
Part-time MBA
Part-Time MBA
The Part-time MBA at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is designed for professionals who want to advance their careers without putting their work on hold. Delivered over 21 months, the programme features classes approximately once a month, typically from Friday afternoon through Sunday, allowing you to combine your MBA studies with your professional commitments.
Through a comprehensive management curriculum, practice-oriented learning and international exposure, you will develop strategic, financial and leadership skills while building a valuable network of professionals from diverse industries.
Degree
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Language
English
Duration
Part-time | 21 months
(This programme does not qualify for a student visa.)
Tuition Fee
EUR 42,000
+ EUR 600 enrolment fee
Application Deadline
31 July 2027
Start Date
17 September 2027
The Part-time MBA at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is designed for professionals who want to advance their careers without putting their work on hold. Delivered over 21 months, the programme features classes approximately once a month, typically from Friday afternoon through Sunday, allowing you to combine your MBA studies with your professional commitments.
Through a comprehensive management curriculum, practice-oriented learning and international exposure, you will develop strategic, financial and leadership skills while building a valuable network of professionals from diverse industries.

FOCUS & FORMAT
Target Group
Professionals with at least three years of post-graduation work experience who want to develop their management and leadership skills, advance into new roles or broaden their international business perspective while continuing their careers.
Study Mode
A 21-month, part-time MBA programme taught entirely in English. Classes typically take place approximately once a month, from Friday afternoon to Sunday, allowing participants to combine their studies with professional commitments. The programme also includes two intensive block weeks, one of which is an international module.
FOCUS & FORMAT
Target Group
Professionals with at least three years of post-graduation work experience who want to develop their management and leadership skills, advance into new roles or broaden their international business perspective while continuing their careers.
Study Mode
A 21-month, part-time MBA programme taught entirely in English. Classes typically take place approximately once a month, from Friday afternoon to Sunday, allowing participants to combine their studies with professional commitments. The programme also includes two intensive block weeks, one of which is an international module.

- Study While You Work: Earn your MBA in 21 months while continuing to work, applying new knowledge and skills directly to your professional life.
- Comprehensive Management Curriculum: Build expertise in finance, strategy, leadership and innovation through core modules, electives and applied learning.
- International Module in Singapore: Gain international business insights through a dedicated module in Singapore, connecting classroom learning with global business perspectives.
- Life Long Learning: Keeping you connected after graduation, expanding your networks through the opportunity to study a module free of charge each year for life.
- Career & Network Growth: Benefit from Frankfurt School’s strong professional network and dedicated career services.
Curriculum
Pre-Courses
Statistics, Accounting & Finance
MBA Leadership Camp
Pre-Courses
Statistics, Accounting & Finance
MBA Leadership Camp
Understanding Global Markets
Global Economy & Competitive Strategy
Digital Strategy & Execution
Managerial Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Financial & Sustainability Reporting
Accounting & Performance Management
Understanding Global Markets
Global Economy & Competitive Strategy
Digital Strategy & Execution
Managerial Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Financial & Sustainability Reporting
Accounting & Performance Management
Corporate Financial Policies
Valuation & Funding Growth
Managing Customers & Operations
Marketing & Operations Management
Electives
Corporate Financial Policies
Valuation & Funding Growth
Managing Customers & Operations
Marketing & Operations Management
Electives
Skill Courses
e.g. Project Management, Presentation Skills, Intercultural Management, Decision-making in Crisis Situations, Career & Personal Development
Skill Courses
e.g. Project Management, Presentation Skills, Intercultural Management, Decision-making in Crisis Situations, Career & Personal Development
Leading People and Transformation
Innovation Management & Strategy Implementation (partially taught abroad at Singapore Management University)
Managing Organisations & Impact
Ethical Leadership & Organisational Behaviour
Electives
Leading People and Transformation
Innovation Management & Strategy Implementation (partially taught abroad at Singapore Management University)
Managing Organisations & Impact
Ethical Leadership & Organisational Behaviour
Electives
Thesis
(Group Consulting Project / Entrepreneurial Business Plan / Independent Research Project)
Thesis
(Group Consulting Project / Entrepreneurial Business Plan / Independent Research Project)
Skill Courses
e.g. Project Management, Presentation Skills, Intercultural Management, Decision-making in Crisis Situations, Career & Personal Development
Skill Courses
e.g. Project Management, Presentation Skills, Intercultural Management, Decision-making in Crisis Situations, Career & Personal Development

ELECTIVES
- Agile Management, Alternative Investments & Future of Finance, Applied Business Analytics, Blockchain, Capital Markets
- Digital Marketing, Financial Statement Analysis, Fintech, International Electives (via some of our partner schools), Leadership by Purpose –the Case of an NGO
- Managing Digital Transformation, Lean Start-Up Bootcamp, Mergers & Acquisitions, Negotiations, New Product Development
- Organisational Design, Power & Politics, Sensemaking & Managerial Decision Making, Supply Chain Excellence & Sustainability, Sustainable Finance
Admission Requirements
As an applicant, you can be admitted to the part-time Master of Business Administration if you meet the following criteria:
- First academic degree (Bachelor or equivalent).
- Minimum three years of post-graduate work experience.
- GMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment preferred (alternatively, Frankfurt School Admission Test)
- Excellent English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 5, IELTS 7.0, Duolingo English Test 130 or equivalent)* *Language test waivers are available under certain conditions.
Application Process
Apply online
Document Review
Online Interview
Decision
Financing & Scholarships
Frankfurt School offers a range of scholarships that candidates can apply for during their MBA application:
Diversity Scholarship
Women in Business Scholarship
Entrepreneurship & Leadership Scholarship
Sector-Specific Scholarship
High-Performing & Outstanding Candidates Scholarship
Applicants who wish to be considered for a scholarship should complete the scholarship section as part of the main application.
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LEARNING GOALS
Graduates have an action-oriented and critical understanding of the management cycle in organisations that qualifies them to apply it to diverse tasks and functions that may form the value chain. They will draw upon sound functional and cross-functional knowledge of contemporary management concepts and disciplines and develop innovative solutions by providing thought leadership.
Graduates are able to identify opportunities, ideate innovative solutions, and implement them effectively and efficiently based on sound qualitative and quantitative research and fact-oriented analysis. By doing so, they will combine independent, forward-oriented thinking management techniques for quality decision-making to address business challenges and implement effective solutions.
Graduates have a clear understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and entrepreneurial challenges of a business leader in the light of a fast-changing environment, and excel in effective executive communication, collaboration and cooperation skills. Graduates master concise and effective spoken and written communication based on know-how, emotional intelligence and intercultural sensitivity. They present, discuss and defend fact-based arguments that convince their audience, move people to congruent action and achieve positive change when necessary. As both leaders and members of teams, they set high standards, establish trust and create an environment of collaboration and cooperation that inspires high performance.
Graduates are self-aware and mindful leaders with the character needed for leading in any organisational or cultural context and in the global environment. They decide and act based on ethical considerations, comply with regulatory requirements and enhance the well-being of their stakeholders, organisations, society and the environment.
Brochure
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FAQ ABOUT PART-TIME MBA
The duration is 21 months, starting in September each year.
No, even though it is a part time MBA in Germany, the programme is entirely taught in English.
Our students are typically 31 years old and have diverse industry backgrounds.
It is preferred but not mandatory. You can also take the Frankfurt School Admission Test.
Yes, we offer a range of merit- and need-based scholarships.
Yes, the programme is designed to accommodate full-time employment.
Waivers may be granted based on your academic background and professional experience. Please contact our admissions team to assess your eligibility.
Our applications are free to submit.
Unfortunately not. Please be aware that a German student visa cannot be issued for the Part-Time MBA programme. International applicants who require a student visa are encouraged to consider our Full-Time MBA programme instead.
Ready to apply?
We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal. Our recruitment team is happy to assist should you have questions.


