Programme Course Name
Master of Science in CFO Leadership (MCFO)
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RMB¥358,000
Tuition fee for the entire programme
About the MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CFO LEADERSHIP
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Why Master of Science in CFO Leadership
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CONVERGENCE OF ACCOUNTING, FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT
From controllership and corporate finance to leadership and strategy, the innovative curriculum is designed around the core competencies essential to the roles of a modern-day finance leader.
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RICH KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE FOR FINANCE EXECUTIVES
The programme offers a conducive platform for like-minded finance and business professionals to enrich their knowledge, exchange experiences, learn what works and what does not, and understand as well as explore potential solutions to the challenges facing the finance function.
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OUTSTANDING FACULTY AND PEDAGOGY
Delivered through SMU’s hallmark interactive classroom pedagogy, the programme is taught by a multi-disciplinary faculty with strong academic and industry experience. The programme’s Executive Conversation Series features talks by veteran CFOs and business leaders who will share their wealth of experience with participants.
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OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND YOUR NETWORKING HORIZON
In a globalised economy, networking has become more important as a channel for sharing professional knowledge and best practices. As part of the SMU–Tsinghua partnership with one of China’s top universities, the programme offers opportunities for participants to network with finance and business managers from China.
Class Profile
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Business managers – business decision makers keen in enhancing Accounting and Finance knowledge and who interact closely with Finance managers and CFOs. -
Potential and aspiring CFOs – Those who are not currently CFOs but whose career paths to-date demonstrate potential and aspiration to become CFOs or finance leaders in the future – including financial controllers, corporate treasurers, audit managers, bus -
Business professionals with a keen interest to enhance their competencies and skills in financial leadership who are from corporations to professional firms and public organisations.
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Industries MCFO Graduates Work In
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Business / Financial Services30%
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Programme Details
Programme Information
From controllership and corporate finance to leadership and strategy, the innovative curriculum is designed around the core competencies essential to the roles of a modern-day finance leader. Delivered through SMU’s well-known interactive classroom pedagogy, the programme is taught by a multi-disciplinary faculty with strong academic and industry experience, and augmented by veteran CFOs and business leaders who will share their wealth of experience at the Executive Conversation Series as part of the programme’s curriculum.
SMU School of Accountancy launched the SMU-Tsinghua Master of Science in CFO Leadership degree programme together with Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management at the Global CFO forum held in Beijing in 2018.
Modelled after the existing Master of Science in CFO Leadership (MCFO) programme at SMU, this degree programme is jointly taught by faculty from both SMU and Tsinghua. Targeting aspiring CFOs and senior finance executives in China who have a minimum of seven years' working experience, it aims to develop CFO talents who can be highly effective in the increasingly competitive market in China.
Successful candidates will be awarded the Master of Science in CFO Leadership from SMU. The medium of instruction for the course is mainly in Mandarin. Most of the courses will be conducted at Tsinghua University. Students will be required to attend an intensive one-week study tour at SMU.
- Full time Duration
- ACADEMIC SESSION I
- ACADEMIC SESSION II
- ACADEMIC SESSION III
- ACADEMIC SESSION IV
- ACADEMIC SESSION V
- ACADEMIC SESSION VI
The programme is intended to be completed in 6 academic sessions over 18 months. Each academic session comprises of 4 days per block per month.
12 months
- Financial Reporting in the IFRS World (Part I)
- Understanding the Global Economy and Financial Markets
- Financing Decisions
- Financial Reporting in the IFRS World (Part II)
- Business Valuation
- Leadership in Organisations
- Tax Planning
- Legal Issues and Risks in Business
- Financial Risk Management
- Risk Governance
- Ethics and Social Responsibility
- Managing Relationships with Stakeholders
- Corporate Strategy
- Business Intelligence Analytics
- Executive Conversation Series
- Managing for Value Creation
- Strategic Financial Analysis
- Data Thinking and Behavioral Sciences
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Admissions
Programme Fees
Application
S$100
The application fee is non-refundable and applicable at teh time of submissions.
Registration / Deposit
- S$5,400 for Singaporeans & PR
- S$5,500 for Foreigners
Registration and Deposits fee is non-refundable* and payable on acceptance to the programme. The registration fee of S$400 or S$500 covers matriculation, examination fees, orientation activities, library and computer account. The deposit fee of S$5,000 will contribute to first billing of the tuition fee.
Tuition Fee
S$51,840* (Inclusive of GST)
Payment Schedule
First billing of S$20,920 in term 1 and second billing of $25,920 in term 4 for part-time students
First billing of S$20,920 in term 1 and second billing of $25,920 in term 2 for full-time students
Payment notice will be sent to students one month prior to term commencement.
- Tuition fees are locked in once the student enters the programme. The Singapore Management University reserves the right to alter tuition fees for new incoming cohorts when required.
- For the avoidance of doubt, the Deposit shall form part of the total tuition fees for the programme, however, SMU will not refund the Deposit should a student withdraw from the programme at any time after accepting the offer.
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a tax collected on behalf of the Singapore Government and will be charged at the prevailing rate.
Scholarships
very limited number of partially-funded scholarships is available to potential candidates on a competitive basis. Interested candidates should indicate their interest to be considered for scholarships in their online applications. Scholarship interviews will be conducted concurrently with admissions interviews. Scholarship decisions will be made only after admissions offers are made.
SMU also has a number of corporate scholarships that admitted students can apply for.
SMU Alumni enjoy an attractive 10% tuition fee relief if you enroll in the Master of Science in CFO Leadership (MCFO).
FAQ
FAQ
You may sign up to attend one of our Information Sessions; please check for available dates. You may also email your queries to mcfo@smu.edu.sg.
Yes. We accept applicants with degrees in any discipline.
We generally expect applicants to have at least an undergraduate degree. Those without a university degree but have outstanding career profiles may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
As this is a programme for middle to senior executives, we regret that only applicants with at least five years of full-time work experience can be considered.
Yes, as long as your experience involves managerial and business decisions. We are keen on a good mix of candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Candidates who do not have any prior demonstrated knowledge in introductory accounting and finance may be guided with relevant preparatory courses before the start of the programme.
There is only one intake per year in August. Each cohort begins the programme in August each year and ends in June of the following year.
GMAT/GRE tests are conducted internationally throughout the year. To register for a test date and venue in your vicinity, please visit the testing institutions’ respective websites:
- GMAT: www.mba.com/the-gmat
- GRE: www.ets.org/gre
In Singapore, the computerised GMAT can be taken at Pearson Professional Centers, 10 Anson Road, Level 30, Unit 3, International Plaza, Singapore 079903, Tel: 6225-2027. GMAT is generally conducted in the morning from Mondays to Fridays and the second Saturday of every month. The test takes up to four hours, and can only be taken once every calendar month for up to five times every 12 calendar months.
Yes, you may submit your programme application first, and then submit your test score to us once you have completed the test. However, we will not be able to provide you with any decision on your application until we have received your official test score.
We encourage applicants to take the GMAT or GRE. However, those who are unable to do so may opt to take the SMU Admission Test by indicating this option in their online application to us. As the SMU Admission Test is not available to the general public, we must receive your completed programme application first before we can arrange for you to take the test.
Yes. All shortlisted applicants will be invited for a face-to-face interview as part of the admissions process.
Shortlisted applicants will be informed by email regarding their interview date and venue. Interviews are held either on SMU campus or at a location mutually convenient for the candidate and interviewer.
Shortlisted overseas applicants may request for an interview in Singapore on specific dates should they be visiting here. Depending on schedule availability and suitable arrangements, we may also interview candidates overseas.
All classes are conducted full-time during each academic session of 8 days.
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