MASTER PROGRAMMES EXECUTIVE MASTER IN FINANCE Preparing Financial Leaders The Business School for the World
MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES A typical EMFin class consists of outstanding finance professionals from all over the world, with various expertise within the industry. 35 Students 31 yrs Average age 15 Nationalities 30% Women 7 yrs Average work experience Main Industry Sectors Investment Banking 41% Corporate Finance 16% Investment Management 16% Retail and Commercial Banking 9% Private Equity 8% Others 10% Participant Profiles VP / Director 46% Manager 25% Associate 13% Analyst 13% CFO 3%
THE INSEAD EMFIN ADVANTAGE For more than half a century, INSEAD has been developing ambitious finance professionals with a unique global perspective. Our goal is to prepare the next generation of leaders that will drive the finance industry into the future. There is a myriad of reasons why the INSEAD Executive Master in Finance stands out from the rest: Beyond Diversity Each class has an unparalleled diversity of nationalities and business backgrounds. In an EMFin classroom environment, you will maximise your learning by challenging your assumptions and broadening your perspectives. Real-time Transformation The EMFin programme offers a convenient schedule that allows you to study while you work. The modular format enables you to make an immediate impact at work. Global Community The bonds fostered with one another during the programme often translate to lifelong friendships and business opportunities. You will join the INSEAD family of over 52,000 alumni in more than 170 countries. World-class Faculty & Research With a combination of experience and talent, our faculty creates top-notch programmes and cutting-edge research that influence businesses around the world. From Aspirations to Reality Financial Leadership Be it career advancement or a new business venture, INSEAD offers you a customised approach for your professional development. The Leadership Capstone Module enables you to connect all your learning at INSEAD to your current business practice from a management and leadership perspective. EMFin programme 02
Going away and immersing yourself for two weeks enables you to come back to the office, focus on work again and use what you ve learned to make better decisions. The EMFin programme opened up new horizons for me. It was my first international experience, and now I receive job offers from other countries and I am going to continue my career abroad. EMFin programme Ben Harrington Lowe Australian Associate Director Macquarie Group Ltd. Class of 2015 Diliara Safina Russian Deputy Treasury and Financial Control Director Leroy Merlin Class of 2015 03
A STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE ON FINANCE The INSEAD Executive Master in Finance allows you to acquire an advanced finance and management education at one of the world s best business schools while making an immediate impact in your organisation. It takes place on our campuses in Asia (5 modules) and Europe (1 module), giving you the opportunity to experience two very different business environments. Each cohort consists of experienced finance executives from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds which means you will learn from each other, as well as from INSEAD s world-leading finance faculty. Uniquely for a Master in Finance, the programme also equips you with essential leadership and management skills, setting finance in a strategic and global context and preparing you for a senior role. Throughout the programme, the concept of leadership comes to the fore and is further developed in a final capstone module. Programme Length 18 months Modules 6 On-Campus Classes 12 weeks Off-Campus Classes 17 weeks* Structure Month Duration Campus Module 1 Core Courses Sep 2018 2 weeks Asia Module 2 Core Courses Jan 2019 2 weeks Asia Module 3 Concentration: Capital Markets Apr 2019 2 weeks Asia Module 4 Executive Electives Jul 2019 2 weeks Europe Module 5 Concentration: Corporate Finance Nov 2019 2 weeks Asia Module 6 Leadership Capstone Feb 2020 2 weeks Asia * In addition to the 12 weeks spent on campus, there is significant work to be completed between modules, equating to approximately 17 weeks of learning. EMFin programme 04
REAL-TIME TRANSFORMATION The Executive Master in Finance blends cutting-edge theory and best practice. The curriculum offers an absolute focus on the financial industry with a rigorous understanding of the key competitive and management issues in this sector. Core Courses Finance Finance is at the heart of the academic content. The courses cover a comprehensive range of topics and frameworks that you can apply to complex financial transactions. Corporate Finance concentration courses: Advanced Corporate Finance International Corporate Finance Project Finance Private Equity and Venture Finance Financial Markets concentration courses: Asset and Liability Management in Banking Credit Markets Equity Investment Options and Derivatives Investments Topics include: Asset Pricing Models Capital Budgeting Capital Markets Company Valuation Corporate Finance Distressed Restructuring Dividend Policy Equity and Debt as Derivatives Forwards and Futures Initial Public Offerings Interest Rate Risk Leveraged Buyouts Market Efficiency Mergers and Acquisitions Optimal Capital Structure Options Portfolio Theory Share Repurchase Swaps Time Value of Money Yield Curves and Bond Valuation Executive Elective Courses The programme offers a portfolio of electives that evolve with the changing priorities and needs of the financial industry. This module is shared with participants of INSEAD s Global Executive MBA programme to give you the opportunity to network and learn with a broader group of professionals from diverse industries and backgrounds. Sample elective courses: Bank Management Behavioural Finance Negotiations Management Decision Making EMFin programme Accounting The principles and applications of accounting used as part of financial analysis are important elements in this programme. These skills and insights are a foundation for account valuation and entity accounting. Topics include: Accounts Receivable Common-size Analysis Introduction to Financial Statements Inventories Investments Long-lived Assets Long-term Debt/Bonds Pensions, Leasing,Provisions and Contingencies Revenue Recognition Shareholders Equity Statement of Cash Flow Analysis Concentrations The third and fifth modules of the programme give you the opportunity to focus on Corporate Finance and Financial Markets. They provide you with a well-rounded perspective on both pillars of the finance world. Leadership Capstone Module The INSEAD Executive Master in Finance has a distinctive concluding module that ties together all of the topics covered by the programme and gives them a management and leadership twist. The sessions make the final link between your current business practices, your learning at INSEAD and your future career success. Capstone courses: ALCO Simulation Fair Process and Board Management Global Financial Services and Asset Management Strategies, Prospects and Trends Leadership: Relationships, Performance, Acumen and Communication Capstone project The capstone project is an opportunity to deepen and apply your knowledge to an issue or situation of real business impact. It will lead to actionable insights and recommendations that your organisation can implement. 05
NURTURING YOUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT All of our Executive Master in Finance students are already set on a successful career trajectory in a finance-related role. However, skills for self-analysis and self-promotion are essential to anyone aspiring to leadership in business. Whether you are looking to build your career within your organisation or looking for a change, our Career Development Centre offers workshops and coaching to help crystalise your professional development goals.
INSEAD CELEBRATES WOMEN Celebrating and empowering women leaders for 50 years and beyond. The underrepresentation of women in leadership positions has garnered increasing attention in recent years, yet the pace of women s advancement as global leaders remains slow. This is a complex problem reinforced by many social and cultural factors, but we believe that education can play a critical role in developing gender diversity in leadership. INSEAD is committed to being a key player in this space. In 1967, INSEAD became one of the first business schools in the world to admit women to its MBA programme when it welcomed Hélène Ploix, MBA 68, and Solange Perret, MBA 68, to the Fontainebleau campus. By doing so, INSEAD made a strong statement about gender parity in education, at a time when business schools were largely exclusive to men. Both women went on to become highly successful leaders in finance and international business, respectively, paving the way for future generations of women at INSEAD. To commemorate this 50-year milestone, the school is launching a year-long celebration which will honour the past, present and future of women at INSEAD, while also reaffirming a commitment to equip women for success at every stage of their career and in every organisation. Notable EMFin Alumnae Marnie Smith Senior Client Partner Korn Ferry Class of 2014 Vidya Parthasarathy Vice President, Corporate Banking DBS Banks Class of 2015 Yuri Yoshioka Vice President, Risk Management GECAS Class of 2017 2014 2015 2017 EMFin programme 07
I feel transformed. I gained so much knowledge in such a short period of time and I know it will benefit every day of my life. INSEAD was a fantastic experience! Saskia Gentil Managing Director American Express Meetings & Events Humanitarian, Globetrotter INSEAD Alumna
YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE Hailing from a remarkably wide range of backgrounds and experiences, successful INSEAD Executive Master in Finance candidates are distinguished by demonstrated quantitative skills, academic excellence, strong interpersonal skills and the potential to succeed as a leader in a competitive, global business environment. Our admissions process is designed to ensure the best possible fit between you and the INSEAD Executive Master in Finance programme. Throughout the process, we will be looking for qualities that we know make up the best participants. Admissions Criteria ACADEMIC CAPACITY Academic foundation: Bachelor s degree or equivalent from a recognised college or university. GMAT or GRE INSEAD does not have a minimum required GMAT or GRE score, but in order to be competitive, you should aim to achieve a score at or above the 75-80th percentiles in the quantitative section of either test. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE We prefer applicants with an average seven years of experience in a finance-related role. Applicants with less experience who demonstrate strong quantitative skills and exceptional maturity through their professional and personal experiences may also be considered. Application Deadlines September 2018 intake (Class of 2020) Round Meet Us Throughout the year, we host Executive Master in Finance events on campus, worldwide, as well as online. Join us at one of these sessions to learn more about the programme and meet faculty and recruitment staff. Please refer to our website for a complete list of upcoming events. Connect With Us Sep 2018 intake 1 01 Nov 2017 2 01 Feb 2018 3 01 May 2018 4 01 Jul 2018 Email Us: emfin.info@insead.edu Visit Us Online: www.insead.edu/emfin EMFin programme 09
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