The joint EMFC programme offered by the VU and UvA consists of three semester-long modules. You set your own study pace: you can complete the full programme in 18 months, or spread the modules over a longer period (e.g., 22–24 months) to follow a tailored schedule.
What will you learn?
- You will develop an understanding of how organisational strategies are formulated and executed, and how strategic decisions are made at senior management level.
- You will apply data-driven techniques to analyse operational processes and improve them in a targeted manner.
- You will analyse and design business processes efficiently and effectively, aiming to create maximum customer value based on the principle of operational excellence.
- You will explore disruptive technologies and assess their impact on the sustainability and future-readiness of business models.
- As a finance professional, you will contribute actively to customer-focused solutions by linking financial expertise to client needs.
To ensure the programme stays aligned with the latest developments in the field, we regularly update themes based on our own research, insights from the large and active network of 2,600 alumni, and the extensive experience and knowledge of CFOs and other executives on our Advisory Board. The five current themes below form a red thread throughout the curriculum and are integrated into all three modules:
- Long-term value creation and sustainability
- Digitalisation and automation
- Datafication and AI
- Fact-based and evidence-based planning and decision-making
- Finance as a strategic partner and personal leadership
The programme is organised into three semester-long modules, each lasting six months. Each module covers interconnected topics and explains the relationships between them. Below is a selection of topics from each module and course to give you an impression of the programme content.
