wizofoz

CFAMetal
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Anyone have luck getting into a top MBA program
passing a few CFA levels? Did it help in the
application process at all?
Yes, I’m curious as well.

Chuckrox8

Anyone have luck getting into a top MBA program passing a few CFA levels? Did it help in the application process at all?

pimpineasy

Key difference that I think will be more relevant in the future: an MBA requires no ethics or loyalty to anyone but yourself. Once you get your MBA, you are free to wreak havoc with your newfound crown and walk away when the dust settles. Witness Kyle Bass who bet against a lot of new MBAs on the MBS and made a ton of money. As a CFA, you can have your charter revoked, much as a doctor or lawyer. You mess up or screw your clients over, and you dont get to have that chance anymore. The SEC has proven to be about as impotent a regulatory body as there can be, so I think CFAI will play a bigger role in the future. And like that Harvard MBA ethics oath, NO ONE WOULD SIGN IT!

dandman

I’m at Kelley - Indiana - getting MBA and MSF. The Kelley program is corporate finance mainly, the CFA covers investment more (obviously). Some potential employers favor one over the other, and with my limited experience I’m trying to look as good as possible to get the foot in the door - trying to have as much on paper to try to be remotely competitive.

eagles_dare13

Bostonboy,
Thanks for the note. I was wondering how has been your experience in trading so far. I am still thinking b.w trading, ER and/or risk management.
IB is not my cup of tea. Any feedback based in your exp in trading??

dreampak

Not all MBA’s have strong finance specializations. Having said that, can’t hurt to credential up.
If for no other reason, it’s always better to be the guy that blows other people out of the water on paper. Whatever school you go to, the CFA will enhance your attractiveness to employers.

ayaz_mahmud369

I am but because I use the CFA as a form of deliberate practice; no real need for it (career wise at this point) other than for my ego.

profil

To elaborate, I was looking to move into investment mgmt from corporate finance and thought it would help (even though I have the MBA). Now that I made the transition (although ended up in trading rather than research), not sure that it matters anymore…only level 3 to go though, so can’t give up now.

pogo

CFA and MBA are different. There are tons of CFA vs MBA threads where people have dicussed the issue extensively.
To make things simple: get both.

zephyranalyst

DCGuy,
I appreciate your response and honest opinion. Good luck for L2 next yr. And I share the same thought.. having CFA is like having an extra arrow in your quiver.
Btw .. Darden is pretty good and I plan to attend the same school..
Good luck for L2.