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WE ARE THE FIRST
We are the finest
The Master of Science in Finance
Chulalongkorn Business School
Why study at MSF Chula?
A-list faculty and visiting professors from world renowned universities
Global learning with international recognitions
Breakthrough curriculum to accelerate career in finance
Experience the dialogues with C-level in
executive seminars
Weekday or weekend schedules
EFMD’s EPAS Accredited Program and
AACSB Accredited School
Student Life
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.
Faculty Facilities
Student Exchange opportunities
Financial Laboratory
Outbound
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.
During 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
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.
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).
Inbound
The 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 Trip
The 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.
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)
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
Program of Study
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.
Faculty Members
Complete Resources
Financial Database
Bloomberg | Thomson Reuters | SET SMART
| Morningstar | WRDS
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
Learning the
Cutting Edge
Finance
Elective Courses
2604662Alternatives and Innovations in Investment
2604663
Corporate Finance
2604664
Strategic Portfolio Management
2604665Portfolio Performance Evaluation and Attribution
2604666
Foundations of Behavioral Finance
2604667
Market Microstructure
2604668Corporate Governance and Compliance
2604669Selected Topics in Risk Management
COURSE LIST
Both Plan A and Plan B students must enroll all following
core courses.
MSF
Study Period
Class Time
Terms
Full-Time
1 Year
Weekday
Flexible
2 Years
Weekend
Trimester (Aug - Nov, Dec - Mar, Apr - July)
2604631
Finance Theory I
2604632
Finance Theory II
2604643
Derivatives and Risk Management
2604647
Financial Statement Analysis
2604674
Financial Econometrics
2604680
Ethics in Finance
2604690
Fixed Income Securities
2604670
Equity Analysis and Valuation
2604678 Macro Issues in Finance
2604679 Global Finance
2604687
Financial Programming
2604688
Financial Engineering
2604692
Special Topics in Finance
2604695
Financial Risk Management for Pension Plans
2604696 Practical Corporate Financial Modeling
Thesis
2604811 Thesis
Special project
2604711 Special Project I
2604712 Special Project II
Assoc. Prof. Sunti Tirapat (Ph.D.)
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Suparatana Tanthanongsakkun (Ph.D.)
Australian National University
Assoc. Prof. Vimut Vanitcharearnthum (Ph.D.)
University of Chicago
Tanakorn Likitapiwat (Ph.D.)
University of Memphis
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)
Words from Alumni
“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 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
“MSF Chula provides an
excellent foundation for
me to excel in financial
industry. It was years
of great experience in
class that connected
intensive knowledge
and practicality in the
market. Also, the highly
qualified faculty, top-ofthe-line facilities made
MSF a great choice for
anyone interested in
finance career.”
Jakkapun Pornpunnarath,
CFA
(Full-Time #6)
Investment Analyst
JPMorgan Securities
(Thailand)
“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 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 Director
Crédit Agricole Corporate
and Investment Bank,
Singapore
“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)
Associate
Risk Management Policy
and Governance
CIT Group Inc., USA