22 Economics Preparatory Programs in Germany

W-course (Economics) Studienkolleg NRW is part of the renowned Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences. We prepare international applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification - that is not recognized as equivalent to the German Abitur - for academic studies at a German university.

Improved access to finance plays a significant role in the transformation of the food and agriculture sector. Farmers and agribusinesses need loans, insurance, leasing, and many other financial services to become more sustainable. Financial institutions seek qualified employees who understand the financial needs and dynamics in agricultural value chains.

Many high school students aspire to enroll in an international bachelor’s degree but lack the skills and background to do so. The Business Bridging program provides candidates with the knowledge required to succeed in our three-year bachelor’s programs. The Business Bridging program is a one-semester (13-week) course that acts as a bridge to the first year of our bachelor's programs. Students will strengthen their academic, communication and business English skills while studying management and economics. Students can enroll in the program in October, February and June. Upon successful completion, students are automatically admitted into the first year of our bachelor's programs.

Environment Social and Governance criteria (ESG) and Impact Investing have gained a lot of traction in recent years and will continue to do so in the (post-) Corona world. Calls for a green and socially equitable re-start are very prominent. The EU’s Green New Deal (“Green Deal”) and the UN`s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are good examples of how ESG criteria and ideas of Impact Investing are being incorporated into policy objectives. International development agencies have embraced ESG and impact criteria to guide investment decisions, as have many family offices, investment vehicles, and other institutional players, ranging from foundations and philanthropists to the private sector. ESG and Impact Investing are approaches to finance that are related to each other, although they may occupy different ends of the spectrum in terms of methodological intensity or operational mindset.

Boost your career with an international Diploma in Financial Inclusion. Frankfurt School is aware of the technical skill gap that exists in the financial inclusion sector. To fill this gap, Frankfurt School is introducing this Diploma where you can obtain more than a just certificate in one year! The Diploma in Financial Inclusion is designed for development finance practictioners, policy makers, regulators, loan officers. This course will provide participants with sound technical expertise in financial inclusion which can be immediately applied in industry. In this 12 month blended programme, participants will have the opportunity to combine the best of Frankfurt School - FSDF e-Campus and Frankfurt School Summer Academy.

Corporate Governance is the system by which organizations are directed and controlled. It involves regulatory and market mechanisms, the relationships between an entity’s management, its board, its shareholders, and other stakeholders, as well as the goals for which the entity is governed. Corporate Governance, therefore, is about strategy as well as Risk Management. Compliance is a core function within a broader definition of risk management and control. Governance, Risk, and Compliance are very closely intertwined and are best presented in an integrated format in order to give business leaders the readily applicable tools to succeed.

Boost your career with an international Diploma in Green Finance. The topic of green finance is increasingly under the spotlight in the financial sector, with the ultimate goal of providing access to funds for sustainable projects. To build expertise in this sector, Frankfurt School offers this Diploma where you can obtain more than a just certificate in one year! The Diploma in Green Finance is designed for finance practitioners, policymakers, regulators, and students. This course will provide participants with sound technical expertise in green finance which can be immediately applied in the industry. In this 12-month blended learning program, participants will have the opportunity to combine the best of Frankfurt School - FSDF e-Campus and Climate & Frankfurt School's Summer Academy.

In times of both economic and climate uncertainty, it is vital that financial actors and institutions can effectively monitor and control the risks that could impact their operations. Recognising the increasing importance of this process in ensuring financial stability, Frankfurt School offers the Diploma in Risk Management, which equips participants with the skills and knowledge they need to mitigate financial and climate risks.