Bankfachwirt-Studium

Berufsbegleitende Studienprogramme

Bankfachwirt-Studium

The Frankfurt School's part-time banking studies programme is aimed at professionals in the financial sector who want to expand their knowledge in a targeted and practical manner. Participation is possible online or in person at selected locations. The curriculum provides in-depth banking knowledge as well as up-to-date legal and economic expertise, taught by experienced industry experts.

Qualification

Bankfachwirt/-in (Frankfurt School) & Geprüfte/r Bankfachwirt/-in (IHK)

60 ECTS

Language

German

 

Duration

Part-time | 22 Months

 

Tuition Fee

€6,450

Incl. online study material | Government subsidies up to 75 per cent

 

Application Deadline

Spring   | 2 April 2026

Autumn | 3 September 2026

Start Date

Spring   | 1 May 2026

Autumn | 1 October 2026

The Frankfurt School's part-time banking studies programme is aimed at professionals in the financial sector who want to expand their knowledge in a targeted and practical manner. Participation is possible online or in person at selected locations. The curriculum provides in-depth banking knowledge as well as up-to-date legal and economic expertise, taught by experienced industry experts.

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Trial Lecture

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

Focus & Format

Target Audience

Professionals working in credit institutions and other financial services companies who wish to develop their professional and personal skills in order to take on varied and interesting tasks in all areas of banking or in the financial sector of other industries.

Study Model

The programme can be attended in person at selected locations. Lectures are usually held on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Alternatively, it is possible to complete the programme online. The virtual courses take place on one evening during the week – Mondays or Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. – and on Saturdays, usually from 8:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Focus & Format

Target Audience

Professionals working in credit institutions and other financial services companies who wish to develop their professional and personal skills in order to take on varied and interesting tasks in all areas of banking or in the financial sector of other industries.

Study Model

The programme can be attended in person at selected locations. Lectures are usually held on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Alternatively, it is possible to complete the programme online. The virtual courses take place on one evening during the week – Mondays or Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. – and on Saturdays, usually from 8:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Attractive Options for Further Qualifications

With your banking studies, you have the opportunity to apply for our Bachelor of Arts (Lateral Entry) programme. If you meet all the requirements and successfully complete a selection process, you can obtain an academic degree in a shorter period of time. Alternatively, you can also enrol directly in our Betriebswirt-Studium 

Programme Highlights

Funding, Certification, Expertise
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  1. State subsidies of up to 75% of overall training costs
  2. Expert lecturers coming from industry, teaching and science
  3. Professional support wherever you are
  4. General higher education entrance qualification after successfully completing the IHK qualification as a ‘Certified Banking Specialist’
  5. Degree from a leading business school in Europe

Application Process

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Consultation

Contact our recruitment team for a no-obligation consultation or find out more in advance about our regular information events.
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Online Application

Submit your documents conveniently via our application portal.
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Document Verification

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

Provided you meet all admission requirements, you will be admitted directly by email.

Admission requirements

The admission requirement is a completed apprenticeship as a bank clerk or commercial training with at least one year of banking experience. Alternatively, four years of relevant professional experience in the banking sector will be accepted.

  1. Completed vocational training as a bank clerk or
  2. Commercial vocational training with at least one year of professional experience in a credit institution or
  3. At least four years of professional experience in the banking industry
  4. Other qualifications subject to individual assessment.

DISCOUNTS

Early Bird for Spring

Apply by 28 February 2026
Secure €100

Early Bird for Autumn

Apply by 31 July 2026
Secure €100

DISCOUNTS

Early Bird for Spring

Apply by 28 February 2026
Secure €100

Early Bird for Autumn

Apply by 31 July 2026
Secure €100

Funding and Financing

  • Employer support: Many employers promote further training in banking – either through financial subsidies or through leave of absence or additional holiday days. Ask your human resources department for more information.
  • Upgrading Training Assistance Act (Aufstiegs-BAföG): We will provide you with all the important information you need to apply for BAföG. We will provide you with the necessary documents at the start of your studies. To be eligible for Upgrading Training Assistance, you must have at least two years of practical experience (in banking-related work). The decisive factor is the period between the end of your vocational training and the date of your last course.

Further Funding

Meisterbonus

Further funding from the federal and state governments
Bavaria
3.000 €

Meisterprämie

Further funding from the federal and state governments
Bremen
1.300 €

Meisterprämie

Further funding from the federal and state governments
Hamburg
1.300 €

Aufstiegsprämie

Further funding from the federal and state governments
Hesse
3.500 €

Meister Extra

Further funding from the federal and state governments
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
2.000 €

Aufstiegsbonus

Further funding from the federal and state governments
Rhineland-Palatinate
2.000 €

Aufstiegsbonus

Further funding from the federal and state governments
Saarland
1.000 €

Meisterbonus

Further funding from the federal and state governments
Saxony
2.000 €

Further Funding

Meisterbonus

Further funding from the federal and state governments
Bavaria
3.000 €

Meisterprämie

Further funding from the federal and state governments
Bremen
1.300 €

Meisterprämie

Further funding from the federal and state governments
Hamburg
1.300 €

Aufstiegsprämie

Further funding from the federal and state governments
Hesse
3.500 €

Meister Extra

Further funding from the federal and state governments
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
2.000 €

Aufstiegsbonus

Further funding from the federal and state governments
Rhineland-Palatinate
2.000 €

Aufstiegsbonus

Further funding from the federal and state governments
Saarland
1.000 €

Meisterbonus

Further funding from the federal and state governments
Saxony
2.000 €

Curriculum

Our curriculum imparts banking-specific and economic expertise, taught by experienced lecturers. The compulsory modules in general banking management, business administration, law and economics span four semesters. The elective modules in the third and fourth semesters allow students to tailor their studies to their individual career goals.

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Additional courses and opportunities

Keynote Programme „Banking neu denken"

  • Additional, virtual and free offer
  • Exclusively for participants in the banking specialist programme
  • Approximately 2 events per year
  • Topics are developed each year based on their practical relevance, e.g. cyber security, building trust with customers in online consulting

 

Project Licence Banking-IT: Banken im technologischen Wandel

  • Three courses (evenings during the week) and a workshop from Thursday to Saturday on our campus in Frankfurt.
  • Topics: Digital skills, digitisation projects, project management know-how and understanding of important topics in IT/AI.
  • The workshop can be attended during the second or third semester.
  • Cost: €490 (plus travel and accommodation costs, if applicable).
  • Participants receive an additional certificate entitled ‘Project Management Licence in Banking IT’

Additional courses and opportunities

Keynote Programme „Banking neu denken"

  • Additional, virtual and free offer
  • Exclusively for participants in the banking specialist programme
  • Approximately 2 events per year
  • Topics are developed each year based on their practical relevance, e.g. cyber security, building trust with customers in online consulting

 

Project Licence Banking-IT: Banken im technologischen Wandel

  • Three courses (evenings during the week) and a workshop from Thursday to Saturday on our campus in Frankfurt.
  • Topics: Digital skills, digitisation projects, project management know-how and understanding of important topics in IT/AI.
  • The workshop can be attended during the second or third semester.
  • Cost: €490 (plus travel and accommodation costs, if applicable).
  • Participants receive an additional certificate entitled ‘Project Management Licence in Banking IT’

Alumni Network

Get in touch with our alumni network and stay connected with former students, share experiences, and expand your professional contacts.

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FAQs

The IHK examination is not mandatory, but it is recommended, as it enables students to obtain general university entrance qualifications and makes them eligible for further state financial support (e.g. Meisterbonus).

No, the student advisory service will provide you with the additional information and documents you need to apply at the start of the continuing education programme.

Certification

The Frankfurt School is certified for the promotion of professional development by the following certification body:

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We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal. 

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Enquiries

Natali Fernandez | Recruitment Manager
0049 0 69 154008-91
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