
Executive Master in Finance
Trasforma le sfide in grandi opportunità.
The Executive Master in Finance (EMF) gives you all the tools you need to manage the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities in the world of finance. EMF is a 12 month program, in Italian, alternating weekends (62 CFU/ECTS) aimed at executive professionals who want to accelerate their careers while reconciling their professional activities. The educational project develops executive and leadership skills in the world of finance, while providing a high level of specialization in one of the four different areas characterizing the tracks:
- Asset/Wealth Management
- Banking & Insurance
- Corporate Finance & Control
- Corporate Finance & Real Estate
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Who is it for
Future leaders ready to turn challenges into opportunities.
EMF is the meeting place for young managers and professionals, men and women with the most diverse personal, educational and professional backgrounds but united by determination and able to embrace the challenges of the ever-changing world of finance.
EMF 2025
Why EMF
Highlights
Calendar and contents
10th Edition 2026
Tutorial (optional)
These are optional programs that temporally anticipate, while being related to, functional courses. They are designed to provide participants from different educational and professional backgrounds with a common language, introductory concepts and some basic tools of the discipline. The topics are:
- Quantitative Methods
- Excel for Finance
- Accounting and Financial Reporting
- MATLAB for Financial Applications
EMF Opening Week
EMF begins with five full-time on campus days to get acquainted with the school and class group, conduct the first Tutorials, Refinitiv Platform Training, Leader Series and Special Seminar in Corporate Governance.
Foundation
This initial phase of the program provides a uniform view of the rules, tools and techniques of finance to build the fundamental "toolbox" in the following subject areas:
- Macroeconomics
- Corporate Governance
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Corporate Finance
- Investment Evaluation
EMF CEO & CXO Forum
EMF CEO & CXO Forum è parte integrante dello Strategic Finance Lab dedicato a comprendere le leve strategiche della Finanza per indirizzare la Business Transformation in corporate e financial institutions. La classe EMF ha la possibilità di confrontarsi con il panel di Chief Executive protagonisti dell’evento.
Empowerment
At this stage of the program, the emphasis is on a cross-functional and interdisciplinary view in finance. The topics covered are:
- Financial Markets & Investments
- Business evaluation
- Corporate financing
- Financial modelling
- Enterprise & credit risk management
- Organization & personnel
- Private Debt
Capstone
Capstones are experiential training sessions that analyse topics of particular relevance to Finance. The topics covered are:
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Fintech
- Corporate & Investment Banking
- Transaction Banking
One week at EMF
The second full-week of EMF program combines on-campus classes, divided by the four specialization tracks, with unique experiences designed to enrich participants and strengthen their team-working skills.
Tracks
The second half of the program is devoted to specialization. You will be able to choose from one of the following tracks:
EMF C-Suite Forum
The EMF C-Suite Forum is the final stage of the project work, which explores the phenomenon of business innovation in finance by engaging with leading institutions that represent the EMF specializations.
Graduation
A comprehensive learning experience
Faculty

EMF is a unique experience of debate, growth and development of distinctive skills to govern business opportunities with the informed support of finance.

To be a leader, concepts and their application are not enough, but one must understand the human factor, corporate culture and have a strong will to achieve one's dreams.
Admissions
We are looking for participants with a solid professional background and strong motivation to boost their careers by acquiring economic-financial tools to stand out in the world of finance with a global vision. Admission is through a rigorous selection process that highlights personal motivation and aptitude and ensures the creation of a stimulating and dynamic EMF class group each year.
Requirements:
- Bachelor, Master or Integrated Master degree in any discipline or equivalent degree recognized by SDA Bocconi
- Propensity for teamwork
- Aptitude for problem solving
- Good level of English language proficiency

Fees and scholarships
Our EMF course requires a significant commitment, both in terms of time and financial investment, but the return in growth and professional advancement is tangible.
The fee for EMF 2026-2027 is €38,000 (outside the scope of VAT). The fee is to be paid in four installments.
Based on exclusive merit criteria, each year SDA Bocconi makes several scholarships and tuition waivers available to candidates and applicants.

EMF: a crossroads of talent
Through a series of activities, the Career Development Center supports you in shaping your professional future, helping you develop the skills and insights to navigate your career with confidence.


Contact us
Your personalized orientation
Our Guidance & Recruitment team is available to arrange a one-to-one orientation meeting, either on campus or online, or to meet you when we visit your region. These sessions are designed to help you discover SDA Bocconi and its programs, and to provide truly tailored guidance based on your goals and aspirations.





