CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PROGRAM Columbia Business School is the only Ivy League institution that delivers a learning experience where academic excellence meets real-time exposure to the pulse of business in New York City.

Established in 1916, Columbia Business School is among the most prestigious business schools in the world. CONTENTS

Program Overview 4

Program Highlights 5

Program Curriculum 6

Core Modules 7

Online Electives 10

Open-Enrollment Electives 11

Meet the Faculty 12

Certificate in Business Excellence 14

Select Alumni Benefits 15

Participant Profile 16

Application Process 17

About 18

About Columbia Business School 19

Contact Us 20 PROGRAM OVERVIEW

As the global economy and organizations have evolved, so has the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Organizations are witnessing profound changes because of global crises, innovations in technology, business models, and rising expectations from boards and stakeholders.

Today, the CFO’s role has expanded beyond the duties of financial reporting and statutory compliance. The modern CFO acts as a strategic leader who drives direction and growth across the organization, while leveraging financial data and analytics in an increasingly dynamic regulatory environment. CFOs are seen as inspirational, long-term value leaders who drive innovative strategies to accelerate the digitization of finance. That’s why now, more than ever, CFOs must be strategic partners, able to nimbly execute and assertively communicate the strategies that will propel their companies forward.

The Chief Financial Officer Program from Columbia Business School Executive Education will help financial leaders take the next step in their careers. Through a It tackles various themes during the comprehensive curriculum driven by intensive nine-month multimodal learning world-class faculty and the latest industry journey structured around value creation, research and insights, senior leaders will capital markets, risk management, develop the knowledge and skills to leadership, and relevant skill development seamlessly transition into the CFO role. for the CFO role. At the end of this program, This program will help participants drive participants will emerge equipped with the financial frameworks that embrace global skills, tools, and frameworks needed to lead business strategies while preparing them financial transformation and handle to manage investors, analysts, and the increasingly complex challenges being board to optimize business efficiency. faced by their organizations.

Chief Financial Officer Program | 4 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

CORE CURRICULUM HIGH TOUCH Kick-start your program journey Experience live online sessions with 18 weeks of core online and guest lectures by industry learning, imparting essential skills experts. for the CFO role.

WORLD-RENOWNED PEER LEARNING FACULTY Learn from high-achieving peers Learn from Ivy League faculty, from around the globe and build thought leaders, and financial your network. industry experts.

CHOICE OF ELECTIVES CAPSTONE PROJECT Select from relevant topical electives Apply your learnings to tackle to gain skill sets specific to your real-world business challenges career goals. guided by success coach led group coaching sessions.

NETWORKING EVENT SELECT ALUMNI BENEFITS Interact with faculty, peers, and Receive select Columbia Business global industry leaders at a three-day School alumni benefits upon on-campus networking event. completion of the program.

Chief Financial Officer Program | 5 PROGRAM CURRICULUM

The Chief Financial Officer Program is a flexible learning journey designed for senior leaders in finance. You will learn through online and interactive sessions, fireside chats, and guest lectures led by Ivy League faculty and global industry leaders. The program offers an expertly developed curriculum that spans three principal themes which will equip you with the necessary tools to drive financial strategy and lead digital transformation at your organization.

Program Orientation September 2021

Core Modules: Online | 18 Weeks • Value Creation and Strategy Audit • CFO Leadership Style • CFO as a Strategic Partner to the CEO • Capital Allocation • Capital Markets: M&A and Integration • Managing Performance and Compensation • Raising Capital • Managing Investors • Working With Boards • Capital Markets: Regulatory Compliance • ERP Systems, Legacy Systems • Tomorrow's CFO: Looking Into the Future

Online Electives | 12 Weeks (Select Two) • Mergers and Acquisitions • Financing Growth • Corporate Governance • Sustainable Investing • Scenario Planning and Forecasting

Open-Enrollment Electives: In Person or Live Online Select one or two programs from Columbia's Open-Enrollment portfolio*. Click to learn more. *Restrictions based on length and approval of program leader.

Graduation and Networking Event: In Person | Three Days* *This event will occur annually in New York City upon the completion of every fourth cohort of this program.

Note: Session topics are subject to change. Chief Financial Officer Program | 6 CORE MODULES

The Chief Financial Officer Program will provide you with the tools and frameworks to enhance your financial leadership and sharpen your decision-making skills. It will help you evaluate current strategies against financial metrics and drive growth while creating value for your organization.

Value Creation and Strategy Audit How does the firm create revenue, margins, and asset turns? Information beyond the financial statements: 360-degree feedback on the firm’s value drivers

Change costs, implement operational improvements, and make business model refinements

Valuation of the firm

Designing the corporate portfolio for optimal value creation Strategy audit: identifying drivers of differentiation and costs; analyzing the value proposition of business models and the desired capabilities and activities

Linking strategic choices and their value implications to financial metrics Making strategic decisions for growth and margin

Responding to competition

Note: Session topics are subject to change. Chief Financial Officer Program | 7 CORE MODULES

CFO Leadership Style Managing and motivating technical teams Communicating effectively with different functions and business units Developing leadership skills over the course of your career

CFO as a Strategic Partner to the CEO

Building trust with your Chief Executive Officer Working as a senior executive team towards the best interests of the business

Capital Allocation Balancing the disciplining aspects of finance with its ability to support innovation Capital expenditure: how to split between payouts and acquisitions via dividend and stock buybacks Credit ratings and implications for capital structure

Capital Markets: M&A and Integration The merger and acquisition process: strategy, valuation, and execution Sourcing acquisition targets Managing integration Negotiating on price

Managing Performance and Compensation Designing key performance indicators to translate strategy into performance targets Developing compensation plans to retain employees

Note: Session topics are subject to change. Chief Financial Officer Program | 8 CORE MODULES

Raising Capital Identifying the right kind of investor to cultivate Dealing with credit rating agencies

Managing Investors Balancing the push for greater transparency from investors with potential competitive harm from disclosure Managing investor and analyst quarterly earnings calls

Working with Boards Managing board meetings Communicating results effectively to the board

Capital Markets: Regulatory Compliance Understanding the legal aspects of the business Following local and federal guidelines

ERP Systems, Legacy Systems Dealing with enterprise resource planning systems

Tomorrow's CFO: Looking into the Future

What does a CFO have to worry about in the medium- to long-run?

Note: Session topics are subject to change. Chief Financial Officer Program | 9 ONLINE ELECTIVES

During the Chief Financial Officer Program, you will be able to choose two electives from relevant areas of specialization. These electives are designed to supplement the core learning process, enhance your skill sets, and explore practical strategies that help advance your career. Each elective is taught over approximately six weeks.

1. Mergers and Acquisitions

2. Financing Growth

3. Corporate Governance

4. Sustainable Investing

5. Scenario Planning and Forecasting

Note: Electives are subject to change.

ChiefChief Financial Financial Officer Officer Program Program | 1 |0 9 OPEN ENROLLMENT ELECTIVES

Select one or two programs—in person or live online—from relevant specializations that are designed to help you lead growth and drive change in a dynamic business environment. Participants can work with their program leaders to identify the best fit for them based on their goals. Some of the examples include:

1. Digital Investing

2. Real Estate Investing

3. Fixed Income and Credit Markets

4. Marketing and Business Development in Financial Services

5. Behavioral Finance

Note: Electives are subject to change.

Chief Financial Officer Program | 11 MEET THE FACULTY

Shivaram Rajgopal Faculty Director

Shivaram Rajgopal is the Kester and Byrnes Professor of Accounting and Auditing at Columbia Business School. He has also been a faculty member at , , and the .

Rajgopal’s research interests span financial reporting, earnings quality, fraud, executive compensation, and corporate culture. His research is frequently cited in popular press, including , , Bloomberg, Fortune, Forbes, The Financial Times, Business Week, and The Economist. Key awards include the 2006 and 2016 He teaches fundamental analysis of American Accounting Association (AAA) financial statements for investors, Notable Contribution to the Literature, managers, and entrepreneurs and a the 2006 and 2016 Graham and Dodd PhD seminar on accounting Scroll Prize given by the Financial regulation. Analysts Journal, and the 2008, 2012, and 2015 Glen McLaughlin Award for Research in Accounting Ethics.

Chief Financial Officer Program | 12 Contributing Faculty

Engage with Columbia Business School’s world-class faculty and practitioners renowned for their cutting-edge research in finance, accounting, and business. Many have contributed key insights and analyses to some of the world's largest institutions.

Karim Bennis John V. Faraci Jesse Greene Group CFO of Executive in Residence, Executive in Residence, Etisalat Columbia Business Columbia Business School School

Douglas Maine Ravi Mallela Paul Shoukry Executive in Residence, CFO of CFO of Columbia Business First Hawaiian Bank Raymond James School Financial, Inc.

Note: Faculty are subject to change.

Chief Financial Officer Program | 13 CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS EXCELLENCE

Your Name is awarded the Columbia Business School Executive Education Certificate in Business Excellence in recognition of attending and completing the

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PROGRAM Date

The bearer of this certificate has completed a prescribed series of learning, dedicated to the pursuit of business excellence.

Costis Maglaras Dean; David and Lyn Silfen Professor of Business

Upon completion of the Chief Financial Officer Program, participants are awarded the Certificate in Business Excellence from Columbia Business School Executive Education. The certificate is a recognition of their achievement and the investment they and their organization have made in their education and development.

Please note that participants must complete all modules of the program (online, in person or live online, inter-module) to receive the Certificate in Business Excellence.

Chief Financial Officer Program | 14 SELECT ALUMNI BENEFITS

Access to Columbia Business School Alumni Career Services resources, including unique career content, a job board, an online networking platform, the alumni directory, and more

Invitations to alumni events and programs around the world

Eligibility to join Columbia Business School alumni clubs

A 25 percent tuition benefit for you and up to four colleagues each year for full-price Executive Education in-person programs lasting up to seven days and all full-price online programs

Global networking opportunities

Lifetime Columbia Business School forwarding email address

Subscription to our alumni publication Columbia Business

Chief Financial Officer Program | 15 PARTICIPANT PROFILE

The Chief Financial Officer Program is uniquely designed to suit professionals with a strong finance background from diverse industries. Individuals new to the CFO role or stepping into such a financial leadership role will benefit from the in-depth curriculum, expert faculty, and invaluable networking opportunities.

Participants should have:

A minimum of ten years of work experience in finance Fluency in written and spoken English International exposure (preferred)

Chief FinancialChief Financial Officer Officer Program Program | 1613 APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply to the program, please complete the online application form.

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APPLICATION DEADLINES AND FEES

Round 1 Round 2 Date: August 3, 2021 Date: August 31, 2021 Fee: US$300 Fee: US$400

Program Fee: US$28,000

Inclusions: Teaching fees, all academic material, and access to online coursework. Exclusions: Accommodation for the in-person elective, travel expenses (domestic, international, visa fee, and more), and other expenses not specifically mentioned in the fees.

Please note that admissions to the program are evaluated on a rolling basis. We strongly recommend that interested participants apply early. The three-day networking event takes place in the United States. For those applicants who need a visa to travel to the United States, it is recommended that you apply early to allow sufficient time for your visa processing formalities.

Chief Financial Officer Program | 1718 ABOUT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Columbia University was founded in 1754 as King’s College by royal charter of King George II of England. It is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York and the fifth oldest in the United States. After the American Revolution, King’s College briefly became a state entity and was renamed Columbia College in 1784.

Columbia administers the Pulitzer Prizes annually. 84 Nobel laureates have been affiliated with the University as students, faculty, or staff—the second most of any institution in the world. Columbia is one of the 14 founding members of the Association of American Universities and was the first school in the United States to grant the MD degree. Today, the University operates Columbia Global Centers overseas in Amman, Beijing, Istanbul, Mumbai, Nairobi, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago, and Tunis.

Notable alumni and former students of the University and its predecessor, King’s College, include:

5 Founding Fathers of the United States 9 Justices of the United States Supreme Court 20 current billionaires 28 Academy Award winners 29 Heads of State, including 3 United States Presidents

Chief Financial Officer Program | 18 ABOUT COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL

Columbia Business School is the business school of Columbia University. It was established in 1916 to provide business training and professional preparation for undergraduate and graduate Columbia University students. It is one of six Ivy League business schools, and its admission process is among the most selective of top business schools.

Columbia Business School is one of the world’s leading business schools and prides itself on its excellent faculty who provide students with superior knowledge and thought leadership across divisions and disciplines. Its location in New York City and strong ties to industry offer students access to top business minds, and the diverse community spans sectors and nations, making an impact in small startups as well as established industries.

Columbia Business School is perhaps best known for value investing and the seminal work completed in that area by professors Benjamin Graham and David Dodd. It is affiliated with 13 winners of the Nobel Prize in Economics, including current professors Robert Mundell, Joseph Stiglitz, and Edmund Phelps—more than any other business school in the United States. The school has an international emphasis, and many alumni have achieved distinction in the public as well as the private sector.

Chief Financial Officer Program | 19 Columbia Business School Executive Education is collaborating with online education provider Emeritus to offer a portfolio of high-impact programs. These programs leverage Columbia Business School Executive Education's thought leadership in management practice developed over years of research, teaching, and application.

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