That's true. The content in a HBS program isn't any different from a Univ. of Kansas program. That name is worth pursuing. If you can't get that name then the risk/rewards change drastically but they aren't strictly against doing it. Its not quite top 5 worldwide, but it is very selective (maybe top 20?). Personally I think that getting into a top mba is a more fair process than getting into an Ivy as an undergrad. People who couldn't go to Ivy's (because of money for example) can get nice scholarships and loans to get into a top MBA if they did well in their undergrad and proved successful in their careers. And any loans you get from bschool can quickly be paid off with your salary which can easily be 150 in your first year. Many companies used to pay 1/2 your tuition as a signing bonus.
If I'm not mistaken they are risk management certification as well? How can I venture more into this? I've been trying to get some exposure to interest rate risk at work. Thanks
I really appreciate the genuine help here, as I want you folks to know I appreciate it. I know this is just an online thing and all, but talking it out and getting diff't feedback does help. I've thought long and hard and here is what I'm planning on doing from 2012 and into 2013. I plan on being a part time student for an MBA program, maybe 1-2 courses, along w/ studying for the CFA LEVEL 1 in 2013. I've just ordered the CFA basic note to give myself a feel. If I feel that the MBA course is too overwhelming, I'll shift out of it and focus on the CFA for June 2013. I think this way, I can get the best of 3 worlds. -Maintain Work Studies -Dabble w/ CFA -Dabble w/ MBA Financial aid will only cover me if I take 2 courses, but I think that might actually be too overwhelming. I am not going to take a loan, or go that route. My main priority is obviously maintaining my work and CFA. What do you folks think? Thanks.
try one at a time. your choice. but you will NOT pass all three levels of the cfa while dabbling in it - esp while doing two other things. source: guy passed all three cfa levels the first time.
Yeah, my thinking was if I find success w/ the CFA, I will shift my focus to it. I just got my KAPLAN study booklet and I feel like I should focus on the CFA. I have 5 study books and I feel like that is more than sufficient for me in terms of workload. My heart is leaning with the CFA. The MBA program is costly as well, even w/ FAFSA, but my heart is to achieve the CFA. I've talked to senior management and they told me the CFA is more comprehensive.
Hi everyone, I am from India, I have 15 years experience of Indian Equity, Actually I want to become a registered Equity trader of anyone of these exchange like Singapore, Hong Kong, NYSE, NASDAQ, Canada. what i have to clear as an exam? And how can I enroll and participate for exam? Please provide me details for the same... After that clear the exam is there any chance to get a job over there as a equity trader? What should I have to do to get a job in any of these exchanges? I know something about FINRA but they want a sponsorship from Broker so it's difficult for me... any one suggest for any other option or any other exchange can provide me eligibility for the exam... Please advice me what i have to do for the same? Thanks
i hope you're kidding re being lazy. if you're not 110% committed to the test you will fail - period the end. Read thru the study sets multiple times then take the practice tests then repeat til your eyes bleed then repeat... Source: guy who passed levels 1-3 the first time by passing the tests the old fashioned way - studying his ass off