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Karlshochschule International University
MottoLet's make a difference!
TypeUniversity of applied sciences
Established2004
AccreditationFIBAA
PresidentProf. Dr. Robert Lepenies
Vice-presidentProf. Dr. Dr. Björn Bohnenkamp
DirectorAngelika Habermann
Academic staff
20
Students500
Address
Karlstrasse 36-38, D-76133 Karlsruhe
,
Karlsruhe
,
Baden-Wuerttemberg
,
Germany

49°00′24″N 8°23′40″E / 49.0066°N 8.3944°E / 49.0066; 8.3944
CampusUrban
Websitewww.karlshochschule.de
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Karlshochschule International University is a state approved non-profit private foundation university based in Karlsruhe. It focuses with an inter- and transdisciplinary approach on critical management studies, cultural studies and social and political sciences.

History

In 1903, the Merkur Akademie (M.A.I.) was founded. In 1992 the first Bachelor Programs were started. In 2004 "Merkur Internationale Fachhochschule - University of Applied Sciences" was founded and state approved, starting the first programs in 2005. On 27 May 2009 "Merkur Internationale Fachhochschule" was renamed to Karlshochschule International University.

Programs

In 2009 programs were accredited by FIBAA. They include courses in international business, digital transformation and ethics, and social transformation.

Partner Universities

Karlshochschule International University is partnered with universities in Australia, China, Belgium, and other countries.

Faculty

Name Professorship
Dr. Dr. Björn Bohnenkamp Professor of Marketing, Branding and Consumer Culture
Dr. Stephan A. Jansen Professor of Management, Innovation and Finance
Dr. Wendelin Küpers Professor of Leadership and Organisational Studies
Dr. Bernadette Loacker Professor of Critical Management Studies
Dr. Nadja Meisterhans Professor of Political Philosophy, Global Governance, Civil Society, and Social Movements
Dr. Robert Lepenies Professor for Pluralist and Heterodox Economics
Dr. Ella Roininen Professor of International Management with focus on Gender, Diversity and Inclusion
Dr. Stephan Sonnenburg Professor of Creativity and Performative Management
Dr. Anthony Teitler Professor of International Relations
Dr. Dirk Nicolas Wagner Professor of Strategic Management
Dr. Michael Zerr Professor of Theory of Science and Interpretive Management
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