Online Learning Wharton Live Online Self-Paced Online Programs Wharton Online Programs Online Programs with Emeritus Online Programs with Wall Street Prep Blended Learning Solutions for Organizations Emerging CFO Program Chief financial officers (CFOs) are leading businesses into the future. They serve as strategic business partners, drive financial success, and align functional strategies with larger financial objectives. Strategic thinking, technical leadership, and holistic knowledge of the business have become critical competencies for future finance leaders. The six-month Emerging Chief Financial Officer (eCFO) Program from Wharton Executive Education will equip aspiring CFOs to lead strategically, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and manage organizational dynamics. Through the comprehensive curriculum, experienced finance and accounting professionals will learn to lead with a global mindset, cultivate a powerful network for professional growth, and drive initiatives with a vision for the future. At the end of the program, you will be ready to successfully navigate the responsibilities of a future CFO and come away with a personalized action plan that will guide you as you harness new opportunities that move you closer to the C-suite. Program Highlights Cultivate future-ready leadership skills through personalized assessments and evidence-based exercises. Create a detailed strategy to evolve your leadership abilities that leads you toward your objective of becoming a CFO. Acquire rich, real-world insights into finance and social networking through the expertise of renowned Wharton faculty. Expand your professional network through virtual meetups and an on-campus event with a global cohort of peers. PROGRAM DETAILS Duration: 6 months Location: Online + On Campus* *Includes a two-day immersion on the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia, USA Learn more and apply The program fee is US$14,000 and covers teaching fees, all academic material, and access to online coursework. The fee does not include accommodation for the on-campus recognition ceremony and networking event, transport expenses (domestic, international, visa fee, and more), and other expenses not specifically mentioned in the fees. Program Format The six-month learning journey includes 14 weeks of core leadership knowledge and two specialized phases that will help you develop the skills required for future C-level leadership. The program also offers an optional two-day networking event and recognition ceremony** on the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia, where you will have the opportunity to meet faculty and build connections with your peers. Three core modules (Fourteen weeks) Foundations of Effective Leadership Leading Through Complexity Leading for Long-Term Sustainability and Growth Two specialized phases Upskilling Advancement (6 weeks) Transformation Mindset (4 weeks) Two-day on-campus recognition ceremony and networking event Who Should Attend The Emerging CFO Program will help experienced finance and accounting professionals enhance their strategic skills and build leadership competencies to advance in the realm of finance. The program is ideal for: Those working in corporate finance or financial planning and analysis who are looking to drive financial stability, capitalize on new growth opportunities, and enhance their leadership skills to inspire their teams Those working in financial accounting who want to gain a broad understanding of corporate finance concepts for financial decision making and develop leadership traits that are essential to becoming a successful financial leader A minimum of 8 years of professional work experience and fluency in written and spoken English is required. To learn more, please contact: +1.567.587.1541 wharton_ecfo@emeritus.org Learn More and Apply Delivered in collaboration with program partner Emeritus: Marissa King, PhDSee Faculty BioAlice Y. Hung President’s Distinguished Professor; Professor of Health Care Management; Professor of Management, The Wharton SchoolItay Goldstein, PhDSee Faculty BioJoel S. Ehrenkranz Family Professor, Professor of Finance, Professor of Economics; Chairperson, Finance Department, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests: Corporate finance, financial fragility and crises, financial marketsChristopher Geczy, PhDSee Faculty BioAdjunct Professor of Finance; Academic Director, Wharton Wealth Management Initiative; Academic Director, Jacobs Levy Equity Management Center for Quantitative Financial Research, The Wharton SchoolAnthony Landry, PhDSee Faculty Bio Deputy Vice Dean of Academic Affairs, MBA Program; Adjunct Full Professor of Finance, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests: Macroeconomics, international finance, and international trade and investmentLindsey D. Cameron, PhDSee Faculty BioAssistant Professor of Management, The Wharton SchoolMauro Guillén, PhDSee Faculty BioWilliam H. Wurster Professor of Multinational Management; Vice Dean, MBA Program for Executives, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests: Globalization, international political economy, multinational managementWitold Henisz, PhDSee Faculty BioVice Dean and Faculty Director, ESG Initiative; Deloitte & Touche Professor of Management in Honor of Russell E. Palmer, former Managing PartnerResearch Interests: Political and social risk management; project management; ESG integration; stakeholder engagementRahul Kapoor, PhDSee Faculty BioDavid W. Hauck Professor; Professor of Management, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests: Innovation, technology management and strategy, industry evolution, firm boundaries, business ecosystemsHarbir Singh, PhDSee Faculty BioMack Professor; Professor of Management; Co-Director, Mack Institute for Innovation Management; Wharton School Faculty Director for the Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests: Corporate governance, corporate restructuring, management buyouts, strategies for corporate acquisitions Learn More and Apply
