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10 September 2024
Engineering concepts – Why language matters

Prof. Dr. Sebastian Köhler

Current political discourse teems with discussions about language. People get hot-headed about gender-neutral language, street names, what one is “still allowed to say,” and the limits of political correctness. Recently, the German state of Bavaria’s conservative government even went so far as to ban outright gender-neutral spellings in all legal and administrative state regulation, the justification being that such spellings would make official regulations harder to understand.
20 September 2024
How to find the right business solutions to problems
Francesca Isabella Palomo-Picache
You may have heard of the difference between an invention and an innovation; an innovation’s sole purpose is to be a solution to particular problems, while an invention is a solution that doesn’t necessarily solve a problem.
Die Entscheidung für ein Studium an der Frankfurt School (FS) fiel mir leicht, nicht zuletzt, weil die FS in Deutschland führend in der Forschung ist. Besonders beeinflusst hat dies den Schreibprozess meiner Thesis im Master in Corporate Performance & Restructuring (MCPR).
18 September 2024
Restructure Your Research: Masterarbeit im MCPR
Linus Kühl
16 September 2024
Opportunity for social advancement: studying part-time
Florian P. Meyer
The social function of this study pathway is too often overlooked: Dual higher education is a catalyst that promotes the permeability of social strata and thus makes an important contribution to equal social opportunities.
As we rapidly approach the critical 1.5°C target set in the 2015 Paris Agreement, the urgency to address climate change and its multifaceted impacts cannot be overstated. Rising temperatures, sea level increases, biodiversity loss, and pervasive pollution of air, water, and soil continue to challenge the global community.
16 August 2024
Three FS-UNEP researchers attending a major environmental economics conference
Michael König-Sykorova
22 August 2024
Risk and Reward: Transforming SME Financing in Iraq

Callum Lee

A country steeped in rich history of ancient civilisations and breathtaking natural landscapes, Iraq’s beauty contrasts starkly with the challenges it faces today. Iraq has endured years of conflict and political instability which has severely impacted economic activity, no less for its crucial SME sector.Access to finance remains a significant hurdle for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Iraq. Despite being the backbone of the economy, contributing significantly to employment rates and GDP, SMEs face substantial barriers to obtaining the financial resources they need to grow and sustain their operations.
19 August 2024
Collective Artificial Intelligence: Federated-Learning in Financial Auditing

Marco Schreyer

Anhand verschiedenster Prüfsituationen erwerben Prüfer:innen im Rahmen ihrer beruflichen Laufbahn im Audit umfangreiche Expertise. Die Vielfalt an Erfahrungen ermöglicht es Fähigkeiten zu vertiefen und zu spezialisieren. Ein solches Lernen wirft die Frage auf: Wie können kumulativen Lernerfahrungen durch KI-Modelle realisiert werden? FS-Autor- und Dozent Dr. Marco Schreyer geht dieser Frage nach.
14 August 2024
Parisian Thrills: FS Women's Soccer’s Journey at the WEFT Tournament
Sukhi Virk
In the heart of Paris, near iconic sights and bustling streets, the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management's Women's Soccer team experienced an unforgettable time at the prestigious Women's European Football Tournament (WEFT) hosted by HEC University.
Newbee is an all-in-one mobile app designed to simplify integration for newcomers to a country. When people move to another country to start a new life, they face similar challenges regardless of their educational or professional background.
12 August 2024
Making Germany Home: The Inspiration Behind Newbee
Hande Turan Limon
2 August 2024
MEDICEO: The Digital Swiss Army Knife Transforming Daily Hospital Life
Tom Godbersen
The idea for MEDICEO was born from direct insights into the daily challenges faced by clinical staff, which they gained through family connections in the healthcare sector. These personal stories about the struggles and needs of doctors and nurses became the starting point for our mission to develop accessible solutions that sustainably improve daily clinical operations.
Nach meiner Ausbildung bei der Deutschen Bank AG zum Bankkaufmann war mir direkt klar, dass mein Bildungsweg noch lange nicht zu Ende ist. Direkt danach stellte ich mir die Frage: Wie soll es weitergehen und was ist mein Ziel?
31 July 2024
Halbzeit im Bankfachwirt-Studium - Eine erste persönliche Bilanz
Kevin Bieringer
9 August 2024
How my EMBA at Frankfurt School led me to start my own business

Kari Foss-Persson

I'm Kari Foss-Persson, and my path to entrepreneurship began when I enrolled in the Executive MBA programme at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. Initially aiming to deepen my understanding of business dynamics and leadership for my corporate legal role, I was inspired to start my own law firm – Vinland Immigration GmbH – where we help obtain US visas and green cards for companies, families, and individuals.
5 August 2024
From engineer to asset manager: my career change and the value of mentoring

Leonie Tauscher

Even though I enjoyed the technical job, my goal was always to work in asset management. I was always attracted by the fact that you can work both technically and commercially - perfect if you have completed a technical degree and a second bachelor's degree in business administration and are interested in both areas.
29 July 2024
Totgesagte leben länger! Bekommen PayPal und Co. mit "Wero" Konkurrenz aus Europa?
Stephan Mitschke
Aus dem Bummelzug Instant Payment soll endlich ein Hochgeschwindigkeitszug werden! Mit der EU Instant Payment Verordnung wurde der europäische Online Bezahldienst Wero aus der Taufe gehoben, auch, um die strategische Autonomie des europäischen Wirtschafts- und Finanzsektors zu stärken.
Being a part of the Frankfurt School Student Council has been one of the most transformative experiences of my academic journey in Germany. This role not only allowed me to represent my peers but also to contribute actively to enhancing our vibrant community.
26 July 2024
Voices of Change: Inside the Frankfurt School Student Council
Sachin Baid
Engineering concepts – Why language matters
10 September 2024
Prof. Dr. Sebastian Köhler
How to find the right business solutions to problems
20 September 2024
Francesca Isabella Palomo-Picache
Restructure Your Research: Masterarbeit im MCPR
18 September 2024
Linus Kühl
Risk and Reward: Transforming SME Financing in Iraq
22 August 2024
Callum Lee
Opportunity for social advancement: studying part-time
16 September 2024
Florian P. Meyer
Three FS-UNEP researchers attending a major environmental economics conference
16 August 2024
Michael König-Sykorova
Collective Artificial Intelligence: Federated-Learning in Financial Auditing
19 August 2024
Marco Schreyer
Parisian Thrills: FS Women's Soccer’s Journey at the WEFT Tournament
14 August 2024
Sukhi Virk
Making Germany Home: The Inspiration Behind Newbee
12 August 2024
Hande Turan Limon
How my EMBA at Frankfurt School led me to start my own business
9 August 2024
Kari Foss-Persson
MEDICEO: The Digital Swiss Army Knife Transforming Daily Hospital Life
2 August 2024
Tom Godbersen
Halbzeit im Bankfachwirt-Studium - Eine erste persönliche Bilanz
31 July 2024
Kevin Bieringer
From engineer to asset manager: my career change and the value of mentoring
5 August 2024
Leonie Tauscher
Totgesagte leben länger! Bekommen PayPal und Co. mit "Wero" Konkurrenz aus Europa?
29 July 2024
Stephan Mitschke
Voices of Change: Inside the Frankfurt School Student Council
26 July 2024
Sachin Baid