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Continue CFA L2/L3 during MBA?
I just passed L1 and am about to start MBA program at a top 5 program. I am an older (33 and married with kid) career changer with no finance degree or experience. I am most interested in HF, BS, etc but open to all opportunities.
My question is: Should I continue to study and take Level 2/3 during school, or focus on MBA studies and networking?
Pros to continuing CFA during MBA: Boost my thin business cred, I'm motivated after passing L1, I'll have more time during MBA than while working afterwards, I'm older and switching careers so need more of a boost than most MBAs, CFA will help with HF and buy-side analyst positions I'm most interested in, if I put CFA off until after school I'm worried I may never get back to it. It would be awesome to graduate with both CFA and top MBA.
Cons to continuing CFA during MBA: MBA course load may be significant especially for non-biz type, studying CFA may cause me to miss important networking opportunities, not certain I'll end up in a field where CFA is valued (may enter consulting, etc), worried I won't be able to give Level 2/3 the time I gave Level I (and thus risk failing).
I welcome any and all advice, obviously I am new to the world of business. |
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