Executive Master in Finance

Preparing Financial Leaders

INSEAD prides itself in having a world-class faculty, close links to the international business community and a participative teaching style. 

Our Executive Master in Finance (EMFin) combines these characteristics with a tailored programme that will hone your leadership and management skills as well as deepen your knowledge of the sector.

Designed for experienced finance professionals to accelerate careers without taking an extended leave of absence, coursework for the Executive Master in Finance (EMFin) is divided into modules which happen three to four months apart, providing ample time to implement skills learnt in the classroom to your workplace.

The programme is primarily taught in the Asia Campus in Singapore, a global and regional financial hub with a progressive financial market.

Programme Objectives

• INSEAD's EMFin provides a much greater depth of finance skills than you would in an MBA, while offering the leadership and management education you would not find in a typical finance degree.
• Our goal is to prepare financial leaders for the next level so that they can drive the corporate finance and investment management industries of the future. 

Academic Excellence

Gain in-depth knowledge of finance and management from faculty and peers who are leaders in their fields and represent diverse segments of the industry.

Strategic Perspective on Finance

• Deepen your knowledge and sharpen your skills as you place absolute focus on the financial industry with a rigorous understanding of key competitive and management issues within.

Real-time Application

• Apply new skills and knowledge direct from the classroom to your workplace through courses tailored specifically for experienced finance professionals.

Global Experience

• Participate in a truly global and entrepreneurial learning experience with INSEAD’s multi-campus experience, access to international faculty, worldwide alumni network and diverse student body.

Admission Criteria

Academic Capacity

Academic foundation: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised college or university.

GMAT, GRE, GMAC® EA, INSEAD Assessment, or CFA Level 1

You can apply with either of these tests: GMAT, GRE or GMAC® Executive Assessment (EA).

Professional Experience

We welcome applicants with an average 4 to 12 years of experience in a finance-related role. Applicants with less experience who demonstrate strong quantitative skills and exceptional maturity through their experience may also be considered.