The BBA course is one of the most popular courses in India. There are more than 500 BBA colleges in India offering many different specializations. You must have heard that the BBA degree is a stepping stone to the more prestigious MBA degree. However, there are many other courses available to you after completing your BBA degree.

Getting an MBA degree from a reputed college can be very expensive. Studying for the CAT exam or similar entrance exams is no easy task. Let us take a look at the CFA certification course, one of the best options you have after completing a BBA degree, besides an MBA degree.

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
The CFA course is ideal for students who want to become financial analysts or investment professionals. The CFA course is the flagship course offered by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute and the certification is globally recognized and highly respected in the corporate world.

It will give you a strong foundation in asset management and advanced investment analysis. It will enable you to work as a professional financial analyst or a similar role.

Eligibility
The CFA certificate examination has three levels. You need to complete graduation or be in the final year of graduation to appear for the Level I examination. You can appear for the Level II and Level III exams only after graduating.

You can also be eligible for the exam if you have a combined 4 years of education and professional work experience. You must have a passport in order to appear for the exam.

Syllabus
Each level of the CFA programme is a 6-hour examination of 100 marks in total. Level I comprises ten topics related to basic investment analysis.

Level II focuses on the application of investment tools and topics on the valuation of different assets.

Level III focuses on concepts and analytical methods for effective wealth and portfolio management.

List of subjects-

Ethics and Professional Standards
Fixed Income
Economics
Derivatives
Equity Investments
Quantitative Methods
Alternative Investments
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Corporate Finance
Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning

All these subjects are tested in each level, with a different weightage in each level.

CFA Salary and Job prospects
The average salary of a CFA professional ranges between 8 LPA to a whopping 40 LPA. Investment professionals earn a lot of money and hence, the CFA course is a very good choice for students interested in financial studies.

Here are a few of the popular job profiles of CFA professionals-

Chartered Financial Analyst
Investment Banker
Financial Risk Manager
Investment Manager
Portfolio Manager

Conclusion
The CFA certificate course can be pursued after completing any undergraduate degree. However, it is ideal for BBA students as they already have a background in financial and management studies.

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies in Pune is one of the best BBA Colleges in Maharashtra.