Welcome to the Chair of Strategic Management and Leadership

The Chair of Strategic Management and Leadership combines rigorous research with practice-oriented teaching. Our range of courses covers key concepts of modern business management and helps students apply scientific insights to practical challenges. In addition, we oversee and coordinate the Master in Management (M.Sc.) program.

News

13MAY 2026
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Participation in SLIDE Event at the University of Virginia
Leading researchers in the field of strategic leadership once again gathered for the annual SLIDE event, this time hosted by the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Among the participants were various Editors and Associate Editors of journals such as the Academy of Management Review, Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Management, and Strategic Management Journal. […]
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16FEB 2026
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Theses in the summer semester
In the summer semester of 2026, both bachelor’s and master’s theses will be offered at the Chair of Strategic Management and Leadership. You can apply for a place from February 23, 2026, to March 8, 2026. Information on the application process for bachelor’s theses can be found here, for master’s thesis here. We look forward […]
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10NOV 2025
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Job posting Salunex: Intern/working student (m/f/d) in the area of buy-side M&A
The Salunex Health Group is currently looking for an intern or working student in the field of buy-side M&A. You can find detailed information about the job advertisement here.
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31OCT 2025
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Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften
As part of the Long Night of Science, Prof. Dr. Sebastian Junge gave a lecture entitled “From Hero to Zero” on how disruptive innovations cause established companies to fail. The chair would like to thank everyone who attended and looks forward to the Long Night of Science in 2026.
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28OCT 2025
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Article in “Zeit für Unternehmer” on the topic of search funds
In the latest issue of Zeit für Unternehmer magazine, Jens Többe discusses the takeover of family businesses with the help of a search fund. In the article, Prof. Dr. Sebastian Junge provides insights into current research on the topic. You can read the entire article here.
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20OCT 2025
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Opening Event – Master in Management 2025
The new Master’s in Management students were officially welcomed on October 13, 2025, by the Institute of Management and the team from the Chair of Corporate Management. After introductory words from Prof. Junge, Prof. Voigt, Prof. Müller, and Prof. Lilliestam provided insights into the modules and key topics of their departments. Following this, the master’s […]
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