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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.
Mathematical programming greatly improves my understanding of problem structures.
Mathematical programming greatly improves my understanding of problem structures.
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
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.
Experimental accounting research allows us to systematically study human behaviour in financial decision-making processes.
Experimental accounting research allows us to systematically study human behaviour in financial decision-making processes.
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.
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.
Qualitative research helps us to understand how accounting is practised in organisations.
Qualitative research helps us to understand how accounting is practised in organisations.
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.
Meta-analyses are unique in their ability to examine and verify the generalisability of knowledge.
Meta-analyses are unique in their ability to examine and verify the generalisability of knowledge.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Research into consumer behaviour is diverse and covers a wide range of topics relevant to many different disciplines.
Research into consumer behaviour is diverse and covers a wide range of topics relevant to many different disciplines.
There is plenty of scope for discussion about how theory and machine learning can be meaningfully combined.
There is plenty of scope for discussion about how theory and machine learning can be meaningfully combined.
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.
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.
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.

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Who is Who in VHB ProDok

The VHB ProDok lecturers are characterised by their strong research skills, internationally recognised expertise, and high level of professional commitment. Many of them have been involved in the ProDok programme for a number of years. As part of the 'Who's Who' campaign, the lecturers share insights into their personal motivations and what participants can expect from their courses in short interviews. Clicking on a portrait will take you to a detailed introduction, including an interview, as well as course details if they are currently on offer.

Qualification for business research

VHB ProDok is the course programme of the German Academic Association of Business Research (VHB). Since its launch in 2009 with just two courses, it has grown to support the academic qualification of doctoral students and postdocs in business research and related disciplines, offering around 25 high-quality, constantly evolving courses each year.

VHB ProDok is characterised by its high professional quality, practical relevance, and methodological depth. It offers customised content across five departments.

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

  • Doctoral students in the initial, middle or final phase;
  • Postdocs and research assistants;
  • and supervising professors who wish to provide targeted support to early career researchers.

A network for scholars

ProDok is much more than just a course programme. It is a network of dedicated academics from across the German-speaking region and beyond who prioritise rigorous research, sound methodology, and professional collaboration.

VHB ProDok

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

VHB ProDok primarily 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.