WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management

The WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management is a renowned, privately funded business school with locations in Vallendar and Düsseldorf, Germany. Founded in 1984, WHU has developed into one of the most prestigious German business schools, known for its outstanding national and international reputation.

WHU offers a wide range of academic programs, including:

• Bachelor Programs: Bachelor in International Business Administration/Management and Bachelor in Business Psychology.
• Master Programs: Master in Management, Master in Finance, Master in Entrepreneurship, Master in International Business, and Master in Business Analytics.
• MBA Programs: Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA, and Global Online MBA.
• Executive Education: Executive MBA, Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA, and customized programs for companies.
• Doctoral Program: Outstanding top research in economics.

The mission of WHU is to shape individuals and companies through excellence in research, teaching, and corporate connections. The core values are:

• Excellence in Management Education: Focus on ambitious goals and performance.
• Cosmopolitan Awareness: Promotion of diversity and internationality.
• Supportive Community: A family atmosphere with mutual trust.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Passion and innovation in the WHU community.

The Institute for Family Businesses and SMEs at WHU conducts intensive research on topics such as ecological and economic sustainability. It is committed to discussing and sharing insights in exchange with practice to strengthen family businesses and SMEs. WHU emphasizes the importance of stability and less bureaucracy for the success of family businesses, which often think long-term and act sustainably.

WHU is known for its excellent rankings and accreditations by AACSB, EFMD (EQUIS), and FIBAA. It maintains a global network of over 220 partner universities and offers numerous dual degree programs. The Institute for Family Businesses is a global leader in research on family businesses and has repeatedly achieved top positions in global rankings.

• 1 - https://www.aacsb.edu/accredited/w/whu-otto-beisheim-school-of-management
• 2 - https://www.whu.edu/de/
• 3 - https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/whu-otto-beisheim-school-management
• 4 - https://www.whu.edu/en/about-whu/
• 5 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WHU_%E2%80%93_Otto_Beisheim_School_of_Management