GSOM SPbU has become the latest university to be welcomed into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. Master in Corporate Finance (MCF) has been acknowledged as incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and placing emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct within the program. This program positions students well to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) charter, which has become the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world.

Entry into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program signals to potential students, employers, and the marketplace that the GSOM SPbU curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well-suited to preparing students to sit for the CFA examinations. Through participation in this program, GSOM SPbU is eligible to receive a limited number of CFA Program Student Scholarships each year, starting with 9 scholarships in 2022.

"We are glad that the New Year 2022 has started with such great news. Affiliation with CFA means that MCF meets the highest international standards both in the field of investment management and ethics and professional conduct, following the goal of the program “To grow responsible leaders in finance. Affiliation is the first step for long-term cooperation, and we will strive to develop the partnership with the CFA Institute and CFA Association Russia."

Alexander Andrianov, Academic Director, Master in Corporate Finance Program

Refreshed in 2021, the Master in Corporate Finance blends the latest Russian and international practices in teaching finance and developing leadership skills with advanced technologies in education. The main goal of the program is to train future leaders in corporate finance and investment management who are equipped with the know-how to use analytical tools, have strong financial and investment analyst skills and excel in dealing with a range of business tasks in the finance industry. 

Get the latest information about MCF on its page or register for an online presentation.

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 175,000 CFA® charterholders worldwide in more than 160 markets. CFA Institute has nine offices worldwide and 160 local societies.