Introduction
Frankfurt School is excited to offer again a summer school “The Finance & Management Boot Camp” in July 2021. In the two weeks, students will get to cover different topics; with one week dedicated to Management and one week dedicated to Finance! With students coming from all around the globe, participants will get to benefit from networking events and lectures from industry experts!
The Finance & Management Boot Camp will be delivered in a hybrid format! You can attend the classes on our campus (should it be possible), but you can also participate virtually. You can choose according to your individual situation and travelling circumstances. Please inform us of your final choice regarding your preferred format, noting that the in-person event may still be subject to cancellation in case of lockdowns or other Corona related issues, also in case you require a visa to travel, you should allow yourself enough time to complete your application.
Highlights
Lectures and tutorials led by FS professors & industry experts
Social and Cultural Activities
Small discussion groups
Site Visits or Virtual Company Presentations
Excursion to Heidelberg
Workshop on intercultural differences and competences
Interaction between students from all over the world
Campus and city tour
Language of instruction: English
Management Week
The Management Week will comprise exciting lectures from different topics and disciplines within the field of Management. Topics could include:
Strategy
Principles of Operation Management
Supply Chain Management
Introduction to Blockchain Technology
Strategic Leadership
Strategic Marketing
Finance Week
The Finance week will comprise exciting lectures from different topics and disciplines within the field of Finance.
Topics could include:
Behavioral Economics
Risk Management
Digital Financial Inclusion
Target Audience
Frankfurt School’s „The Finance and Management Boot Camp“ targets Bachelor and first-year Master students seeking to develop or deepen their skills in finance or management in one of Europe’s leading financial and business centers: Frankfurt am Main.
Site Visits
The curriculum will also consist of visits and presentations of companies and financial institutions.
Hours
The program includes 20-25 hours of pre-reading and two daily hours of self-study.
Date & Duration
July 12th-July 23rd, 2021
(Arrival date- Sunday, July 11th, Departure Date- Saturday, July 24th)
The program is running for two weeks: Students will start with a management week followed by a finance week.
Credits
5 ECTS (7 ECTS possible through additional assignment)
Price & Discounts
Price: EUR 1,950 – 3,500€ (depending on delivery mode)
Discount: Students coming from our partner universities will receive a discount of 25% (Early Bird not counted)
Early bird discount: Students applying before the 31st of March 2021 will get a discount of 20%.
How to Apply
Application Deadline: 1st of May 2021
Eligible participants: Highly motivated and open-minded Bachelor or Master level students in good academic standing with a sufficient level of English.
Funding Opportunities
Frankfurt School is very excited to offer DAAD-funding opportunities* again for summer school students.
POTENTIAL FUNDING POSSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Travel costs:
International students may receive a travel grant. The final award amount will depend on the country (range 200€-3.625€)
2. Accommodation costs:
International students can receive a subsidy for their stay in Frankfurt during the summer school, in total up to 500€ reduction of the overall course fee.
HOW TO APPLY/CRITERIA:
Students who wish to apply for the summer school can do so by filling in the registration form found on our website. In addition to the online registration form, the following criteria have to be met for the scholarship:
·Eligible student status (Bachelor or Master or MBA)
·Average academic performance of 80% or the equivalent GPA
·Submission of the student´s transcripts of records
·Submission of a short motivation letter on why the student wishes to attend the Finance & Management Boot Camp
*Funded by the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Office) with funds from the Federal Foreign Office
