Three years into my first job after graduation, I contemplated about hitting the books again. Despite two decades of paper chase, I still itched to add one more shiny certificate.  I knew it had to be related to finance, where my interest lies.  I pondered about getting either a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a professional certification like the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Each choice has its own merits.  An MBA opens doors to a wide range of better employment opportunities.  For example, the big banks have a management associate (MA) programme which an MBA holder from a prestigious university will have a good chance of joining.  Once you are in the MA cohort, you are rotated into various departments for exposure.  The capable ones are groomed for future leadership roles. Then there is the power of the school alumnus.  It is said that prominent ......