To stand out in the investment field, professionals must combine analytical rigour with ethical leadership.
Striving for the gold standard of investment credentials, Chartered Financial Analysts (CFAs) are globally recognized professionals known for their expertise, ethics, and commitment to excellence in the investment industry. The CFA designation equips candidates with real-world skills in investment analysis, asset valuation, portfolio management, and wealth planning.
Once you achieve CFA charterholder status, you’ll be qualified to pursue senior and executive roles in investment management, risk analysis, asset management, and related fields.
The School of Accounting and Finance's Accounting and Financial Management (AFM), Sustainability and Financial Management (SFM) and Computing and Financial Management (CFM) programs are recognized under the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program.
- The program curriculums fulfill a minimum of 70% of the CFA Program Level 1 Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK). They cover academic theory, current industry practice as well as ethical and professional standards to provide a strong foundation of advanced investment analysis and portfolio-management skills.
- Students in 3B, 4A, or 4B terms have access to all levels of the CFA Program sample exam.
- 23 CFA Program Awareness Scholarships are available annually, each worth $1,000 to help cover enrolment fees and standard registration fees.
In 4 years, you’ll earn:
- a unique degree that’s recognized in the marketplace: Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management (BAFM), Bachelor of Sustainability and Financial Management (BSFM) or a Bachelor of Computing and Financial Management (BCFM).
- up to 16 (AFM, SFM) or 24 (CFM) months of professional work experience that can be focused in the area of finance
- the opportunity to challenge the CFA Level 1 and Level 2 designation exams by the time you graduate