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

The Executive Master in Finance of Rome Business School aims to train professionals with the skills to effectively manage finances, make forecasts and financial planning, and apply and master all the innovative tools and practices in finance, big data, machine learning and fintech. Participants will first learn basic management knowledge and acquire specialist finance skills, in particular by understanding how to plan manage finance and grow businesses by incorporating digital innovative best financial practices. Therefore, our students will be able to gain an in-depth understanding of financial market management, financial performance indices and risks associated with the acquisition process.

These professionals will gain an in-depth understanding of financial management and markets, financial assets, the time value of money, capital budgeting, the cost of capital, capital structure and dividend policy, corporate risk management, mergers and acquisitions, financial statistics and econometrics, Big Data, etc.

Participants will firstly acquire general core knowledge in management, before moving on to specialized expertise in finance, specifically learning to do financial planning and manage finances effectively, and optimize and grow businesses incorporating innovative digital financial best practices, enabling them to stand out as innovative and responsible leaders, with a growth-oriented mindset, fully ready to make an impact out in the world and achieve 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:

1. Graduation Ceremony, Rome Business School, Italy, with the option to attend the Graduation Ceremony and a one-week study tour and immersion in Italy-
   Every student has the opportunity to attend the graduation ceremony at Rome Business School Italy, the graduation ceremony is a 5 days event that also incorporates a study tour, company visits, sightseeing of monuments, and notable places.
2. International Boot camp in Rome, and Kigali – Looking for international exposure to gain a brand-new perspective on the business world? We offer the chance to enrich your knowledge of entrepreneurship, innovation and other key topics in the business world by taking part in our International Programs in Rome and Kigali where you can also expand your professional network.
3. Life & Soft Skills Program: Self-Discovery, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Reinvention.

Soft skills are personal attributes that influence our relationships and communication. They are fundamental for conducting effective leadership and steering businesses towards success. In this increasingly technological world, soft skills are the fuel that drives the growth of our relationships. Soft skills are essential abilities and life skills that we should master every day to become a better version of ourselves.

4. Networking & Partners, Multinational Relationships.

In partnership with several globally renowned leading companies, such as Airtel, Fidson Pharmaceutical, Messrand, Nigeria Info, Cars45, Microsoft, Rainoil and many more, we allow you to make contact with real working environments and build a strong professional network, through workshops, webinars, guest speakers and many more activities, encouraging interaction between leading professionals and students, and facilitating the learning process through real case studies.

5. Career Acceleration  Program, Design your professional profile

A tailored Career Acceleration Program specifically designed to shape each student’s professional profile to enable them to become competitive figures in the modern employment market. You will have access to workshops focusing on the latest key topics about job seeking and career networking, individual career guidance meetings, and our exclusive events to ensure the best start or a great boost in your career.

6. Coaching Program

How much of your potential are you using from 1 to 10? Learn to get the most out of your potential through 3 Master coaching sessions with some of our experts. You will improve your competencies in terms of achieving your goals, effectively contributing to teamwork activities, communicating, time management and many more key skills for being successful in your future career.

7. RBSN for Entrepreneurship

Are you planning to start up your own business or dreaming of becoming the fresh, innovative driving force within an organization? We will equip you with skills, insights and the curious mindset required to spot new opportunities, make connections and bring new business ventures to life.

8. Virtual Coffee with CEOs

Network with Top CEOs & learn what it takes, to excel in your career.

Develop networking skills directly in two interactive conversations with Top CEOs, during which you can ask questions, inquire about career interests and roadblocks, ask about the keys to career success, and network with a variety of friendly, experienced professionals! The two coffee conversations will be held virtually online, meaning you can join them and participate from anywhere live in real-time.

9. RBSN Business Showmanship

Gain visibility for your business as we project your business on our social media platforms and provide free consultation on key business challenges. The Business Showmanship is designed to give your business visibility as your business will be promoted across all our social media channels. This is usually after you have made a presentation in one of the In-Class lectures where our highly experienced faculty will offer you free consultation on your key business challenges. Your presentation will also spotlight your business as the primary case study for the class. And where a student doesn’t have an existing business, an alternative business can be used.

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

• 82% Increased Professional Responsibilities
• 93% Improved Decision-Making Capability
• 79% of students increase their salary after the completion of their master’s programs
• 68% of Alumni got a new offer and promotions
• 52% of students are employed in a multinational company
• 58% are now successful Managers and Directors in their respective organizations

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 will strengthen the students’ competencies and enable them to take on responsibilities in the Finance Departments of any company.

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

• Become responsible, innovative leaders in the field of Finance.
• Create a comprehensive Finance forecasting plan both for multinational companies and international banks and also in a diverse international environment.
• Understand financial models, and predictive models, and make the best financial Choices, within a complex and global setting.
• Understand, implement and manage the techniques and tools of Fintech and new technologies.

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

By adhering to the highest standards regarding the teaching methodology provided by EFMD, the Master will be taught through interactive lectures, case study analyses, exercises, discussions, role-plays, teamwork exercises, video conferences, business analysis and sessions presentation of students. Case studies will be used to generate discussions and illustrate business problems. Students will be encouraged to read and engage in discussions and debates. The teaching methodology is based on learning by doing, through which teachers implement a student-centred approach, involve students and provide activities that allow students to apply the knowledge acquired.

CERTIFICATE RECOGNITION

At the end of the course, attendees will be issued with the official double certification of the Master of the respective program from Rome Business School Italy and Valencia International University, Spain. The certification also comes with an academic transcript with detailed modules and their ECTS grades, and the number of study hours for each of the modules taken.

WES recognizes our accreditation partner University, Valencia International University (VIU). Students seeking to evaluate their academic transcripts with the WES can write at Rome Business school Nigeria to be guided on the process. Valencia International University (VIU) certification has been recognized under the educational credential assessment for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada as a Canadian equivalency master’s degree.

ADMISSION EVALUATION PROCESS

A Thorough Selection Process: Qualification and Steps:
Rome Business School works hard to maintain the highest standard of quality in the programs we offer. That’s why, in order to ensure the eligibility of the candidates, all applicants must undergo and successfully pass a selection process structured as follows:

Candidates admitted to Rome Business School will be issued instructions on enrollment procedures. To enroll, accepted candidates have two options for paying their tuition fees:

• Full tuition payment, for which the candidate receives an additional 10% discount on their tuition, after the application of any partial scholarship;
• Minimum first installment, followed by monthly installments depending on the program and study format;
• Professional and educational requirements: 2 years of working experience, a bachelor’s degree, and a fluent knowledge of English.

ADMISSION PROCESS

At Rome Business School we work hard to maintain the highest standard of quality in the programs we offer. That’s why, to ensure the eligibility of the candidates, all applicants must undergo and successfully pass a selection process structured as follows: