What is a better option between a CFA or an MBA if I want to enter into Investment Banking?

<p>For Investment Banking an MBA from a top school is better for getting in because it teaches students broad business skills and strong networking while CFA gives deeper and technical financial analysis skills.</p><p>Think of MBA as a business toolkit with great connections and CFA as specialized financial expertise that makes you a technical pro in finance.&nbsp;</p><p>You can have a look at the table given below for better clarity -</p><table dir="ltr" style="width: 91.3813%; height: 352.5px;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><colgroup><col style="width: 46.7541%;" width="100"><col style="width: 53.278%;" width="100"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 25.2344px;"><th style="height: 25.2344px;">CFA</th><th style="height: 25.2344px;">MBA</th></tr><tr style="height: 75.4948px;"><td style="height: 75.4948px;">Focus on technical skills in investment analysis, portfolio management and financial markets.</td><td style="height: 75.4948px;"><div><div>Needs good business knowledge, leadership skills and strategic thinking.</div></div></td></tr><tr style="height: 75.4948px;"><td style="height: 75.4948px;">Entry level analyst roles like equity research, credit analysis or portfolio management.</td><td style="height: 75.4948px;"><div><div>Broader range of roles including investment banking, private equity, venture capital or corporate finance.</div></div></td></tr><tr style="height: 75.4948px;"><td style="height: 75.4948px;">Salary can reach high levels in specialised roles potentially higher in asset management.</td><td style="height: 75.4948px;"><div><div>Salary starts high but can reach even greater heights in leadership positions.</div></div></td></tr><tr style="height: 50.3646px;"><td style="height: 50.3646px;">Self paced study with 3 exams over 1-2 years</td><td style="height: 50.3646px;"><div><div>2 years full time program, high tuition fees, potential scholarships.</div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><p>&nbsp;</p>

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