About the CFA® Program
Achieve one of the highest distinctions in the investment management profession and become a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®).
The Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) credential is held by over 170,000 professionals around the world. The charter gives a strong understanding of advanced investment analysis and real-world portfolio management skills.
The CFA Program curriculum comprises three levels, each with its own exam. Passing the exam for all three levels is a requirement to obtaining the CFA charter.
CFA for International Students
International students have the opportunity to study the CFA® Program full-time, complete with premium Kaplan Schweser resources. This includes:
- University students in their final year
- Graduates with Bachelor’s Degree or higher
- Long-term and employment pass holders looking to study full-time
With the revised exam formats, international students will be able to apply for a Student’s Pass to study full-time with Kaplan.
If you are interested in a career in banking and financial services, then earning the CFA® charter is your next step.
Advantages of Earning CFA
- Real-World Expertise – Being a CFA® charterholder demonstrates your fluency with an advanced investment management and analysis curriculum that leverages current best practices and the experience of practitioners around the world to bridge real-world practice and theoretical knowledge.
- Industry Recognition – Stand out in the competitive global industry and gain instant credibility with peers, clients and hiring managers who know the intelligence, hard work, and profound commitment it takes to earn the CFA® charter.
- Ethical Foundation – Learn to apply ethical principles and gain a foothold in the skills needed to demonstrate a commitment to the high standards of accountability and integrity that builds a trusted reputation.
- Join the Global Community of Professionals – Join a vast professional network of more than 170,000 CFA® charterholders worldwide and gain unmatched career resources, lifelong insights and opportunities to build relationships.
- In-Demand Qualification – The Top 10 global employers of CFA® charterholders include Bank of America, Citigroup, Ernst & Young, HSBC, JP Morgan Chase, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, PricewaterhouseCoopers, RBC, UBS, Wells Fargo.
Our School Partner – Kaplan Singapore
As thousands of students have gone through training here, there are many reasons why Kaplan is best option for you to take this preparatory course.
- Kaplan Higher Education Academy (KHEA) and Kaplan Schweser – a compelling combination in CFA® training
- Schweser study materials – including our world-renowned SchweserNotes™
- A comprehensive learning strategy (The Kaplan Way: Prepare▸Practice▸Perform™)
- Expert instruction by CFA® charterholders with years of teaching experience and industry credentials
- Study materials, practice questions and mock exams to convert your knowledge into question-answering ability
- A wide range of study options to suit your learning style and schedule
- Online portal containing a huge pool of videos, question bank and other resources
Course Schedule for CFA February 2022
- CFA Level 1 – Fee $4,680, full-time / weekday, course length 70 hours + revision 24.5 hours. Online Schweser Mock Examination is inclusive.
- CFA Level 2 – Fee $4,410, full-time / weekday, course length 66.5 hours + revision 21 hours. Online Schweser Mock Examination is inclusive.
- CFA Level 3 – Fee $4,140, full-time / to be advised, course length 51 hours + revision 18 hours. Online Schweser Mock Examination is inclusive.
Non-tuition Fees
- New International Student Application Fee S$492.20 (non-refundable)
- Fee Protection Scheme Absorbed by Kaplan
- Medical Insurance Fee (second year onward) S$44.95
- New International Student Administration Fee S$400
- Existing International Student Administration Fee S$100
* All prices are inclusive of 7% GST.
* Kaplan students who enrol for course packages can purchase the Texas Instruments BA II Plus Professional Financial Calculator at a discounted price of S$85.60. Terms and conditions apply.
For all international students, to apply, Whatsapp/call us now at +65-66807163.
