Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
speciality: Business and Strategy

I am currently a Master’s student in Business administration and have also graduated from Goethe University with Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business administration.

I am very pleased with the university as a whole. It is a privilege of having studied there. The organization of both study programs is very good and strict. One should be familiar with the requirements of the examination office. The teaching is very high-level. The lectures are held mostly by renowned professors or honorary professors from the industry. There are many initiatives and workshops which allow you to build a network of business connections in the finance world.

The first two semesters of the Bachelor (orientation phase) are the hardest and one needs to work very hard to pass. After that you are allowed to choose a specialization (finance & accounting, economics or management). In the final year, you can also choose among many elective courses which also provide more practical insights in the industry. The program is academic and requires lots of independent studying. At the beginning, the number of students is very high which might be a drawback sometimes. However, the number reduces significantly at the end of the Bachelor.

In the master’s program, the classes are of fewer students and group projects are often included which allows you to find contacts faster. There are only two mandatory courses if you choose a major in finance. Otherwise, the courses are elective which gives you the freedom to structure your master according to your interests and career preferences. The choice of courses is also diverse and rich.

Not to forget – the university has one of the best campuses in Germany, if not in Europe. The facilities and learning technologies are excellent and include a video transmission of some lectures.

Overall, I would definitely recommend both the Bachelor in Economics and Business administration and the Master in Business administration at Goethe University, especially for people interested in finance. The programs are indeed demanding, but ambitious students are rewarded and career opportunities are guaranteed.