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Summer MFT

Who Should Attend?

Who Should Attend?

With 268 participants this summer alone, our participants represent a wide range of organizations and backgrounds, including:

  • Microfinance institutions
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Donor agencies
  • Government agencies
  • Consulting firms
  • Central and commercial banks
  • Socially responsible investors
  • Private individuals.

The Boulder MFT participants are professionals coming from a wide range of organizations within the microfinance industry.  Our participants are strategic thinkers on the search for new ideas, innovative skills, and a global community of peers and opinion leaders dedicated to microfinance.  The Boulder MFT program is designed to meet the specific training requirements of managers, administrators, and professionals working in microfinance institutions.   

If you have a professsional interest in microfinance and a desire to expand your knowledge and network in the field, then MFT is for you!

Why Attend?

Based on feedback from participants and faculty each year, we pride ourselves on providing an experience that combines the flexibility and professionalism required for success in this demanding field. As a Boulder MFT participant, you will:

  • Gain a thorough understanding of the essential principles and current ideas of microfinance “best practices”,
  • Become familiar with important case examples, programs and institutions from around the world,
  • Enjoy a valuable opportunity to explore key issues with fellow participants and leading experts in the field, both inside and out of the classroom,
  • Meet your individual learning needs with our unique offering of core courses and electives that address specific areas of interest and competency,
  • Develop an extensive personal network of practitioners and professionals from around the world that will continue to provide returns long after you have graduated.