Niklas Schwab | Business Administration
"I started posting memes on Facebook back when I was in Abitur examination, just for fun."
WiSoAlumni Success Stories
The career paths of our Alumni are diverse and career development is not a linear process. Be inspired by the outstanding stories of our Alumni and discover how their WiSo education set them off on their path of success.
Peter Heidkamp | Business Administration
"It is crucial that we lay the foundations now!"
Marietta Slomka | Economics
"I think that studying at university is also a form of mental training"
Tim Höttges | Business Administration
"Be ready to seize opportunities and make the most of it!"
Katja van Doren | Business Administration
"We need role models who demonstrate that women can successfully excel in management positions!"
Dr Florian Sonnenburg | PhD
"My passion for the capital market has stayed with me ever since"
Mariano Rayo | Economic Policy
"Discovering the social market economy was something unique."
Dr Rainier van Roessel | Business Administration
"Education is crucial for the future of our society and, of course, our economy."
Dr Katrin Krömer // Business Administration
"The world will continue to change rapidly, and those who get involved can make a big difference."
Michael Bröcker // Economics
"Democracy is unthinkable without free journalism. Journalism matters."
Jan Kressin // Marketing
"Every day is usually a little different and sometimes completely different from the previous one"
Ronja Hoffacker // Corporate Development
"I have always seen my studies as a time to try out as much as possible."
Dr Dirk Schmelzer // Economics
"WiSo's reputation and network made it easier for me to enter the professional life."
Beatrix von Rantzau // Economics and Social Sciences
"I try to live and work according to my values and the motto Love it, change it or leave it."
Constantin Grywatz // Sociology and Social Research
"Social sciences are an incredibly broad field and touch almost all areas of our daily lives. "
Clara Pfeffer // B.Sc. Economics & Politics
"After an internship it quickly became clear to me that I absolutely had to try journalism."
Maximilian vom Eyser // Master (CEMS MIM)
"As an expat, you can often have the feeling of living in a bubble"
Jana Kielwein // Master Economic Education
"Be willing to make mistakes"
Marc Bommer // B.Sc. Economics
From student to entrepreneur
Stefanie Kirwald // Master (Marketing)
For inclusion at work
Maria Shkvarunets // Master Int. Management (CEMS MIM)
How do fighting and a degree in international management fit together?
Denis Rüggeberg // Corporate Development
"From Far Away Rwanda to Tansania"
Vernon Flassak // Business Administration
"It's buzzing at Oh, Honey!" – Portrait of a WiSo alumnus
Esra Genc // Marketing
“My journey to Canada and into the world of chocolate was a sweet surprise”
Franziska Schaal // M. Sc. Corporate Development
feelfood: a clever "almost ready"-meal
Woods Cologne // Bus. Admin. & Corp. Devlpm.
"An oasis in the hustle and bustle of the city"
Prof. Dr. Achim Truger // Economics + PhD
"There is more than economy and money"
Marie-Kristin Illigen // BWL
Strengthening women as managers: we are all in demand!
Denis Rüggeberg // Corporate Development
"Adventure in far away Rwanda"
Yvonne Mitschka // CEMS MIM
„London is an awesome, awe-inspiring city.“
Christian M. Kukwa // Business Administration
"Studying & living in a foreign culture provides you life changing experience"
Dr. Roby Nathanson // Master Economics
"The credibility during the years is the key of continuous successful work"
Klemens Skibicki // Bus. Admin., Economics, PhD
"You need passion in a project only then can you really become good at something!"
Agne Kajackaite // Economics
"Most of my research ideas come from observing people!"
Robert Müller-Grünow // Business Administration
"Fragrance is the only sensory stimulus that immediately triggers emotions"
Lisa Runkler // Social Sciences
"As it is - firstly, it is different and secondly, as you think"
Uwe Link // Social Sciences
„HR offers a wide range of tasks“
Adela Kadiric // Economics
"I never planned to become an entrepreneur"
Nicoleta-Simina Prostean // Economics
"Right from the start, I really appreciated the openness of the people of Cologne“
Andreas Brendt // Economics
"Anyone can build a hut in the jungle"
Melanie Croyé // Economics
"I like the freedom I have as a freelance journalist."
Dr. Juliane Kronen // Business Administration
The Passion for sustainable alternatives
Teodora Marinova // Business Administration
"I want to be a creator and want to design a positive development [...]!"
Romana Engler // Information Systems
"No CFO or CEO will get past IT in the future"
Katharina Dröge // Economics
"I wanted to change something myself"
Prof. Dr. Antonio Vera // PhD
"Even as a student, it was clear to me that I wanted to pursue an academic career [...]"
Eugen Töws // PhD
"You should consider well before embarking on a PhD"
Donya Farahani // Information Systems
"Actually I wanted to become a Business consultant"
Dr. Marcus Keutel // Information Systems
"What I love about my job: there is no typical day at work"
Interview with Diana zur Löwen
Interview with Dr. Julian Conrads
Interview with Güldem Demirer
Interview with Alexander Weinzetl
Interview with Simon Marqua
Jason David Krstic // Political Science
"Brussels is a good start for any political scientist."
Johannes Partz // BWL
"If you love what you do, you'll eventually succeed."
Berkan Poyraz // VWL
"From day one, I was able to draw on the knowledge I had gained from my studies."
Norbert Walter-Borjans // Promotion
An unconventional thinker
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