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Why study at MSF Chula?

University life can give you wonderful and pleasant social experiences. University friendship can last long for your whole life. Apart from the time you study together inside and outside class, you can spend time doing off-curricular activities and some other leisure with your friends at the facilities that the Department and the University provide.

Student LiFe

FaCuLty FaCiLitieS Financial Laboratory The financial lab is a learning and research center for financial analysis. The lab provides Reuters satellite data link, Reuters and Carnegie Mellon University’s FAST (Financial Analysis and Security Trading) system. With the FAST system, students can experience live, real-time transaction in the financial market using financial data supplied by Reuters. The Lab also provides financial analysis tools such as MatLab and SAS. In addition, students can also access a variety of data sources including stock market information from SETSMART and Datastream.

Faculty Library The Chulalongkorn Business School provides library service on the 7th and the 8th floor of 50-Year Memorial Building, 8.30 – 20.00 on Monday to Friday, 9.00 – 17.00 on Saturday and 8.30 – 16.00 on Sunday. However, it is closed on Saturday and Sunday during the university breaks.

OutboundDuring their study period, students can take advantage of being a student of the Chulalongkorn Business School, Chulalongkorn University, by means of spending time as an exchange student at one of the partner universities. Chulalongkorn Business School has a number of academic agreements with renowned universities around the world, for instance, New York University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Michigan State University, and University of Maryland. The MSF Program has also initiated and renewed agreements with various universities around the world, for instant, Copenhagen Business School, WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, Strathclyde Business School, HEC Lausanne, Waseda University, Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, and Goethe University of Frankfurt. Student exchange and internship opportunities are also available at Luxembourg School of Finance, University of Luxembourg. More information about the student exchange program can be found at the MSF website. The full list of partner universities are available at the Faculty’s website (www.acc.chula.ac.th). Students who are interested in being an exchange student through the Faculty’s agreements, please contact the MSF program and the Faculty’s International Affairs Office. The university-level academic agreements

Student exChange OppOrtunitieS

are more manifold and cover a wider range of countries. MSF students, if interested, can contact the MSF program and then contact the University’s Office of International Affairs (www.inter.chula.ac.th) (Building No.1 in the Map).

inboundThe MSF Program accepts incoming exchange students and free mover students from the University’s and the Faculty’s partner universities around the world to create a more international learning environment. Most of them are from European universities, namely, University of ESCP Europe, University of St.Gallen, Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, University of Zurich, and Aalto University School of Business.

Study tripThe Program also arranges study trips to visit our partner universities and financial institutes. For example, in the past years, the study trip destinations were Hong Kong and Japan. All students are welcome to join this trip. The MSF Program however will partially support a certain number of students’ expenses. If applications are more than the predetermined number, students will be chosen based on their academic performance and are responsible for all expenses themselves. After the trip, students must write a group report.

A-list faculty and visiting professors from world renowned universities Global learning with international recognitions Breakthroughcurriculumtoacceleratecareerinfinance Experience the dialogues with C-level in

executive seminars Weekday or weekend schedules EFMD’s EPAS Accredited Program and

AACSB Accredited School

the MaSter OF SCienCe in FinanCe

10th Floor, Mahitaladhibesra Building, Chulalongkorn Business School

Chulalongkorn University Phayathai Road, Patumwan Bangkok 10330 Thailand

Tel: +66 2-218-5674-5 Fax: +66 2-218-5676 Email: msfin@cbs.chula.ac.th

application requirements

Bachelor’s degree of any major English test score minimum

requirement - TOEFL - IBT: 68 / PBT: 520 - IELTS - 5.5 - CU-TEP - 70

University transcript (at all levels) Two letters of recommendation

(at least one from academics) 1 Year or more work experience

(for Full-Time Plan B program and Flexible program)

Faculty MeMbers

Assoc. Prof. Sunti Tirapat (Ph.D.) university of Wisconsin-Madison

Assoc. Prof. Vimut Vanitcharearnthum (Ph.D.) university of chicago

Asst. Prof. Anirut Pisedtasalasai (Ph.D.) university of exeter, MSF Program Director

Asst. Prof. J. Thomas Connelly university of chicago

Asst. Prof. Manapol Ekkayokkaya (Ph.D.) University of Durham

Asst. Prof. Natchanont Komutputipong (Ph.D.) lancaster university

Asst. Prof. Nattawut Jenwittayaroje (Ph.D.) Nanyang technological university

Asst. Prof. Thaisiri Watewai (Ph.D.) university of california, berkeley

Asst. Prof. Thanyaluk Vichitsarawong (Ph.D.) Oklahoma state university

Asst. Prof. Visarut Sribunnak (Ph.D.) university of california, berkeley

Anant Chiarawongse (Ph.D.) university of chicago

Kanis Saengchote (Ph.D.) Northwestern university – Kellogg school of Management

Mark Paul Curtis (Ph.D.) Imperial college

Narapong Srivisal (Ph.D.) university of chicago

Peerapong Dhangwatnotai (Ph.D.) stanford university

Pornpitchaya Kuwalairat (Ph.D.) Oklahoma state university

Roongkiat Ratanabanchuen (Ph.D.) london school of economics

Ruttachai Seelajaroen (Ph.D.) Australian National University

Sira Suchintabandid (Ph.D.) columbia university

VIsItINg PrOFessOrs

Prof. Jurgen Huber (Ph.D.) Professor of Finance, university of Innsbruck (austria)

Prof. Krishna N. Paudyal (Ph.D.) Professor of Finance, university of strathclyde (uK)

Prof. Paul H. Malatesta (Ph.D.) Norman J. Metcalfe Faculty Fellow in Finance, university of Washington (usa)

Prof. Phil R. Holmes (Ph.D.) Professor of Finance, university of leeds (uK)

Prof. Russell R. Wermers (Ph.D.) Professor of Finance, university of Maryland at college Park (usa)

Prof. Steen Thomsen (Ph.D.) Professor and chairman of the center for corporate governance, copenhagen business school (Denmark)

Assoc. Prof. Nuttawat Visaltanachoti (Ph.D.) associate Professor of Finance, Massey university (New Zealand)

Assoc. Prof. Terrence Hendershott (Ph.D.) cheryl and christian Valentine chair associate Professor of Finance, university of california, berkeley (usa)

Suparatana Tanthanongsakkun (Ph.D.) australian National university

Tanakorn Likitapiwat (Ph.D.) university of Memphis

cOurse lIst

Both Plan A and Plan B students must enroll all following core courses.

2604631 Finance Theory I2604632 Finance Theory II2604643 Derivatives and Risk Management2604647 Financial Statement Analysis2604674 Financial Econometrics2604680 Ethics in Finance

2604690 Fixed Income Securities

Master of Science in Finance (MSF) offers two different programs: Full-Time and Flexible programs. The Full-Time program is one-year program and has two options: Plan A (Thesis Option) and Plan B (Special Project Option). The Flexible program is two-year program and has only one option: Plan B (Special Project Option). All MSF Program courses are taught in English. The MSF Program requires 36 credits to complete the program.

PrOgraM OF stuDy

MSF Full-Time Flexible

Study Period 1 Year 2 Years

Class Time Weekday Weekend

Terms Trimester (Aug - Nov, Dec - Mar, Apr - July)

elective courses2604662 Alternatives and Innovations in Investment2604663 Corporate Finance2604664 Strategic Portfolio Management2604665 Portfolio Performance Evaluation and Attribution2604666 Foundations of Behavioral Finance2604667 Market Microstructure2604668 Corporate Governance and Compliance2604669 Selected Topics in Risk Management2604670 Equity Analysis and Valuation2604678 Macro Issues in Finance2604679 Global Finance2604687 Financial Programming2604688 Financial Engineering 2604692 Special Topics in Finance2604695 Financial Risk Management for Pension Plans

2604696 Practical Corporate Financial Modeling

thesis 2604811 Thesis

special project 2604711 Special Project I2604712 Special Project II

cOMPlete resOurces

Learning the

Financecutting edge

Computing Statistics and Trading Software

rotman Interactive trader | Financial trading system | Matlab | eVIeWs | sas

Research Database blackwell synergy | JstOr | science Direct | ebsco Host research Database | Proquest

Financial Database bloomberg | thomson reuters | set sMart | Morningstar | WrDs

“I made the right choice to study MS in Finance in 1999. The program seemed to be very difficult and too theoretical at that time, but it finally differentiated me from others. Its curriculum and resources prepared me to understand the reasons behind most of the financial decisions, risks and returns. I can say that MS in Finance is one of my key success factors.”

Pornnipa Hachaiyaphum (Part-Time #1)President Secondary Mortgage Corporation

“The program opens the door into the world of Finance, theoretically and practically. The funs and excitements will be waiting for you.”

Neramit Leewairoje (Flexible #1)Associate DirectorCrédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Singapore

“The MSF Chula was the best choice I made” “It was an eye-opening and wonderful experience to study in the world class program in finance. This educational path leaded me to be a CFA Charter holder and a financial researcher.”

Nuttawat Visaltanachoti (Full-Time #2)Associate Professor in Finance and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)Massey University,New Zealand

“The MS Finance program was not only academically rigorous, but it also provided me the opportunities to work with world-class professors to solve practical problems in finance. My thesis involved evaluating performance of mutual funds in Thailand, through which I received valuable advice from renowned faculty, as well as seasoned visiting professors from abroad. The experience has shaped my thinking on finance and built a solid foundation which has been critical to the success of my career.”

Chakramon Nitibhon (Full-Time #7)Vice President Siam Commercial Bank

“The education and experience that I gained from MSF program in Chulalongkorn University allowed an easy, smooth, and giving me a better understanding in financial market to me working in Australia where the market is matured and complex. The curriculum, faculties, and classmates were supportive and provided the environment to stimulate my learning.”

Kittikorn Tongnimitsawat (Flexible #4)Moody’s Analytics Macquarie Bank

“The MSF program was one of the best times of my life, and I consider the education, faculty and staff to be top notch.”

Kelly Karpinski(Full-Time #15)AssociateRisk Management Policy and GovernanceCIT Group Inc., USA

“MSF Chula provides an excellent foundation for me to excel in financialindustry. It was years of great experience in class that connected intensive knowledge and practicality in the market. Also, the highly qualified faculty, top-of-the-line facilities made MSF a great choice for anyone interested in finance career.”

Jakkapun Pornpunnarath, CFA(Full-Time #6)Investment AnalystJPMorgan Securities (Thailand)

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