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Hi Samad / Jagjeet, the answer to your query is "NO". The Indian CFP isn't valid in USA (nor is the US CFP valid in India!). If you wish to make a career in the US (or for that matters in any other country) in the financial planning field, you got to meet the requirements laid down by the SEC (Securities & Exchange Council) for aspirants who wish to make a career as a "Financial Advisor". You've to clear the "Series 66 - 67" examinations (you'll be called "Registered Investment Advisor") & take up a professional qualification like CFP, RFC, ChFC etc.
You can also take up the "Cross border examination" & pursue the US CFP (after being the member of FPSB India). I hope I've addressed your queries to the best of your requirements. All the Best

Hi Anindya,
While choosing the specialisation the most important thing which you should keep in mind is your own interests and career aspirations. So I would suggest that you should choose the specialization which you feel confident of and are passionate about. MBA is one Masters Program which is open to all the stream students whether Commerce Arts or Science. If you want to go for MBA in Finance you need to have a strong hold on your Mathematical and logical skills, so if you feel that you are fit for this program go ahead.
I would like to add here that if you want the best returns on your investment you should go for a full time MBA program from a decent University as this will not only give you better practical exposure than correspondence or part time programs but also help you in getting good job placements.
For more information on MBA programs please check the link below:
http://tinyurl.com/yblb2b7
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Thanks,
Pooja

Hi you can take MBA course from Singapore and you need to clear IELTS with 6.5 to 7 bands. While deciding Institute for MBA coruse, check exactly total cost of completing same. Even check first whether you are eligible to work part time or not? As most of Private Colleges provide MBA course but legally you cannot work part time and earn money to live like UK, Canada, NZ, Australia, etc. What is your present qualifications and marks? What level of work experience do you have? Whether you have cleared IELTS and GMAT exam? If possible try with NUS. For more information you can send me your detail biodata to educationworld302@gmail.com or contact on 079 2630 4999 or 2630 5999 and refer more general details on our website www.educationworld.co.in - Mr. Prasanna Acharya CEO, Educationworld. Once having more information from you, will suggest best possible options for which you are eligible to get admission. Hope you satisfied with my answer on basis of information you have provided and it may help you to move further. If that is case, you are requested to mark my answer as a Best Answer and motivate me to continue good work.

Hi Babita,
Although, Sikkim Manipal University is a UGC recognized University but I would suggest that before plunging into any program or Institute few of the things you should keep in mind are: First and foremost the recognition of the Institute (the institute must be recognized by UGC or AICTE), Secondly, the course curriculum and the study material, The infrastructure, The faculty(their educational background), The placement, Last but not least Institutes reputation in the job market for which you should visit the institute and try and talk to the current batch students and get few of the alumnae contacts as well. This will give you a real picture about the institute.
Few of the other Institutes which you may consider apart from SMU are: IGNOU, Annamalai University, IMT, Symbiosis SCDL, and Bangalore University etc.
For more information please check the link below:
http://tinyurl.com/yhl3azo
Also go through SMU alumnae feedback through this link:
http://tinyurl.com/2g4acxu
Hope this resolves your query. Feel free to put up more queries. In case your query is resolved please close this question by choosing it as a best answer or pressing the thumbs up icon.
Thanks,
Pooja