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EMF

Executive Master in Finance

Trasforma le sfide in grandi opportunità.

Finance and accounting
Start16 February 2026
Duration12 months
WhereMilano
FormatExecutive
LanguageItalian
Avg. working experience10 years
Credits62 ECTS/CFU

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.

 

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Women
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Average work experience
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Average age
Class profile

Why EMF

Highlights

PROGRAM

Calendar and contents

10th Edition 2026

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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
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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.

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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
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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.

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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
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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
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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.

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Tracks

The second half of the program is devoted to specialization. You will be able to choose from one of the following tracks:

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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.

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Graduation

A comprehensive learning experience

Faculty

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
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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. 

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Career

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.

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The EMF experience

Your journey at SDA Bocconi goes beyond the classroom—it's a full-immersion experience that challenges, inspires, and transforms you. You'll join an international community of ambitious peers, connect with world-class Faculty, and engage with industry leaders who will broaden your perspectives.

Contacts

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.