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Current news from Department

Department Congratulates its Graduates!

On 22.05.2026, the department celebrated the successful completion of their studies together with its graduates.

SchnupperUni 2026

Lectures and workshops offer students a practical insight into different areas of economics.

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CHE-Ranking 2026/27

The faculty once again collects many "likes" in the star ranking for the Bachelor Program of Business Administration and Economics.

Seal for the University's Participation in the CHE Ranking 2026/2027

B2B High-Tech Start-Ups: When Sales Work — and When Marketing Becomes More Important

Dortmund Marketing Intelligence: Study in the Journal of Marketing Research on marketing and sales in B2B high-tech start-ups.

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New Dean of Studies takes office

Professor Rowold assumes office on May 1, 2026.

Photo Prof. Dr. Jens Rowold

Elections to TU Central Bodies and Committees

The Rectorate has set the period for the 2026 committee elections.

New publication in the Review of Accounting Studies

International Business Taxation: Study analyzes corporate earnings management in the wake of the 2017 U.S. tax reform.

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RGS Econ Reorganizes Program Leadership

Prof. Dr. Dr. Christoph M. Schmidt steps down after 22 years. Prof. Dr. Hanck and Prof. Dr. Balleer assume leadership.

19th RGS Doctoral Conference 2026: Impetus for the fiscal policy debate

19th RGS Doctoral Conference concludes successfully at Ruhr University Bochum.

Welcome JProf. Dr. Tim Heubeck!

JProf. Dr. Tim Heubeck has held the Junior Professorship of Management and Leadership at TU Dortmund University since March 1, 2026.

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Professor Manuel Wiesche Featured in the New Issue of mundo

A portrait of research and digital transformation.

Photo JProf. Dr. Manuel Wiesche

Teaching Awards 2025/26

Award-Winning Courses “Strategic Management” and “Urban Economics”

The teaching award winners Prof. Dr. Lorenz Graf-Vlachy, Matthias Schinnen, and Prof. Dr. Andreas Lichter.

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