Personal & Professional Development

Student Initiatives

FS Associates

FS Associates is the student Hedge Fund of Frankfurt School, managing virtual funds in a manner typically observed in the industry. We pursue a holistic investment approach to detect long and short opportunities, which we base on sophisticated research. Our target is to learn every day, improve in both quantitative and qualitative skills related to finance and thrive as a community.

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FS Automotive

FS Automotive unites FS talents with the automotive industry for mutual growth and opportunities. Through our events, you can engage directly with industry leaders, fostering connections that fuel both personal and professional development. Join us to accelerate your ambitions in the automotive industry, whether you're aiming for a career or seeking to broaden your horizons with groundbreaking insights. A world of job and internship prospects, company/factor visits, thesis collaboration opportunities, and invaluable networking with industry experts and FS alumni is at your fingertips.

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FS Blockchain

Blockchain technology is changing the way we think about the transfer of values and may cause a fundamental shift in global financial infrastructure. At FS Blockchain, we help students understand the underlying technology and its numerous applications through tutorials and workshops. Additionally, we regularly invite guest-speakers to deliver valuable insights into the blockchain scene in business and academia.

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FS Business Case

The Business Case Initiative is Frankfurt School’s dedicated platform for preparing and supporting students to compete in international business case competitions. Through a combination of structured workshops, demo competitions, and collaborative learning, the initiative equips students with the analytical, strategic, and presentation skills needed to solve real-world business challenges under pressure. Beyond skills development, the initiative fosters a strong sense of community among motivated, high-performing students. It also offers a unique opportunity for cultural exchange and international exposure, as teams represent Frankfurt School at renowned competitions around the world. The initiative combines academic learning with practical experience, enabling students to grow both personally and professionally. It reflects Frankfurt School’s commitment to developing future leaders who are prepared to navigate complex business environments and engage on a global stage.

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FS Business Forum

Frankfurt School Business Game (FSBG) is a student-led two day case competition involving top students from various business schools. Our work involves finding sponsors for the case along with other visibility partners, marketing our business game to other universities and organizing the game on campus. Join us to experience one of the most exciting events this year! 

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FS Business Game

Frankfurt School Business Game (FSBG) is a student-led two day case competition involving top students from various business schools. Our work involves finding sponsors for the case along with other visibility partners, marketing our business game to other universities and organizing the game on campus. Join us to experience one of the most exciting events this year! 

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FS Coding

FS Coding focuses on exploring different programming languages and tools, currently focusing on SQL and Python, as well as discussing and sharing challenges and projects that members are currently engaged with. During this semester we will be holding two to four online sessions a month and launching several new projects with the aim to sharpen our skills and challenge our members.

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FS Economy & Politics

FS Economy & Politics is an initiative that wants to encourage FS Students to think outside of the box by debating about current political and macroeconomic issues. Our initiative thus provides a platform for FS Students to broaden their horizons. Our events range from small get-togethers with our members to big speeches with known politicians and economists. We encourage all students at Frankfurt School to join our events as they are an opportunity for a vivid exchange of political views as well as economic issues.

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FS Entrepreneurship

The overall goal of the initiative is to establish a platform for people to learn together about the foundations of Entrepreneurship and innovation. We will have weekly meetings on Thursdays to learn together and from our invited professional speakers. In addition to that we are producing the “Rocketcast”, our very own podcast in which founders, venture capitalists and inspiring personalities are interviewed to make their knowledge and tips accessible to a broader audience. We believe that our shared values are what make us strive for excellence and a better tomorrow.

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FS Fashion Business

The fashion business industry is now more in an upheaval than ever. But what really happens behind the scenes of a fashion company and how do they need to position themselves strategically in a changing environment? As a FS Fashion Business member you will have the opportunity to speak to several representatives  personally, learn more about their strategy in a difficult environment, work with them hand-in-hand on case studies and attend different networking events. It is perfect for people who want to combine their passion for fashion and managerial skills.

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FS Hunting Club

FS Hunting Club is an initiative who wants to have a closer look into the hunting activity and inform students about a sustainable interaction with nature. 

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FS Invest

FS Invest is the official student-run investment club of Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. Established in early 2012, we aim to create a forum for rich dialogue and debate between high achieving and ambitious Frankfurt School students and the leading financial industry experts.

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FS Math & Statistics

The FS Mathematics and Statistics Initiative is a student initiative supporting students excel in the field of mathematics. We host events with industry leaders in finance which use mathematical & analytical aspects of finance in their working environment. Expect to gain insights to Quantitative Finance, Hedge Funds and the academic side of financial studies. Furthermore we provide learning support to students who want to improve their mathematical abilities required in finance and beyond.

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FS MUN

FS MUN is a UN simulation where students experience first-hand how the UN works and learn to engage in global issues. They can advance their public speaking, formal writing, negotiating and diplomatic skills, as well as developing assertiveness and team spirit. FS MUN is made up of the MUN Society and the NMUN delegate selection. Anyone interested can join the MUN society and participate in conferences throughout Europe or attend workshops and engage in stimulating debates. The NMUN delegation is a selection of students from the society that travels to New York City to participate in the New York conference. 

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FS Photo

"An image is not created by the camera itself, it is composed by the person behind the camera.” – FS Photo & Video brings students with an interest in photography together. No matter if someone is a beginner with the camera of his grandparents, experienced photographer, or Hollywood filmmaker - learn together and exchange experiences. In joint workshops and excursions, we expand our knowledge and discover the unbelievable world of camera shooting. So, if you want to learn something about photography and filming, we are waiting for you.  

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FS Quant & Data Science

Initiative award-winning "Most Future-oriented Initiative" FS Data Science invites you to meet us at the FS initiative fair. Our initiative is characterized by exciting talks and insights from companies in the field of big data analysis, machine learning, and AI, events of data science interested students who share fascinating topics with their fellow students, datathons, data science learning platforms, and an extensive network of data science interested students who actively help you with questions or problems. This semester we are not only looking for new members for our growing group but also for active members who are interested in organizing events, introducing companies, and planning new ways to expand the FS Data Science community.

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FS Real Estate

The FS Real Estate Initiative is a student-run club, focusing on the real estate industry. Our goal is to both engage and educate our students about the diverse branches within the real estate field, as well as shape students’ professional and personal future by building and maintaining an alumni network. We welcome you to apply to any number of our three departments: research, events, and social media. Alternatively, any current student can join our external WhatsApp team (https://chat.whatsapp.com/BHhbcB6umO46ce0dqDiU8Y) to stay updated on the latest trends, industry events, workshops and job offers related to Real Estate! 

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FS Social Enterprise

In recent years, the concept of social enterprises has gained significant traction globally. As the world becomes more conscious of the need for responsible and ethical business practices, understanding and engaging with social enterprises is becoming increasingly important. The FS Social Enterprise Initiative is your gateway to exploring this dynamic field. Through this initiative, you'll gain a deeper understanding of what makes social enterprises unique, develop strategies to evaluate their effectiveness, and even brainstorm your own innovative ideas for new social ventures.

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FS Sports Business

FS Sports Business is dedicated to advocating for the Sports Business at FS. We organize different events like speaker events and workshops with our corporate partners and give our members the opportunity to get in touch with the industry.

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FS Sustainability

Sustainability is one of the biggest business opportunities today! Our initiative aims to raise awareness and build a community of responsible leaders through education and action. We want to empower students and make our campus (and our world) a greener place! Our departments including Sustainable Finance, Events, Marketing and Change offer multiple opportunities across networking with key players or greening our campuses and events. While Sustainable investing has moved to center stage in early 2020: our sustainable finance department allows you to develop new skills in sustainable finance. Join us at the fair and find out what we offer!

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FS Venture Capital

You want to immerse yourself in the fast-paced and exciting industry of start-ups, entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Funds? In this case, FS VC will be your hub at FS to connect with likeminded individuals, meet industry experts and network for future business- and job-opportunities!

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FS Wine Studies

FS International Wine Studies connects students with wine in an educational and practice-oriented environment. Students learn about the origin of viticulturism and various international grape varieties all while assimilating a great skillset to assess different qualities of wine in the real world. Our wine tasting sessions take place in a small circle of international students in an exciting and cozy environment. No matter if you have a closing dinner with a client or a French wine tasting with you friends, people appreciate people who present wine knowledge.

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FS Women in Business

Women in Business is one of the biggest initiative at Frankfurt School of Finance and Management. With over 300 members, WiB creates a network for talented female students where they can empower and inspire each other, share insights for personal as well as professional development and take part in various events. Since its conception in 2019 , our community has continued to grow, creating a thriving society by forming lasting relationships between students, alumni and the business industry.

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TEDxFS

TEDxFS is an independently organized TED event, exclusively for Frankfurt School Family. TEDxFS displays talks from various fields including medicine, neuroscience, entrepreneurship and personal development. In TED's spirit of ideas worth spreading the even shall inspire people to further improve and to take on leadership within their chosen field. 

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