MONTREAL/September 24, 2004—
ï Institute graduates its first class in August 2004
ï Its graduates experienced a 100% pass rate on CFA Level III exams.
ï Classes are held in downtown Toronto and Montreal via a combination of live lecture and videoconferencing
ï will be exhibiting at the World MBA Fair held in Toronto on September 26, 2004; in Montreal on October 19; in Ottawa on October 20; in Toronto on October 21; in Kitchener on Oct 23
- The Goodman Institute's MBA in Investment Management Program at Concordia University offers the world's only Master's Degree with complete CFA Program integration. This highly focused niche MBA, offered through the University's John Molson School of Business, prepares students for career advancements, globally. Benefits of the effectiveness of this Program have been realized by a number of organizations, particularly in the Toronto and Montreal regions, the two cities in which this Program is available. For the first time, members of the Program will be exhibiting at the World MBA Fair held in Toronto on September 26, 2004. at the Toronto Metro Convention Center.
ìIn today's highly-regulated environment, knowledge; integrity; and ethical conduct are paramount,î said Dr. Alan Hochstein, Ph.D., Director of the Program. ìOur Program provides the curriculum to prepare students for the real world in investment management. It responds to the ever-growing market demand for highly qualified individuals with expertise in global investment principles and combines this with strong business and management skills by providing the appropriate courses.î
In August 2004, the Goodman Institute graduated its first set of students. Its graduates experienced a 100% pass rate on CFA Level III exams.
It is evident that the investment community believes in the benefits of the Goodman Institute's Program. Casgrain & Company Limited has hired two students. One of these individuals, Nicola Addesa is amongst the Program's first set of graduates and is the recipient of the Best Overall Student at the Goodman Institute. His colleague, Alex Gioannou, is in his third and final year of the Program and is working with Casgrain while completing his studies.
ìHaving two world-recognized designations (MBA and CFA) on your resume will earn you respect among employers, investors and the entire community. The Goodman institute's MBA Program curriculum is rigorous and requires total commitment. It gave me the structure and the guidance I needed to successfully get through three demanding years. It's tough but well worth it! I've had three job advancements over three yearsÖnow that's a great return on my investment.î Jay L. Gedge 2004 graduate living in Toronto.
The Goodman Institute's MBA in Investment Management provides a world-class MBA and prepares students for the three levels of the CFA Program. Students from as far away as China have experienced exceptional overall pass rates and join the ranks of over 9,000 CFA members in Canada. Classes are held in downtown Toronto and Montreal via a combination of live lecture and videoconferencing.
For more information on the John Molson School of business, refer to www.johnmolson.concordia.ca
CFA Institute does not endorse, promote, review, or warrant the accuracy of the products or services offered by the Goodman Institute of Investment Management or verify or endorse the pass rates claimed by the GIIM. CFAÆ and Chartered Financial AnalystÆ are trademarks owned by CFA Institute. Refer to www.cfainstitute.org for more details.
Note to editors: interviews with the Goodman Institute, students and professors are available. Some individuals will be available at the Institute's World MBA Fair Booth.
For information contact:
Concordia University: Alan Hochstein (514) 848-2424 x 2729
Zenergy Communications: Linda Farha (514) 273-4034 linda@zenergycom.com
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