CFA or MBA: Which is right for you?

A lot of people are wondering whether they should seek a CFA in place of the more traditional MBA. In large part, the answer depends on your focus.

The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation has been enjoying a heightened profile and increased popularity in light of surging private equity activity. So far In 2007 – the program’s 44th year – 140,000 people from 156 countries have registered to sit for the three exams that determine, in part, whether one is permitted to tag those three letters at the end of their signature.

A lot of people are wondering whether they should seek a CFA in place of the more traditional MBA. Which will get them ahead? Which will make them more marketable? Which will attract a bigger compensation package?

Whether you should seek a CFA, an MBA, or both has everything to do you’re your professional goals, says Joshua Wimberley, a client partner in recruiter Korn/Ferry’s financial officers practice. Simply put, if your goals include anything but asset management, a CFA isn’t for you.

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Choosing a part-time Executive MBA

In India, There is a lot of confusion about executive bschool programs offered by many universities each one no less than the other. This esteemed list includes IIM's(B,K,C) , NMIMS , SPJain, IIFT, etc. which are seen as bschool "brands". The list just starts from here. This is compounded by the fact that same university offers more than one program. As though this not enough these universities are institutions offering versatile program modes.

• Full -time - all through the time with university until you complete the degree
  
• Part time mode - either evening weekdays or full day weekend programs.
• Distance learning - Online tutorials, CD's , Books
  
• Third party - Group or Individual with a remote instructor - as in Hughes education

There is a problem of plenty here.

Then, How do we go about finding the one we need ?

The answer lies in what you want and how considering barriers such as time, geography, effort and any other personal or non-personal considerations. Once you complete these degrees, You'll get opportunities but you have to get through it.

Let me represent my suggestion based on the value the program tries to impart:
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Distance

Full -time is always the best. But a working individual may not sacrifice his job to get there. As such the market now a days is dull - so essentially it risky to venture out.

A striking optimization for a working individual is the part-time. Its prospective for vertical growth in the field. Presents the ability to switch jobs and in some cases develops enterpreneurs. But constraints apply. If you are exhausted in you considerations for a part-time then only go for Distance. Generally, Geography limitation forces one to pick distance.

 

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