Careers
After 10 + 2
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The
CFA Program
The Institute
of Chartered Financial Analysts of India launched the Chartered Financial
Analysts (CFA) Program in 1985. Over the years, the CFA Program has attracted
enrollments from a cross section of students interested in careers in
financial management and analysis.
A Unique
and Broad-based Program
The CFA Program
is unique in that it addresses the broader financial and managerial issues
in the areas of Corporate Finance, International Finance, Investment Management
and Financial Services. The CFA Program offered by ICFAI has been developed
and is constantly reviewed in the context of the present and future needs
of the corporate sector, the investment industry and the financial services
sector.
The
CFA Program is a postgraduate professional program with the following
broad objectives :
- To impart
thorough knowledge of concepts in Corporate Finance, International Finance,
Investment Management and Financial Services.
- To improve
the ability to develop a framework for financial analysis and to rationally
evaluate alternatives for purposes of decision-making.
- To deepen
insights into practical applications of financial analysis in a dynamic
business environment.
- To develop
appreciation of the interface between financial analysis and other areas
like economics, management, investments, financial markets, international
finance, financial services and corporate strategy.
- To encourage
future finance professionals to equip themselves with the latest IT
tools and techniques.
- To develop
a new body of knowledge and skill-set and make them available for those
seeking challenging careers in the new era of liberalization and globalization.
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Level/Group/Subject
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Marks
Allotted
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CFA
Level I (DBF)
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Group
Alpha
Financial Accounting
Economics
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200
200
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Group
Beta
Quantitative Methods
Financial Management
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200
200
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Group
Gamma
Management Accounting
Economic Legislation
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200
200
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Total
(A)
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1200
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CFA
Level II (ADF)
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Group
Delta
Security Analysis
International Finance and Trade
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200
200
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Group
Epsilon
Financial Risk Management
Project Management
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200
200
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Group
Kappa
Portfolio
Management & Mutual Funds
Investment Banking & Financial Services
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200
200
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Total
(B)
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1200
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CFA
Level III (PGDFA)
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Group
Lambda
Strategic Financial Management
Management of Financial Institutions
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200
200
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Group
Sigma
Integrated Case Studies
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200
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Group
Theta
Mergers & Acquisitions
Financial Control & Information Systems
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200
200
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Total
(C)
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1000
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Grand
Total (A+B+C)
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3400
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The certification
program for financial analysts, designed and administered by ICFAI, has
a modular structure. At the end of each Level, the successful candidates
receive a Diploma from ICFAI as indicated below. After completing Level
III, the successful candidates will be eligible to receive the CFA Charter.
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On successful completion
of Level I
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Diploma in Business
Finance (DBF)
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On successful completion
of Level II
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Advanced Diploma
in Finance (ADF)
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On successful completion
of Level III
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PG Diploma
in Financial Analysis (PGDFA), leading to the CFA Charter
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