CFA vs NON iim b schools

willsurelywin · **CFA vs NON iim b schools -** 23-02-2008, 11:50 AM

Puys

Is CFA more valuable and high paying as vs non iim b schools like symbi,nmims,imt ,mdi etc if one wants to break into and make a career into

amc,broking firms, hedge funds,mutual funds etc ??

Tumtum · **Re: CFA vs NON iim b schools -** 23-02-2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by willsurelywin

Puys

Is CFA more valuable and high paying as vs non iim b schools like symbi,nmims,imt ,mdi etc if one wants to break into and make a career into

amc,broking firms, hedge funds,mutual funds etc ??

Hello.

I would like to share my experience and observations when this question is asked.

I don't really see much of a comparison directly between an MBA and a CFA. While MBA is more broader in scope, CFA is more of the focused kinds.

However, when it comes to placements, the MBA has an edge of campus placements, while a charterholder has to fend for on his own. Another thing that a charterholder may find tough is the fact that once placed in a brokerage house or an IBank, the MBAs generally start studying for the CFA charter and that makes it a tad difficult for the pure CFAs to move ahead.

But again, if you are willing to give it a fight and are looking for a good break and build upon it to rise vertically, then CFA is indeed a good option.

I have for myself done CFA and 4 years into my job, I am doing an Exceutive MBA so as not to lose out on "not being an MBA" in my company, which guarantees me vertical progress also.

So, what I feel is that you can do anything first- MBA or CFA, but remember that if you do an MBA first, then it has to be from a stellar B-School and not from any run of the mill types. Then only will you get a better placement and get into an IBank. If you are not really confident of getting into top B-Schools like the ones you mentioned above, then it is better to do CFA first.

Hope you get the idea. Feel free to ask more.

Regards.

willsurelywin · **Re: CFA vs NON iim b schools -** 25-02-2008, 05:38 PM

hi

yeah we can after getting the CFA Charter+ 4 yr workex under the belt go in for a global mba . Write the GMAT .

do US B-SCHOOLS/NUS/ISB value CFA ?

Diablo888 · **Re: CFA vs NON iim b schools -** 18-06-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tumtum

Hello.

I would like to share my experience and observations when this question is asked.

I don't really see much of a comparison directly between an MBA and a CFA. While MBA is more broader in scope, CFA is more of the focused kinds.

However, when it comes to placements, the MBA has an edge of campus placements, while a charterholder has to fend for on his own. Another thing that a charterholder may find tough is the fact that once placed in a brokerage house or an IBank, the MBAs generally start studying for the CFA charter and that makes it a tad difficult for the pure CFAs to move ahead.

But again, if you are willing to give it a fight and are looking for a good break and build upon it to rise vertically, then CFA is indeed a good option.

I have for myself done CFA and 4 years into my job, I am doing an Exceutive MBA so as not to lose out on "not being an MBA" in my company, which guarantees me vertical progress also.

So, what I feel is that you can do anything first- MBA or CFA, but remember that if you do an MBA first, then it has to be from a stellar B-School and not from any run of the mill types. Then only will you get a better placement and get into an IBank. If you are not really confident of getting into top B-Schools like the ones you mentioned above, then it is better to do CFA first.

Hope you get the idea. Feel free to ask more.

Regards.

Hi Tumtum,
I am planning to give my LEVEL 1 in June 09....I have done my B.E & working in an IT MNC for the past 1 year...I had given my CAT twice...got 96.3%ile first time & 98.4%ile last time...Cudnt get a call form the IIMs last time as i jst missed the Quants cut-off & i really didnt want to join ne B School,it was IIM or nothing for me....BUT now,due to some personal reasons,i wont be able to take a break in my work & pursue a full-time MBA,hence,i am planning for the CFA....i have planned to do my exec MBA after abt 4-5 years from now...Moreover,i m reasonably good in finance 2....I wud like to know from where are u pursuing ur Exec MBA....

It would be really nice of u,if u help me as to how u went about in studying for ur CFA....

p.s:i have also send u a PM..plz chck it out