Finance for non finance manager. Finance for senior executives

Driving growth through financial expertise for executives

Managers must understand, analyze, manage, and communicate financial data and concepts, especially in international companies where knowledge of international accounting principles is crucial. The program is tailored for managers at international firms, aiming to enhance their understanding of the economic implications of their decisions regarding planning, defining objectives, and evaluating performance.

The program equips executives with practical tools to identify and communicate the financial impact of their decisions, showing the return and strategic impact on company value while analyzing risks and potential outcomes. It fosters a business partnership between Finance and other corporate functions, aiding career advancement. Additionally, the course covers strategies for generating value and assessing company value, incorporating economic, financial, sustainability, and social/economic impact aspects.

It Fits You If

You want to broaden your knowledge in economic and finance disciplines. The program is designed for CEOs, General Managers, Heads of Function in multinational companies or groups as well as General Managers of local subsidiaries.

We recommend having at least 10 years of professional experience.

SDA Bocconi Executive Education Certificate

What it is

The SDA Bocconi Executive Education Certificate is a formal recognition that certifies the completion of an executive program tailored to your managerial growth needs.

How to obtain it

In collaboration with our Program Advisors, you can create a customized educational path by selecting programs from your area of interest. To obtain the Certificate and gain access to the Bocconi Alumni Community - an interactive network connecting professionals at every stage of their career - you must complete at least 11 days of on-campus education, accumulated from the durations of your selected courses, within a two-year period.

Structure and Contents

4,5 days

34 equivalent hours

3 pillars

Pillar I

Linking financial performance to strategic decisions

Pillar II

Planning and executing a sustainable growth strategy

Pillar III

Funding the company’s growth strategy

Lectures

Business Case

Testimonials

Webinar

Company visit

Tutorship

Download the brochure to find out more about the program and the Faculty of the course.

Aula

11 Nov 2025

14:00 - 20:30

Aula

12-14 Nov 2025

09:00 - 18:00

Webinar I

18 Nov 2025

18:00 - 20:00

Webinar II

25 Nov 2025

18:00 - 20:00

MODULE
in presence
MODULO
Online

Locations

SDA Bocconi School of Management
Via Sarfatti 10, 20136 Milano

Special Payment Terms

Bocconi Alumni

On the occasion of Bocconi Homecoming, all Bocconi Alumni can benefit from a special 20% reduction on the participation fee for SDA Bocconi’s Executive Education programs. To take advantage of this opportunity, simply enter “ALUMNI 20” in the notes field of the registration form. A chance to keep growing with the strength of the Bocconi Community.
Women are good for business

The educational dimension is one of the tangible levers that we can provide to men, women, and our organizations to truly make a difference, to have an impact. Providing education means offering a concrete tool for change and social transformation. To foster and contribute to women’s professional development, SDA Bocconi School of Management offers them until 8 March 2026: a 20% discount on the participation fee for all Executive Open Programs and Executive Online Programs.
Multiple enrollments

Companies, institutions and public bodies that enroll at least 3 participants in a single program are granted a 20 percent discount for each registration fee. The concession is not applicable for personal enrollment and must be formalized by the start date of the course.

Early Bird

A 10% reduction on the program fees offered to applications sent in by 10 September 2025.
Custom training programs

In the case of training needs involving several resources of the same company enrolled in more than one program, it is possible to define a customized plan from the specific needs of the organization. In this case, our Program Advisors are available to build with the client organizations ad hoc training plans with special pricing.
Partnerships and channel agreements

SDA Bocconi offers the possibility to initiate collaborations that allow them to expand the portfolio of educational trainings to be offered to their members. In this case, the School is available to evaluate partnerships and channel agreements so as to respond in a timely manner to the specific needs of the organization.

By attending at least 80% of the classes, you will receive a certificate of participation in the program and a digital badge to share with your network on LinkedIn.

Managing and communicating financial data

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Driving growth through financial expertise for executives

It Fits You If