At Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, education is more than lectures and textbooks, it’s also a personal and professional growth. The Part-time MBA programme empowers professionals from around the world to gain strategic skills, broaden their networks, and reshape their careers without putting them on pause.
Here are two stories that show how flexibility, global reach, and academic excellence can change the course of a career.
David Hermann – Part-time MBA, Class of 2024
From Budapest to Frankfurt: Making Distance Work
David, a Treasury and ALM expert at OTP Mortgage Bank in Hungary, had a clear goal: pursue a top-tier MBA without stepping away from his career. Frankfurt School’s Part-time MBA offered the perfect balance – triple accreditation, weekend classes, and the ability to travel easily from Budapest.
“The hybrid format and block scheduling made it feasible to study while living abroad,” David explains. “But more than that, the electives, international module in Singapore, and strong peer network made the experience transformative.”
Even while based in Hungary, David was able to fully participate in group projects, networking events, and international travel. The programme helped him to expand his professional perspective and provided a solid foundation for potential future moves abroad.
Michael Knowlton – Part-time MBA, Class of 2021
A Strategic Leap into New Industries
Michael, an American expatriate with over a decade of experience across sectors including NGOs, healthcare, tech, and telecom, chose the Part-time MBA to deepen his expertise and expand into new fields. For him, the programme was more than a degree, it was a launchpad.
“The MBA gave me both structure and flexibility, world-class professors, industry-relevant electives, and the opportunity to specialise in leadership and technology” says Michael.
A highlight of his journey was the capstone master thesis project. Collaborating with a European SaaS startup, Michael’s team developed a consulting proposal that was delivered directly to the company’s leadership, a real-world application of their coursework.
“This wasn’t just theory. Weekly meetings with the CEO, mentorship from FS faculty, and hands-on research made this one of the most valuable experiences of my career.”
Why Their Stories Matter And What You Can Take From Them
Whether you’re balancing a demanding job like David or looking to pivot into a new industry like Michael, Frankfurt School’s Part-time MBA equips professionals with the tools, knowledge, and network to grow. Frankfurt School offers more than a degree. It offers a transformation.
Flexible learning formats (weekend blocks, hybrid options) , international modules and hands-on project work, mentorship and strong professional networks and a mindset focused on critical thinking and innovation.
Dream big. Start now. Let Frankfurt School of Finance and Management take you there.