Financial Scenario Modeling Program
Building analytical skills takes time. Our program runs from September 2025 through March 2026, giving you six months to work through real modeling challenges.
We focus on practical scenario analysis—the kind of work that helps businesses plan for different futures. You'll spend most of your time building models, testing assumptions, and seeing what breaks.
Classes meet twice weekly in Seoul. The schedule is built around working professionals who need flexibility.
How the Program Works
We break the curriculum into three phases. Each one builds on what came before, with more complexity and less guidance as you progress.
Foundations
You'll start with spreadsheet mechanics and basic financial statements. Most people find this part straightforward if they've worked with data before.
We cover ratio analysis, cash flow modeling, and how to structure assumptions. Nothing fancy yet—just getting the fundamentals solid.
Scenario Building
This is where it gets interesting. You'll model different business situations—revenue drops, cost spikes, market shifts.
We use real company data (anonymized) so you can see how scenarios play out in actual contexts. Some will surprise you.
Applied Projects
Final phase is less structured. You pick a business case that matters to your work and build a full scenario model.
Instructors are available for guidance, but you're mostly working independently. This is where the learning really solidifies.
Who Teaches This
Our instructors come from finance and analytics backgrounds. They've built models for banks, tech companies, and consulting firms. More importantly, they've seen models fail in real situations and know why.
Darian Kelch
Spent eight years doing financial planning for a manufacturing group. Now helps companies build scenario models that actually get used in decision-making.
Verner Holst
Built forecasting tools for a Seoul-based fintech before moving into education. Good at explaining complex formulas in plain language.
Rexford Tisch
Works with mid-sized companies on strategic planning. Joins us for the final phase to review student projects and provide feedback.
What to Expect Each Month
Classes run Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7-9 PM. We also have weekend workshop sessions once a month for hands-on practice.
September 2025
Program kicks off. First two weeks are orientation and tools setup. Then we dive into financial statement basics and data structuring.
October - November 2025
Ratio analysis and sensitivity testing. You'll build your first complete scenario model. Weekend workshop focuses on common mistakes and how to catch them.
December 2025
Multi-scenario modeling with real case studies. This is typically the hardest month—you're juggling multiple variables and learning to document assumptions properly.
January - February 2026
Advanced topics: Monte Carlo methods, stress testing, presentation techniques. You start scoping your final project and get initial feedback.
March 2026
Final project work and presentations. You'll present your model to the group and explain your methodology. This is often more valuable than the model itself.
Enrollment Opens June 2025
We keep class size to 18 participants so everyone gets feedback on their work. Applications open in early summer for the September cohort.
Who This Fits
You should be comfortable with spreadsheets and have some exposure to financial data. Prior modeling experience helps but isn't required.
Time Commitment
Plan for 4-6 hours weekly: two class sessions plus homework. More during project phase. It's manageable alongside full-time work.
What You'll Build
By March, you'll have a portfolio of scenario models and one complete business case analysis. Useful for job interviews or internal projects.
Applications include a short questionnaire about your background and what you're hoping to learn. We review on a rolling basis.
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