Stamford International University has become the latest university to be welcomed into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program.
The BBA in Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance and Banking has been acknowledged as incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and placing emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice within the program. This program positions students well to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, which has become the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world.
Entry into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program signals to potential students, employers, and the marketplace that the (BBA in Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance and Banking curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well-suited to preparing students to sit for the CFA examinations. Through participation in this program, Stamford International University is eligible to receive a limited number of student scholarships for the CFA Program each year.
“Students in these programs study the Candidate Body of Knowledge, which includes the core knowledge, skills, and abilities identified by practitioners worldwide as essential for successful practice,” said Neil Govier, CFA, Head of University Relations at CFA Institute. “By mastering the fundamentals of the CFA Program as well as the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, these future investment professionals gain a strong foundation that helps prepare them well to join the growing CFA Institute community dedicated to promoting the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence for the ultimate benefit of society.”
The BBA in Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance and Banking covers three broad areas of financial decision making: investments, financial institutions, and corporate finance. The program equips students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to successfully analyze and solve problems encountered in a finance-centered career. Stamford’s dedicated Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab gives students access to Bloomberg’s market-leading platform, empowering students with real-world economic and financial information.
The program also has a tie-up with Maybank Kim Eng (Thailand). This collaboration improves the relevance of the program, giving both faculty and students the opportunity to interact with industry professionals and keep abreast changes in the world of finance. Other benefits of this tie-up include internship placements at Maybank Kim Eng and workshops and seminars from Maybank Kim Eng professionals. The BBA in Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance and Banking also gives students the opportunity to earn second degree after one year of study in the U.K. at the University of the West of England or the University of Northampton.
About CFA Institute
CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and administers the industry gold standard CFA charter. The organization is a champion for ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. The end goal: to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. CFA Institute has more than 148,000 members in 163 countries and territories, including 142,000 CFA charterholders. For more information, visit www.cfainstitute.org.
About the CFA Program
The CFA Program sets a standard for developing the skills, standards, competence, and integrity of financial analysts, portfolio managers, investment advisers, and other investment professionals worldwide. It is widely considered the investment profession’s most rigorous credentialing program. Administered in English, the CFA curriculum and examinations are identical worldwide. Fewer than one in five candidates who begin the program successfully complete it and go on to earn the coveted CFA charter, the “gold standard” for investment professionals.
