The College of Business and Economics (CBE) at Qatar University is a CFA University Affiliation Program Partner of the CFA Institute, a global membership organization that awards the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation. As such, the Finance Major of the bachelor’s degree awarded by Qatar University covers a significant portion of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge, including the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct*.
Recognition as a CFA Institute Affiliated University signals to students, employers, and the marketplace that Qatar University’s curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well-suited to preparing students to sit for the CFA examinations.
The CFA Program sets a standard for developing the skills, standards, competence and integrity of financial analysts, portfolio managers, investment advisors and other investment professionals worldwide. It is widely considered the investment profession’s most rigorous credentialing program.
CFA Student Scholarships:
The Department of Finance and Economics at Qatar University offers a limited number of scholarships on a yearly basis. This awareness scholarship waives registration fees and a portion of the enrollment fee for the CFA Level 1 exam.
Eligible students are highly encouraged to apply for a scholarship throughout the Academic Year.
For more information, interested students are invited to contact the Department of Finance and Economics at the College of Business and Economics.
Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) and Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) are registered trademarks owned by CFA Institute.
* CFA level 1 curriculum