Study Tours
Overview
Experience Germany and Europe through first-hand insights into business, finance and innovation
Understanding another market requires more than classroom learning. It requires exposure to different perspectives, business practices, regulatory environments and approaches to innovation.
Frankfurt School’s Sino-German Centre designs customised Study Tours for Chinese companies, executives and professional groups seeking deeper insights into Germany and Europe. Combining academic input with expert exchange, our programmes provide participants with a broader understanding of European markets, management practices, technologies and regulatory developments.
Each Study Tour is tailored to the interests, industry background and strategic objectives of the participating organisation.
Combining Knowledge with First-Hand Insights
Our Study Tours combine academic input with first-hand exposure to the German and European business, financial and innovation environment. Each programme is developed around the objectives, profile and interests of the participating group and may combine different learning formats.
Depending on the focus, duration and availability, a programme may include:
- Executive lectures and expert briefings at Frankfurt School
- Discussions with practitioners and industry specialists
- Guest speakers from business, finance and public institutions
- Case studies and interactive workshops
- Selected institutional visits and insights into innovation or industry ecosystems
- Company-related perspectives and exchanges, where suitable opportunities are available
- Innovation and technology perspectives
- Moderated discussions and peer exchange
- Networking opportunities
- Cultural and intercultural activities
The exact programme is developed individually. External visits, speakers and organisational access are subject to thematic relevance and the availability of suitable experts, companies, institutions and partner organisations.
KEY TOPICS
Leadership & Management
Possible areas of focus include:
- Intercultural Leadership for Sino-German Business
- Leading Through Change and Uncertainty
- Sustainable Leadership and Responsible Dection Making
- Women in Leadership: Sino-German Perspectives
- Intercultural Negotiation & Communication
- Managing Sustainable Transformation
- Project & Innovation Management
- Family Business & Succession Planning
- Talent and Organisational Development
Strategy & Innovation
Possible topics include:
- Market Entry & Growth Strategies in Germany and Europe
- Sustainable Business Strategy
- Digital Transformation
- Business Model Innovation
- Corporate Innovation
- German Mittelstand and Hidden Champions
- Entrepreneurship and Start-up Ecosystems
- Geopolitical Developments and their Impact on Business
- Climate Transition and Decarbonisation Strategies
Finance & Investment
Study Tours can explore topics such as:
- Corporate Finance
- Banking and Financial Markets
- Cross-Border Finance
- Sustainable Finance
- Green Bonds & Impact Investing
- Investment Management
- Risk Management
- Financial Regulation
- FinTech and Digital Finance
Depending on the programme design and availability, these topics can be enriched by perspectives from practitioners and experts from the wider financial ecosystem.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Topics may include:
- M&A Strategy
- Company Valuation
- Due Diligence
- Transaction Structuring
- Cross-Border M&A
- Post-Merger Integration
- Regulatory Considerations
- Cultural Challenges in Sino-German Transactions
Where appropriate and feasible, academic sessions can be complemented by external expert perspectives from the transaction and investment community.
Compliance, Regulation & Governance
Possible areas include:
- Compliance Management
- Corporate Governance
- Risk Management
- Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Prevention
- Fraud Prevention
- International Sanctions
- ESG Regulation
- Data and Technology Regulation
- European Banking and Financial Regulation
KEY TOPICS
Leadership & Management
Possible areas of focus include:
- Intercultural Leadership for Sino-German Business
- Leading Through Change and Uncertainty
- Sustainable Leadership and Responsible Dection Making
- Women in Leadership: Sino-German Perspectives
- Intercultural Negotiation & Communication
- Managing Sustainable Transformation
- Project & Innovation Management
- Family Business & Succession Planning
- Talent and Organisational Development
Strategy & Innovation
Possible topics include:
- Market Entry & Growth Strategies in Germany and Europe
- Sustainable Business Strategy
- Digital Transformation
- Business Model Innovation
- Corporate Innovation
- German Mittelstand and Hidden Champions
- Entrepreneurship and Start-up Ecosystems
- Geopolitical Developments and their Impact on Business
- Climate Transition and Decarbonisation Strategies
Finance & Investment
Study Tours can explore topics such as:
- Corporate Finance
- Banking and Financial Markets
- Cross-Border Finance
- Sustainable Finance
- Green Bonds & Impact Investing
- Investment Management
- Risk Management
- Financial Regulation
- FinTech and Digital Finance
Depending on the programme design and availability, these topics can be enriched by perspectives from practitioners and experts from the wider financial ecosystem.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Topics may include:
- M&A Strategy
- Company Valuation
- Due Diligence
- Transaction Structuring
- Cross-Border M&A
- Post-Merger Integration
- Regulatory Considerations
- Cultural Challenges in Sino-German Transactions
Where appropriate and feasible, academic sessions can be complemented by external expert perspectives from the transaction and investment community.
Compliance, Regulation & Governance
Possible areas include:
- Compliance Management
- Corporate Governance
- Risk Management
- Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Prevention
- Fraud Prevention
- International Sanctions
- ESG Regulation
- Data and Technology Regulation
- European Banking and Financial Regulation
KEY TOPICS
Leadership & Management
Possible areas of focus include:
- Intercultural Leadership for Sino-German Business
- Leading Through Change and Uncertainty
- Sustainable Leadership and Responsible Dection Making
- Women in Leadership: Sino-German Perspectives
- Intercultural Negotiation & Communication
- Managing Sustainable Transformation
- Project & Innovation Management
- Family Business & Succession Planning
- Talent and Organisational Development
Strategy & Innovation
Possible topics include:
- Market Entry & Growth Strategies in Germany and Europe
- Sustainable Business Strategy
- Digital Transformation
- Business Model Innovation
- Corporate Innovation
- German Mittelstand and Hidden Champions
- Entrepreneurship and Start-up Ecosystems
- Geopolitical Developments and their Impact on Business
- Climate Transition and Decarbonisation Strategies
Finance & Investment
Study Tours can explore topics such as:
- Corporate Finance
- Banking and Financial Markets
- Cross-Border Finance
- Sustainable Finance
- Green Bonds & Impact Investing
- Investment Management
- Risk Management
- Financial Regulation
- FinTech and Digital Finance
Depending on the programme design and availability, these topics can be enriched by perspectives from practitioners and experts from the wider financial ecosystem.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Topics may include:
- M&A Strategy
- Company Valuation
- Due Diligence
- Transaction Structuring
- Cross-Border M&A
- Post-Merger Integration
- Regulatory Considerations
- Cultural Challenges in Sino-German Transactions
Where appropriate and feasible, academic sessions can be complemented by external expert perspectives from the transaction and investment community.
Compliance, Regulation & Governance
Possible areas include:
- Compliance Management
- Corporate Governance
- Risk Management
- Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Prevention
- Fraud Prevention
- International Sanctions
- ESG Regulation
- Data and Technology Regulation
- European Banking and Financial Regulation
Industry-Focused Study Tours
Study Tours can be designed around the specific challenges and developments of your industry. Here are some examples:
Automotive
Germany offers a highly relevant environment for exploring the transformation of the global automotive industry.
Areas of focus may include electric mobility, digitalisation, autonomous driving, manufacturing, supply chains, sustainability, innovation and the changing competitive landscape between China and Europe. Depending on availability, the programme may also incorporate perspectives from industry practitioners and specialists.
Real Estate
Our Real Estate Study Tours provide insights into one of Europe’s major property and investment markets.
Programmes may address real estate investment, financing, valuation, asset management, sustainable buildings, urban development and regulatory trends. Expert perspectives can complement Frankfurt School’s academic expertise and help participants understand current market developments.
Infrastructure
Germany and Europe provide a valuable context for exploring large-scale infrastructure investment and transformation.
Study Tours can focus on infrastructure finance, energy transition, transport, digital infrastructure, public-private partnerships, sustainability and project management. Depending on the programme, selected external perspectives may provide additional insights into the development, financing and management of infrastructure projects.
Finance & Banking
As one of Europe’s leading financial centres, Frankfurt offers an ideal setting for exploring current developments in banking and finance.
A Finance & Banking Study Tour can cover banking strategy, regulation, risk management, capital markets, sustainable finance, digitalisation and financial innovation. Frankfurt School expertise can be complemented, where feasible, by selected external speakers and perspectives from the financial community.
Frankfurt as Your Gateway to Germany and Europe
Located in one of Europe’s leading financial and business centres, Frankfurt School offers an ideal starting point for exploring the German and European economy.
Depending on the focus, duration and practical feasibility of the programme, Study Tours may also include activities in other German or European business centres. The itinerary is developed around the topics and learning objectives most relevant to your participants.
Designed Around Your Objectives
There is no standard Study Tour. Each programme is developed together with the participating organisation and can be adapted according to:
- Strategic objectives and learning priorities
- Industry and professional background
- Seniority and size of the participant group
- Preferred topics and areas of interest
- Duration and locations
- Balance between academic learning, expert exchange and experiential elements
Study Tours can range from short, focused programmes to comprehensive multi-day learning journeys.
The Sino-German Advantage
The Sino-German Centre combines Frankfurt School’s academic and industry expertise with in-depth knowledge of the Chinese and German business environments.
Our understanding of both markets enables us to design Study Tours that go beyond generic international executive education. We help participants understand the strategic, economic, regulatory and cultural context of Germany and Europe – and translate these insights into perspectives relevant to their own organisations.
Build Your Study Tour with Us
Tell us which industries and topics matter most to your organisation. Together, we will create a tailored Study Tour combining knowledge, expert perspectives and first-hand insights into Germany and Europe.
Contact
sgc@fs.de
