Frequently Asked Question

February 26 2009  |  Filed Under »

I did not receive my Bachelor's degree in the United States. How can I determine whether my Bachelor's degree is comparable to a U.S. Bachelor's degree?

CFA institute indicates that a Bachelor's degree is a level of study that would qualify an individual for a graduate program in the country where the undergraduate degree was obtained.

For further information, you should contact the office of the college or university where you received your Bachelor's degree.
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Shauna Carther

Shauna Carther
Shauna Carther is the vice president of content at Investopedia.com. In 2007, she appeared as a guest on Moneytrack, a Public Broadcasting Service program devoted to helping consumers learn to invest and take control of their finances.
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