CFA Partnership Program

The University of Adelaide is a partner in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program. The CFA program is the most rigorous professional association within the field of finance. CFA charter holders are highly regarded in the investment community and the designation testifies to their expertise in field of finance.

The Master of Commerce (Applied Finance) and Master of Accounting and Finance have been awarded partnership status in the CFA Program. Acceptance in the CFA program is conditional on 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge being covered in the degree programs. Only Universities of high repute and leadership are accepted into the program.

Acceptance into the CFA program reinforces the value and high academic standards of the Master of Commerce (Applied Finance) and Master of Accounting and Finance.

"It is an honour to have our programs accepted by the CFA Institute's Program Partnership. Acceptance into the program will further enhance the opportunities of our students as they are able to receive a well regarded academic qualification and use this study towards attaining the prestigious CFA charter. Through our acceptance into the program, students can be assured of the academic rigor and practical nature of the finance programs at the University."

Ralf Zurbrugg, Chair of Finance, 2007

For more information please see:

• www.cfainstitute.org

CFA Partnership Programs

• Master of Commerce (Applied Finance)
• Master of Accounting and Finance

Completition of these programs does not entitle graduates to the CFA designation. The three levels of CFA exams are required to be entitled to the CFA designation. Being a CFA Program partner indicates that at least 70% of the Candidate Body of Knowledge is covered in the programs. The Candidate Body of Knowledge is the material examined as part of the CFA program.

Career Pathways

CFA charter holders play leading roles in:

• Banks
• Broker-dealer/investment banks
• Consulting firms
• Insurance companies
• Investment companies
• Mutual funds
• Pensions and foundations
• Research and academic institutions