Chief Financial Officer Program — India
- Powered by the legacy of Wharton—an Ivy League school
- Global CFO learning—applied and strategic
- Opportunity to network with global finance leaders
- In-person immersions in India with renowned Wharton faculty
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Why this is one of the best CFO programs in India
Your gateway to becoming a future-ready, global CFO
Learn from world-renowned Wharton faculty
Gain insights from renowned Wharton faculty and industry experts who are at the cutting edge of innovation.
Peer-to-peer networking
Benefit from cross-industry knowledge sharing and forge transformative relationships with like-minded CXOs.
2 India immersions (3+2 days)
Engage directly with the Wharton faculty in India to deepen strategic thinking and enhance leadership capabilities through interactive sessions.
Pathway to Wharton alumni status
Following the successful completion of the program earn one of six credits needed to earn Wharton alumni status through the Advance Finance Program (AFP) or General Management Program (GMP) pathway.*
Blended learning journey
Engage in an accelerated learning experience that combines the best of practical and theoretical learning to meet India’s rising demand for global-ready CFOs
On-demand learning
Learn at your own pace with a weekly commitment of four to six hours of sessions and activities.
Real-world case studies
Learn from global case studies and equip yourself with the skills to apply global strategies to tackle India-specific challenges.
*Note: Refer to Pathway to Wharton alumni section
Who is this program for?
Wharton Executive Education's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Program – India is tailored for senior finance leaders in the Indian C-suite who are shaping enterprise-wide strategy through financial leadership, investment decisions, digital transformation, and cross-border growth planning.
Whether you're an experienced CFO or preparing to step into the role, this program empowers you to lead at a global level with confidence, foresight, and influence.
The program is particularly beneficial for:
Chief financial officers of MNCs, mid-sized firms, or large Indian corporations aiming to enhance strategic leadership and global influence
Finance directors, controllers, and senior VPs of finance with 15+ years of experience, preparing to transition into the CFO role
Corporate strategy leaders and financial planners seeking to expand their impact on enterprise decision making across geographies and functions
Participants are required to have:
A minimum of 10 years of managerial work experience
How this program prepares you for a global CFO role
Reframe the CFO role as a transformational force by aligning financial strategy with enterprise-wide goals
Lead change initiatives and act as strategic business partners to CEOs and boards
Champion a data-driven and AI-enabled culture, driving digital agility in finance functions
Optimize capital deployment and valuation models to fuel investment strategies
Navigate complex M&A landscapes and alliances with precision and foresight
Structure capital to balance growth ambitions with financial risk and shareholder value
Architect global growth strategies by leveraging platforms, digital ecosystems, and financial technologies
Strengthen boardroom dynamics and enhance shareholder communication and engagement
Message from the Program Director
The Wharton School
A pioneer in business education
Since the Wharton School's establishment in 1881, it has consistently built a strong reputation as a leader in business education. Continuing the mission of its founder, Joseph Wharton, the School strives to create responsible leaders who rely on rigorous analysis and evidence-based, actionable knowledge.
Wharton provides world-class executive education that is innovative, practical, and results-focused to prepare individuals and organizations for greater success.
For more than 120 years, Wharton’s finance department and research centers and initiatives have been at the forefront of promoting innovative research and groundbreaking programs in areas including investment management, private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, quantitative finance, fintech, financial policy, and regulation. Each year, executives from more than 100 countries choose Wharton to advance their leadership at every level and make a greater impact within their organizations.
Case Studies
Home Depot
Calculate the cost of capital for Home Depot, focusing on both public and private organizations. This activity will challenge you to apply everything you’ve learned in this module to a real-world context.
Diageo Case
The Diageo case provides an illustration of a thorough capital structure policy and an application of the trade-off theory. Professor Goldstein introduces Diageo’s capital structure approach — from leveraging Monte Carlo simulations to balancing tax benefits and distress costs
Consolidated Rail
Students, as shareholders, must decide whether to tender shares into the front-end of a two-tiered acquisition offer. To make this decision, they must value Conrail as an acquisition target and understand the structure of CSX's offer.
GlobalTech Inc
Identify financial risks and relevant mitigation strategies for multinational corporations. Assess the impact of key international regulatory frameworks. Apply knowledge of the principles of international finance to financial decisions
Delta Airlines
Examine Delta Airlines’ response to the financial challenges of the COVID-19 crisis. The focus is on the strategies Delta employed, such as leveraging credit lines, securing innovative collateral-based financing, and utilizing government support to navigate an unprecedented economic downturn.
Note: All program curriculum stated here is subject to change as per the discretion of Wharton Executive Education or Emeritus.
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Globally relevant and India-ready CFO curriculum
Tailor-made for Indian financial leaders, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Program — India by Wharton Executive Education is a unique blend of cutting-edge modules, case studies, and guest speakers that will equip you with the C-suite capabilities to accelerate value creation, drive enterprise-wide excellence, and shape your organization for future success.
Note: Modules, sub-modules and capstone are indicative only, and the suggested time and sequence may be dropped, modified or adapted to fit the total program hours.
Curated masterclasses for the C-suite
Forex risk in Indian markets
Tool kit for going public
Framework for evaluating AI transformation initiatives
Succession planning - preparing second-level leaders
Note: All program curriculum stated here is subject to change as per the discretion of Wharton Executive Education or Emeritus.
Learning journey custom made for finance leaders
Program faculty
Wharton’s world-renowned faculty, along with acclaimed industry thought leaders, will prepare you to face a wide array of challenges. Leverage their insights and domain expertise to better understand growth strategy and financial management.
Academic Director; Adjunct Full Professor of Finance; Director of Executive Education, The Wharton School
David W. Hauck Professor at the Wharton School; Professor of Management; Chairperson, Management Department
Bantwal Family Goldman Sachs Presidential Associate Professor; Associate Professor of Management, The Wharton School
Chief Digital Officer, EVERSANA; Senior Fellow, Management Department, The Wharton School; Adjunct Faculty, The Moore School of Engineering, University of Pennsylvania; Co-author Goliath’s Revenge
Adjunct Associate Professor, Management Department, The Wharton School; Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Social Policy and Practice, University of Pennsylvania
Pathway to Wharton alumni status
For more than 135 years, Wharton has been the place where visionaries, inventors, and trailblazers get their start. To achieve Wharton alumni status, learners must apply for either the Advanced Finance Program (AFP) or General Management Program (GMP) — both are structured executive pathways offered by Wharton that require completion of six credits through eligible Open-Enrolment Programs (OEP).
Executives who successfully complete the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Program — India gain one of six required credits.
Upon qualifying for Wharton alumni status, you will be eligible to receive:
Full access to become a member of 77+ Wharton alumni clubs
Invitation to attend future Wharton global alumni forums
A Wharton forwarding email address
Certificate
Earn a Wharton Executive Education digital certificate upon successful completion of the program. Participants of the program get exclusive access to a wide range of professionals, events, and networking opportunities. Furthermore, you can also benefit from additional tuition assistance upon enrolling in further online electives from Wharton Executive Education.
Note: After successful completion of the program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of the Wharton School.
Please also note that participation in the Chief Financial Officer Program — India (a) will not result in a degree from University of Pennsylvania or the Wharton School (or, to Wharton’s knowledge, any other institution), (b) will not be recorded on a University of Pennsylvania or Wharton transcript, and (c) does not guarantee or suggest that a participant will be admitted to the University of Pennsylvania, the Wharton School, or to any other university or institution. For alumni benefit, kindly refer to the "Pathway to Wharton alumni" section.
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