overview & Basics - Introduction in BA, Economics, Law Bachelor stage: - Choice of the main focus - Key qualifications Master-Courses 4+5 Profession 2+3 1 Assessment Phase Degree Bachelor of Arts Course Year

11. Introductionary course - Content Introductory Course - Content 1. Obligatory topics 2. Key qualifications 3. Core area 4. Area of Specialisation 5. Bachelor thesis  Overview and method. basics  Introduction in BA, Econ. and Law  Languages  Ability to create and hold presentations  Ability to work scientifically  dependent on main focus  within the main focus the same and obligatory for all students  four blocks  Arbitrary from the offered courses  from the main focus  9 weeks  as the case may be 18 weeks for the thesis/practical work

12. Master courses Labour Market and Human Resources (Doctoral) Master of Science in Economics Finance, Auditing, Controlling, Taxation (FACT) International Business Studies (MIBS) International Information Systems (IIS) Management Marketing Socio-Economics Business Education

13. Research: Scientific excellency combined with practice orientated research

14. Main research Business Education Economic Policy Information Systems International Business & Globalization Labor Market and Workplace Studies Management Marketing Valuation Taxation Main research

15. International: Worldwide network with over 100 Universities, leading companies and organisations

16. International 14 Percent Foreign Students and over 100 visiting students per year Intensive contact during the course of studies and apprenticeship with Asia Middle-, Southern- and Northern Europe Latin America USA

17. International Internationally orientated courses Double bachelor degrees Chair of International Studies (Anglo-American societies) Foreign language lectures UNICERT certified foreign language training Guest lecturers International main research Worldwide contacts and cooperations

18. Alumni - Network Founded 1995 over 1.600 Members 17 Sponsoring companies 50 coporate members Work experience for students from Eastern Europe Book of graduates Updated register of members Graduate magazine "Alumni“ Grants for scientific and economic interaction Regional Alumni circles / meetings Annual meetings Alumni for students

19. International Over 100 partnership agreements Contacts and cooperations

20. Graduates of our faculty that have played an important part in our modern economy and society. (a selection) Hall of Fame

21. Dr. Siegfried Balleis "The Faculty of Business Administration, Economics and Social Sciences provides the students with a large choice of subjects. Thanks to this enormous diversity, they gain qualifications for many highly different jobs. “ Dr. Ulrich Maly "As an economist I know that economics is not only a science but also a state of mind, one that helps me with my current tasks. This I was taught by the WiSo.“ Hall of Fame

22. Prof. Dr. Karl-Dieter Grüske "WiSo can shape your whole life.“ Prof. Dr. Heinrich von Pierer "The course of studies was a terrific investment for me. Be it business, association work, or in political dialogue I can always rely on the basics that I was taught here.“ Hall of Fame

23. Karl Matthäus Schmidt “The years I spent at University were the basis for my business dealings. It was an important and beautiful time for me." Dr. Bernd Rödl " After finishing my law degree I started laying down the foundation for my independence while at the WiSo. The WiSo has a great tradition of practice-related research and scientific teaching. The tasks I accomplished while at the WiSo still help me in my business life today. But this is not only true of me. Looking at the management of Rödl & Partner one could say: "We are the children of the Nuernberger WiSo!“ Hall of Fame

24. Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Vershofen Founder und Board of Management of Gesellschaft für Konsumforschung (GfK) Dr. h.c. Heinz Sebiger Founder of DATEV eG Hall of Fame