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Should I complete CFA level 1 in my last year of university

I am about to go into my last year of university studying economics. My goal is to go into the buyside as an analyst, with going to a hedge fund being my overall goal. I am wondering if I should complete CFA level 1 this year to help with my chances of getting an off-cycle internship (or some sort of experience) after university (as applications start no I will obviously not have completed the exam while I'm applying but I will be working towards it). I have also considered doing the FMVA certificate as it will be less time consuming in my final year but I have read that this certification can often be pointless as it is not highly regarded, but not sure.

So I am wondering if anyone has any advice on which direction I should go. I have also thought about possibly doing a masters in finance but think I would prefer to go straight into work rather that doing more education.

any responses will be greatly appreciated :smile:

Reply 1

TheRealDeal12345

Highly recommend this article (yes its about MBA vs CFA, but it still has relevant info for your question) https://www.canarywharfian.co.uk/articles/507/mba-vs-cfa

Reply 2

sbetty02

Original post by TheRealDeal12345

Highly recommend this article (yes its about MBA vs CFA, but it still has relevant info for your question) https://www.canarywharfian.co.uk/articles/507/mba-vs-cfa

really good read, thank you. I think I am not going to do a masters (at least straight away). I will definitely do the cfa I am just not sure if I should do it in my final year over the FMVA.