ISB Chief Financial Officer Programme

The ISB Chief Financial Officer Programme is a transformative 8-month executive education offering that combines academic excellence with practical leadership development. The program features blended learning with campus immersion, expert faculty instruction, and industry masterclasses.

4.9

Instructors:

Hariom Manchiraju

Shashwat Alok

English

Applications Deadline:
14th December, 2024
Duration:
8 Months

₹ 5,00,000

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Overview

The ISB Chief Financial Officer Programme is designed to transform experienced finance professionals into strategic C-suite leaders. This comprehensive program combines academic rigor with practical application, featuring distinguished faculty, industry experts, and real-world case studies to develop well-rounded financial leaders.

Why Management?

The program stands out through its unique blend of academic excellence and practical leadership development. With ISB's prestigious faculty, industry partnerships, and executive alumni network, participants gain both knowledge and valuable connections. The flexible format combines online learning with campus immersion.

What does this course have to offer?

Key Highlights

32 weeks of expert-led instruction
Campus immersion experience
ISB Executive Alumni status
Leadership coaching
5+ industry case studies
4 live faculty sessions
5 CXO masterclasses
Weekly expert office hours

Who is this programme for?

Current CFOs seeking advancement
Senior finance professionals
Finance leaders targeting C-suite roles
Professionals with 10+ years experience
Strategic decision-makers in finance

Minimum Eligibility

Bachelor's Degree with 50% aggregate
Minimum 10 years work experience
Demonstrated career progression
Strong leadership potential

Who is the programme for?

The programme follows a comprehensive admission process evaluating candidates' professional experience, academic background, and leadership potential. The curriculum is delivered through a blend of online learning, live sessions, and campus immersion, structured across 32 weeks with specific completion requirements.

Important Dates

Selection process

How to apply?

Curriculum

The curriculum covers essential areas including changing CFO roles, global economics, financial planning, strategic corporate finance, M&A, risk management, fintech innovations, and leadership development. Each module combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications through case studies and real-world projects.

There are 9 semesters in this course

The program is structured into key modules covering essential CFO competencies. Starting with the evolving role of CFOs, it progresses through global economics, financial planning, strategic finance, M&A, governance, risk management, fintech, and leadership development. Each module incorporates case studies, assignments, and practical applications.

Changing Role of the CFO

Global Economics for a CFO

Financial Planning and Analysis

Strategic Corporate Finance

M&A and Business Valuation

Corporate Governance and Regulatory Requirements

Corporate Risk Management

Fintech

Leadership Development and Talent Management

Programme Length

This 8-month program offers a flexible learning structure combining online sessions with a one-day campus immersion. The format accommodates working professionals while ensuring comprehensive coverage of all essential topics.

Tuition Fee

The program fee is ₹5,00,000 + GST, structured with a registration fee of ₹50,000 and five installments. The fee includes all learning materials, case studies, masterclasses, and campus immersion components.

Fee Structure

Payment options

Learning Experience

The learning experience combines self-paced lectures, live faculty sessions, CXO masterclasses, case studies, and weekly office hours with industry experts. Participants benefit from personal leadership coaching and interactive learning methods.

University Experience

Participants gain access to ISB's prestigious resources including faculty expertise, industry connections, and the executive alumni network. The program includes campus immersion, networking opportunities, and ongoing professional development support.

Word from the Directors

Dr. Apoorva Javadekar

Assistant Professor of Finance, ISB

Attain the Pinnacle of Financial Leadership

About the University

Founded in 2001, ISB is a global business school offering world-class management education across two campuses in Hyderabad and Mohali, India. The institution has achieved triple crown accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) and is consistently ranked among the top business schools globally.

934

Total enrollment

70+

Faculty size

2

Campus locations

Affiliation & Recognition

AACSB Accredited

EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System)

AMBA (Association of MBAs)

Wharton Partnership

Career services

Through its Career Advancement Services (CAS), ISB provides comprehensive career development support across multiple channels. The CAS team consists of three pillars: Corporate Business Development, Program Management, and Strategy and Execution teams. The placement process spans four months, offering extensive networking opportunities and career guidance through corporate presentations, workshops, and industry connections

4 months

Placement duration

270+

Corporate partners

2,066

Job offers

Applications Deadline:
14th December, 2024
Duration:
8 Months

₹ 5,00,000

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Whom you will learn from?

Learn from top industry experts who bring real-world experience and deep knowledge to every lesson. The instructors are dedicated to help you achieve your goals with practical insights and hands-on guidance.

Instructors

Hariom Manchiraju

Associate Professor, Accounting

He serves as a faculty member in the Accounting Department at the Indian School of Business, building upon his extensive academic credentials including a PhD and MBA from the State University of New York – Buffalo, an MFM from Sri Satya Sai University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from Osmania University, India. His academic work focuses on investigating the role of accounting information in capital markets, financial forecasting, executive compensation, and corporate governance, while his teaching portfolio includes financial accounting courses, spanning financial statement analysis for MBA students and advanced financial accounting for senior undergraduates.

Shashwat Alok

Associate Professor, Finance

He has served as a faculty member in ISB's Finance Department since 2013, bringing expertise from his Ph.D. in Finance from Washington University and leading the Digital Identity Research Initiative. His research portfolio spans corporate finance in emerging markets, examining its intersection with law, government policy, and institutions, while also exploring financial inclusion, capital allocation, alternative data, Fintech, and climate change. His academic contributions have earned significant recognition through prestigious grants, international conference presentations, and publications in leading journals, with his work receiving citations in influential reports and coverage across major Indian media outlets.

Testimonials

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4.9 course rating

Faculties

These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they’re here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.

Instructors

Anand Shekhar

4.7 rating

6 Reviews

1,938 Students

1 Course

Distinguished Corporate Finance Scholar and Academic Researcher

Anand Shekhar is pursuing his Ph.D. in Finance at Bayes Business School, University of London, bringing extensive academic and professional expertise in corporate finance and governance. His academic excellence is demonstrated through multiple prestigious recognitions, including graduating in the Dean's list from Indian School of Business's PGP (MBA) program and receiving a merit scholarship at BITS Pilani for ranking in the top 3% of his batch. His research contributions have earned him a research grant from SEBI's Developmental Research Group for his work on share pledging. His academic achievements include the OP Jindal Engineering & Management Scholarship and selection as a GE Foundation Scholar Leader. His professional experience includes working in JSW Group's leadership program, where he gained valuable exposure to project finance and executive management. His academic foundation combines a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Finance from BITS Pilani, reflecting his multidisciplinary approach to financial research. Currently, as a JN Tata Scholar at Bayes Business School, he focuses his research on corporate finance, corporate governance, and financial intermediation, contributing to academic understanding of financial markets and corporate behavior through rigorous research methodologies and innovative approaches to financial analysis

Dr. Rajagopal Raghunathan

4.8 rating

820 Reviews

4,83,953 Students

1 Course

Renowned Marketing Scholar and Happiness Researcher

Dr. Rajagopal Raghunathan is a visiting Professor of Marketing at the Indian School of Business and a Professor of Marketing at the McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on the impact of people's judgments and decisions on their happiness, exploring the intersection of marketing and well-being. His work has garnered attention in various mass media outlets, including The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and Self Magazine. An award-winning educator, Dr. Raghunathan has taught in numerous international programs, engaging students from diverse countries such as India, Thailand, Finland, China, and the U.S. He shares his insights on happiness, creativity, and leadership through his popular Psychology Today blog, "Sapient Nature," which has received over 500,000 page views. He is also the author of the book "If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Happy?" released in 2016, which has been translated into multiple languages. His contributions to academia include publishing in top journals such as The Journal of Marketing and The Journal of Consumer Research, further establishing him as a leading voice in the field of marketing and happiness research.

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