Executive Master in Finance

An Executive Master in Finance (EMFin) like the one offered by INSEAD deepens an experienced professional’s specialised financial expertise, integrates finance with leadership and management skills, and provides a global perspective to accelerate career growth into senior financial roles or entrepreneurship. It combines practical and theoretical knowledge with a strategic focus on corporate finance and financial markets, empowering participants to make an immediate impact in their professional environment. 

No. INSEAD’s Executive Master of Finance provides a much greater depth of training in finance and technical skills than you would in an MBA, while offering the leadership and management education you would not find in a typical finance degree. 

Understanding finance is crucial for all managers to make informed decisions that impact profitability and strategic growth. INSEAD’s Executive Master in Finance is designed for experienced finance professionals seeking to accelerate their careers without the need for an extended leave of absence.

No, on-campus recruitment is primarily geared toward full-time students in early to mid-career stages. Executive degree participants, who are working professionals, are better suited for job search methods such as professional networking and engagements with executive search firms.

Yes, you will have the opportunity to meet with a Career Coach, either in person or via Zoom/Teams, to explore INSEAD’s career tools and resources and build your personalised career plan. Your Career Coach will guide you in reflecting on your skills and interests, helping you set meaningful goals and advance your career journey toward self-actualisation.

An Executive Master in Finance (EMFin) from INSEAD significantly enhances your finance expertise and leadership skills, improving career prospects in a competitive global finance market.

The Career Development for Working Professionals (CDWP) team curates and delivers career education workshops outside of class schedules during the academic year. There are core career education live webinars that relate to personal branding, career design, job search strategies, interview skills, and networking techniques. These webinars are optional and are also recorded for self-learning purposes.

Career interest in relocating to a different region should be approached with both careful consideration and a solid understanding of the target region and its economy. Before committing to a cross-border job search strategy, it is important to research various factors, such as national work authorisation policies, cost of living, cultural integration, and the value of your skills in the local market. These are typical topics to discuss with your Career Coach.

The self-actualisation of career goals depends on a combination of intrinsic and macroeconomic factors, such as pre-existing skills and experiences that align with the evolving needs of your target sector and region. A tangible benefit after graduation is access to INSEAD’s alumni career services and the alumni community, which provides a cohesive network of knowledge and connections.

You can find a list of companies recruiting MBAs at INSEAD in the latest Employment Statistics available online. The majority of these companies are regular recruiters on campus or companies with which the Employer Engagement Team at INSEAD’s CDC have established relationships.

No, the programme is modular in structure which means that you can work while you are studying. However, you need to be on campus when the modules are in session which is a total of 12 weeks over a period of 18 months, so you will need your employer's support to be able to attend all modules. Learn more about how you can fit your study around your work. 

The tuition fee for Executive Master in Finance (EMFin) 2026 intake is SG$102,500 (including GST). It covers tuition and supporting services, including all printed course materials, on-campus IT services and access to the INSEAD library. It does not include travel or accommodation expenses. Please refer to the Executive Master in Finance Financing page on INSEAD’s website for detailed, up-to-date information on fees, payment options, and available loans.

Yes, INSEAD offers scholarships for EMFin programme every year. You can apply for a scholarship, once you are admitted to the programme. Applicants need to be self-funded or partially sponsored to a maximum of 50%. 

You can first talk to your local bank where you have an account. You may also consider local country options, INSEAD Global loans like Lendwise, Prodigy Finance and Juno (U.S. Citizens and International Students with a valid U.S. cosigner).

Awards are generally not cumulated.

Around 40% of the INSEAD Executive Master in Finance class receives a scholarship, with an average award covering about 10% of the tuition fees.

Payment schedule for EMFin September 2023 Intake:

The Scholarship Committee will notify our applicants by email within two weeks of submitting an application for most scholarships. However, some scholarships have specific deadlines.

We encourage you to limit your applications to a maximum of 2 scholarships.

In general, the funding doesn't come from only one source. Students use INSEAD Global loans, savings, personal loans, family gifts, sponsorships, INSEAD or national scholarships and loans. 

The tuition fee for INSEAD’s Executive Master in Finance (EMFin) 2026 intake is SG$102,500 (including GST). This fee covers tuition, all printed course materials, campus IT services, and access to the INSEAD library. Please note that travel and accommodation expenses are not included.

As a sponsoring employer, you may choose to cover the full tuition and expenses or some percentage. Many employers view this as a valuable investment and fully fund their employees; others share costs or offer attractive financing options. 

Support may also include non-financial assistance, such as flexible work arrangements, leave for classes, or a lighter workload during modules to help employees succeed.
 

Yes. INSEAD offers a variety of pricing arrangements to organisations interested in sponsoring multiple participants over a number of intakes. To learn more contact:

Hazel Cui
Assistant Director, Executive Master of Finance

[email protected]

Absolutely. INSEAD’s Executive Master in Finance is designed to be rigorous yet relevant for individuals wanting a serious career in finance. We target high potential finance professionals with seven to ten years work experience who are ready to invest the time and energy needed to pursue a rigorous degree while advancing their careers.

Participants in INSEAD’s Executive Master in Finance programme have demonstrated their drive and ambition by pursuing a rigorous degree while working. Upon graduation, they will be eager to take on more responsibilities within their organisations. That said, many companies use a variety of loan agreements tied to length of service to encourage sponsored candidates to stay on. The terms of these agreements are entirely up to the parties involved, but usually include a percentage repayment of the sponsorship if the employee leaves within a specified time frame.

The Master in Finance consists of a total of 12 weeks of residential learning during the 18-month programme. The modules are two weeks long and are spaced three months apart. In addition to the time spent on campus, there is significant project work to be completed during modules, giving the sponsored participant the opportunity to apply classroom theory to the workplace.

This is a modular programme, allowing work-study balance. You will need to make time to spend 2 weeks full-time on campus when the modules are in session (12 weeks in total), and spend significant time on independent study in between, so it is important that you have your employer’s support to attend the programme. Click here to view the Programme Schedule under our Curriculum, and here for more information for Sponsoring Companies.
 

INSEAD's Executive Master in Finance has one intake every year, starting in September.

Our classes are highly interactive and the power of personal relationships is part and parcel of the programme. Our faculty are experts at tapping into the experience and knowledge of the participants in the room to encourage the exchange of best practices and collective learning. Therefore, the programme cannot be done online.

The INSEAD Executive Master in Finance programme duration is 18 months and it comprises 6 on-campus modules of 12 weeks in total.

Yes, there is significant work to be completed between modules and this independent study time equates to approximately 17 weeks. There is a compulsory leadership capstone module to be undertaken. Click here for more information on the Curriculum.

The programme is primarily offered on the Asia campus with five modules taking place in Singapore and one module on the Europe campus in France. Click here to see the Programme Schedule under Curriculum.

CFA Institute partners with a limited number of globally diverse, select institutions that are recognised leaders and serve as role models for other institutions. These universities cover a significant portion of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge, including its ethical and professional standards, in their degree programmes. The INSEAD Executive Master in Finance programme is recognised as a CFA partner, because of the large number of finance core and electives in its programme. As part of the partnership, INSEAD students are entitled to apply for scholarships, have access to CFA Institute curricula, journals, webcasts, and other educational resources. 

We plan to have 30-40 participants for each intake. See the current EMFin class profile. 

Since this is a rigorous academic programme, the GMAT / GMAT Focus / GRE / EA / INSEAD Assessment or CFA Level 1 is a mandatory admissions requirement and cannot be waived. While we do not have a minimum score needed to apply, we encourage applicants to aim for a score in the 80th percentile (160) or better in the GRE, 70th percentile in the GMAT, and at 12 or above for the EA test, to be competitive with the other applicants. Since this is a finance programme, more weight is given to the quantitative section of the tests.

Learn more about your assessment options. 

Yes, we are open to reviewing CVs from potential candidates and giving feedback on their profiles. To submit your CV or ask specific questions, please Contact Us.

Yes. If you choose to delay submission of your application until the following round of the same intake, your application form details will be saved automatically. Note that access to your form will be temporarily disabled from 00:00am (Central European Time) on the day of the deadline, as the system will shutdown for about four days. Access to your form will resume once the temporary shutdown period ends, so you can continue editing it.

Please bear in mind that if you miss all four rounds of a particular intake, your application form and its entire contents will expire. At this point, you will be required to complete a new application from scratch, for the next intake.

Yes, you only need to send hard copies of your certified transcripts and degrees once you have been offered a place on the programme. Until then, the application process is entirely online, and you will be able to upload soft copies of your transcripts and degrees. See the Application Checklist under Admissions for more information.

Since this is a post-experience master’s programme we prefer 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 professional and personal experience may also be considered.  

Once your file is complete, the Admissions Committee will review the application and will take a decision. You will be advised of the final decision by an email within 5 to 6 weeks of the admissions deadline. Click here for more information on the Admissions Process

To apply for INSEAD’s Executive Master in Finance, you must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised university. Candidates should demonstrate strong quantitative skills, typically reflected in competitive GMAT, GMAT Focus, GRE, Executive Assessment (EA), INSEAD Assessment, or CFA Level 1 scores, ideally around the 70th percentile GMAT, 80th percentile GRE quantitative, and 12 or above for the EA test.

Applicants are expected to have an average 4 to 12 years of experience of professional work experience, preferably in a finance-related role. Those with fewer years who demonstrate strong quantitative skills and exceptional maturity may also be considered. Other professionals with more than 4 years of work experience in a finance-related role are welcome to apply. The application process requires submitting academic transcripts, a detailed CV, references, and participating in a video or in-person interview.