Hey! I am in my last year undergrad, pursuing economics. I plan to get a masters in eco next but also want to do one of the finance courses, either FRM or CFA. I plan to do both of them in the long run, but i just need advise as to which one I must take first.
I was thinking FRM as it takes lesser time as compared to CFA. But, please help me and guide me through this.
Are you certain of the time comparable between FRM/CFA? The FRM is known to be more rigorous from a quantitative aspect. In addition, if you plan on completion of CFA program, it would be pointless to then obtain a master’s degree in economics or finance. Either get your master’s, or get the CFA done. If you’re planning on both FRM and CFA in the long run, be prepared for zero social life, considering timeliness is amongst your priorities. Both are as equally competitive across all fields. Master’s degrees are more common and easier for companies to acquire. The prospect for CPA’s/FRM’s/CFA’s is simply more rarefied - take this into consideration.