Bankfachwirt

Berufsbegleitende Studienprogramme

Bankfachwirt

The part-time Bankfachwirt programme at Frankfurt School targets financial professionals who wish to expand their expertise. Participation is possible on-site or online. With various specialisations, participants can tailor knowledge to their career goals. The practice-oriented curriculum delivers in-depth banking expertise plus current regulatory and economic content, taught by experienced industry experts.

Degree

Certified Banking Specialist / Geprüfte/r Bankfachwirt/-in (IHK)

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Language

German

Duration

Part-time | 22 Months

Tuition Fee

€6,450

incl online study materials

Early Bird €100 ( until 28.02. for spring and until 31.07. for autumn)

To be paid in 8 instalments

Application deadlines

Spring | 2 April 2026
Autumn | 3 September 2026

Start dates

Spring | 1 May 2026
Autumn | 1 October 2026

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Trial Lecture

Are you interested in our banking studies program and would like to gain real insights into everyday student life? Then take advantage of this opportunity and attend one of our trial lectures. Here you can experience a regular class, get to know lecturers and students, and form your own impression of the program. Register via the link below. We will then inform you about suitable dates.

Focus & Format

Target group

Professionals working in credit institutions and other companies in the financial sector who want to develop their professional and personal skills for diverse and interesting tasks in all areas of banking or in the financial sector of other industries.

Study Format

The program can be started at one of our more than 15 study locations, with on-site lectures usually taking place on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Alternatively, you can choose the @Home option with virtual courses. These are usually offered on a weekday evening—Mondays or Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to approximately 9:15 p.m.—and on half of a Saturday.

Focus & Format

Target group

Study Format

Attractive progression options

With your qualification as a Specialist in Digitalisation, you have the opportunity to apply for our part-time Bachelor of Arts (lateral entry) programme. If you meet all the admission requirements and successfully complete the selection process, you can obtain an academic degree in a reduced period of time. Alternatively, you may also choose to enter directly into our Business Economist programme.

Programme Highlights

Funding, Certification, Expertise

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Government funding of up to 75% of the training costs
Experienced lecturers from the fields of practice, teaching, and science
Professional support at Frankfurt School and in other locations
General university entrance qualification after successfully completing the IHK qualification as a “Certified Banking Specialist”
Degree from a leading business school in Europe

APPLICATION PROCESS

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Consultation

Get in touch with our recruitment team for a personal consultation, with no obligation or learn more by attending one of our regular information sessions.

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Online application

Submit your documents conveniently via our application portal.

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Document review

We will check whether your profile is suitable for your selected programme.

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Admission decision

If you meet all the admission requirements, you will be admitted to the program directly by email.

Admission Requirements

Admission requires completed training as a banker or another commercial qualification with at least one year of banking experience in a credit institution. Alternatively, four years of relevant professional experience in the banking sector are accepted.

Completed vocational training as a bank clerk or
commercial vocational training with at least one year of professional experience in a credit institution or
at least four years of professional experience in the banking industry
other qualifications after individual review.