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Program Curriculum & Structure Page
Program Curriculum
From Theory to Practice
- Designed to move quickly from financial theory to practical real-world applications
- Includes several sessions led by industry specialists and practitioners
- Strong focus on developing your communication and presentation skills
First Term
Credit Courses
- Corporate Finance and Financial Statement Analysis I
- Equity Markets and Analysis
- Advanced Financial Modeling
- Quantitative Analysis and Economics
- Fixed Income Instruments and Markets
Class Discussions (Non-Credit)
- Economics / Quants Review of Key Concepts
- Ethics and GIPS discussion
CFA Exam Preparation (Optional)
- An intensive review of topics covered on CFA Level 1 exam
Second Term
Credit Courses
- Advanced Portfolio Management
- Hedge Funds and Broker Dealers
- Current Topics in Finance / Communication and Finance
- Financial Statement Analysis and Corporate Finance II
- Derivatives
Class Discussions (Non-Credit)
- Financial Databases
CFA Exam Preparation (Optional)
- An intensive review of topics covered on CFA Level 2 exam
Program Structure (Section A)
First Semester June to November
- Opening Session at Queen's
June 23 to 28, 2012. - Tuesday Evening Sessions
5:45 pm to 9:15 pm,
16 consecutive weeks. - Saturday All-Day Sessions
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, every other weekend, 8 sessions. - Optional 4-day CFA Level 1 Exam Preparation
November 8 to 11, 2012. - CFA Level 1 Exam
December 3-4, 2012
Second Semester January to May
- Opening Session at Queen's
January 3 to 6, 2013 - Tuesday Evening Sessions
5:45 pm to 9:15 pm,
16 consecutive weeks - Saturday All-Day Sessions
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, every other weekend - Optional 4-day CFA Level 2 Exam Preparation
May 9 to 12, 2013 - CFA Level 1, 2, 3 Exam
TBD - Elective Option 1
- Elective Option 2
Students will have the option to take one elective course during this period
Class times are subject to change.
Program Structure (Section B)
First Semester June to December
- Opening Session at Queen's
June 22 to 28, 2012. - Monday/Thursday Evening Sessions
5:45 pm to 9:15 pm,
16 consecutive weeks. - Sunday All-Day Sessions
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, every other weekend, 8 sessions. - Optional 4-day CFA Level 1 Exam Preparation
November 3 to 4, 2012 and November 10 to 11, 2012 - CFA Level 1 Exam
December 3-4, 2012
Second Semester January to May
- Opening Session at Queen's
January 2 to 6, 2013 - Thursday Evening Sessions
5:30 pm to 9:00 pm,
16 consecutive weeks - Sunday All-Day Sessions
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, every other weekend - Optional 4-day CFA Level 2 Exam Preparation
May 9 to 12, 2013 - CFA Level 1, 2, 3 Exam
- Elective Option 1
- Elective Option 2
Students will have the option to take one elective course during this period
Class times are subject to change.
In the investment business a quality education is critical to enhancing your career. This finance program from Queen's represents quality and, in my opinion, is truly a fast track to career advancement. It integrates theoretical rigour and practical applications, with clear links to the associated CFA curriculum for those interested in pursuing this valuable designation.