Overview
The Wharton|SAIF Advanced Finance Program — China offers executives a unique opportunity to experience an immersive learning experience that combines academic rigor and real-world business insight that will prepare them to lead their organizations. The world-renowned finance faculty at Wharton bring extensive industry experience and a diverse global perspective to the classroom. Participants in the program will gain a global perspective and analytical prowess that will advance their leadership skills and financial acumen.
Through the Wharton|SAIF Advanced Finance Program — China, participants will:
- Analyze the intricacies of complex financial transactions
- Mine financial data for optimal strategic value
- Communicate detailed financial information and its impact
- Understand acquisition strategy and valuation techniques
- Learn cutting-edge finance from two premier business schools, Wharton and SAIF
The Wharton|SAIF Advanced Finance Program — China consists of six open-enrollment finance programs and is designed to be completed within two years. The six courses offered will consist of two modules in the U.S. and four modules in China. The selected curriculum for the Advanced Finance Program includes:
- Finance for Senior Executives Program
- Private Equity
- Investment Strategies and Portfolio Management
- Venture Capital
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Advanced Corporate Finance
Who Should Attend
- Senior-level executives such as CFOs and CEOs
- Entrepreneurs and CEOs who run their own companies who have to interact with banks, venture capital firms, investment bankers, and private equity firms
- High-potential finance professionals who want to learn the latest in finance
- Corporate lawyers, government officials, and policy makers may also benefit
Global Alumni Network
With Wharton’s 100,000 alumni in 153 countries around the globe, including world leaders in corporate, nonprofit, and government organizations, you’ll join an alumni network with more than 77 alumni clubs spread across the world.
Admissions
Prospective Students
- Senior-level executives such as CFOs and CEOs
- Entrepreneurs and CEOs who run their own companies who have to interact with banks, venture capital firms, investment bankers, and private equity firms
- High-potential finance professionals who want to learn the latest in finance
- Corporate lawyers, government officials, and policy makers may also benefit
Qualifications
- More than 10 years of managerial experience
- Significant career achievement with leadership skills and a sense of responsibility
Application Process
- Submit an Application
- Interview
- Evaluation
- Admission
Schedule
- Program duration: 2 years
- Frequency: Monthly
The program includes content provided by both Wharton and The Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF). There will be 27 days of mandatory Wharton programming that will occur over six modules. U.S. based modules will last 5-6 days. Wharton modules taking place in Beijing and Shanghai at the SAIF Campus will last 3-4 days. There will be additional sessions provided by SAIF in between Wharton modules each lasting 2-4 days.
Alumni Status
- Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn Wharton alumni status and become part of a global alumni network of more than 100,000 members.
- Each alumnus will receive an exclusive alumni account from The Wharton School with access to the WhartonConnect directory, alumni chat room Wharton Fast Chats, Webinars, and access to Wharton Alumni Clubs and Global Forums.
Locations
- Penn Wharton China Center: Beijing, China
- The Wharton School: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and San Francisco, California
- SAIF (The Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance): Shanghai, China
Faculty
Mack 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 School
Michael L. Tarnopol Professor; Professor of Management, The Wharton School
Joel S. Ehrenkranz Family Professor, Professor of Finance, Professor of Economics; Chairperson, Finance Department, The Wharton School
Howard Butcher III Professor of Finance; Professor of Economics; Chairperson, Finance Department, Senior Vice Dean of Research, Centers & Academic Initiatives, The Wharton School
Associate Professor of Finance, The Wharton School
Adjunct Professor of Finance; Senior Director, Harris Family Alternative Investments Program, The Wharton School
Ronald O. Perelman Professor in Finance, The Wharton School
William H. Lawrence Professor; Professor of Finance, The Wharton School
The Nippon Life Professor in Finance; Professor of Finance, The Wharton School
Adjunct Professor of Finance, The Wharton School
Wharton Private Equity Professor; Professor of Finance; Academic Director, Harris Family Alternative Investments Program, The Wharton School
