Bachelor in Betriebswirtschaftslehre

Once you made sure that you fulfil the requirements for the Bachelor in Betriebswirtschaftslehre and took a look at our application checklist, you can start your online application via our online application form. 

You will need to upload the following supporting documents:

• Recognised secondary school diploma (Abitur, Fachabitur, etc.) 
• An optional letter of motivation (maximum 500 words)
• CV (resume)
• A copy of your passport or ID card
• Other documents, if applicable (references/letter of recommendation, extracurricular activities, certificates, awards, etc.

At Frankfurt School, there is no numerus clausus (NC). Successful applicants will be invited to an Online Assessment Centre (AC). 

• 03 December 2025
• 13 January 2026
• 18 February 2026

The online Assessment Center consists of four parts:

• Mathematics test
• Cognitive test
• English test
• Structured interview

You can use these practice quizzes to prepare for the Online Assessment Center (AC): 

Practice Quiz Mathematics

Solution

For the assessment, you will need a non-programmable calculator, regardless of brand or model.

You can prepare for the English test here. 

In addition to your test results, your motivation and commitment also play an important role in the admission decision. All Assessment Center sessions take place online. Please note that your application must be submitted at least two weeks before your preferred date.

Frankfurt School offers a merit-based scholarship programme to ensure talented students from a diverse range of backgrounds can focus on their future without worrying about their finances. The Diversity Scholarship Programme aims to promote diversity amongst the Bachelor of Arts student body and consists of a reduction in tuition fees of 15%, 25% or 50%. You can find further information about our scholarships and funding under "Financing & Scholarships".

Graduates will have a broad knowledge and a critical understanding of the key theories, principles and methods in Business Administration. They will be able to reflect and classify professional and scientific statements.

Graduates will use their interdisciplinary knowledge and understanding to develop business solutions. They will evaluate the significance of different sources of information and base decision-making on a methodical approach according to the current state of science. Graduates will derive research objectives, apply research methods, describe results and explain outcomes.

Graduates will communicate effectively in oral and written form. They formulate professional solutions to problems and represent these in discourse in a manner appropriate to the target group. They also consider and reflect on different perspectives.

Graduates will understand the nature and significance of their ethical and professional responsibilities as well as the general principles of sustainability. They will be equipped to act responsibly and professionally at university, in society and in an international business environment by grounding actions and decisions on their professional expertise. Graduates will be provided with the prerequisites to flourish and grow within the vibrant academic community at Frankfurt School and wider society.

Yes. Since our Bachelor in Betriebswirtschaftslehre is designed as a part-time programme, you are required to work at least 20 hours per week in a relevant position during your studies (e.g. internship, student employment, full-time or part-time role in a commercial field). Employment must be verified through an employment contract or reference letter. Employers may be changed during the course of study, as long as there are no significant gaps in employment.

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is one of the best
business schools in Europe and has renowned international
accreditations such as AACSB, EQUIS and
AMBA. Studying at Frankfurt School is practical and
excellent in that you receive continuous support from our lecturers
and staff. In addition to your studies, we offer various career development opportunities (e.g. mentoring, career evenings). Our exclusive alumni network will support you throughout your life, even after you graduate.

Yes, provided you can demonstrate higher education entrance eligibility. There are several pathways to do so:

• Abitur / Fachabitur (valid in Hessen)
• IHK qualification (Fachwirt)
• Higher education entrance exam for professionally qualified applicants at FH Frankfurt
• Higher education entrance for professionally qualified applicants: secondary school diploma, recognised and successfully completed vocational training of at least three years, training completed after 1 January 2011, final grade of 2.5 or better (IHK grade, minimum 80 points)

Our study model is tailored precisely to the needs of students who are also working. Our innovative study and time concept is designed to provide you with continuous support in your learning process so that you can complete your business studies quickly. At the same time, you remain free to pursue your (full-time) career and advance your professional development while you study.

There are two periods per year when no events are held: in the winter semester in February, and in the summer semester in August. The exact dates may vary slightly depending on the semester.