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Executive Master in Finance and Financial Markets


The Executive Master in Finance and Financial Markets is a highly specialized program, offered Online/On Campus in Rome, lasting 12 months, and taught in Italian. It’s designed for professionals and graduates aiming to develop knowledge and distinctive skills in business finance, investment valuation, financial markets, innovation, and sustainability. The objective is to provide a quantitative approach to business decisions and prepare graduates for careers as Financial Consultants, Financial Analysts, and Investment Managers.

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Formula 1 year
Method On campus / Online
Language Italian
Start Date October 2026
Enrollment 76%
Available seats 12
Scholarship valid until July 3rd
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The Executive Master in Finance and Financial Markets is a 12-month programme designed to equip participants with advanced skills in corporate finance, financial markets, and investment management.

Executive Master in Finance and Financial Markets Overview

The Master’s program aims to introduce and develop the most advanced skills related to the financial sector, for business investment evaluation, business valuation, understanding of the world of Banking and the functioning of financial markets. Through a series of integrated tools that aspire to promote an engaging and active experience, students will be equipped first with basic managerial skills and then knowledge in finance and banking.

The Master is taught entirely in Italian.

Learning Outcomes 

  1. Acquire a strategic vision of the Finance function in a rapidly changing economic context.
  2. Make complex investment and financing decisions based on rigorous financial methodologies focused on value creation, and communicate them clearly and effectively to stakeholders.
  3. Evaluate companies and M&A transactions to make effective strategic-financial decisions.
  4. Utilize the latest techniques in Corporate & Investment Banking.
  5. Deepen and interpret financial trends in terms of innovation and sustainability to responsibly seize long-term value creation opportunities.

5 reason why to choose our Executive Master in Master in Finance and Financial Markets

Career Impact

The programme combines technical expertise with a strong international perspective, in line with the standards of leading European Master’s degrees in Finance, preparing participants for careers in the financial sector. Within one year of completion, participants report an average +27% salary increase and are employed in prestigious international financial institutions, including Renault, UniCredit, KPMG and TIM.

Business in Action

  • Financial Modeling Challenge: Dive into hands-on tasks focused on crafting intricate Excel worksheets.
  • Immersive Capital Budgeting: Tackle a real-world case study to sharpen your skills in assessing and allocating financial resources.
  • Business Simulation Game: Engage in a dynamic business valuation experience, navigating through each step using industry-standard methodologies. Utilize a set of information and parameters provided by the instructor for a comprehensive valuation journey.

International Bootcamp

Practice global leadership and differentiate your CV ​by gaining international experience while learning business. Be a global student: broaden your professional horizons and begin expanding your business network with a one-week intensive formula that explores key sectors in some of the world's most cosmopolitan business hubs: Silicon Valley, Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Tuscany, Lagos, Qatar, London, China, Grand Tour Italy, Porto, Lima, India, Dublin.

Empowering Mentorship ​Program

Unleash your potential to maximize your performance, reach your goals, and boost your self-confidence through a journey with a qualified and experienced coach. Network during company meetings with industry professionals.

Bloomberg Terminal

Receive access to the Bloomberg Terminal, providing you with real-world learning and skills you need to complete:

  • Company and industry analysis
  • News and research
  • Market analysis and surveillance
  • Allows quick access to news, data, unique insights and trading tools

Introduction to CFA Level I Exam Preparation (Elective Course)

A Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) is a globally recognized professional designation conferred by the CFA Institute, which assesses and certifies the competence and integrity of financial analysts. Candidates are required to pass three levels of exams that cover areas such as accounting, economics, ethics, money management, and securities analysis. We prepare you for the types of questions and the Level I exam with a certified CFA trainer.

The master is particularly suitable for those who want to pursue a career in the following roles:

  • Portfolio Manager
  • Corporate Finance Manager
  • Treasury Manager
  • Compliance Manager
  • Investment Director
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Director of Finance
  • Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

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Executive Master in Finanza e Mercati Finanziari:

Our Executive Master in Finance and Financial Markets is employment-oriented and designed with input from mid-level and senior managers from the Corporate Advisory Board of the Rome Business School. The curriculum aims to introduce and develop advanced skills in the financial sector, including corporate investment evaluation, company valuation, understanding the world of banking, and the functioning of financial markets.

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Develop Managerial Skills For Effective Finance Management

During the first module of the Executive Master in Finanza e Mercati Finanziari, students will learn how to:

  • Economics
    This module aims to prepare students by providing them with the essentials of entrepreneurship and business planning.
  • Geopolitics
    Learn how global conflicts and trade rules affect business and how to make smart decisions in a changing world.
  • Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
    With this module, the managerial skills required to understand a Business Plan and its structure will be developed.
  • Business Strategy
    Through this module, students will know how to understand the long-term direction and strategy of a company, and will be able to identify the strategic business units of organizations.
  • Accounting & Budgeting
    This module is aimed at students understanding the importance of financial management and control principles, with key indicators such as ROI, EBIT, GAAP.
  • Project & Operations Management
    With this module, students can manage projects, examine data and information, and have a diagnostic approach to solving problems.
  • Marketing: Traditional and Digital
    Students will learn the application of marketing principles in organizational decision-making.
  • Human Resource Management
    This subject area focuses on strategic human resource issues such as workforce acquisition, development, motivation, and retention.
  • Data Analytics ​for Managers
    This course is designed to equip students with the basic knowledge needed to analyze and interpret large sets of data, to make effective business decisions and strategies.
Sharpen Your Leadership Potential For Financial Institutions

During the second module of the Executive Master in Finanza e Mercati Finanziari, students will learn how to:

1) Financial Management:

  • Performance Measurement & Financial Forecasting
  • Financial Reporting

2) Corporate Finance:

  • Capital Budgeting
  • Special Topics in Capital Budgeting
  • Stock and Bond Valuation
  • DCF, FTE, VAM

3) Business Valuation:

  • Multiple Methods and Cost of Capital Estimation Techniques
  • Advanced Financial Modeling

4) Corporate Finance and Structured Finance:

  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Capital Increases & IPOs
  • Project Finance
  • Private Equity and Venture Capital
Creative Entrepreneurship, Digital Crypto and new trends

During the third module of the Executive Master in Finanza e Mercati Finanziari, students will learn how to:

5) Corporate Banking & Capital Markets:

  • Financial Markets
  • Banking Activities and Bank Lending
  • Risk Management
  • Alternative Financing

6) Innovative and Sustainable Finance:

  • Fintech and Sustainable Finance
  • Corporate Ethics and Social Responsibility
Why Electives?

The goal of Rome Business School is to develop future managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are ready to capitalize on the benefits of digitalization, go global, and have a positive impact on society.

Electives are ideal tools for students to improve their employability by focusing on high-demand skills. ​

  • Electives assist students in carving out a niche for themselves and becoming more competitive.
  • Electives expose students to courses they might not have encountered otherwise.
  • Electives provide a one-of-a-kind curriculum that fosters life and career skills.
  • Elective courses are organized in 6 main areas of interest:

Macro Area I ​

Next Gen Business: Innovation, AI and Digital Growth

  • Area 1: Innovation & Growth
  • Area 2: Tech & Digitalization
  • Area 3: AI4 Business: Shaping the Future ​

 

Macro Area II​

Global Business Excellence

 

  • Area 4: Vertical Industries
  • Area 5: International Business
  • Area 6: Introduction to preparation for professional certifications​
Skills to be competitive
  1. Individual Coaching
  2. Executive Mentoring production review of curricular material
  3. Company meetings with leading companies
  4. Executive Mentoring for preliminary orientation towards entrepreneurship
An educational experience

At the end of your educational experience, you will have the chance to prove your abilities by tackling a real business challenge. Use your talent to identify opportunities and create a truly innovative strategy.

Tackle a real company challenge. You can choose to be part of a small team and design an innovative HR business plan or functional operational plan based on theoretical research.

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Rome Business School International Bootcamps experiences

There’s the opportunity to experience an intensive and fully immersive business experience during a week, facing challenges, dealing with managers, students and lecturers, and creating your own project that will be presented at the end of the Bootcamp Experience.

Change your life forever: discover where the World of Technology was born and grown. Boost your network and share your business ideas with high level managers, start-ups incubators and venture capitalists.

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Immerse yourself in the capital of fashion and luxury, and live the real rise of the business. Learn how to combine creation and management in the industry house to be applied in all types of companies.

Develop and manage a completely new business idea through the Google Ventures Methodology: The Design Sprint. Discover how innovation is leading the change of the global market and challenge your managerial and entrepreneurial projects to become real.

The aim is to mix together contents and network to become leaders in the strategy of your current or future company.

Experience Italy through a native person’s perspective by a cultural exploration and understanding of not only the process of winemaking, but mostly the convivial importance of food and wine.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn how to do business, generate growth as a socially responsible leader and discover the giant of Africa.

Discover and develop unique opportunities to grow in a dynamic environment with a traditional yet modern approach to business.

Join our immersive bootcamp in London to explore the latest trends, strategies, and technologies that drive the world of finance and banking forward. Gain insights into the cutting-edge world of digital finance and learn from industry experts. Unlock your potential in this rapidly evolving field!

Discover the cutting-edge world of e-Commerce and Digital Marketing at our immersive bootcamp in China. Gain insights into the latest trends, strategies, and technologies that drive online businesses forward in one of the most enriching countries of this century.

Expand your network of industry professionals and meet distinguished arts and culture professionals and managers in four of the most important Italian cities in terms of cultural heritage: Venice, Florence, Rome and Naples.

Join our new Porto Bootcamp to gain practical insights into sustainability and ESG management. Engage with industry experts, enhance your skills in responsible business practices, and enjoy the scenic beauty of Porto while advancing your career.

Join our new Dublin Bootcamp to gain hands-on experience with global data, connect with industry leaders, and enhance your career prospects. Immerse yourself in the tech scene and enjoy Dublin’s rich culture while learning cutting-edge data skills.

Join our Lima Bootcamp to explore the heartbeat of Latin American business, diving into emerging market trends and consumer behavior. This is your chance to network with regional powerhouses and sharpen your strategic mindset while soaking in the city’s unique colonial heritage and world-class culinary scene.

Join our India Bootcamp to witness the scale of one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies and master the art of frugal innovation. Engage with tech visionaries and industry disruptors in a high-energy environment, all while experiencing the incredible diversity and vibrant traditions that define the subcontinent.

Faculty 

Rome Business School’s Executive Master in Finance and Financial Markets is taught by highly selected international university professors, trainers and business managers, drawn from a variety of operational and professional fields, from merchandiser to lawyer, from entrepreneurship to coach and speaker.  The teaching approach is aimed at the acquisition of know-how, skills currently required by the market.

Meet the full Faculty

Vincenzo Mazzotta

Program Director

Vincenzo Mazzotta is a Chartered Accountant, university lecturer, and consultant with a strong academic and professional background in economics and finance. He holds a PhD from Sapienza University and an MBA with distinction from the University of Buckingham, along with executive education from institutions such as SDA Bocconi. With over 15 years of experience in corporate and subsidized finance, he has worked at SACE and Invitalia and founded Studio Mazzotta. He is currently Program Director of an Executive Master at Rome Business School, a contract professor, and a published researcher. In 2025, he received the Best Program Director Award for his leadership and excellence.

Mario Mendia
Mario Mendia Professor of the Executive Master in Finance and Financial Markets

Mario, CEO of ReActive, Gruppo Amaviva, began his career as Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers Management Consulting, before becoming Marketing Director at TAS. He served as Network and Marketing Director at Eurofly and Non-Executive Board Member at CIPI. He then held several senior roles at TAS: International Business Director, SVP Capital Markets and Treasury, SVP International Markets, and SVP International Governance and Special Projects. He holds a Pearson SRF BTEC Level 7 Advanced Professional Qualification and the FT Diploma for Non-Executive Directors.

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Andrea Ferretti Professor of the Executive Master in Finance and Finance Markets

With nearly 40 years of experience in Corporate & Investment Banking, Andrea Ferretti began his career as Corporate Relationship Manager at EFIBANCA, later becoming Head of "Products & Markets". He then served as Head of Corporate Development at Cassa di Risparmio di Pisa. He teaches at the University of Verona, Luiss Guido Carli and Banco BPM, covering topics such as corporate credit, financial statement analysis and Basel Accords. Since 2013 he has been a registered member of the Lazio Publicist Journalists' Register, contributing to outlets including Milano Finanza, Repubblica.it and Italia Oggi.

NOEMI FLAMINI
Noemi Flamini Professor of the Executive Master in Finance and Financial Markets

Noemi began her career as a Trainee in Cost Planning and Telecom Expense Management at EUR TEL, BNL Group BNP Paribas and MetTel. She then joined Ernst & Young in Assurance and Audit, before moving to MetTel in Finance and Accounting Operations, including a year in New York. She subsequently joined UniCredit in Corporate Finance Advisory (M&A) and currently serves as CIB Power & Infrastructure Finance Associate. She holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and a Master's in Accounting and Financial Management from Bocconi University, where she is currently pursuing a Master in Corporate Investment Banking at SDA Bocconi.

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Alessandro Villadei Program Director of the Bachelor in Business Economics

Founder and CEO of AVOR Consulting, he is an expert in M&A, Leveraged Buyouts, and corporate restructuring. With an international background spanning New York and Italy, he has served as a Hedge Fund Analyst and CFO. A CFA Level III candidate and contributor to Seeking Alpha, he possesses deep expertise in Project Finance and financial modeling. Since 2024, he has been a lecturer and Program Director at Rome Business School.

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Guido Traficante, PhD Professor of the International Master in Finance

Type B Researcher in Economic Policy at the Department of Human Sciences, European University of Rome. He holds a degree in Economics with honors from LUISS Guido Carli and a Doctorate from the University of Rome "Tor Vergata". He has been Visiting Scholar at UC Santa Cruz, the Bank for International Settlements, HEC de Montreal and the Central Bank of Finland. His research focuses on macroeconomics, monetary and fiscal policy. He is author of articles in international academic journals, Research Fellow at CASMEF and Member of the Editorial Board of Economia Italiana.

FEDERICA TROVATO
Federica Trovato Professor of the Executive Master in Finance and Financial Markets

With 20 years of experience as a lawyer, Federica served as Legal Adviser at Albacom and Valore Italia Holding, and worked at Studio Legale Unghi e Nunziante and Grimaldi Studio Legale. She held board roles at AEQUA ROMA S.p.A. and AMA S.p.A. For 27 years she has been Assistant Professor in Company and Commercial Law at LUISS Guido Carli, and for 8 years Professor in Business Law at UARC. Since 2016 Managing Partner at Donativi e Associati, she also sits on the Board of BancoPosta Fondi S.p.A. SGR. Expert in financial markets and M&A from a regulatory perspective.

Francesco Di Tommaso
Francesco Di Tommaso Professor of the International Master in Finance

Francesco Di Tommaso is CEO and Chartered Accountant at F.D.T. Consulting, a firm he founded in 2022 and registered with the Rome Chamber of Commerce. His expertise covers corporate consulting, fiscal advisory, marketing, training and legal auditing. F.D.T. Consulting also operates as a professional online journal on economic and tax matters. He serves as official tax consultant for FAO, providing fiscal and economic advisory to employees and consultants of FAO, United Nations, IFAD and the World Food Programme. He holds a Master's Degree in Accounting and Business Administration, with further specialization in urban economy, local development and managerial governance

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Giuseppe Ferrara Program Director of the Master in Business and Corporate Law

Head of Legal and Corporate Affairs Europe at Enel S.p.A., Giuseppe Ferrara brings over 35 years of legal experience in the energy sector. A Supreme Court attorney, he is an expert in corporate governance and compliance, having served on multiple boards across Italy and Eastern Europe. Since 2018, he has lectured at LUISS University, and in 2024 he was appointed Program Director for the Master in Business Law at Rome Business School.

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Alessandro Canta Head of Finance and Insurance

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Bruno Laus Professor of the Executive Master in Finance and Financial Markets

Senior Banker in Banco BPM in the area of Corporate Origination activities. Twenty years' experience gained in Corporate & Investment Banking. Areas of operation: Corporate Banking, M&A, Private Equity, Extraordinary Finance. Intervention in multiple financing, M&A and Private Equity transactions with particular focus on the segment of medium-sized companies typical of Made in Italy operating in different industrial sectors.

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Francesco Landolfi Program Director of the Master in Marketing

A seasoned executive with over 30 years of leadership experience at Microsoft, IBM, and Baxter. A Senior Advisor in Private Equity and strategic consulting, he holds an MBA from Harvard University. An expert in Entrepreneurship and International Business, he has served as Program Director for the Master in Marketing & Sales at Rome Business School since 2018 and is a member of the Corporate Advisory Board.

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Marshall Langer Program Director of the Master in Finance

An expert in international finance and business with a 12-year career across Wall Street and Europe, Marshall Langer has worked for firms such as BNP Paribas and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School and has taught at NYU Stern, UConn, and LUISS. Author of publications on business management and leveraged buyouts, since 2024 he has served as Program Director of the International MBA at Rome Business School.

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Silvano Susi Professor of Managerial Finance

Professor Susi has been teaching Managerial Finance and International Business at the American University of Rome since 1984, with past tenures at LUISS, La Sapienza, and CNY. He holds a cum laude degree in Civil Engineering from La Sapienza and an MBA from American University. Alongside academia, he is a partner in his family's construction business, Gruppo Goretti e Susi, and has served as President of ACER, BIC Lazio, and the Rome Chamber of Commerce Council.

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Nicola di Stefano Professor of the Executive Master in Finance and Financial Markets

He graduated in Philosophy from the University of Milan. During the same years, she obtained his diploma from the "G. Verdi" Conservatory. He earned his Ph.D. at the University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome and is currently a researcher at the Institute of Cognitive Science and Technologies (ISTC) of the National Research Council (CNR). His research focuses on musical aesthetics, the relationship between aesthetics and neuroscience, and the philosophy of technology. He has over 50 publications, including books, book chapters, and articles in scientific journals. Since 2016, he has been a contracted professor at the University of Arkansas (UARK Rome Center).

Corporate Advisory Board

The Corporate Advisory Board embodies the spirit of collaboration between the academic world and the real management sphere, playing a key role in the Quality Assurance Process and the continuous improvement of Rome Business School’s Management and AI-focused Training programs.

Composed of 133 Leaders, Managers and Professionals from key areas of National and International Businesses, through the Corporate Advisory Board, Rome Business School activates a process of continuously updating its training programs, relying on business interactions and inputs provided during annual meetings and discussions with the school.

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133 Members
27 CEO and General Management
30 Finance

Career and Entrepreneurship Services

During this Master, students are supported by Rome Business School’s Career Services team. The service helps students and young professionals define their career direction and progress toward professional goals aligned with their skills and experience.

Our Career Service is structured into two areas:

  • Occupational Pathways: Support focused on preparing students for professional roles through career guidance and industry-oriented tools.

  • Entrepreneurial Pathways: Support focused on developing entrepreneurial skills and structuring business ideas.

Learn more about our Career Service

Admission process

Rome Business School works hard to maintain the highest standard of quality in the programs we offer. That’s why, in order to ensure the eligibility of the candidates, all applicants must undergo and successfully pass a selection process structured as follows:

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Evaluation of credentials
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Application Confirmation
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Selection Interview
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Admission
Enrollment

The admission process is aimed to verify the candidate’s eligibility to attend the Executive Master in Master in Finanza e Mercati Finanziari. The candidate’s academic history, previous experiences in the topics covered in the Master and motivation will be matters of the evaluation. Once it’s sent, the application will be evaluated by the Rome Business School’s academic committee. In order to ensure the application’s suitability, it is important to deliver all of the required documentation.

 Executive Master in Finance and Financial Markets: Financial Aid and Scholarships

Payment

Payment of the participation fee of € 9,400 can be made in the following ways:

  • Installments from moments of enrollment (earlier enrollment for more installments)
  • Full Payment with an additional discount of -10%

Scholarships

Based on their personal profile, experience and proven motivation, the candidate may be awarded a scholarship to partially cover the participation fee. In fact, Rome Business School offers the most deserving candidates the opportunity to benefit from 7 different types of scholarships. These partial economic hedges can consist of 6 months of interest-free financing.

  1. Early Enrollment Incentive
  2. Lifelong Learning Scholarship
  3. Academic Excellence Scholarship
  4. Executive Women Scholarship
  5. Entrepreneurial Grant
  6. Better Managers for a Better World Scholarship
  7. Student Loan Assistance Grant

Competition for scholarships increases as the starting date approaches and funds are limited, so it is advisable to apply as soon as possible. 

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Student Testimonials

C. M. ​ – Peru KPMG Italy – Tax Consultant
Rome Business School is an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth. The support you receive throughout your journey is outstanding, and the international environment offers a unique experience.
C. D. L.​ – Italy​ Renault Group – Business Analyst​
What I found most valuable about RBS is the strong connection between theory and practice. The school offers an international and collaborative environment where you can learn not only from professors, but also from classmates coming from different cultural and professional backgrounds. The practical workshops, career services, and focus on soft skills have been especially helpful in preparing me for real-world challenges in the financial sector.​
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To those who are thinking about studying in RBS I would absolutely support this choice, especially recommending attending on campus and taking full advantage of everything this program offers. The projects, classes, and tests are completely immersive and represent a true opportunity to open up new paths in the chosen field.​

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Frequently asked questions about the Executive Master in Finance and Financial Markets

It is not possible to take this master in English. However, we offer the Online Master in Finance in English. Moreover, the Executive Master in Finance is available also online.

Applicants must submit an updated CV, a copy of their degree certificate, academic transcripts, and a letter of motivation, and pass a selection process involving individual interviews that assess their academic and professional background.