New MBA specialization – MBA Finance
In September, 2007 Riga Business School will offer a new MBA Finance specialization within our Professional MBA program.
This specialization will allow you to obtain the broad knowledge of financial principles that are globally relevant, up-to-date and meet the highest international standards. The additional benefit is the program alignment with the international CFA® (Chartered Financial Analyst)certification requirements and opportunities for the students to get prepared for passing the International CFA® exams, while studying at the MBA program.
MBA Finance program at Riga Business School is for you if...
· ... you are thinking about career advancement within the Finance industry in Latvia or internationally
· ...you want to refine your professional skills and gain new knowledge in the field of investment management and finance
· ...you wish to gain a fundamental knowledge of financial principles relevant in every market around the world
What is the CFA®?
CFA® is the most respected and valued credential in the global finance community and it is increasingly viewed by many as a passport to enter into, and advance within investment management and corporate finance professions.
CFA® Charter Holders have to demonstrate expertise in:
· Ethical and professional standards
· Quantitative methods
· Economics
· Financial statement analysis
· Corporate finance
· Analysis of equity investments
· Analysis of debt investments
· Analysis of derivatives
· Analysis of alternative investments
· Portfolio management
Acquiring the CFA® Charter requires passing three levels of exams -
Level I – Knowledge and comprehension of fundamental investment tools and concepts
Level II – Application and analysis focused on asset valuation
Level III – Synthesis and evaluation of client needs and portfolio management issues
For more information on CFA® certification – www.cfainstitute.org
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