Global Female Talents in Finance and Business

Global Female Talents in Finance and Business is an interdisciplinary course designed to prepare international female students for careers in finance and business. The program focuses on the German financial system, legal and economic frameworks, and issues of gender equality and leadership in the workplace.

Participants gain a solid understanding of the German banking system, Frankfurt’s role as a leading European financial hub, and the business models of national and international banks. In addition, the course covers the structure of the German and European capital markets, key financial instruments traded on German exchanges, and the main differences between the German and Korean capital markets, incorporating gender perspectives throughout.

Another core component is German employment law, including permissible types of dismissal and protection against dismissal, maternity and parental leave, gender-based pay equality, part-time work, vacation and educational leave, as well as the role of works councils and employee co-determination. Through interaction with experts from academia and industry, participants compare German and Korean business cultures and develop a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory, social, and economic conditions shaping careers and working life in Germany. The course also explores living and working conditions in the Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Region.

The teaching format combines lectures at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences with company visits, workshops, and practice-oriented case studies conducted in cooperation with industry and business partners.

Empowering Women: Experience, Learn and Connect is at the core of the course’s philosophy. Designed specifically for female students, the program strengthens confidence and key professional skills for early career development while encouraging critical reflection on power relations, gender roles, and structural inequalities in everyday working life. Women’s leadership in organizational contexts is explored both academically and in practice. The course is predominantly taught by female lecturers who provide expertise, guidance, and inspiration, supported by a largely female program team that offers close mentoring throughout. In addition, female role models from partner companies and institutions share real-world insights into successful career paths and leadership experiences, creating a strong network of learning, support, and inspiration.

The course is delivered through lectures and case-based learning sessions with interactive discussions. Selected case studies and exercises illustrate concepts in practice and support the application of theoretical content. Applied knowledge is shared by experts and institutional representatives, helping students connect theory with practical examples. Students are assessed through a multiple-choice exam and their active participation in discussions and interactive activities. The final grade reflects both exam performance and engagement in the course.

This course is open to students from selected partner universities in Korea who are pursuing studies in finance, business, or related disciplines. In line with the course’s thematic focus on female empowerment, participation is limited to students who identify as women from our partner institutions.

The course has a maximum capacity of 20 participants.

Students will earn a total of 6 ECTS points for the successful completion of the course. 

A single ECTS point is defined as the equivalent of 25-30 hours of student workload, which includes class hours, readings, preparation for class activities, as well as assessment measures.

Costs

The program fee is 950€.

What is included in the program fee?

• 3 weeks of academic courses, workshops, and company visits
• Course materials
• Public transportation within Frankfurt for the duration of the program
• Extracurricular Activities
• Opening and Closing Events

Accommodation is not included in the program fee. Costs and information can be found under Housing. 

Eligibility

Partner universities may nominate female students enrolled in business, finance, or related disciplines, who demonstrate strong academic performance and a clear interest in the subject matter. 

How to Nominate

Nominations must be submitted by the international office at our partner universities to summerschools(at)fra-uas.remove-this.de

Required Documents

Each nomination must include:

• List of nominated students including full name, study program, and current year of study
• Resume 
• Transcript of records (can be an unofficial transcript)
• Short letter of motivation (one page)

All documents must be submitted in English.

Deadline

All nominations must be received by 15 May 2026. 

Selection Procedure

If the number of nominations exceeds the available places, the summer university team will conduct a selection process.

Selection will be based on:

• Academic background and performance
• Relevance of the course to the student's field of study
• Motivation and academic interest
• Institutional balance

Notification of Results

The final selection results will be communicated to the nominating institutions by 31 May 2026. 

Selected students will then receive detailed information regarding participation, accommodation, and further organizational steps.