St. Edward's University Professional Education Center
Serious about the CFA® Charter?
Be Ready Early with our Live Fast-Track Program
7 Consecutive Days of Training
Increase Your Chances for Success
Passing the Chartered Financial Analyst Exam® isn't a sure thing. Tip the scales in your favor with the detailed, rigorous preparation you'll get at the St. Edward's University Professional Education Center.
Learn What You Need to Succeed
As a candidate taking the Level I Chartered Financial Analyst Exam®, you need to master the CFA® Program curriculum. Our supplemental review course will help you learn the essentials of the entire curriculum- including the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct. Through live instruction and the comprehensive study tools we provide, you'll be ready.
The live, expert instruction and comprehensive study tools we provide will jump start your preparation for the Level I CFA exam. You’ll gain a full understanding of all topic areas in the curriculum. Plus, you’ll identify your strengths and weaknesses early and have plenty of time before the exam to target areas that need the most attention.
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Earn Your CFA® Designation the Smart Way
For a test this important, online courses go only part of the way. Our program gives
you seven days of face-to-face interaction with proven industry-expert instructors
and includes:
- More than 50 hours of rigorous classroom learning — including tutorials, review notes and curriculum workbook
- Presentations, available online
- Practice questions, graded online
- Online testing with instantaneous feedback for each study session
- Free iPhone flash cards for on-the-go study (available as Watermelon Express)
- Extensive exam tips, test-taking strategies and take-home review materials
- Three-hour practice exam given in class, with answers and feedback
- In-depth focus on Learning Outcome Statements (LOSs) of the Level I curriculum
- Lunch panel discussion with industry experts — academics and practitioners
Why Attend Our Fast-Track Program?
For a test this important, online instruction goes only part of the way. Live interaction with an instructor and classroom is just one of the tools we place in your hands.
You’ll receive the most current information —
CFA Institute changes its LOSs every year, so study notes from previous years may not be enough. This review will help you keep up to date with the latest information.
It’s easier than self-study —
With ample individual feedback, you’ll have your questions answered and receive the individualized attention you need to motivate and prepare for the exam.
No more guessing —
This review includes easy-to-comprehend curriculum and extensive examples, explains how to answer questions based on the LOSs and breaks down every LOS into its components in order to save you time.
Exam tips and hints —
The broad curriculum for the Level I CFA exam highlights the need for a serious approach. Why take chances when you could take a quality review course to assist you in passing the Level I exam under our
expert guidance? Our fast-track review supplements the CFA curriculum.
- 56 hours of rigorous, live instruction
- Entire CFA Level I curriculum covered
- PowerPoint presentations available online
- Assigned homework, graded online
- Mock exam with feedback; exam tips provided
- Individual feedback provided for improvement
Expert Instructors
Dr. Ray Sant PhD, CFA As associate professor of Finance at St. Edward’s University, Sant has more than 25 years of experience in teaching and preparing CFA candidates. Sant has delivered CFA review seminars for blue chip companies in the New York investment banking industry and for clients worldwide and brings his long track record in the academic and professional worlds to this course.
Dr. Yilun Shi, PhD teaches Finance at St. Edwards’ University in Austin, Texas. He passed the CFA level II exam in 2004 before pursing his doctoral degree at University of Texas at San Antonio, TX. Dr. Shi has a BBA with a concentration in accounting, and earned his master’s degree in finance at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr Shi has spent several years in the financial industry, where he worked as an equity analyst for Nationwide Assets Management, and as a credit analyst for HSBC.
Camelia Rotaru, PhD is an assistant professor of Finance at St. Edward's University with over 9 years experience working with undergraduate and graduate students, both in the academic setting, and for Kaplan, Inc. As a level III CFA Candidate, Rotaru is committed to working with CFA candidates to overcome the challenges of studying for
the exam--maximizing the return on study time and strategies to score well.
Learn from the Best
You’ll benefit from our team of qualified, expert instructors led by Ray Sant, PhD, CFA. As associate professor of Finance at St. Edward’s University, Sant has more than 25 years of experience in teaching and preparing CFA candidates. His credentials include investment banking, consulting, research and university teaching at MBA and undergraduate levels.
Sant has delivered CFA review seminars for blue chip companies in the New York investment banking industry and for clients worldwide and brings his long track record in the academic and professional worlds to this course.
- Past senior VP and instructor for Kaplan (Schweser), the global leader in CFA review
- Former valuation expert for Ernst & Young
- Taught at McCombs School of Business, University of Texas–Austin
A CFA charterholder himself, Sant understands the challenges and difficulties
candidates face when studying for the exam. He is uniquely qualified and
committed to helping you study, prepare for and pass the CFA exam at each level.
Dates
April 17-24, 2010
Preparation You Can Afford
Chartered Financial Analyst® Exam Fast-Track
Level I CFA® Review Preparation
Cost
$1,995 (without lodging)
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By Jan. 14 — $200 discount/full prepayment
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After March 31 — $100 extra charge
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For more information, contact us: 512-346-8110 or 888-738-7321 information@seupec.com
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Neither finSage® nor St. Edward’s University guarantees that a candidate will pass the Level I Exam with the help of this review course.
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