Walter Blancke

Professor Walter Blancke is a faculty member at Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences, specifically within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering where he heads the Department of General Business Administration, Finance and Accounting. Despite the unusual placement of business administration within an engineering faculty, this reflects the interdisciplinary nature of Industrial Engineering programs that integrate technical and business knowledge.

His research focuses on practical business applications including Marketing for SMEs, Business Start-up processes, Controlling in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Evolutionary Theory in Business Administration, and Turnaround Management. Professor Blancke has published extensively from 1994 to 2018 on topics ranging from strategic marketing to financial accounting and business restructuring.

His publication record shows a consistent focus on practical business applications, with recent works emphasizing financial reporting, cost accounting, strategic marketing, and business restructuring. The publications demonstrate both theoretical depth and practical relevance to business management.

Professor Blancke holds significant administrative responsibilities as:

• Chairman of multiple examination boards
• Member of the University Senate
• Member of the Faculty Council for Industrial Engineering

He also maintains strong industry connections through his advisory board positions with regional business development organizations, bridging academic knowledge with practical business applications. His teaching portfolio spans core business administration subjects across both degree programs and continuing education courses.