Chief Financial Officer Program — India

• Strategy for competitive advantage

• Leading through disruption in the age of AI

• Platforms and ecosystems

• CFO as a strategic business partner

• Impact of AI and other emerging tech on CFO office

• The cost of capital and valuation: Optimizing investment decisions

• Managing uncertainty with a strategic lens

• Capital structure: Decisions about debt and equity

• Managing uncertainty with a financial lens

• Strategic mergers, acquisitions, and alliances: Effective M&A strategies

• Toolkit for going public

• The CFO as a strategic architect

• Moving the needle: Prioritizing what matters

• Measuring and managing performance

• Putting strategy to work

• Managing the global corporation and financial risks

• Identifying, categorizing, and mitigating risks

• Navigating the macroeconomic environment: Impact on financial decisions

• Forex risk in Indian markets

• Introduction to corporate governance

• Integrating ESG & DEI goals

• SEBI's ESG guidelines: CFO's role in sustainable value creation

• Balancing stakeholder and shareholder interests

• Communicating with the board

• Crisis management

• Succession planning - preparing second level leaders

Your learning journey will follow a blended format designed to offer flexibility, engagement, and real-world insight:

• Online: Access pre-recorded, bite-sized video sessions led by Wharton faculty, available for self-paced learning. You'll also have access to weekly office hours anchored by a success coach for ongoing support for the duration of the program.

• Live Online: Participate in live sessions with Wharton faculty and industry experts to deepen your understanding, along with sharing practical insights.

• In-Person: Attend two India immersions for hands-on, experiential learning and networking opportunities:

  • 29–31 August

  • 19–21 November

Note: In-person sessions are mandatory. No recordings will be provided for these sessions.

The six-month learning journey includes online, live online, and in-person sessions with renowned faculty, industry experts, and global peers. You can take advantage of weekly live sessions to ask questions, discuss ideas with your success coach, and network with cohort participants. Real-world examples and a debrief of the program learnings are delivered through a combination of recorded video and live online lectures.

The CFO Program – India does not directly grant Wharton alumni status, but it does count as one eligible credit toward achieving alumni status through Wharton Executive Education. To become a Wharton alumnus, learners must enroll in either the Advanced Finance Program (AFP) or the General Management Program (GMP)—both are structured executive pathways offered by Wharton. These require the completion of six eligible open-enrollment programs. Once enrolled in AFP or GMP, this CFO Program counts as one of the six required credits. The remaining programs can be chosen from Wharton's portfolio of open-enrollment offerings. Please note, however, that the credit from this program is only valid if learners enroll in AFP or GMP first, and all required programs must be completed within two years for the credit waiver to apply.

The program fee covers teaching fees, all academic materials, and access to online coursework. The fee does not include accommodation expenses for the in-person module, travel expenses (domestic), and any other expenses not specifically mentioned in the program fees.

You can pay the full program fee upfront or pay in easy installments. If you apply well in advance of the program start date, you can receive a tuition fee benefit.

Yes. We provide closed-captioning and transcripts for all pre-recorded videos as well as closed-captioning for recordings of live sessions.

The India Immersion is designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by finance leaders in India. It contextualizes global best practices—such as digital transformation, platform-based business models, and enterprise-wide strategy—for the Indian market, enabling CFOs to drive impact in fast-evolving, high-growth environments.

The module delves into corporate strategy, digital disruption, value creation, performance measurement, and cross-functional decision-making—tailored specifically for Indian business realities. Participants engage with practical frameworks to lead transformation and build competitive advantage across diverse sectors.

CFOs gain tools to break down organizational silos, assess enterprise-wide opportunities, and lead with a strategic, data-driven mindset. The immersion emphasizes “Enterprise Thinking” and equips leaders to manage complexity, unlock value in platform ecosystems, and drive measurable performance improvements. Note: In-person sessions are mandatory. No recordings will be provided for these sessions.

This program includes two India Immersions, where Wharton faculty travel to India to lead in-person sessions. While it does not include a campus visit, learners can register for a Wharton Open-Enrollment Program (OEP) held in the U.S. as part of the Advanced Finance Program (AFP) or General Management Program (GMP)—executive pathways that lead to Wharton alumni status. Upon successful completion of the CFO Program – India, learners are also eligible for a 20% discount on future OEP registrations. Note: In-person sessions are mandatory. No recordings will be provided for these sessions.