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My work lies at the intersection of finance and econometrics, and I enjoy moving back and forth between these two fields.
My work lies at the intersection of finance and econometrics, and I enjoy moving back and forth between these two fields.
Qualitative research helps us to understand how accounting is practised in organisations.
Qualitative research helps us to understand how accounting is practised in organisations.
The blockchain economy has the potential to solve the common issues that have plagued previous forms of collective value creation.
The blockchain economy has the potential to solve the common issues that have plagued previous forms of collective value creation.
Click here to find out more about the VHB ProDok programme and lecturers
Click here to find out more about the VHB ProDok programme and lecturers
When it comes to combining theory and machine learning, there is plenty of room for exploration.
When it comes to combining theory and machine learning, there is plenty of room for exploration.
Empirical corporate finance focuses not only on investment decisions and financing, but also on conflicts of interest and corporate governance.
Empirical corporate finance focuses not only on investment decisions and financing, but also on conflicts of interest and corporate governance.
Adopting different perspectives on accounting creates real added value in terms of knowledge.
Adopting different perspectives on accounting creates real added value in terms of knowledge.
When we do not want to force everything into categories, space is created for genuine critical thinking.
When we do not want to force everything into categories, space is created for genuine critical thinking.
The fascinating thing about the field of marketing strategy is the balance between data and creative strategies.
The fascinating thing about the field of marketing strategy is the balance between data and creative strategies.
Consumer behaviour resarch draws on insights from a wide range of disciplines and is relevant to questions across many areas of life.
Consumer behaviour resarch draws on insights from a wide range of disciplines and is relevant to questions across many areas of life.
Mathematical programming greatly improves my understanding of problem structures.
Mathematical programming greatly improves my understanding of problem structures.
The field of digitalisation is particularly exciting for research at the interface between people, organisations and technology.
The field of digitalisation is particularly exciting for research at the interface between people, organisations and technology.
Choice based optimisation (CBO) brings together different methodological approaches: normative and empirical science.
Choice based optimisation (CBO) brings together different methodological approaches: normative and empirical science.
Meta analysis is a tool that examines and tests the generalizability of knowledge better than any other.
Meta analysis is a tool that examines and tests the generalizability of knowledge better than any other.
Causal machine learning is a new type of AI that enables questions about 'why' to be answered using data.
Causal machine learning is a new type of AI that enables questions about 'why' to be answered using data.
It is a fascinating challenge to translate the positive long-term effects of marketing into meaningful figures.
It is a fascinating challenge to translate the positive long-term effects of marketing into meaningful figures.
Research on gender, diversity and inclusion helps to understand why opportunities are unequally distributed.
Research on gender, diversity and inclusion helps to understand why opportunities are unequally distributed.
Regression analysis clearly demonstrates the relationship between data and the variables that influence specific results.
Regression analysis clearly demonstrates the relationship between data and the variables that influence specific results.
Using controlled experiments, we can identify and analyse the psychological and economic factors that influence human decision making.
Using controlled experiments, we can identify and analyse the psychological and economic factors that influence human decision making.
Behavioural decision-making (BDM) is a highly significant and interdisciplinary field of study, being relevant to both business research and economics.
Behavioural decision-making (BDM) is a highly significant and interdisciplinary field of study, being relevant to both business research and economics.
Unlike many traditional optimisation methods, metaheuristics can be used to find effective solutions to real-world problems.
Unlike many traditional optimisation methods, metaheuristics can be used to find effective solutions to real-world problems.
CSR requires us to consider the role of businesses in addressing major social challenges.
CSR requires us to consider the role of businesses in addressing major social challenges.

Excellent and committed: Who is Who in VHB ProDok

Research excellence, internationally recognized expertise, and exceptional dedication to their field: Meet the instructors at VHB ProDok! Many of the instructors have been part of the ProDok program for many years. In this ‘Who’s Who’ section, they share insights into their personal motivations, their experience, and the courses they teach. Click on a profile to read a short interview.

Qualification for business research

VHB ProDok is the continuing education programme offered by the German Academic Association of Business Research (VHB). Launched in 2009 with two courses, ProDok now offers approximately 25 courses providing academic training at the highest level. The program is aimed at doctoral candidates and postdocs in business administration and related disciplines. It is continuously developed and evaluated to ensure practical relevance, theoretical and methodological depth, and alignment with the latest developments in the field.

The ProDok Faculty, acting as a working group, ensures a diverse, high-quality programme tailored to the needs of early-career researchers. In terms of content, the courses are guided by the research standards and trends of the five participating departments.

The programme is aimed at researchers in all stages of their careers:

  • Doctoral students in the initial, middle or final phase,
  • Postdoctoral researchers and research assistants, as well as
  • Supervising professors who wish to provide targeted support to early-career researchers.

A network for scholars

More than just a course programme: VHB ProDok is a network of dedicated researchers from across the DACH region and beyond who value rigorous research, methodological quality, and collegial exchange. In this way, both academic excellence and a passion for research and teaching are passed on year after year to colleagues in the early stages of their careers.

VHB ProDok

The VHB ProDok programme consists of intensive, four-day courses, focusing either on methodology or on a specific theme. These courses are compiled annually. The ProDok Faculty working group designs the course schedule in consultation with the VHB Executive Board.

VHB ProDok supplements doctoral training in business administration at universities in a selective and tailored manner. Furthermore, where no corresponding programme exists, ProDok offers the opportunity to complete a full programme of courses in order to obtain the necessary qualifications/ECTS credits en route to successfully completing a doctorate.