Master of Science in CFO Leadership (MCFO) Program By Singapore Management University |Top Universities
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Tuitionfee

76,999 SGDTuition Fee/year

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Main Subject Area

Accounting and FinanceMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The programme is designed on a block-session format which enables busy executives from Singapore and the Asian region to complete the programme in Singapore without excessive disruption to their professional or personal activities.
The programme is intended to be completed in one year over six academic sessions. Each academic session comprises eight consecutive days of full-time classes. Participants are expected to be able to attend classes full-time throughout each academic session and the six sessions should be completed within one year.
The programme is taught by a multi-disciplinary faculty, many of whom have not only PhD degrees from reputable universities in the USA, UK and Australia, but also years of practical experience in the public accounting, finance and corporate sectors. They are also excellent teachers in the classroom, and continue to research or consult in their respective fields.
The programme has received accreditations from Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and AACSB International (AACSB).
Veteran CFOs and business leaders will be invited to speak at the programme's Executive Conversation Series as part of the curriculum.
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will receive the postgraduate Master of Science in CFO Leadership degree awarded by Singapore Management University.

Program overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The programme is designed on a block-session format which enables busy executives from Singapore and the Asian region to complete the programme in Singapore without excessive disruption to their professional or personal activities.
The programme is intended to be completed in one year over six academic sessions. Each academic session comprises eight consecutive days of full-time classes. Participants are expected to be able to attend classes full-time throughout each academic session and the six sessions should be completed within one year.
The programme is taught by a multi-disciplinary faculty, many of whom have not only PhD degrees from reputable universities in the USA, UK and Australia, but also years of practical experience in the public accounting, finance and corporate sectors. They are also excellent teachers in the classroom, and continue to research or consult in their respective fields.
The programme has received accreditations from Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and AACSB International (AACSB).
Veteran CFOs and business leaders will be invited to speak at the programme's Executive Conversation Series as part of the curriculum.
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will receive the postgraduate Master of Science in CFO Leadership degree awarded by Singapore Management University.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

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  • A good university degree in any discipline
  • At least seven years of full-time, relevant work experience
  • Head of finance, financial controller, senior accountant, corporate treasurer, audit manager, manager in analysis and planning role or manager in business, mid to back offices; Demonstrate potential and aspiration to assume senior finance managerial positions in future
  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a face-to-face interview as part of the admissions process
  • Good score on GMAT, GRE or SMU Admission Test
  • Endorsement by your current employer of your participation in the programme is strongly encouraged
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

76,999 SGD
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International Students

76,999 SGD
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