The Innovation - Finance Concentration at?Jefferson (Philadelphia University and Thomas Jefferson University)?provides students with tailored finance courses and CFA Level 1 exam preparation, in addition to the core MBA curriculum. This is offered in partnership with the Philadelphia Chartered Financial Analyst Society.

Unique Aspects:

  • The finance curriculum portion of the program is geared specifically to the Level 1 CFA exam.
  • CFA review is provided as a complete package by the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Philadelphia. Students will sit for the CFA exam within 180 days of graduation.
  • PhilaU provides a scholarship (valued at approximately $4,500) that pays for the following suite of benefits:
    • Membership into the CFA Society of Philadelphia
    • Level 1 CFA Exam Preparatory Course
    • Level 1 CFA Practice/Mock Exam
    • Registration Fees* for the Level 1 CFA Exam (must be taken within 180 days of degree completion)
    • Professional Development provided by the CFA Society of Philadelphia
    • Two CFA Society Networking Luncheons