Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

The program is composed of three levels of international recognition. Employers and media around the world praise the CFA designation. With CFA charter holders in more than 160 countries, the CFA certificate has become globally distinctive, recognized, and rewarded by employers. It is respected by regulators and investment institutions and demanded by private investors.

Since 1962, the CFA program has set the global standard for investment knowledge. It is a graduate-level curriculum and examination program for investment specialists, especially security analysts, money managers, and investment advisers.

*One continuing education unit equals 10 contact hours.

Exams 

CFA exams are designed to develop and measure comprehension, analysis, and integration.

At Level I, candidates are asked basic knowledge and comprehension questions and must perform some analysis. At Level II, the emphasis is on analysis and application, while Level III focuses on synthesis and integration.

1. Ethical and professional standards
2. Quantitative methods
3. Economics
4. Financial reporting and analysis
5. Corporate finance
6. Equity investments
7. Fixed income
8. Derivatives
9. Alternative investments
10. Portfolio Management

1. Obtaining the score for ENGG A2C on the Standardized English Proficiency Test (SEPT)/Online English Placement Test (OEPT) for Arabic sections only
2. Copy of graduation certificate
3. Two passport photos
4. Copy of student ID

CFA exams are offered as follows: 

CFA Level I: in February, May, August, and November
CFA Level II: in February and August
CFA Level III: in May and November 

CFA Program Fees:

• CFA Level I: EGP 23,500
• CFA level II: EGP 23,500
• CFA Level III: EGP 23,500
• CFA Exam simulation: EGP 1,000