CFA Institute University Affiliation Program

BBA in Finance and MSc in Finance programs at MNU are recognized as part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. This recognition highlights that these programs incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) into their curriculum, with a strong emphasis on the CFA Institute’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct. The BBA program aligns with Level 1 of the CFA, while the MSc program corresponds to Levels 2 and 3 of the CFA. These programs provide students with an excellent foundation to pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) designation, which is widely regarded as the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world.

As a part of University Affiliation program, CFA Institute has recognized ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) topics are featured in our Master of Science in Finance Program. This demonstrates that ESG teaching in our Master of Science in Finance Program covers some of the essential topics of the CFA Institute’s Certificate in ESG Investing, which in turn shows work relevance and a link with the leading global professional body for investment professional.

This benefits for students as:

– Awareness for students who can register for the Certificate in ESG Investing with the confidence of familiar study topics.
– A concrete way to boost CVs and employability.
– The ESG Certificate is a short, achievable, self-study program (100-130 hours) that can be completed during degree programs or shortly after.
– A way to signal a specialism in this fascinating and highly topical area of finance, that is of great interest to employers.

The Certificate in ESG Investing is owned, administered, and awarded globally by CFA Institute. The certificate is ideal for investment practitioners, and professionals working in front/back offices, sales, wealth management, risk, consulting, and anyone seeking better ESG understanding.