Stetson University was recently welcomed into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program after the School of Business Administration’s finance program was acknowledged as incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA Program coursework and placing emphasis on the institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice within the program.
The finance program’s investments concentration positions students to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, which has become the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world.
“This designation recognizes that we have aligned our curriculum with industry standards, the demands of our students, and also serves a signal to future employers of our dedication to the highest ethical and professional standards,” explained Matthew Hurst, Ph.D., assistant professor of finance. “Through this designation, our students can reach their full potential and sit for one of the most highly regarded and rigorous professional designations in the industry.”
With entry into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, Stetson can now award student scholarships that cover a substantial portion of the registration cost of sitting for CFA Level 1.
Stetson’s nationally recognized finance program has three concentrations: corporate finance, investments and certified financial planning. The finance field is becoming increasingly more specialized and reliant on technical expertise and certifications.
The CFA Program is widely considered the investment profession’s most rigorous credentialing program.
— Marie Dinklage