Advanced Finance Program

The Advanced Finance Program (AFP) is a flexible approach to obtaining an advanced level of executive education in finance. Intended for executives for whom professional development is a priority, AFP is structured to support career advancement with a curriculum that is comprehensive in finance.

Benefits of the AFP include:

• Wharton alumni status, including a lifelong Wharton email address
• The flexibility to select from eight open-enrollment programs in finance
• The opportunity to build a global peer network
• Executive coaching
• A personalized Wharton consultation to guide the design of your program experience

Yes, upon successful completion of the AFP, you will be granted Wharton alumni status.

You will be joining one of the largest business school alumni organizations in the world. With more than 100,000 members who live and work in more than 130 countries, the Wharton alumni network is a powerful community of which you become a part and to which you have access.

Upon completion, AFP participants will receive a lifelong Wharton email address, and be invited to global alumni forums that showcase thought leadership from around the world. Also, you will have access to resources that facilitate both personal and professional growth through lifelong learning opportunities.

The program’s flexible nature and the immersion in the subject of finance is what most distinguishes the Advanced Finance Program from a traditional MBA degree, which generally includes courses in marketing, strategy, and leadership. The AFP consists of six open-enrollment finance programs that you select to meet your individual professional goals, taken on your own timetable over a two-year period. Please note, however, that the six programs do not qualify for academic credit and cannot be transferred or used as a credit toward a degree.

In a traditional MBA cohort, participants spend up to two years with their same class of peers. Because the AFP experience is condensed over six program weeks, you will meet and interact with many individuals from all over the world, allowing you to create your own powerful professional network.

The AFP consists of six open-enrollment finance programs. Choose from the following programs:

• Advanced Corporate Finance
• Assessing Commercial Real Estate Investments and Markets
• Corporate Valuation
• Distressed Asset Investing and Corporate Restructuring
• Investment Strategies and Portfolio Management
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Private Equity: Investing and Creating Value
• Shareholder Activism and Corporate Governance
• The CFO: Becoming a Strategic Partner
• Venture Capital
• Wharton Finance for Executives

Please contact us at +1.215.898.1776 or execed@wharton.upenn.edu for a personalized consultation.

You may complete the AFP in less than a year. The only requirement is to complete all six finance programs within a two-year period.

A Wharton program consultant can assist you in selecting the sequence of programs that meets your professional goals and fits your work schedule. Please contact us at +1.215.898.1776 or execed@wharton.upenn.edu for a personalized consultation.

No. The curriculum is designed to be completed in two years or less, and the timeframe for completion cannot be extended.

If you have attended an open-enrollment finance program within the past 12 months, you may be eligible to receive credit for ONE program toward completing the AFP. Please contact us at +1.215.898.1776 or execed@wharton.upenn.edu for a personalized consultation.

No, we regret that we cannot consider custom programs as eligible to count toward the AFP.

Admissions are done on a rolling basis, so the earlier you submit your application, the better. It is best to apply at least three months in advance of the first program you wish to attend. Upon approval of your application, your first program becomes your entry point into the AFP.

No, we do not require an admissions examination to attend an executive education program.

Yes. AFP is for senior-level executives and high-potential professionals who wish to accelerate their career development in the area of modern finance. Additionally, executives working in roles where they need to significantly expand their understanding of finance or whose career mobility demands greater financial expertise will benefit.

Ideal participants will have significant career and academic achievement and will currently be on a career progression that has involved consistently increasing levels of responsibility.

All AFP candidates must be fluent in English to complete reading assignments and to actively engage in group discussions and activities. Being able to fully communicate in English with your executive peers and Wharton faculty is an integral part of the experience.

If you have taken the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) within the past two years, your score must be 800 or higher.

If you have less than one year’s experience working in an English-speaking environment, or if you are unsure about your current level of English, please contact us immediately at execed@wharton.upenn.edu. We can better advise you then.

The AFP fee includes tuition for six open-enrollment programs, executive coaching, private accommodations, most meals, and all program materials.

Payment can be made by check, wire transfer, or credit card.

A $20,000 deposit is due within 30 days of acceptance into the program. This confirms your registration to the program. The balance is due within the next 60 days after registration to the program.

Participants must take their first program within one year of acceptance.

No, unfortunately, we don’t. But, if you require company sponsorship to fund your participation in AFP, please obtain approval from your company before applying. We also cannot accept nor facilitate any student loan requests.

If you wish to cancel enrollment in one of your selected AFP courses, we are more than happy to reschedule your attendance for the next program date, or we can work with you to identify a more convenient session. If you wish to withdraw entirely from AFP, please contact Wharton Client Relations at +1.215.898.1776 or execed@wharton.upenn.edu to discuss your specific situation. AFP program cancellations and withdrawals are subject to administrative fees.

Please note these transfer and cancellation policies:

Transfer of Registration:

We will allow participants to transfer between different dates of a specific program with at least 10 days’ notice before the start date.

Requests to cancel or defer participation in AFP must be made in writing and submitted to Wharton Client Relations at execed@wharton.upenn.edu.

For more information, please contact Wharton Client Relations at +1.215.898.1776 or by email.