Students in Goizueta’s Master of Finance program taking steps to career success through preparation for the CFA Program.
Atlanta, GA, February 19, 2025 — Emory University has become the latest university to be welcomed into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. Goizueta Business School’s Master of Finance program has been acknowledged as incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA Program curriculum and placing emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct. The CFA program positions students well to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) certification, which has become the most respected and recognized investment credential worldwide.
Entry into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program signals to potential students, employers, and the marketplace that Emory University’s curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well-suited to preparing students to sit for the CFA Program examinations. Through participation in this program, Emory University is eligible to receive a limited number of CFA Program Student Scholarships each year.
Emory University’s Goizueta Business School offers a 10-month, STEM-designated Master of Finance program designed for versatile thinkers aiming for careers in sales and trading, investment management, FinTech, and investment banking. Developed by finance industry professionals, the program provides a rigorous curriculum that combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and risk management.
“It is exciting to be approved as a CFA-affiliate program. We share high standards of academic excellence, ethical integrity, and a desire to advance the finance industry,” shared Kirsten Travers-UyHam, associate professor in the practice of finance. “As a committed member of the Emory Goizueta finance faculty and the CFA Society, I recognized an immediate opportunity to collaborate, bringing advantages to both students and the industry.”
“Being a CFA-affiliate program will enhance our already strong partnership with the CFA Atlanta chapter. Together, we host networking events, connect students to exciting industry programs, and work on community service projects for the CFA foundation. At our upcoming jointly-hosted event, students will speed-network with CFA charter holders at leading firms such as Invesco, JP Morgan, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.”
Students gain hands-on experience through a unique analyst immersion, spending time “on the job” in the Finance Lab to build market knowledge and insights. The program emphasizes data-driven financial analysis techniques, applying cutting-edge data and analytical tools to identify solutions to complex business problems. Graduates are well-prepared for leadership roles in the dynamic global financial landscape.
About Emory University’s Goizueta Business School
Business education has been an integral part of Emory University’s identity since 1919. That kind of longevity and significance does not come without a culture built on success and service. Emory University’s Goizueta Business School offers a unique, community-oriented environment paired with the academic prestige and rigor of a major research institution. Goizueta develops business leaders of today and tomorrow with an undergraduate degree program, Full-time MBA (Two-Year MBA & One-Year MBA), Evening MBA, Executive MBA, MS in Business Analytics, Master of Finance, Master in Management, Master in Business for Veterans, Doctoral degree, and a portfolio of non-degree Emory Executive Education courses. Together, the Goizueta community strives to solve the world’s most pressing business problems. The school is named for the late Roberto C. Goizueta, former Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company.
For more information, visit goizueta.emory.edu.
About CFA Institute
CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization is a champion of ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. Our aim is to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. There are more than 200,000 CFA charterholders worldwide in 164 markets. CFA Institute has nine offices worldwide, and there are 160+ CFA Societies.
For more information, visit www.cfainstitute.org or follow us on Twitter at @CFAInstitute and on Facebook.com/CFAInstitute.
