Course introduction

About the CFA® Program

Achieve the highest distinction in the investment management profession – the CFA® designation.

The Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) credential is held by over 150,000 professionals around the world. The charter gives a strong understanding of advanced investment analysis and real-world portfolio management skills.

The CFA Program is a self-study program divided into three levels of exams. Passing these exams is one step to becoming a CFA charterholder.

If you’re interested in a career in banking and financial services, then earning the CFA® charter is your next step.

There are many benefits of earning the CFA® charter when you step into this industry of opportunities:

Real-world Expertise

Being a CFA® charterholder demonstrates your fluency with an advanced investment management and analysis curriculum that leverages current best practices and the experience of practitioners around the world to bridge real-world practices and theoretical knowledge.

Industry Recognition

Stand out in the competitive global industry and gain instant credibility with peers, clients and hiring managers who know the intelligence, hard work, and profound commitment it takes to earn the CFA® charter.

Ethical Foundation

Learn to apply ethical principles and gain a foothold in the skills needed to demonstrate a commitment to high standards of accountability and integrity that builds a trusted reputation.

Join the Global Community of Professionals

Join a vast professional network of more than 150,000 CFA® charterholders worldwide and gain unmatched career resources, important relationships, and lifelong insights.

Qualification in Demand

The Top 11 global employers of CFA® charterholders include JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, UBS, RBC, HSBC, Wells Fargo, Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, Smith Barney, BlackRock and Citigroup.

Course Pre-Requisites

The Minimum Entry Requirements for CFA Levels 1, 2 and 3 are as follows:

Minimum Age: 21

Academic Level:
a) Bachelor’s (or equivalent) Degree, or be in the final year of your Bachelor’s Degree programme. You will have to complete your Bachelor’s Degree in order to register for the Level II exam,
or
b) Have 4 years of professional work experience (does not have to be investment related),
or
c) A combination of professional work experience and education that totals at least 4 years.

Language Proficiency: Obtain Grade C6 at GCE O-Level English language or equivalent

Course Outline

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Course Fees

More details on course fees will be made available upon the commencement of registration for the next intake.