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Executive Education

Turning research into professional competence

Executive programmes, workshops and professional development for religious institutions, foundations, financial professionals and decision-makers.

Approach

Methodology and ethics


The Institute's approach to executive education is rooted in the rigorous integration of Catholic Social Teaching with global financial standards. Our methodology emphasises the translation of academic research into actionable professional competence, so that financial stewardship remains aligned with ethical imperatives.

Programmes are available in person, online and in customised institutional formats. Each is connected to the Institute's research, ensuring continuity between research, learning and implementation.

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Executive Education

Senior programmes for boards, bursars and committee members.

Professional Development

Continuing education for advisers, private bankers and asset managers.

Catholic Finance Essentials

Foundations of Catholic Social Teaching applied to finance.

Investment Governance Programmes

IPS, mandates, monitoring and committee practice.

AI for Religious Institutions

Responsible use of AI in administration and investment oversight.

Stewardship Workshops

Applied workshops on stewardship and asset management.

Executive programmes

Current programmes

Executive programme

Catholic Finance

Bridging modern financial theory and faith-based values: the tools to manage resources in coherence with Catholic ethics.

Programme sheet (PDF, Italian)
Executive programme

Investment Governance

Advanced training for investment committee members: allocation, fiduciary duty and control structures.

Programme sheet (PDF, Italian)
Executive programme

Executive Immersion in Sustainable Finance

Environmental, social and governance factors read in the context of Catholic Social Teaching and institutional stewardship.

Programme sheet (PDF, Italian)
Executive programme

AI for Finance

Artificial intelligence in financial operations: ethical deployment, risk management and decision frameworks for religious organisations.

Programme sheet (PDF, Italian)
Executive programme

Family Office Governance

A specialised curriculum for single and multi-family offices managing Catholic wealth: intergenerational transfer, values alignment and strategic governance.

Programme sheet (PDF, Italian)
Professional certificate

CIGC — Catholic Investment Governance Certificate

Ninety hours, four lessons, a 270-page manual and a residential session at Borgo Laudato Si'.

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For universities & business schools

Co-designed executive programmes

The Institute partners with universities, business schools and executive education providers to design, coordinate and deliver executive programmes.

Programme design

  • Academic alignment
  • Case study development
  • Framework integration
  • Curriculum coordination

Executive delivery

  • Senior leadership focus
  • Pedagogical excellence
  • Interactive workshops
  • Impact assessment

International faculty

  • Global experts
  • Academic practitioners
  • Think-tank research
  • Multi-disciplinary approach

Institutional experts

  • Stewardship specialists
  • Governance leads
  • ESG & values leaders
  • Mission-alignment professionals

Design a programme for your institution or faculty.

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