CFA® — The International Finance Pathway
Earn the world’s most respected investment credential alongside your degree, not after it. Three levels, one integrated programme, and a desk at a live hedge fund before you graduate.
- CFA Institute, USA
- Recognised in 165+ countries
- 3 Levels + Investment Foundations
CFA Institute, USA Recognised in 165+ countries.
At a glance
Duration
2–3 years, run alongside your degree
Eligibility
Final year of a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
Structure
CFA Investment Foundations + Levels I, II and III
Recognition
CFA Institute, USA — 165+ countries
Delivery
Live classes + full LMS + recorded sessions
Overview
What is the CFA?
The global benchmark in investment analysis, valuation and portfolio management.
The Chartered Financial Analyst® designation is the global benchmark in investment analysis, valuation and portfolio management. It is awarded by CFA Institute, USA, and it is what asset managers, equity research desks and investment banks look for when they hire. Where a commerce degree teaches you accounting and reporting, the CFA teaches you to price an asset, build a portfolio and defend a recommendation.
- Global finance credential awarded by CFA Institute, USA
- Recognised across 165+ countries
- Covers investment analysis, valuation, portfolio management, ethics and professional standards
- Built for roles in investment banking, equity research, asset management and corporate finance
- Sequential — no exemptions; you clear Level I, then II, then III
CFA Institute
Awarding body, USA
165+
Countries recognised
3 levels
Sequential, no exemptions
₹6–12 LPA
Starting range, rising to ₹25–60 LPA at 7–10 years
Indicative market ranges, not a guarantee of placement or compensation.
The degree integration pathway
Your degree gets you the interview.
Your degree gets you the interview.
The CFA gets you the desk.
Students on any bachelor’s programme — B.Com, BAF, BMS, BFM, BBI or B.Sc. (Accounting & Finance) — can run the International Finance Pathway alongside their degree. You graduate with a degree, a global credential in progress or complete, a modelling portfolio and live internship experience, instead of starting all of that after graduation.
Bachelor’s Degree
3 years / 6 semesters
CFA Programme
Investment Foundations + Levels I, II and III
Global career in investment management
Qualified, modelled and interned on day one
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1
Sem 1–2
CFA Investment Foundations + Level I foundations. Excel: three-statement modelling.
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2
Sem 3–4
Level I completion and exam. Python for Finance I. Power BI financial dashboarding.
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3
Sem 5–6
Level II applied valuation. Equity research internship at the EduEdge Mauritius FPI fund. Placement readiness.
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4
Post-degree
Level III, portfolio and wealth management, capstone.
Syllabus
What you study, level by level
Three sequential levels. Each one changes what you are able to do at a desk.
Level I — foundations of investment analysis
Ethical & Professional Standards
15–20%Quantitative Methods
6–9%Economics
6–9%Financial Statement Analysis
11–14%Corporate Issuers
6–9%Equity Investments
11–14%Fixed Income
11–14%Derivatives
5–8%Alternative Investments
7–10%Portfolio Management
8–12%
What this level makes you able to do
You can read a set of financial statements, value a bond and explain how a portfolio is built.
Level II — applied valuation
Ethical & Professional Standards
10–15%Quantitative Methods
5–10%Economics
5–10%Financial Reporting & Analysis
10–15%Corporate Issuers
5–10%Equity Valuation
10–15%Fixed Income
10–15%Derivatives
5–10%Alternative Investments
5–10%Portfolio Management
10–15%
What this level makes you able to do
You can build a DCF, run a comparables set and value a private company.
Level III — portfolio and wealth management
Asset Allocation
15–20%Portfolio Construction
15–20%Performance Measurement
5–10%Derivatives & Risk Management
10–15%Ethical & Professional Standards
10–15%Specialised Pathway — Portfolio Management, Private Markets or Private Wealth
30–35%
What this level makes you able to do
You can construct and defend a mandate for an institutional or private client.
Topic weightings are set by CFA Institute and are reviewed annually.
Included as standard
What’s included with every level
Modelling, analytics and a live desk are part of the programme, not a paid add-on.
Bloomberg Exam Prep integrated
Full curriculum coverage, 4,000+ practice questions, topic-wise drills and 20+ full-length mocks.
Taught by market practitioners
Faculty from investment banks, funds and research desks. We run an FPI hedge fund ourselves.
Live classes + full LMS
Post-college hours, full LMS access, recorded sessions, doubt clinics and milestone tracking.
Financial modelling with Excel & Python for Finance
Three-statement and DCF models, comparables, VaR engines, backtesting and Power BI dashboards.
Application-oriented training through capstone projects
Applied model building in Excel, Python and Power BI.
Integrated internship + interview prep
Equity research, risk analytics and asset management exposure at our Mauritius FPI hedge fund and asset management company, plus interview prep and CV rebuild.
| Level I | Level II | Level III | |
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| Add-on modules | Financial Modelling with Excel · NISM Series VIII (Equity Derivatives) · Bloomberg Exam Prep app access · Python for Finance 1 · Financial Dashboarding with Power BI · Placement readiness and interview prep | Advanced Financial Modelling for Valuation · Bloomberg Exam Prep app access · Python for Finance 2 · NISM Series XV (Research Analyst) · Equity research report writing · Placement readiness and interview prep | NISM Series X-A (Investment Adviser) · Capstone: portfolio simulation · Portfolio Modelling with Excel and Python · Placement readiness and interview prep |
| Internship desk | Equity research and investment banking support desk, at the EduEdge Mauritius FPI hedge fund | Asset management and portfolio desk, at the EduEdge Mauritius FPI fund | Asset management and portfolio desk, at the EduEdge Mauritius FPI fund |
| Modelling layer | Excel: three-statement model build, DCF, WACC and beta sensitivity, ratio and forecasting schedules, introduction to financial data handling | Excel: comparables and precedent transactions, LBO primer, scenario analysis. Python: data pulls, cleaning and analysis, automated valuation and screening workflows | Excel: portfolio construction and attribution models. Python: backtesting frameworks. Power BI: performance dashboards |
Why EduEdge
Why students choose us
A live fund, globally benchmarked material, and modelling built into the course.
Led by a Stanford alumnus
Prof Harjeet A Singh: MS Financial Mathematics, Stanford; CFA, FRM, CAIA, PRM, CMT; former consultant to the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
A live hedge fund, not a simulation
We run the Minerva India QRAC Fund, an FPI fund in Mauritius, a JV with Minerva Ventures. Interns work alongside the quant and capital-markets team on live mandates.
Exclusive India partner for Kaplan and Bloomberg Exam Prep
Globally benchmarked prep material and app access included.
NSDC and Skill India accredited
Industry-recognised certification under the Skill India Mission.
Modelling built into every level
Excel, Python and Power BI are part of the course, not a paid add-on.
25,000+ students trained
Across BFSI, investment banking, risk, analytics and consulting.
50+ university and college collaborations
Including HSNC University, H.R. College, JBIMS, N.L. Dalmia, Bharati Vidyapeeth, Christ University, IIM Raipur and Lala Lajpatrai College.
Two Mumbai centres
Bandra West and Churchgate, with weekend and weekday batches built around a college timetable.
Success Begins with Great Mentors
It is with great enthusiasm that we introduce the International Finance Pathway, which embeds the CFA programme directly into your bachelor’s degree. Students graduate with a university degree, a globally portable investment credential and live desk experience earned in the same window.
Professor. Harjeet A Singh
Founder & CEO | EduEdge Pro
Stanford University Alumnus |
CFA, FRM, CAIA, PRM, CMT |
Visiting Faculty - IIM
- 15+ years in Global Markets
- MS in Financial Mathematics, Stanford University
- Former Consultant – Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India
- Trained over 25,000 students worldwide
Careers
Where the CFA takes you
From credit and treasury through equity research to portfolio management.
| Role | Indicative range | Core capability |
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| Commercial Banking Analyst | ₹6–10 LPA | Credit appraisal, banking products |
| Credit Analyst | ₹7–12 LPA | Credit risk, financial spreading |
| Treasury Analyst | ₹8–15 LPA | Liquidity, ALM, funding |
| Equity Research Analyst | ₹8–15 LPA | Valuation, modelling, research notes |
| Corporate Finance Analyst | ₹8–15 LPA | Capital budgeting, transactions |
| Investment Banking Analyst | ₹12–25 LPA | Deal execution, LBO, M&A |
| Risk Analyst | ₹8–16 LPA | Market and credit risk measurement |
| Quant Analyst / Trader / Portfolio Manager | ₹15–35+ LPA | Strategy, execution, mandate management |
- CFA / FRM pathway — ₹6–12 L at graduation, ₹60 L–₹2 Cr+ at 10+ years
- Plain B.Com — ₹3–5 L at graduation, ₹10–20 L at 10+ years
Indicative market ranges, not a guarantee of placement or compensation.
Top recruiters
Where CFA charterholders work
Grouped by sector.
Big 4 & Professional Services
Investment Banks
Asset & Wealth Management
Risk & Advisory
Markets & Trading
Private Equity & VC
Government & Regulatory
FinTech
Compare
How the CFA compares
Four credentials, four different desks. This is how they differ.
| ACCA | US CMA | CFA | FRM | |
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| Awarding body | ACCA, UK | IMA, USA | CFA Institute, USA | GARP |
| What it certifies | Global accounting, audit, assurance, taxation, IFRS reporting and financial management | Management accounting, costing, budgeting, FP&A and strategic financial decision-making | Investment analysis, valuation, portfolio management, ethics and professional standards | Market, credit, operational and enterprise risk; VaR, stress testing, Basel frameworks |
| Structure | 14 exams across three levels | 2 parts | 3 levels, preceded by Investment Foundations | 2 parts |
| Exemptions | Up to 9 papers | None | None — sequential levels | None — sequential parts |
| Suits you if | You want a globally portable accounting qualification | You want to sit inside a business, planning and deciding | You are drawn to companies, valuation, deals and client-facing investment work | You are drawn to mathematics, models and quantifying downside |
| Typical destination | Big 4, GCCs, shared service centres, IFRS reporting teams | MNC corporate finance, FP&A, controllership, business partnering | Investment banks, equity research, asset management, corporate finance, consulting | Tier-1 bank risk desks, insurance, hedge funds, regulators |
You are not locked in. CFA and FRM combine naturally — many students complete CFA Levels I and II alongside FRM Part I. Your orientation counselling session will map the right pathway for you.
Batches
Upcoming batches
Each batch is built around a specific exam window, and runs in post-college hours.
| Programme | Batch starts | Duration | Target exam window | Schedule |
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| CFA Investment Foundations (entry certificate) | 5 Sep 2026 | 6–8 weeks · 25 hrs | On-demand online assessment | 1 weekend · Online |
| CFA Level I | 20 Sep 2026 | 4–6 months · 100+ hrs | Feb 2027 (22–28 Feb) · May 2027 (11–17 May) | 1 weekend + 1 weekday · Online + Lab |
| CFA Level II | 3 Oct 2026 | 4–6 months · 125+ hrs | May 2027 (18–22 May) | 1 weekend + 1 weekday · Online + Lab |
| CFA Level III | 3 Oct 2026 | 4–6 months · 125+ hrs | Feb 2027 (18–21 Feb) · Aug 2027 | 1 weekend + 1 weekday · Online + Lab |
Seats are limited and batches close once full.
Fees
Programme fees
Priced per level, inclusive of training, study material, LMS access, the certificate modules listed, and the integrated internship.
| Programme | What the fee covers | Fee |
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| CFA Investment Foundations Certificate (standalone) | Training + standalone certification + Excel for Finance Certificate + BloombergPrep LMS | ₹30,000+ GST |
| CFA Level I | Training + integrated internship + Advanced Excel for Finance Certificate 1 + Python for Finance 1 Certificate + Financial Dashboarding in Power BI Certificate + BloombergPrep LMS + CFA Foundation Certificate | ₹60,000+ GST |
| CFA Level II | Training + integrated internship + Advanced Excel for Finance Certificate 2 + Python for Finance 2 Certificate + ESG Primer Certificate + BloombergPrep LMS | ₹70,000+ GST |
| CFA Level III | Training + integrated internship + Portfolio Modelling for Finance Certificate + Python for Portfolio Management Certificate + BloombergPrep LMS | ₹75,000+ GST |
Bundle
CFA Level I + Level II
Both levels, single enrolment, continuous mentoring and one internship placement.
₹1,10,000
+ GST
Saves ₹20,000
Most popular
Bundle
CFA Level I + FRM Part I
The dual-credential combination: investment analysis plus risk, in one academic year.
₹1,10,000
+ GST
Saves ₹10,000
Bundle
FRM Part I + Part II
Both parts, single enrolment, risk lab access and one internship placement.
₹1,10,000
+ GST
Saves ₹20,000
All fees exclusive of GST. EMI options available — speak to a counsellor. CFA Institute registration and exam fees are paid directly to CFA Institute and are not included.
Partners & accreditations
Who we work with
Globally benchmarked material, nationally recognised certification.
FAQs
Questions students ask
If yours is not here, a counsellor will answer it directly.
A globally recognised qualification in investment management, financial analysis and ethical professional standards, awarded by CFA Institute, USA.
Candidates in the final year of a bachelor’s degree, graduates, or those with an equivalent combination of higher education and professional work experience.
Yes. That is exactly what this pathway is built for. You can sit Level I in the final year of your bachelor’s programme.
Three. Level I covers investment tools, Level II asset valuation, Level III portfolio management and wealth planning.
Level I is demanding but structured. Global pass rates have historically sat around 40–50% across levels; the difference is almost entirely study discipline and guided revision.
Around 300 hours per level is the widely used benchmark, spread across six to nine months.
Level I is multiple choice, Level II uses item sets (vignettes), and Level III combines constructed-response and item sets.
In scheduled windows several times a year; frequency varies by level.
Financial modelling in Excel, Python for Finance, Power BI dashboarding, an NSDC-certified capstone, and an internship at our Mauritius FPI fund.
Equity research, investment banking, asset and portfolio management, corporate finance, credit and treasury, and consulting.
Start the CFA in your second year.
Graduate already qualified.
Speak to a counsellor about which pathway fits your degree, your timetable and the desk you want to end up on.
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