Executive Master in Finance Overview

PROGRAM FEATURES

• Learning Formula- On-Campus and 100% Online
• Intake Cohort- April and October each year.
• Accredited Master’s Certification – 60 ECTS
• Language – English
• 2 Weekends per month ( Fortnightly)
• Duration- 1 year

Rome Business School’s Executive Master in Finance program seeks to provide professionals with the knowledge and abilities to manage finance efficiently, forecast and plan financially, and use and become proficient in all the cutting-edge technologies and techniques in finance, big data, machine learning, and fintech. In addition to learning the fundamentals of management, participants will get specialized knowledge of finance, namely how to plan, manage, and expand organizations through the use of cutting-edge, digital best financial practices. A thorough understanding of financial market management, financial performance indexes, and acquisition process hazards will thus be possible for our students.

These professionals will acquire a comprehensive understanding of financial management and markets, financial assets, corporate risk management, mergers and acquisitions, financial statistics and econometrics, Big Data, capital budgeting, the time value of money, capital structure and dividend policy, and more.

In order to stand out as creative and responsible leaders with a growth-oriented mindset, participants will first gain general management knowledge before advancing to specialized expertise in finance. Specifically, they will learn how to do financial planning, manage finances effectively, and optimize and grow businesses by incorporating innovative digital financial best practices. All of this will prepare them to make a difference in the world and reach career milestones.

WHY TAKE OUR MASTERS PROGRAM AT ROME BUSINESS SCHOOL  

The Executive Master in Finance paves the way to new future opportunities and equips you with tools to build a strong professional profile.

Discover your untapped potential and your ability to take on responsibility and drive forward meaningful change. It is time to become a better manager, which you can achieve in the following way:

Graduation Ceremony in Rome, Italy

Celebrate your academic achievements with a memorable ceremony at our main campus in Rome. This five-day event includes a study tour, company visits, and explorations of Italy’s rich cultural landmarks, providing both educational and cultural enrichment. 

Life & Soft Skills Program

Develop essential soft skills such as self-discovery, awareness, empowerment, and reinvention. These competencies are crucial for effective leadership and navigating the complexities of today’s dynamic business environment.​

Extensive Networking Opportunities

Through partnerships with leading companies like Airtel, Fidson Pharmaceutical, Messrand, Nigeria Info, Cars45, Microsoft, and Rainoil, you’ll engage in workshops, webinars, and guest lectures. These interactions facilitate the building of a robust professional network and provide insights into real-world business scenarios.​

Career Acceleration Program

Our tailored program focuses on enhancing your professional profile to thrive in the competitive job market. Benefit from workshops on contemporary job-seeking strategies, personalized career guidance, and exclusive events aimed at propelling your career forward.​

Coaching Program

Maximize your potential through personalized coaching sessions with experienced professionals. These sessions aim to refine skills in goal achievement, teamwork, effective communication, and time management, all vital for career success.​

Entrepreneurial Support

Whether you’re aspiring to launch your own venture or drive innovation within an organization, our program equips you with the necessary skills and mindset. We foster an environment that encourages spotting new opportunities and bringing business ideas to fruition.​

Virtual Coffee with CEOs

Engage in interactive sessions with top CEOs to gain insights into career excellence. These virtual conversations provide a platform to ask questions, discuss career interests, and network with seasoned professionals, offering a glimpse into leadership at the highest levels.​

Business Showmanship

Gain visibility for your business through our social media platforms and receive complimentary consultancy on critical business challenges. Present your business during in-class lectures to receive feedback from experienced faculty, positioning your venture as a case study for peer learning.​

Choosing Rome Business School Nigeria’s Executive Master in Finance means investing in a program that not only imparts knowledge but also provides practical experiences, networking opportunities, and personalized support to shape you into a leader equipped to make meaningful impacts in the global business landscape.

QUICK CURRENT STATISTICS OF OUR EXECUTIVE’S STUDENTS AND ALUMNI ON INTELLECTUAL CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

• Professional responsibilities increased by 82%.
• 93% Increased Ability to Make Decisions
• 79% of students report higher salaries following their master’s program completion.
• 68% of alumni received promotions and new offers.53% of students work for a multinational corporation.
• 58% of them are currently effective directors and managers in their companies.

WHY TAKE OUR MASTER IN FINANCE

1. Developing Management Skills and solid Financial Knowledge to stand out as a competitive leader in the Finance Industry

You will learn :

• The core aspects of financial business operations, enable you to manage financial processes effectively and grow your business.
• The importance of financial markets, with insight into financial statement analysis and how to analyze, manage and value financial assets.
• How to make solid financial strategies and financial decisions.
• How to oversee financial distress, management incentives, and information.

2. Financial Forecasting, Managing Liquidity and understanding  International Finance to expand  business globally

Capital budgeting, analyzing project cash flows, risk analysis and the cost of capital. Understanding capital structure and dividend policy. Effective financial planning and forecasting. Corporate Risk Management. Learning and applying tools to manage cash and liquidity. Gaining a command of international business finance.

3. Applying Innovative Tools in Finance, Big Data & Fintech to improve and  automate the delivery and use of  Financial Services

Learning, understanding and applying financial statistics and econometrics. Mastering business mathematics for effective financial management. Enhancing your business and performance by implementing Big Data and Machine Learning in finance. Implementing best innovative practices and tools to understand new technologies and Fintech and how they can be used to optimize and accelerate businesses

PROGRAMME EXPECTATION

This Master’s program will develop students’ competencies and prepare them to take on responsibilities in any company’s Finance Department.

On the completion of this Master’s, students will be able to:

• Become responsible and innovative financial leaders.
• Develop a comprehensive finance forecasting strategy for multinational corporations, international banks, and a diverse international environment.
• Understand financial and predictive models, and make the best financial decisions in a complicated and global environment.
• Understand, apply, and manage fintech and emerging technology strategies and tools.

PROFESSIONAL OUTLET

In particular, the master’s is particularly suitable for those who want to pursue a career in the following roles:

• Company Treasurer
• Financial Director
• Financial Analyst
• Chief Financial Officer
• Financial Services Sales Agent
• Stockbroker
• Investment banker
• Lending Manager
• Financial Advisor
• Private Equity Manager
• Investment Coach

PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY STATISTICS

• 5 Years and above of professional experience.
• 82% employed full time
• 12% business owner/ Self-employed / Entrepreneurs
• 19% of the students are from the FMCG sector
• 6% from consulting
• 19^% from Health, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology
• 6% from information technology/ telecommunication
• 12% from Finance / Accounting
• 6% from Manufacturing / Engineering / Construction
• 13% from Marketing / Publishing / Media
• 13% from NGO / Social Services
• 6% from Transport / Logistics

INDUSTRY BASE FACULTY

You will be guided by experts in every step of your Finance path.

Our Facilitators are carefully selected international academics and disruptive executives who apply their skills and knowledge every day to achieve their goals. You will benefit from the experience of professionals currently working in the field for leading national and international companies, bringing their emerging insights from real business cases.

Our teaching method is designed to ensure the acquisition of theoretical and practical know-how to transfer truly useful competencies that foster professional development. Our faculty members are opinion leaders on many of today’s most crucial business topics.

See some facts about our faculty:

• 75 facilitators of diverse professional backgrounds
• 10% of them are academic professors
• 90% of them currently work professionally in the field as industry experts, consultants, entrepreneurs, managers, and practitioners.
• 70% of them have international experience
• 30% of them have national experience

Checkout our topnotch renowned faculties here:

Dr Oluwaseyi Olanrewaju is an accounting graduate from Yaba College of Technology and Oxford Brookes University UK, where he received an HND – in Accountancy and Finance and BSc – Applied Accounting respectively with flying colors. He is also an alumnus of Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria, where he bagged a master’s in business administration (MBA) specializing in Financial Management, and the University of Leicester, UK, where he bagged an MSc in Finance. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. Accounting from Charisma University, Turks and Caicos Islands, and British West Indies, UK.

Kayode Fanimokun  is a finance executive with over 30 years of quality experience in consulting, banking, and other financial institutions. He has specialist skills in corporate financing, business restructuring

Anifowose Abolaji (Ph.D) currently works at the Department of Banking and Finance, Lagos State University, Lagos, Nigeria. Anifowose does research in Market MacroMicrostructure economics with a specialization in International Finance. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance (International Finance) from the University of Malaya, Malaysia (2018), M.Sc in Finance (2018) from the University of Lagos, B.Sc. in Banking and Finance from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State (2005), and an MBA (2000) from University of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti-State

METHODOLOGY:” CIRCULAR LEARNING” BASED ON THE EFMD CIRCLE FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Master will be taught using interactive lectures, case study analyses, exercises, discussions, role-plays, collaborative exercises, video conferences, business analysis, and student session presentations, all in accordance with EFMD’s highest teaching methodology requirements. Case studies will be utilized to spark conversations and demonstrate business issues. Students will be encouraged to read, discuss, and argue. The teaching methodology is built on learning by doing, in which teachers use a student-centered approach, engage students, and give tasks that allow students to apply their newly gained knowledge. 

CERTIFICATE RECOGNITION

Participants will receive the official double certification of Master of the respective program from Valencia International University in Spain and Rome Business School in Italy at the completion of the course. An academic transcript detailing the courses taken, their ECTS grades, and the number of study hours required for each is also included with the certification.

Valencia International University (VIU) is recognised by WES as our accredited partner university. To get instructions on how to use the WES to examine their academic credentials, students should write to Rome Business School Nigeria. The accreditation from Valencia International University (VIU) has been accepted as a Canadian equivalent master’s degree by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s educational credential evaluation.

ADMISSION EVALUATION PROCESS

A Comprehensive Selection Procedure: Requirements and Actions:

Rome Business School strives to keep the calibre of our programs at the greatest possible level. Therefore, all applicants must go through and complete a selection procedure that is set up as follows in order to guarantee the candidates’ eligibility:

Instructions on enrolment processes will be sent to candidates who are accepted into Rome Business School. Accepted applicants can pay their tuition in one of two ways before enrolling:

• Full tuition payment, for which the applicant is eligible for an extra 10% tuition reduction following the application of any partial grant; 
• A minimum initial payment, followed by monthly installments contingent on the study plan and program;

ADMISSION PROCESS

At Rome Business School, we strive to maintain the highest level of excellence in the programs we provide. To confirm the candidates’ eligibility, all applicants must go through and complete the following selection process: