Master in Corporate Finance

The CFA Institute is the most important association of investment professionals (most notably security analysts, money managers and investment advisers), which has a world-renowned certification known as the CFA Institute (CFA) Exam. The CFA Institute was born in the United States in the 1960s and the CFA Exam is now one of the most well known certifications in the financial profession. Each year, tens of thousands of candidates enroll in the CFA Program and sit for the exams in test centers all over the world. 

The CFA Institute recognizes as CFA University Affiliation Program those Finance courses that cover 70% of the CFA Candidate body of knowledge in their programs.

MCF students will benefit from this opportunity with a level one complimentary sample exam, financial news briefs, access to ethics modules, and scholarships to take the level one exam at a reduced price.

The program is divided into 4 stages, from pre-courses in finance to seminars. The structure of the program is flexible and includes conferences, company visits and company presentations, mock interviews with HR, coaching, team building and other leisure initiatives. You will complete an intensive program in financial studies in one year, and you will benefit from the prestige of Università Bocconi and SDA Bocconi in Finance.

Different methodologies are used throughout the program: class sessions, case study discussions, simulations and role-playing exercises. The experience is also enriched with visiting professors and professional guest speakers, individual and group “hands on” assignments.

Benefits for Students 

• Finance students nominated by SDA Bocconi representative can apply for CAIA Academic Partner Program Scholarships, substantially reducing the exam fee for both Level I and Level II exams. 
• Scholarship recipients can sit for the exam during any of the three upcoming exam cycles following their award date.
• Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis, with up to eight student scholarships available each calendar year. 

Application Details 

• Applications for both faculty and student scholarships must be approved before exam registration. 
• Student eligibility requires current enrollment at the School and nomination by the School’s representative. 

Complete details on the CAIA Academic Scholarship Program can be found here: https://caia.org/scholarships 

The MCF network includes participants from several countries and widely varied professional backgrounds, lecturers, guest speakers, and the entire Bocconi Alumni Community. Bocconi professors, tutors, and visiting professors will offer a broad perspective. Business consultants, company managers and entrepreneurs will bring you their daily experience of managerial life: a fine blend of theory and practice, international network, treasuring teamwork and diversity.

The MCF gives you the chance to live and study in the heart of one of Europe’s most dynamic and productive regions. You will have the opportunity to discover everything that Milan has to offer as a symbol of Italian culture and style, in addition to being Italy’s financial and industrial capital. Although the program is very demanding, learning more about the city will certainly be an interesting part of your stay.

As part of our commitment to offering a global finance education, the Master in Corporate Finance program provides students with the exclusive opportunity to join the SDA Bocconi Asia Center in Mumbai from June to October 2026. During this period, students can attend select classes offered by the Master Division, gaining a unique perspective on finance in one of the world's most dynamic markets. This experience not only enhances academic learning but also fosters cultural and professional growth, preparing graduates for leadership roles in today’s globalized financial landscape.

GARP will provide the MCF program guidance in aligning its risk management offerings with global industry needs and best practices, as well as a framework to integrate GARP’s world-class FRM certification program directly into SDA Bocconi's Master offerings degree offerings.

By providing its students the opportunity to become well-qualified FRM candidates, the MCF program will join GARP in its commitment to advance risk management through education. www.garp.org

This initiative is organized to expose our students to knowledge and experience from top leaders of international companies.

These seminars have been carefully designed to enhance your academic curriculum, offering you unique insights and practical skills that are essential for success in the dynamic field of finance. Throughout the duration of your program, you will have the opportunity to participate in a series of seminars led by industry experts and esteemed faculty members.

Within the program you will have the chance to access top international financial databases and use software for simulations and for data presentation.
MCF Training Partners: Bloomberg & LSEG