Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Course details

Why study this course at this institution?

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Who is this course for?

The CFA charter is a qualification for finance and investment professionals, particularly in the fields of investment management and financial analysis. The program focuses on portfolio management and financial analysis, and provides generalist knowledge of other areas of finance. The CFA charter has experienced increasing relevance and demand within corporate finance.

Profile of candidates for the CFA Program includes:

• students entering the investment field
• professionals increasing their expertise and marketability
• people making a career change into the investment profession from other disciplines

What will I learn?

The CFA Program prepares you for a three-part exam designed to demonstrate your full investment decision-making abilities.

• Level I: Focuses on a basic knowledge of investment tools, along with some analysis
• Level II: Further emphasizes analysis along with application of investment tools and concepts
• Level III: Focuses on synthesizing all of the concepts and analytical methods in a variety of applications for effective portfolio management and wealth planning
• Aims and objectives/learning outcomes (5 bullets)

How will I benefit from taking this course?

Becoming a CFA charterholder is a way to build on your experience while enhancing your professional standing and prospects. It's a leading industry credential held by finance professionals in key positions, and it poises you for career growth as well as the ability to shift your specialization. Take a look at some of the key positions held by CFA charterholders, according to a CFA Institute survey.

• Portfolio managers
• Research analysts
• Chief executives
• Consultants
• Risk managers
• Corporate financial analysts
• Financial advisors
• Investment banking analysts
• Relationship managers, sales & marketing
• Traders & brokers
• Auditors

Is this course accredited by an international or local body? (if so, who?):

CFA Institute

Entry requirements

Basic Requirements

• Have a U.S. bachelor's degree or equivalent
• or be in final year of your bachelor's degree program
• or four years qualified professional work experience or a combination of the above

Achieving your Charter

• Enroll in the CFA Program
• Pass all three CFA exams
• Meet work experience requirements
• Become a regular member of CFA Institute and apply for local society membership