MBA and CFA

Hello sir I would like to know about the MBA and CFA course so please provide me suitable information about these two courses.

[Kiran Chandar]

Two of the most strenuous but financially rewarding titles are the Master of Business Administration, MBA, and the Chartered Financial Analyst, CFA.

The MBA

The MBA takes two years of full-time study, with classes covering various aspects of running a business.

Courses range from human resources to accounting, from marketing and sales to managing operations, supply chains and technology.

The CFA, on the other hand, is specifically meant for those pursuing careers in finance or investing and requires passing a series of three grueling exams rather than taking full or part-time classes.

First, the MBA Students get MBAs in specific topics — such as healthcare, communications, information systems technology — depending on which field most interests them.

These degrees still stress broad knowledge of core business concepts.

The CFA

The CFA designation provides those who pass three exams, known as charter holders, with specialized skills like investment analysis, portfolio strategy and asset allocation.

It is less general than an MBA and quite coveted by investment professionals.

Regulatory bodies in 27 countries recognize the charter as a proxy for meeting certain licensing requirements, according to the CFA Institute, which administers the test and awards the certification.

Financially, getting a CFA is a comparative bargain compared to earning an MBA, as the program is based on self-study and not going to class.

These costs vary depending on how early you register, but standard fees are $825 for each test, plus a one-time enrollment fee of $450.

Grueling and Time Consuming

While affordable, the time requirement to earn a CFA is substantial.

CFA exams have three sections, which take six hours each.

You must pass each section before proceeding to the next.

The first section, Level I, is offered in December and June, while sections II and III are only offered in June