INSEAD, the renowned “Business School for the World,” has launched its new Master in Finance (MIF), a pre-experience degree targeting recent graduates and young professionals seeking global finance careers. The programme reflects INSEAD’s commitment to blending technical mastery with leadership, cross-cultural agility, and real-world business insight.

The launch comes amid a growing demand for finance professionals who can navigate an industry being reshaped by AI, digital innovation, and sustainability imperatives. The INSEAD MIF is designed to prepare early-career talent to meet these evolving expectations while complementing the school’s existing Finance portfolio, including the Executive Master in Finance (EMFIN) and executive courses such as Finance for Executives and Advanced International Corporate Finance.

Global, Multi-Campus Learning for Borderless Talent

The MIF will be delivered across INSEAD’s campuses in Fontainebleau (France), Singapore, and Abu Dhabi, offering students a borderless experience that mirrors the globalized nature of modern finance. Beginning in Europe and transitioning to Asia, the programme aligns with internship cycles and recruitment windows while fostering international perspectives and agility across financial hubs.

Curriculum Designed for the AI-Era

The programme combines rigorous financial fundamentals with AI-driven insights and leadership training. Core courses include Machine Learning and Technology applied to finance, while other modules integrate AI to enhance decision-making and analytical skills. Students can tailor their education through three tracks:

• Investment Banking: Corporate finance, private equity, and related roles.
• Wealth Management: Investing, trading, and capital markets careers.
• Generalist Path: Flexible exposure across finance disciplines.

Practical learning is emphasized through practitioner-led workshops, simulations, and leadership development, ensuring graduates not only understand complex financial concepts but can influence decisions and lead effectively in global contexts.

Employer Connectivity and Alumni Network

Employer engagement is front-loaded, providing students early access to internships and recruitment opportunities across top-tier firms in banking, private equity, fintech, and consulting. Graduates also gain lifelong access to INSEAD’s alumni network of 70,000+ professionals in 180+ countries, facilitating mentoring, partnerships, and career advancement.

Preparing Leaders for a Transforming Industry

“The skills that set professionals apart are evolving. Future leaders must be globally fluent, analytically sharp, and adaptable,” said Mark Stabile, Dean of Degree Programmes. “The INSEAD MIF is designed to shape agile, responsible professionals ready to make an impact from day one.”

Francisco Veloso, INSEAD Dean, added, “In a world where finance is evolving at unprecedented speed, the MIF combines INSEAD’s academic rigour, global footprint, and leadership legacy, preparing the next generation of responsible financial leaders.”

With this launch, INSEAD strengthens its full-spectrum finance education offering, providing a complete career development pathway from early-career graduates to boardroom-ready executives.