Can I get CFA without undergraduate degree?

CFA General
#1

Ok guys here is the short story. I am “DONE” my degree requirements, however I failed 2 courses more than 2 times each. The third time I passed both courses, but the university will not acknowledge my passing grades because apparently their policy is that you cannot fail a course more than 2 times. They are not counting my passed grades for these two courses and they expect me to change my degree to something else :frowning: I don’t have time, energy and money to redo my degree all over again in something new.

I have passed CFA level 1 already. In addition, if you count the two “passed” courses above, I meet all GPA and course requirements to graduate, but since university is acting like a *****, I cannot graduate.

My question is, if I pass level 2 and 3 as well and have 4 years of professional work experience with 50% in investment related, will the insitute grant me my charter?

#2

I don’t see why the CFA cannot make an exception for someone that passes all 3 exams and works in the industry.

I’m not sure though that you can register for L2 without having an undergrad. It’s a silly requirement if you ask me. Someone can study in geography and get his charter but someone who quit high school to join his father’s AM firm cannot.

#3

Yes, you can. Meet the entrance requirements: Have a bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree or be in the final year of your bachelor’s degree program at the time of registration or have four years of professional work experience (does not have to be investment related) or have a combination of professional work and college experience that totals at least four years. Part-time positions do not qualify, and the four-year total must be accrued prior to enrollment. http://www.cfainstitute.org/cfaprogram/process/Pages/index.aspx

#4

Thank you :slight_smile: