Information on the CFA: info session, earning a charter, and scholarship opportunities
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a widely recognized and respected credential held by finance professionals. Earning (or working towards) a CFA charter is an effective way to signal to employers, colleagues, and clients that you have a solid foundation in advanced investment, analysis, and real-world portfolio management skills.
Information Session
Several members of the CFA community will be holding an information session on Wednesday, November 2, 5:00 - 6:00 pm. Students are strongly encouraged to attend.
Register Here (Zoom)
Meeting ID: 940 7255 5617
Passcode: CFA
Additional Sources of Information
CFA Exams & Scholarships
One of the requirements to becoming a CFA is to pass three increasingly rigorous exams, which are offered quarterly. Much of the material on the level 1 exam is covered in our finance courses. In fact, Mason participates in the University affiliation program and one of the requirements is that our courses cover a substantial portion of the CFA curriculum. Nonetheless, additional study will likely be required, and the CFA has resources to help students prepare for the exams.
Being a member of the University affiliation program includes benefits such as being able to provide several scholarships to help defray the cost of taking the CFA exams. There’s a short application, which is sent to a committee, which meets periodically, reviews the applications, and makes decisions on awarding them. More information on this and other scholarship opportunities can be found on the CFA Scholarships website.