The University of North Carolina – Pembroke, School of Business is one of a select group of schools globally to be recognized by the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Finance Concentration degree was accepted into the University Recognition Program, indicating its curriculum is closely tied to professional practice. This status is granted to institutions whose degree program(s) incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), which provide students with a solid grounding in the CBOK and positions them well to sit for the CFA exams.

The CFA institute, the leading global professional organization in the financial market, sets the standards for developing the skills, competence, and integrity of professional in the areas of investment, portfolio management, trading, and other areas of the financial markets. More about CFA.

Through participation in this program, the University of North Carolina, Pembroke is eligible to receive three CFA student scholarships each year and to participate in the annual global Student Research Challenge – for more information please contact Dr. Victor Bahhouth by calling 910.521.6172 or via email victor.bahhouth@uncp.edu - Accounting and Finance Department.