Doctoral Program

The doctoral program of the Herman Hollerith Center bundles the achievements of doctoral students at the HHZ through a scientific multi-partner model within the framework of a cross-university, scientific cooperation between Reutlingen University and universities and companies. Various forms of doctorates and partnerships have been established in the context of the HHZ.

Professors at the HHZ are authorized to supervise doctoral procedures in the context of the Doctoral Association BW. 24 universities of applied sciences (HAW) have joined forces in order to fulfill the requirements of the further development clause of the State Higher Education Act (§ 76 para. 2), according to which an independent right to award doctorates can be implemented through a suitable cooperation.

The HHZ creates the conditions for a cooperative doctorate through a multi-partner model. This creates a high-quality research environment for outstanding Master's graduates with degrees in computer science, business informatics or related fields. The program is carried out in close scientific cooperation with a selection of doctoral universities. Doctoral students will be guided and cooperatively supervised within the framework of an interdisciplinary research program for independent scientific work at the HHZ, with the aim of qualifying them for a doctorate in computer science or business informatics at the cooperating university.

The HHZ promotes an intensive exchange between research and business practice. This leads to specific approaches for Industrial PhD programs in cooperation with companies. Specific doctoral programs on research projects in the context of an industrial PhD are regularly implemented.

The HHZ's doctoral seminars focus on the targeted promotion of doctoral students' development into independent research personalities. It is also intended to enable them to qualify as part of a structured academic program on the path to a doctorate.