The Executive Masters in Financial Management (XFM) program is delivered by the Ecole Supérieure des Affaires (ESA) in conjunction with the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University.

The program combines financial theory with its application in practice. By understanding the theory behind financial tools, the XFM program enables its participants to make better, well-informed decisions to financial problems. Students will master hands-on tools and applications necessary to solve complex real-world financial problems.

The program is taught part-time to allow participants to master financial theory and practice, as well as insure their professional activity. The teaching staff consists of visiting lecturers from both the academic and financial world, part of ESA and RSM’s networks.

During the course of the program, students will alternate between core courses tackling the fundamentals of financial techniques and theory, and specialized courses in Financial Markets.

INTERNATIONAL NETWORK

The Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University has a world-wide reputation as a top business school and is consistently ranked among the top 10 business schools in Europe. In 2010, RSM was ranked 6th in the overall Financial Times European Business Schools rankings.

The XFM program is part of RSM’s Masters in Financial Management (MFM) global network. Today, international editions of the program are delivered in Rotterdam, Beirut and Curacao.

Graduates will adhere to the extensive ESA and RSM Alumni Networks. The ESA Alumni Association (ADESA) and RSM Alumni Community connect you to a global professional network.

DIPLOMA

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates obtain an ESA and RSM co-branded diploma specialized in Financial Markets, accredited as an international “Master of Financial Management” degree.

Along with the specialization in Financial Markets, candidates have the opportunity to enroll in additional courses delivered through the RSM, Erasmus University network, enabling them to receive an additional RSM diploma specialized in Investment Banking.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Degree type: Post-experience Master program
Duration of program: 18 months part time
Tuition fees: EUR 25,000
XFM scholarship: USD 10,000 ESA & RSM Scholarship. Please check the XFM application form for more information.
Requirements: University Bachelor degree; at least 3 years of significant work experience; successful completion of the XFM written exam and XFM admissions interview held at the ESA campus