The Duale Hochschule Schleswig-Holstein (DHSH) sees itself as a partner to the professional world not only in teaching and academic programs but also in research, whether working with companies, municipal institutions, associations, or other stakeholders in business and society. Acting independently or in cooperation with other academic institutions, the DHSH focuses on applied research designed to facilitate the direct translation of scientific findings into practical applications.

In doing so, the DHSH is also available to its partner organizations in the field for collaborative work on commissioned research and transfer projects. With its departments of Business Administration, Computer Science, and Social Work, the DHSH places special emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, from which its industry partners also benefit in tailored projects.

The DHSH possesses particular expertise in its key research areas, which are characterized by four central common features:

• Interdisciplinarity, as all three departments of the DHSH are represented in these key areas and conduct joint research within them,
• Practical relevance through close collaboration with companies in the business sector and institutions run by social work organizations,
• Value orientation, as socially relevant topics are systematically identified, reflected upon, and analyzed in their broader context to promote sustainable and responsible development,
• Future-readiness, as all research areas are geared toward further developing existing structures, designing innovative solutions, and providing sustainable impetus for future challenges.