Dean’s Office
Faculty of Economics and Law at Pforzheim University
Welcome to the Dean's Office of the Business School at Pforzheim University. The Dean's Office is responsible for the strategic and organizational management of the faculty and coordinates key areas such as teaching, research, human resources, and finance. It is also the point of contact for questions relating to the organization of studies, quality assurance, international cooperation, and committee work.
On this page, you will find the Dean's Office team with the respective contact persons as well as further information on tasks, responsibilities, and contact options.
Tasks and areas of responsibility
The Dean's Office is responsible for the academic and strategic management of the Business School and is specifically responsible for:
- Coordination of teaching and studies: ensuring quality, further developing the range of courses on offer, accreditations, and evaluations.
- Research and transfer: promoting research projects, cooperation, and knowledge exchange with companies and institutions.
- Personnel and appointment procedures: managing appointments, personnel development, and providing professional support to professors.
- Finances and resources: planning and managing the budget, facilities, and infrastructure.
- Internationalization: Expanding global partnerships, supporting international students and visiting scholars.
- Committee work: Coordination with the faculty council, examination boards, and other university committees.
These tasks ensure that the Business School continuously meets its high standards of quality in teaching and research.
Prof. Dr. Thomas Cleff has been Dean of the Business School at Pforzheim University since 2014. As Dean, he is responsible for the overall management of the Business School. His tasks include the strategic orientation of the faculty, internal and external representation, and the coordination of teaching, research, and quality development.
Area of responsibility:
- Chairmanship and overall management
- Applied research
- Human resources/professors
- Finance & controlling
- Student mobility
The members of the Dean's Office represent each other.
Prof. Dr. Harald Strotmann is Vice Dean and Deputy Dean of the Business School. He is responsible for international accreditations, strategy, and master's programs, and plays a key role in the strategic development of the faculty. He is also the contact person for international study programs and quality assurance.
Area of responsibility:
- International Accreditation
- Strategy and Key Figures
- Human Resources/Employees
- Master's and IMEP
The members of the Dean's Office represent each other.
Prof. Dr. Claudius Eisenberg is Vice Dean and, as Dean of Studies, responsible for academic operations, exam organization, and national accreditation at the Business School. He also coordinates graduate surveys and admissions, thereby ensuring the quality and further development of the study programs.
Area of responsibility:
- Teaching (academic operations) and examinations
- Graduate and other surveys
- National accreditation
- Admissions
The members of the Dean's Office represent each other.
Prof. Dr. Nadine Lindstädt-Dreusicke is Vice Dean for Alumni Relations, Corporate Partnerships, and Campus Attractiveness. She also heads the Marketing, Communications, Mentoring, and Talent Development departments. Through her commitment, she strengthens the Business School's network and supports student development.
Area of responsibility:
- Alumni
- Company Relations
- Campus Attractiveness
- Marketing and Communication
- Mentoring and Talent Development
The members of the Dean's Office represent each other.
Committees and boards
The Dean's Office works closely with the various committees and boards of the Business School and supports their decision-making and advisory processes. This includes, in particular, topics such as study organization, quality assurance, appointment procedures, and strategic development issues within the faculty. The joint efforts of the Dean's Office, professors, staff, and students create a transparent and reliable basis for the further development of the faculty.
The Dean's Office is active in the following committees and boards:
- Faculty Council of the Business School
- Advisory Board of the Business School
- International Advisory Board
- Central Study Commission
- Examination Board
- Team leader meetings for Bachelor's and Master's programs
- Quality Circles
- CIC – Continuous Improvement Committee
