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Bachelor in Business Administration (BSc)

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Degree
Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Duration
7 semesters

Tuition fee per semester
6.950 Euro

Tuition fee for semester abroad may differ

Language
EN or DE

Start of programme
September

Programme highlights
  • Choice of studying your first three semesters completely in English or German
  • Flexibility to choose the Study Model which works best for you
  • Seven concentrations: Auditing and Consulting (KPMG), Banking and Finance, Digital Business, General Management, International Management, Management, Philosophy & Economics, Marketing
  • Endless opportunities by studying finance in Frankfurt, Europe's economic hub
  • Diverse and international student body
  • Excellent career prospects by studying at a top Business School (both locally and internationally)
  • Enjoy a semester abroad at one of our international partner universities
  • Network and gain professional work experience through an internship abroad
  • Live in the successful, vibrant and thriving city of Frankfurt
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Come and meet the team on our Bachelor Day! You’ll be provided with everything you need to know about admission requirements, financing your studies and current student experiences. The informative day will help you in deciding whether Frankfurt School is the right place for you and you may even get to know some of your future coursemates.

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Study Models

Our Bachelor in Business Administration (BSc) offers you the opportunity to take your core modules (first 3 semesters) either completely in English (English Core Track) or completely in German (German Core Track).This not only differentiates the language of your modules, however also the Study Model. If you choose to take the German Core Track, then you will study in either our 3-day Model or the Block Model. If you choose the English Core Track, then you will study in a normal full-time Model.

No matter which Study Model you choose, the length of your studies will always be 7 semesters. The advantage of our different Study Models is that you get to choose whether you want to also gain significant practical experience during your studies or focus mainly on your academic education.

English Core Track

If you choose our English Core Track, then you will have normal 4 to 5-day a week schedule. Of course this can vary each semester, however usually you would have at least 1 day off during the week (lectures can take place between Monday and Saturday). It is also possible to take on a student working job on the side of our full-time model.

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German Core Track: 3-day Model

The Bachelor of Science German Core Track follows a unique time model that permits you to work part-time whilst pursuing your full-time Bachelor’s degree. We call this the “3-day Model”.

Students typically attend classes three days a week, either on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays or on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. This leaves three working days during the week for self-study, language courses or student working job opportunities. This model is suitable for students with a cooperation partner as well as for students who would like to take on a working student job in addition to their studies.

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German Core Track: Block Model

If you choose to the German Core Track and want to study with one of our cooperation partners, then you might be asked by them to study in the Block Model. The Block Model allows you to switch between a few weeks of studying and a few weeks or work throughout your whole studies. Your cooperation partner will let you know whether you should choose this option or not.

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Curriculum

Core Curriculum

During the first three semesters of your Bachelor in Business Administration (BSc) you will take core modules which will give you a great foundation for your business degree and introduce you to a variety of topics. You will have the choice to take the core modules either completely in English or German through our "English core track" or "German core track".

Concentration

During your second semester you will then decide what subject you would like to specialise in. You will have the choice between seven concentrations: Auditing and Consulting, Banking and Finance, Digital Business, General Management, International Management, Management, Philosophy & Economics, Marketing. Your concentration modules will start in the 3rd Semester and go through the whole 4th semester. All concentration modules are taught exclusively in English.

Semester Abroad

All Bachelor in Business Administration (BSc) students at Frankfurt School spend at least one semester abroad which includes an internship.

Advanced Study Phase

During these two semesters, you can choose modules from a broad range of topics to suit your interests. We offer approximately 45 modules in the areas of Finance and Banking, Managing Organisations, Economics, and Business and Society. Some concentrations also have advanced specialised modules in semesters 6 and 7.

Thesis

As the final part of your studies you will write the Bachelor Thesis, usually during your last semester.

Learning Goals

LG1: Knowledge and Understanding of Business Administration

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.

LG2: Problem Solving by Applying Analytical Techniques

Graduates will use and develop knowledge and comprehension to provide 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.

LG3: Effective Communication

Graduates will communicate effectively and work well in teams. They will formulate professional problem solutions and represent them in the discourse. Furthermore they will take into account and reflect different perspectives.

LG4: Professional and Responsible Behaviour

Graduates will be prepared to be personalities in an international business environment and base professional activities on theoretical and methodical knowledge. Graduates will have an understanding of ethical responsibility as an integral part of their professional lives.

Course content

Mathematics

This module provides standard university material for mathematics in the
foundation course of economics in the first semester with the main parts
covering the fundamentals, linear algebra, analysis, numerics and their
application.

Introduction to Programming

Through this course students will be familiar with the basic
concepts of Excel/VBA and the programming language python, i.e. they will be able to:

  • Explain how computer programmes work
  • Describe the basic principles of a spreadsheet application
  • Explain the different data types and control structures in VBA and Python
  • Demonstrate the usage of an integrated development environment.

Principles of Management

The course introduces the concepts, tools, and principles of management
in today’s global business context. Our journey begins with an
introduction of what management is and a brief overview of management
history. We then explore the external and internal environment that
provide a context for how managers perform their jobs. We next examine
how managers make decisions as the decision making process is central
to how organizations operate. The rest of the course is organised around
the four functions of management, namely; planning, organising, leading,
and controlling.

Finance

After successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

-  Show the importance of finances for companies
- Analyse the investment and financing possibilities of companies
- Present the pricing of securities on the financial markets
- Explain portfolio and capital market theory and its practical relevance
- Examine the interaction of supply and demand on financial markets under different information scenarios

Financial Accounting

On successful completion of this module, students will have a thorough
comprehension of the basic and key concepts of bookkeeping, and a
good understanding of accounting rules guiding financial statements
preparation, i.e., they can:

  • Describe the objectives of financial reporting
  • Explain the flexibility inherent in accounting rules
  • Outline the concepts and techniques of financial statement preparation

Science, Norms and Values

This module pursues two objectives. Firstly, it trains students’ analytical skills and ability for logically valid and sound reasoning. Secondly, it assesses the philosophical foundations and normative implications of business studies and economics. As such, this module is all about asking probing questions. Finding answers to these questions should, in turn, make us think better and, ideally, act better.

Applied Research Methodology

The course provides an introduction to applied empirical research methodologies. You learn the tools that are necessary for conducting your own empirical research projects using statistical methods. This course covers the methodological background that will be helpful for your own research project in the module, for further empirical and data-driven oriented classes and tasks in your professional live, as well for your bachelor thesis.

Marketing

On successful completion of this module, students will have a thorough comprehension of Marketing, i.e. they can:

  • Understand the terminology, concepts and tools of modern marketing practice
  • Comprehend the consumer decision making process and the factors that affect it
  • Explain the marketing mix (product management, price management, sales management and communications management) and the importance of integrating these elements

Operations Management

This course is about how companies can design their operations to better match supply with demand and thereby gain a significant competitive advantage over its rivals. A better match of supply and demand can be achieved by using an adequate set of operations management tools, more specifically, by implementing rigorous quantitative models and well-understood qualitative operational strategies. This course introduces a broad range of operations management tools and aims at teaching the participants how and when to apply them in practical settings.

Statistics & Probability

On successful completion of this module, students will have a thorough comprehension of stichastic concepts, needed to treat statistical problems related to economic and financial issues, i.e. they can describe fundamental concepts from different fields of statistics and probability theory.
 

Microeconomics and Decision Theory

On successful completion of this module, students are familiar with the basic concepts of decision theory and microeconomics, i. e. they can:

  • Answer the basic economic question on how the interplay between individual decisions drives market outcomes and social reality.
  • Outline the interrelation of decision theory and microeconomics
  • Describe how decision processes are structured
  • Emphasise the domain dependant relevance of different motives and preferences

Macroeconomics

The module provides basic knowledge and methods for analysing the interdependence of goods, labour, money and capital markets in an economy. At the same time, it provides an insight into the major controversies between the most important economic schools and the consequences of these competing doctrines for the stabilisation policies of the government and the central bank.

Managerial Accounting

On successful completion of this module, you can take responsibility for designing and implementing managerial accounting concepts in organisations. You will be able to critically analyse the suitability of different managerial accounting approaches for the specific context of their organization. Moreover, you will learn to take into account interdependencies of accounting choices when implementing managerial accounting concepts.

Markets, Incentives and Ethical Management

The course integrates the analysis of competitive situations, applications of asymmetric information, and ethical management. After the course, you are capable of analyzing different market situations, distinguishing between different forms of asymmetric information, and combine these topics with ethical management. You will have the tools to understand why markets are inefficient and how the problems can be mitigated. Consequently, you can apply their knowledge to current debates about for example, cartels, mergers, or CEO compensation.

Concentrations

Auditing and Consulting (KPMG)
Banking and Finance (Betriebswirtschaftslehre)
Digital Business (Wirtschaftsinformatik)
General Management (Betriebswirtschaftslehre)
International Management
Management, Philosophy and Economics
Marketing

Studying with a cooperation partner

If you choose to study our Banking and Finance, Digital Business or Auditing & Consulting concentration, then you also have the opportunity to study with one of our cooperation partners. Cooperation partners allow you to gain valuable work experience during your studies, pay you a good salary and cover part of your tuition fees. The exact amount depends on the cooperation partner you work for.

Please be aware that our cooperation partners partially advertise their positions online up to one year in advance! So make sure you apply as early as possible.

The application process is completely independent from your application to Frankfurt School, so you do not need to be admitted to apply. You must apply through the companies website. The best would be if you applied to Frankfurt School and your preferred company at the same time. Our Auditing and Consulting concentration is an exception, as once you have been admitted we will directly forward your application to KPMG. You do not need to apply to KPMG yourself.

In case you have any further questions regarding our cooperation partners, please feel free to contact us.

Semester and internship abroad

The 5th semester abroad is an integral part of the Bachelor of Science. Firstly, you will go study at one of our over 100 partner universities. This will be an exciting and challenging experience. Every partner university offers different opportunities. The Frankfurt School International Office will support you with organising your semester abroad.

You will then also do an internship abroad which will allow you to gain practical experience around the world. The internship can be done in a different country from where your exchange university is located. Our Career Services will assist and support you during your search for an internship.

Entry requirements

When should I apply?

We strongly recommend you apply as early as possible, however no later than May 31st  if you would like to be guaranteed a spot in our Bachelor of Science programme. You are required to provide us with all necessary documents and successfully complete our application process.

Applications after May 31st will still be considered, however places will be assigned depending on availability and academic merit.

When applying to our Bachelor in Business Administration (BSc), you must be aware of all the documents required. Your place at Frankfurt School will not be confirmed until all the documents stated below have been delivered to us.

  1. A recognised secondary school diploma (German "Abitur" or equivalent)
    If you have not graduated yet, then you can apply by uploading your last two school reports
     
  2. Frankfurt School Assessment Centre or one of the following test scores: SAT, ACT, TestAS
     
  3. A letter of motivation 
     
  4. Your CV (resume)

Accommodation

Guaranteed accommodation

We know that finding accommodation can be challenging, therefore at Frankfurt School we guarantee our first semester Bachelor of Science students a room for one year in either our partnered off-campus accommodation (Uninest) or on-campus accommodation with a discount of 100€ a month, if the conditions mentioned below are met by 31 March 2020.

To be eligible for guaranteed accommodation you must:

  • Be starting your first semester in the Bachelor of Science programme at Frankfurt School in September 2020
  • Have signed your study contract and applied for accommodation by 31 March 2020
  • Be living alone (we don't provide guaranteed accommodation to couples or families).

You will be able to apply for accommodation once you been granted admission for our Bachelor in Business Administration (BSc) programme.

Non-guaranteed accommodation

You are still welcome to apply for our accommodation after 31 March 2020, however we can not guarantee you a room.

Financing & Scholarships

Your degree is an investment towards your professional future. As a business school of international standing, we not only offer you academic excellence – we also offer you excellent career prospects.

As we can guarantee the quality of our teaching and research, we also expect the highest levels of commitment and motivation from our students.

We know that financing your studies can be an issue and must be thought about in detail. This is why we give our students the opportunity to receive financial aid or scholarships.

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Financing your studies

Career Services

Right from the start of your studies our Career Services team is part of your Frankfurt School experience. Our Career Services team is there to support you as you search for exciting internships and your first job after graduation. We host two large in-house career fairs every year, regular workshops, visits by recruiters, and more.

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