A presentation about the MFE program at Pickerington, Ohio
1. 2004-2005 CFA ® Program A CFA Based Curriculum At the Master’s Level Master of Financial Economics Ohio University- Pickerington
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3. 2004-2005 CFA ® Program Benefits of the CFA Program Respect and Credibility Achieving the CFA designation places an individual in a reputable company. It carries with it the respect and credibility that will benefit the professional at every career stage. Most common occupations of CFA charterholders • CEO/Principal • Investment Counselor • Chief Investment Officer • Investment Firm Manager • Equity Analyst • Portfolio Manager • Fixed Income Analyst • Portfolio Strategist • Investment Banker • Sales/Marketing Professional
4. Benefits of the CFA Program Diverse Career Opportunities 2004-2005 CFA ® Program Mutual Funds / Investment Companies 26% Brokerage / Investment Banks 18% Investment Management Counselors 12% Commercial Banks / Trust Companies 15% Consulting Firms 7% Insurance Companies 5% Other 17%
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6. 2004-2005 CFA ® Program The CFA Course of Study CFA Body of Knowledge ™ • Ethical and Professional Standards • Quantitative Methods • Economics • Financial Reporting and Analysis • Corporate Finance • Equity Investments • Fixed Income • Derivatives • Alternative Investments • Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning Investment Tools Asset Classes and Valuation
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8. Master’s of Financial Economics The MFE Curriculum 1 . Managerial and Financial Accounting 2. Financial Statements 3. Quantitative Analysis for Financial Markets 4. Managerial Economics 5. Macroeconomics and Business Fluctuations 6. Statistics and Econometrics: Theory and Application (SAS and E-Views) 7. International Trade and Financial Markets 8. Financial Derivatives 9. Financial Management I 10. Financial Management II 11. Seminar in Investment 12. Money and Capital Markets 13. Master’s Paper
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Editor's Notes
It is a common knowledge that no other designation within the investment management profession carries as much prestige as the CFA charter. The CFA designation carries with it the respect and credibility that will benefit the individual throughout his/her professional career.
Traditional employment in large financial institutions continues to be a primary career track for many CFA candidates and charterholders. However, growing numbers of charterholders are working in non-financial corporations and consulting firms. This slide is prepared by CFA Institute
The job listings in local newspapers and on the Internet contain a recurring requirement for investment–related positions: “CFA charter preferred or CFA candidate desired.” When hiring, promoting, and assigning additional responsibility, a large number of employers use the CFA charter as a benchmark for measuring capability and professionalism. Participation in the CFA Program is a clear signal to potential employers that a student or new employee is serious about a career in the investment profession . This slide is prepared by CFA Institute.
The material covered in the CFA Program’s curriculum is designed to reflect a Body of Knowledge that keeps pace with the ever-changing dynamics of the global investment industry. The CFA Program focuses on the principles of investment analysis and management. The Body of Knowledge is a systematic way of setting a framework for making investment decisions. The Body of Knowledge includes the 10 general topic areas listed here. Each of these topic areas is broken into sub-topics and serves as the framework on which the entire program is constructed. CFA Institute publishes the CFA Program Study Guides that candidates receive upon enrolling in each level of the program. The study guides contain the reading assignments to teach the Body of Knowledge and on which the examinations are based. This slide is prepared by CFA Institute
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