Application Requirements
The FAME Program is open to both graduate students and practitioners. Applicants should send their completed application form along with their résumé, a motivation letter, a letter of recommendation from their employer or University professor, and a photo to the address indicated on the form. Students should also provide a certificate of enrolment from their University as proof of academic status. Applications will not be taken after June 15, but can be closed earlier depending on the number of admissions accepted.
Admission
Admission to the program is determined on a competitive basis as the number of candidates is strictly limited so as to guarantee the quality of the program. All applications are reviewed by the Admission Committee. The Committee’s decision is final.
Location and Accommodation
The program takes place in Lausanne, Switzerland. Fees do not include housing and meals outside the program, and participants are responsible for their own accommodation arrangements. The Swiss Finance Institute will provide a list of recommended hotels and studios close to the University campus.
Fees
The price of the 4+1-week program is CHF 17,900 (CHF 15,900 for four weeks) and covers tuition, extensive course material, lunches during the program, and official events. An invoice will be sent with notification of admission. Payment is due upon receipt of the invoice in order to secure a place in the program.
A 10% discount will be applied to registrations received before May 1, 2010.
Grants
A maximum of five grants of up to CHF 6,000 are available for participants from emerging markets.
In addition, a limited number of student grants are available for students who are in the process of completing a postgraduate university diploma in economics or finance or equivalent, or who have completed such a program in the last 12 months. Qualifying students may benefit from a reduction of up to CHF 10,000.
In order to be considered for these grants, applicants must include a separate letter requesting financial assistance and state their reasons for qualifying. All financing decisions are made by the Admission Committee by mid-June and any requests after that date will not be considered. The Committee's decision is final. Awarded grants will be applied to the tuition fee. Grants will only be made available for those who do not receive outside financial assistance or sponsoring.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received more than 30 days prior to the beginning of the course are not subject to any penalty. Cancellations within 30 days of the start of the course will be charged 50% of the course fee, cancellations within 10 days will be charged 100% of the course fee. Cancellations must be confirmed in writing, otherwise the full amount will be due. Non-payment of tuition does not constitute a cancellation. Substitutions may be made prior to the start of the course.
Accreditation
The Swiss Finance Institute is registered with the CFA institute as an Approved Provider of Continuing Education programs. The FAME Program is eligible for 40 credit hours. If you are a CFA member, CE credit for you attendance will be automatically recorded in your CE Diary.
To sign up
Please fill in the application form and send it to:
Fabienne Garcelon
Swiss Finance Institute
c/o University of Geneva
Bd du Pont-d'Arve 40
CH-1211 Geneva 4
Switzerland
Tel. +41-22 748 16 70
Fax +41-22 731 95 75
finance@sfi.ch
To download the writable application form, please click here
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