At a Glance
EMFin vs MBA
An Executive Master in Finance or MBA? Find the programme that's right for you.
Which programme best suits you? Finance professionals who are thinking about going back to school often choose between a specialised finance degree or a generalised management education.
To continue advancing your career within the finance field, you may want to consider the Executive Master in Finance. But if you’re looking to switch careers—or become an entrepreneur—and want to pick up a broad variety of business skills, then the MBA is for you.
Executive Master in Finance
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MBA Programme
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| Target Candidate | Experienced finance professionals who want to accelerate career advancement within their field | Experienced professionals who want to change careers and/or pick up general management skills |
| Average Work Experience | 9 years | 6 years |
| Average Age | 33 years old | 29 years old |
| Academic Format | Modular: 18 months* *12 weeks on campus 6 modules 1 module = 2 weeks |
Full-time: 10-months 5 periods 1 period = 2 months |
| Campuses | Singapore (1 module in Fontainebleau) |
Singapore & Fontainebleau (Available exchange opportunities in Abu Dhabi and partner universities) |
| Academic Focus* | Advanced and specialized finance topics:
*This list is not exhaustive and only features some examples of the programme's content. |
Broad variety of management topics:
*This list is not exhaustive and only features some examples of the programme's content. |
| Leadership Development | Leadership Capstone
This capstone examines issues in leadership, management, and communication, and how they impact the formation and performance of teams. It also looks at how leadership and communication play critical roles in the success of finance organisations as client-facing businesses. |
Personal Leadership Development Programme (PLDP)
The PLDP combines personal and group coaching, peer feedback and recommendations. These enable MBA students to develop the soft and leadership skills that will boost their careers. |
