The VHB is the German Academic Association for Business Research (covering Germany, Austria and Switzerland). It is a registered association under German law.
Founded in 1921, the VHB (Verband der Hochschullehrer für Betriebswirtschaft e.V.) is one of the oldest scholarly associations in business administration in the world.
The association is dedicated to developing business administration as an academic discipline at universities. Its main objectives are fostering research and education in business administration, as well as providing a platform for networking and interchange among members, related domestic and foreign institutions.
The internationally oriented association hosts more than 2,000 members doing research in the field of business administration, including professors from all levels, researchers and reflective practitioners.