Hence, I opted for the CFA track program to prepare myself well for a future career in investment management. Knowing that my interest lies, to a large extent, with investing and asset management, the Master Finance – CFA track seemed to be cut out for me. Sjors Seinen (22) had a similar decision-making process regarding the choice for the Master Finance – CFA Track: “I was already familiar with the CFA charter given that Tilburg University offers a Finance Master that primarily focuses on the topics deemed important by the CFA Institute.
However, if your main interest lies in the field of investing and financial instruments, these are the courses that you would have chosen anyhow.” The number of possible electives is smaller compared to the regular track. Besides these courses, there are three electives, for a total of 18 ECTS that you can pick. When I found out that there was a specific track in the Master Finance that particularly focuses on these topics, it was an easy choice.” To ensure that you obtain an appropriate preparation for the CFA-exam, the track contains certain restrictions relative to the regular MSc Finance track: “If you decide to choose the CFA-track, there are several courses that you will certainly follow, such as Investment Analysis, Empirical Methods in Finance, Advanced Corporate Finance, and Financial Statement Analysis & Valuation. Having a CFA certificate displays your knowledge in analyzing, understanding, and applying investment instruments.īoris de Bie (24) chose this particular track as it provided more in-depth information regarding financial management and investment analysis: “During my Bachelor’s degree I regarded investments and financial instruments as the most interesting topics. Tilburg University is linked with the CFA Institute enabling access to students – worldwide – to study at our institution. It offers several international designations, amongst the famous Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. It aims to promote standards in ethics, education, and professional excellence in the global investment industry. The CFA Institute is a worldwide renowned institute that provides investment professionals with finance education. Furthermore, Peter de Goeij, Academic Director of the Master Finance, gives an insight into the university’s rationale behind this program.Ĭhartered Financial Analyst is a globally acknowledged certificate, provided by the CFA Institute. In this article, two students provide their insights and share personal experiences. It is a well-considered choice for many (future) students of the Master Finance: the CFA track, a specific study program that is a stepping stone towards the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) level 1 exam.
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