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12 | Research
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Problem.Research.Solution.
Competitive transfer, the sharing of academic knowhow
with partners in trade and industry, is a guiding
principle throughout the Steinbeis network. When people
conduct research at our university, their projects center
on tangible business issues. If researchers at the SHB
need support, they have the whole Steinbeis Transfer
Network to tap into, spanning scientific expertise,
personal supervision and a treasure trove of proven
transfer experience.
Falling under our areas of research are special projects that can go towards a Steinbeis
University doctorate. As in other areas, studying towards a Ph.D. at the SHB is
based on the concept of transfer-oriented project skills. As an integral part of this
approach, research projects are commissioned and sponsored by a company or similar
organization. As with the bachelor’s and master’s degrees, our aim with the Ph.D.
program is to give professionals already progressing in their career an opportunity to
hone their skills by carrying out independent work in an in-depth scientific discipline.
Apart from providing the company with a vehicle for educating their employees,
research which is based on an actual business situation and transfer builds on knowhow
in a very systematic way. This nurtures innovation, ultimately culminating in
heightened competitiveness. This is also because we only support Ph.D. projects
where we perceive palpable potential to pinpoint a professional solution to a
business-related issue. The research project provides a framework for the dissertation.
This is underpinned by regular dialog with supervisors on the status of the project
and periodical academic colloquia to monitor progress. The schools and institutes
offer a wide variety of topics for students to examine for their Ph.D., allowing
candidates to specialize in a spectrum of fields.
To study for a Ph.D., students must have an excellent academic record, including a
master’s or a comparable diploma-based degree in business administration or
business and engineering. Prior to their master’s, students must have completed a