What is the scope of MS finance and What is the difference between MS finance, MBA Finance and CFA

Asked by PRJAIN on 22 February 2009 at 3:13 PM.

Answered by Studyplaces India Counselor

Although there is much overlap with an M.B.A., the M.S.F. provides a broader and deeper exposure to finance, but more limited exposure to general management topics. Thus, an M.S.F. focuses on finance and financial markets, while an M.B.A., by contrast, is more diverse, covering general aspects of business not dealt with in the M.S.F.

The Chartered Financial Analyst (C.F.A.) certification is sometimes compared to a Master's in Finance, and in fact, several universities have embedded a significant percentage of the C.F.A. Program "Candidate Body of Knowledge" into their degree programs. In general though, the C.F.A. program is focused on portfolio management and financial analysis, and provides more depth in these areas than the standard M.S.F., whereas for other areas of finance the C.F.A. coverage is in less depth. A further distinction is that many M.S.F. topics entail training in advanced techniques such as financial modeling—while training, per se, cannot be included in the C.F.A. program. Similar comments apply to other certifications such as the Certified International Investment Analyst (C.I.I.A.); the so-called "Indian C.F.A." is, in fact, a Master's degree.

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