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3 4 5 6 8 Introduction Built-in Success The Frankfurt School Questions to the Programme Director Cross Borders Bachelor Programmes 10 12 14 16 17 18 19 Business Administration (B.Sc.) International Business Administration (B.Sc.) Living and Studying in Frankfurt Beyond Tuition Germany, Land of Ideas Your Applications Your Contacts

A special place to start your success story

Your choice of university is decisive for your entire future career. Start your career at one of Germanys best business schools: take your Bachelors degree at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management! We will give you our full support regarding both content and your personal development with a learning atmosphere and environment that only a leading institution can offer. We will make sure that you develop your personal skills and interests to achieve your full potential. The Frankfurt School regularly takes top spot in university rankings. We maintain excellent international contacts and networks with other reputable institutions and companies. The depth and scope of our academic programmes guarantee our graduates a head start for their careers. All our programmes are officially recognised. They have been accredited by the Foundation for International Business Administration (FIBAA) and bear the FIBAA seal of approval, so we offer you the very best professional and academic credentials. The human side is not neglected either: at the Frankfurt School, everyone works together professors, students and staff alike. For most students their time at the Frankfurt School marks the beginning of lifelong friendships and connections. This is illustrated by our active alumni network and close contact with business executives from leading companies, many of whom have either studied at the Frankfurt School themselves or regularly participate in training courses here. While we offer you many possibilities, we also expect a lot. We help you to push the limits of your personal performance. We place great emphasis on encouraging people who want to assume responsibility in later life to actively develop their character and personality, so we are pleased to see students at the Frankfurt School who also demonstrate a high level of extracurricular commitment, for example in social initiatives and sports. A Bachelor degree from the Frankfurt School will lay the foundations for your lifelong professional success. We look forward to seeing you!

The Frankfurt School offers its students a unique combination of academic expertise and intensive practical orientation. Our close ties with industry and our internationally acclaimed research projects ensure that the content of our programmes and therefore the knowledge of our graduates is always up-to-the-minute. Professor Dr. Michael H. Grote Vice-President Academic Affairs Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

INTRODUCTION

Built-in success: studying at the Frankfurt School

Graduates of the Frankfurt School are in great demand worldwide. Many of them rise quickly to achieve top management positions. Although this is also partly due to the reputation they have as graduates of a leading business school, what is really decisive for their continuing success is their own performance and the skills they gain during their chosen study programme. A sound knowledge basis A Bachelor from the Frankfurt School provides you with in-depth professional knowledge. We place a lot of emphasis on methods, and we consider management know-how to be a sound basis for your future career. Our Bachelor programmes have been designed to ensure that all relevant content is taught in accordance with an integrated didactical concept involving clear learning targets and well-structured teaching programmes. Studying at the Frankfurt School may not be easy, but it is always exciting and demanding. We motivate you to make full use of your potential and ability. Practice orientation right from the start A high level of practical orientation is one of the hallmarks of the programme. Our teachers and trainers have a wealth of practical experience, and the Frankfurt School maintains close contact with cooperation partners at the financial hub Frankfurt. We use case studies and exercises to facilitate the transfer of theoretical knowledge to the world of practical work, and students complete internships to gain even more in-depth knowledge. Shaping the future and taking responsibility Students at the Frankfurt School learn to be active in shaping change. We encourage and support their individual strengths and decision-making ability. As learning groups are small, innovative and interactive teaching methods are possible, allowing visions to be developed systematically. Studying in this way teaches responsibility: for oneself, for teams, companies and society as a whole. Be confident worldwide Familiarity with other cultures and respect for differences of opinion in a word: diversity are an integral part of the programmes at the Frankfurt School. This is reflected in the growing number of teachers and students that come here from all over the world. The Bachelor programme includes one or two semesters abroad and an integrated internship in the host country. Language classes are part of the programme from the first semester. In the Business Administration and International Business Administration programmes all classes are held in English. If you dont speak German you will learn it at the Frankfurt School. Two different programmes Business Administration is focused on Finance and Banking. International Business Administration focuses on international issues and general management affairs. In addition to the two English programmes we offer four Bachelor programmes in German.

BUILT-IN SUCCESS

We shape Business

The Frankfurt Schools success story is constantly being written by our graduates. For more than 50 years now, we have been providing broad basic training for upand-coming talent and advanced courses for experienced practitioners. Our graduates use the comprehensive in-depth knowledge that they gain here to shape the world of business in Germany, Europe and beyond. We are a private business school with official recognition as a university and accredited as an institution by the German Council of Science and Humanities (Wissenschaftsrat). A degree or advanced studies qualification from the Frankfurt School is an excellent recommendation anywhere in the world. Consequently our students are drawn from a global pool and our campus is a meeting-place for students from every continent. Outstanding research results and an excellent teaching record are the hallmarks of a business school with a modern format. We prepare our students for their future responsibilities by following a policy of strong practical orientation, with the solid backing of scientific facts and theoretical knowledge. And we provide a broad platform for debate and fruitful dialogue. The close contacts we maintain with companies and organisations worldwide enable us to develop global counselling and training schemes that are geared to the future needs of the business sector. We offer a wide variety of programmes ranging from Bachelors and specialist or generalist Masters degrees to Ph. D. courses. The Frankfurt School is Germanys market leader in the field of in-service training and continuing professional development. Our portfolio is rounded off by specialised or interdisciplinary Executive Education programmes.

As an institution we are committed to core values such as mutual understanding, respect and trust. Anyone who has passed through the Frankfurt School usually remains loyal for life. Former students who have made their way in the world of business send their up-and-coming managers to us, while our fast-growing alumni network enables graduates to stay in touch across all national or corporate boundaries.

Facts and Figures Founded in 1957 as Bankakademie e.V. University status with full authority to award degrees since 2004; gGmbH (non-profit ltd. company) owned by the Frankfurt School Foundation since 2008 Approx. 1,300 students on full-time academic study programmes Approx. 5,200 students on part-time courses More than 10,000 participants on training courses Faculty: 42 professors in four departments Alumni: 3,625 graduates from academic study programmes and 100,000 from part-time courses.

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A few questions to the Programme Director

as well. In this respect the Frankfurt School doesnt differ much from other international business schools. There is, however, something special about the German approach to business. The country has for many decades maintained a highly competitive economy without neglecting social equality. The German social market economy is characterised by amicable relationships between management, labour and other stakeholders without compromising flexibility and excellence. This has enabled the German economy to corroborate its position as the worlds fourth biggest economy and third biggest exporter. Students at the Frankfurt School will become deeply familiar with the German approach to management concepts that are highly relevant to other contexts, in particular to dynamic emerging markets that strive to maintain not just high growth rates per se but to transform them into inclusive, quality growth. Combining academic learning and practical experience is an important aspect at the Frankfurt School. How do you ensure that students aquire both theoretical and practical knowledge? The Frankfurt School is known for placing great emphasis on the integration of knowledge and practical experience. All our students have to gain work experience during their time here, primarily through internships in Germany and abroad. We also frequently bring in senior executives from banks and multinational companies as guest speakers or adjunct faculty. Finally, we regularly invite outstanding personalities for talks at our campus because we want our students to be exposed to these people and their ideas first-hand.

Dr. Matthias Catn Programme Director

If you had to sum up the Bachelor experience at the Frankfurt School, how would you describe it? We provide a rigorous and very solid academic programme that teaches our students everything they need to know to start their career in business. We believe in laying a solid foundation of relevant knowledge that our graduates can draw upon later in their work. At the same time we expose students to the latest concepts in management thinking. While we demand a lot from our students we support them in every aspect to help them succeed. This makes for a very friendly atmosphere on campus that values team work and collaboration. Our graduates leave not only with a top-class degree but also with friends for life.

Is studying at the Frankfurt School different from doing a Bachelor at another top international business school in, say, the US or the UK? Many of the principles and concepts of management and business administration that students will encounter during their Bachelor studies are taught elsewhere

QUESTIONS TO THE PROGRAMME DIRECTOR

How is the mix between international and German students? We attract both international students and top German students with a global mindset. The percentage of foreign students has been rising over the past years, but Germans still constitute a majority on campus. That being said, the teaching language for the Bachelor programmes Business Administration and International Business Administration is English and the groups are always mixed. Foreign students are integrated quickly by their German counterparts, who are eager to make them feel at home. Special initiatives such as FS Buddy also help to settle in. You recently moved to Frankfurt after working in Stockholm and Geneva. Hows life in Frankfurt? Frankfurt is easily Germanys most international city. Home to many banks and financial institutions and to Europes third biggest airport, foreigners have been a part of the city for a long time. Even if you dont speak German you wont feel out of place. At the same time, Frankfurt is centrally located and an ideal starting point to explore Germany and the neighbouring countries. It is a cosmopolitan place, but not too big to be inconvenient. What are you planning for the Bachelor programmes? We are constantly enhancing our programmes. The Frankfurt School is as dynamic as the world around it. Currently, our aim is to expand the number of coop-

erations with business schools abroad, in particular in emerging countries the markets of the future. Also, we are looking into ways to give students even more possibilities to develop their professional personalities through mentoring, leadership coaching and other tools.

Do you speak German? If so, you may be interested in one of our four Bachelor programs in German: Betriebswirtschaftslehre Dual a Business Administration programme that combines fulltime studies with a job in a bank Wirtschaftsinformatik Business IT, also in combination with a job Betriebswirtschaftslehre mit Schwerpunkt Wirtschaftsprfung a programme with a focus on auditing that we run in collaboration with KPMG Management, Philosophy & Economics if you want a broad perspective on todays challenges without neglecting management skills

QUESTIONS TO THE PROGRAMME DIRECTOR

Cross borders and break down barriers

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management has excellent connections to partner universities and business schools around the world. If you decide to study at the Frankfurt School you can use this network early on to advance your international career. Students of Business Administration spend the fifth semester abroad and students of International Business Administration spend both the fourth and the fifth semester abroad. The time abroad consists of two parts: academic study at a university in the host country an internship at a bank or another company, usually located in the same language area as the university. Our International Office will actively support you in finding a place at one of our partner universities. About a year before you are due to travel abroad, the International Office will invite you and the other students to an information event to clarify questions concerning course requirements, the choice of partner university and costs. The International Office will also handle the formalities connected with the application to your chosen partner university. While you are still in Frankfurt you will already undergo intensive language training, as well as familiarising yourself with specific issues of intercultural communication. You will benefit from Frankfurt School of Finance & Managements global cooperations in other ways, too. New ways of thinking and innovative approaches from our research network are incorporated in the content of our study programmes, ensuring that you always enjoy state-of-the-art professional training. And if you work on one of our international research projects during the programme, you will experience at first hand how important global networking is in the modern world of science.

I really appreciated the international atmosphere at the Frankfurt School. The opportunity to have English taught courses in a German environment is a unique experience which helped me to smoothly get familiar with the German culture and language. Jules Chouffot (France)

CROSS BORDERS

Our partner universities

Our worldwide cooperation with partner universities and business schools provides you with a wide variety of interesting opportunities to study abroad: Argentina Universidad Torcuato di Tella, Buenos Aires Universidad de San Andrs, Buenos Aires Universidad Catlica Argentina, Buenos Aires Australia Griffith University, Brisbane Bond University, Brisbane* Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane University of Melbourne, Melbourne La Trobe University, Melbourne* University of Technology, Sydney University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney Belgium HEC Management School, University of Lige, Lige Canada HEC Montral, Montral Universit du Qubec Montral, Montral Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo Chile Universidad Mayor, Santiago de Chile Universidad Via del Mar, Via del Mar China Sun Yat-Sen University Lingnan College, Guangzhou Colombia Universidad de los Andes, Bogot Estonia ebs, Tallinn France cole Suprieure de Gestion, Paris Euromed Management, Marseille Great Britain University of Wales, Bangor Napier University, Edinburgh University of Abertay, Dundee Loughborough University, Loughborough Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham University of Bath, Bath India Management Development Institute, Gurgaon Ireland University College Dublin, Dublin Dublin Business School, Dublin Italy Universit Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan Japan Chuo University, Tokyo Korea Ajou University, Suwon Hanyang University, Seoul Lithuania International Business School at Vilnius University, Vilnius Mexico Universidad de Monterrey, San Pedro Garza Garca Instituto Tecnolgico Autnomo de Mxico (ITAM), Mexico City Netherlands Amsterdam Business School, Amsterdam New Zealand Massey University, Palmerston North University of Auckland, Auckland Russia Finance Academy, Moscow Higher School of Economics, Moscow Spain Universidad Autnoma de Madrid, Madrid Universidad de Sevilla (Hispalensis), Seville Universidad San Pablo CEU, Madrid Sweden Linkping University, Linkping Taiwan National Chengchi University, Taipei United States of America Boston University, Boston Emory University, Atlanta Hawaiian Pacific University, Honolulu San Diego State University, San Diego University of Colorado, Colorado Springs* University of Iowa, Iowa City University of California, Riverside

* Students of the International Business Administration programme can obtain a dual degree at these institutions.

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Business Administration (B.Sc.)

Factsheet Main focus: Finance Degree: Duration: Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) six semesters

Are you interested in banking and finance? Do you want to learn the central aspects of management? Then this programme is right for you. It covers all areas of business administration, with a special focus on finance and banking. Demanding and intensive, it will prepare you for a career in finance and beyond. Fully taught in English, this programme attracts highly motivated students from Germany and around the world. In only six semesters you will complete the courses of the Frankfurt Schools renowned Bachelor programme that are usually taught in seven semesters. This gives you a head start for your career and shows future employers that you are a top performer. A semester abroad will give you additional international exposure. Through several mandatory internships you will gain practical experience. You will benefit from the Frankfurt Schools excellent connections to banks, financial institutions and consulting firms in class, where senior executives complement our own professors to give you the practical angle and when it comes to planning your career.

Time model: full-time ECTS: Language: 210 credit points English

Programme mid-August start: Time spent abroad: one semester + internship

Entry University entrance qualification requirements: recognised by the German authorities (Abitur or equivalent, see www. frankfurt-school.de/university_entrance); one of the following standardised tests: SAT, ACT Plus Writing, TestAS; very good knowledge of English demonstrated by one of the following certificates: TOEFL iBT (minimum score: 90); IELTS (Academic format, minimum score: 6.5); Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (minimum score: B); Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency; Pearson Test of English Academic (minimum score: 58) Tuition fees: EUR 5,950 per semester* plus EUR 100 enrolment fee and EUR 5,950 final fee when submitting the Bachelor thesis
*Tuition fee for semester(s) abroad may differ depending on the chosen partner institution.

The small number of students in each class and the constant interaction with professors provide for a creative atmosphere which inspires you to fulfil your potential. The excellent service, the events organised for students and the student life make the Frankfurt School a great choice. Konstantinos Chatzargyros (Greece)

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Programme schedule Business Administration (B.Sc.)

Finance Corporate Design and Behaviour Microeconomics and Decision Mathematics Financial Accounting Language and Communication

Semester

Finance

Business Law

Economics

Statistics and Probability

Managerial Accounting

Language and Communication

Banking

Finance Elective

Management Elective

Marketing

Production and Logistics

Language and Communication

Corporate Finance

Free Elective

Management Elective

Applied Research Methodology

Business IT

Language and Communication

5 Free Elective Finance Elective

Semester abroad and internship International Elective International Elective Bachelor Thesis

Focus on Finance

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International Business Administration (B.Sc.)

Are you interested in general management and thinking about an international career? Todays business world is fast-moving and interconnected on a global scale. This study programme teaches you all aspects of management that you need to kickstart your career in business. Fully taught in English, it attracts highly motivated students from Germany and around the world. The first three semesters cover all the basics of business administration and give you a rock-solid foundation of the concepts, methods and tools you need as an executive of a globally operating company. You will spend the fourth and the fifth semester at another university abroad before returning to Frankfurt for two more semesters of specialisation. Through several internships you will gain additional practical experience. In addition to being exposed to the latest in management thinking you will hone your intercultural skills through dedicated classes but also by interacting with your fellow students. This is the Frankfurt Schools most international Bachelor programme. While the students may come from different corners of the world, they all share a global mindset.

Factsheet Main focus: International and General Management Degree: Duration: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) seven semesters

Time model: full-time ECTS: Language: 210 credit points English

Programme mid-August start: Time spent abroad: two semesters + internship

Entry University entrance qualification requirements: recognised by the German authorities (Abitur or equivalent, see www. frankfurt-school.de/university_entrance); one of the following standardised tests: SAT, ACT Plus Writing, TestAS; very good knowledge of English demonstrated by one of the following certificates: TOEFL iBT (minimum score: 90); IELTS (Academic format, minimum score: 6.5); Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (minimum score: B); Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency; Pearson Test of English Academic (minimum score: 58) Tuition fees: EUR 5,950 per semester* plus EUR 100 enrolment fee
*Tuition fee for semester(s) abroad may differ depending on the chosen partner institution.

As a consultant Im constantly confronted with new topics and I have to be able to familiarise myself very quickly with complex issues. What I learnt at the Frankfurt School still helps me to get the big picture and to process information. The close links to the real world of business at the Frankfurt School and the personal network I built up while studying are really great. Anja Reichardt (Germany)

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Programme schedule International Business Administration (B.Sc.)

Financial Accounting Economics Microeconomics and Decision Mathematics Language and Communication Language and Communication Language and Communication

Semester

Managerial Accounting

Business Law

Business IT

Statistics and Probability

3 4 5 6

Corporate Design and Behaviour

Production and Logistics

Finance

Marketing

Semester abroad with internship and the opportunity to take a dual degree at the Frankfurt School and a foreign university

Free Elective

Management Elective

Finance Elective

International Elective

Bachelor Thesis International Elective

Free Elective

Management Elective

Finance Elective

Focus on General and International Management

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Living and studying in Frankfurt

Frankfurt am Main is one of the worlds leading financial centres, acting as host to a vast number of banks and other financial institutions. Frankfurt is located in Hesse, the fifth largest state in Germany with a population of 6 million and covering an area of 21,000 square kilometres. Frankfurt has approximately 690,000 inhabitants and 300,000 commuters. It is close to many of the global players that make up Germanys export prowess. When you opt for a programme at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management you are also choosing to benefit from the immediate proximity of these companies and of their expertise. But your time at the Frankfurt School will also be enriched by the cultural diversity and exceptional leisure facilities available in the city and surrounding region. Frankfurt is said to be the most multicultural city in Germany; almost one third of its inhabitants hold a nonGerman passport. No matter where you come from, in Frankfurt you will always meet someone who speaks your language and find a restaurant that serves your favourite food. Frankfurt is the financial hub of Western Europe, the historical city of coronations, the home of Goethe and of course the Frankfurt School. There is a lot to discover in and around Frankfurt: many sights the Rmer, the Old Opera House, St. Pauls Church, the Goethe House and Museum, the Palm Garden and the Zoo are in or close to the city centre. In addition to 60 museums and galleries, Frankfurt has a variety of cinemas, concert halls, cabarets and a great number of theatre venues, some of which offer foreign language productions. It is also worth getting to know the nearby cities of Wiesbaden and Mainz as well as Frankfurts surrounding towns and communities. The Taunus and the Rheingau are two recreation areas close to the city, which offer attractive opportunities for outdoor experiences and sporting activities. Besides the various after-work parties in Frankfurts party scene there are a great number of bars, clubs and coffee shops where you can meet with your friends and enjoy a nice evening. During summer time the bank of the Main river is an excellent spot where people meet as well as the various parks in the city such as the Grneburgpark, Palmgarten and Gnthersburgpark. Accomodation The Frankfurt School offers three student residences for its international students. All student residences are located

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right in the city centre of Offenbach just a few kilometres to the East of Frankfurt. Enjoy the international atmosphere at our student residences and live with people from all over the world! If you prefer living on your own, Ostpol would be right for you. It has fully furnished single rooms with a fitted single kitchen and own bathroom. Boarding Houses 1 and 2 offer 93 rooms in shared flats. Each flat is furnished and has a bathroom, fully fitted kitchen with dish washer and a dining area. In the basement of all buildings you will find washing machines and dryers. Rents vary between EUR 340 and 400 per month including all utilities (electricity, water etc.) and internet access (these prices are for a minimum rental period of six months). Living costs You will need to budget EUR 800 1,000 per month for accommodation, food, communication (phone), entertainment, textbooks / stationery, bank account fees, clothing, holidays / trips, etc. To give you an idea of the cost of living in Frankfurt, the following table gives you an

overview about how much you can expect to spend on rent, groceries and services: Rent in one of the Frankfurt Schools student residences (per month, including electricity, Internet, water) Groceries (per month) Main meal at the Frankfurt Schools cafeteria (Kasino) Coffee, cappuccino (in a caf) Beer (at a restaurant or bar) Movie ticket (ask for student discount) Stamp for letter within Germany Stamp for letter worldwide 340 400

150 200 48 approx. 2.50 approx. 3 approx. 10 0.55 0.75

Compulsory health insurance All students must have health insurance which will cover doctor visits, prescriptions, treatment, etc. The insurance fee is around EUR 75 per month.

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Beyond tuition we care!

Starting university is exciting. It is a new phase in your life. At the same time, it can be a bit scary and overwhelming, especially if you study in a different country. At the Frankfurt School there is always someone to help and support you in class and beyond. Our student advisors assist you with all matters related to your studies. Do you have questions about a lecture? Your professors are available for questions. Just go and see them in their offices or talk to them when you meet on campus. The International Office helps you with questions related to life in Frankfurt, such as accommodation, extending your visa, etc.

Career Services You can take advantage our Career Services right from the start. As the interface between our students and our business partners, the office has plenty to offer. For example: Negotiation of trainee placements and jobs optimised for your study needs Advice on applications (for permanent positions or corporate training programmes, through our Assessment Centre) Help with choosing your next job and planning your future career

The truly remarkable commitment of the professors at the Frankfurt School is key to the high quality of the programmes. Isabel Mancuso (Germany)

The benefits to you? While youre still studying, you can start making contacts in the companies and sectors in which youre hoping to forge your future career. In consultation with you, we can develop an individual career plan that matches your abilities and aspirations as closely as possible. Feedback

FS Buddy The idea of FS Buddy is to give our international students some guidance for their start in Frankfurt. For each international student, a German student serves as a personal buddy. Your buddy will usually pick you up at the airport, accompany you to your residence and generally help you settle during the first weeks. FS Buddy also organises several social events and sightseeing tours. The goal is not only to share the German culture but also to experience the specific traditions and cultures of our fellow international students.

We attach great importance to openness, transparency and a climate of mutual respect. While our programmes dont feature scheduled consultations as such, students regularly provide us with valuable feedback. Which means the content and quality of our teaching are also subject to continuous improvement. By being open to your questions and suggestions, we can swiftly identify and implement ways to improve our programmes and optimise our delivery. Lets be clear: we succeed when you succeed.

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Germany land of ideas

Germany is widely acknowledged as the birthplace of the modern university education system. In the early 19th century, Wilhelm von Humboldt proposed that research and teaching should effectively represent two sides of the same coin an educational principle that has successfully established itself worldwide as the basis for scientific collaboration, and is enshrined in the methodology of Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. But during your studies in Germany, you will also discover other giants of German intellectual history perhaps while visiting Weimar, the heartland of classical Germany, where the spirit of Goethe and Schiller lives on today, or perhaps while wandering through Beethovens favourite haunts. Germany is a country of many aspects, however. As one of the worlds leading industrial nations, Germanys inventive genius has moved the world for over 150 years literally, in many cases: consider the automobile, for example, invented in Germany back in 1886. Other German innovations include mechanical engineering, the chemical industry, medical technology and, most recently, environmental technology all industries that have had a worldwide impact, along with many others. Today, Frankfurt is the major financial marketplace of continental Europe, home to the

European Central Bank a close neighbour of the Frankfurt School campus, as a matter of fact. Building on the terrible experiences of political failure which led to the Second World War, Germany developed the Social Market Economy as the guiding principle of mediating between business, politics and society, contributing one foundation stone for prosperity and peace in the growing and deepening European community of nations. The Social Market Economy takes for granted the responsible nature of business and its deep-rooted setting in the larger context of concerns for social justice, constructive and inclusive political debate and sustainable ecological development. Germany is a federal system with a large variety of regions, which have distinct traditions in business and social contexts, ranging from coastal states with their long historical tradition of global trade to the southern states with their unique clusters of engineering excellence. You only need to take a few steps to pay a visit to Germanys European neighbours in the east, west, south and north, offering a wealth of different historical legacies, lifestyles and cultures. The diversity of Europe and six decades of internal peace are the root causes of European competitiveness and creativity. The European experience will make a profound impression on you and will exert a lasting positive influence on your own professional life.

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Your Application

You apply online at www.frankfurt-school.de/bachelor_en. In addition to formal eligibility requirements we require the following documents with your application: CV relevant certificates (high school diploma etc.) motivational essay (12 pages) recent photo proof of English language knowledge Any of the following standardized tests: SAT ACT Plus Writing TestAS As a second step you will be invited to a phone interview of approximately 45 minutes.

If you speak German and are able to come to Frankfurt you may participate in our Assessment Centre as an alternative to the standardized test and the interview. Scholarships The Frankfurt School offers full tuition stipends for the best two candidates for each of the two programmes. The German Academic Exchange Service has a database with scholarships for foreign students. Check your their site at www.daad.de. When should I apply? The official deadline for application is 31 May for a start in August. We strongly recommend, however, that you apply early to make sure that you get a place. Also, if you come from abroad administrative processes, such as the recognition of your university entry examination and visa applications, take time. When do the programmes start? The programmes start each year in mid-August.

I really enjoyed my experience at the Frankfurt School. Classes are small and you keep in close contact with your professors. Its also great to meet people from all over the world and participate in the many social activities. Xu Chenyang (China)

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Your Contacts

No matter what assistance or information you need, we will gladly help you decide whether a Bachelor program at the Frankfurt School is right for you. The Student Advisory Office is ready and waiting to answer your questions. We look forward to hearing from you. Information and application at: www.frankfurt-school.de/bachelor_en

Study Advisor: Kathrin Werner Tel. +49 (0)69 154008-706 Fax +49 (0)69 154008-4706 k.werner@fs.de

Programme Director: Dr. Matthias Catn Tel. +49 (0)69 154008-379 Fax +49 (0)69 154008-4379 m.caton@fs.de

Disclaimer The contents of this brochure are current at the time of going to press. All information published in this brochure is intended merely to provide a general overview of the programmes. Frankfurt School of Finance & Management reserves the right to modify the curriculum, the schedule or any parts thereof. The same applies to the tuition fees and internal and external examination fees. For the latest updates, please contact our Student Advisory Office.

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