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MSc Investment Analysis and Management

1.5 YEARS PART-TIME PROGRAM (SAT.-SUN.) NON-THESIS OPTION BLOCK TEACHING 
 
Enabling the Knowledge of Finance and Financial Systems Empowering towards performances in CFA examinations
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Application deadline
End of August | September |April 

About MsIAM

At Graduate School of Business, Assumption University, MsIAM is the only graduate program that covers key elements of investment analysis for corporate, institutions and individuals. By blending theory with practice, classes of MsIAM are engaging, inspiring and providing new perspectives on local and international trends.

 

Highlights

  • Curriculum is benchmarked with Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP). 

  • Introduce new courses to strengthen “Financial Modelling” skills 

  • Embed “Start-up Financing” and “Seminar in Fintech and Financial Innovation” to keep abreast of the industry transformation. 

  • Include one study trip to financial markets in Asia. 

 

Admission Requirements: 

  • Satisfactory Academic Records

  • Pass the assessment criteria from Examination and Interview

  • English Proficiency – IELTS of 6.5 / TOEFL of 575/ Pass AU English Test 

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS 

  1. A completed application form and statement of purpose 

  2. Official transcript record from previous university (2 copies) 

  3. Bachelor’s degree certificate (2 copies) 

  4. Citizen identification card - For Thai Applicant (2 copies) 

  5. Residence registration or Passport - For Non-Thai Applicant (2 copies) 

  6. Six (1x1-inch size) photographs (formal attire, not in graduation gown) 

  7. Reference Letters from instructors or employers (2 letters)

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Note : All documents must be signed and submitted in person, otherwise the application will not be considered and the applicant will not be allowed to sit for the admission interview. 

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STUDY SYSTEM 

  • First Trimester September - December

  • Second Trimester January - April

  • Third Trimester May - August 

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 

  • Complete the minimum prescribed 45 credits 

  • Obtain a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 

  • Non-Thesis Option: Pass the written and oral comprehensive examination 

  • Thesis Option: Pass thesis defense. 

  • Have library and financial clearance with the University 

  • Have good behavior and discipline 

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DURATION: 1.5 Years Approximately

STUDY PLAN

First Year : First Trimester 

  • Financial Accounting* 

  • Investment* 

  • Economics* 

  • Introduction to Valuation and Financial Modelling*  

  • Financial Database Workshop*

  • Financial Statement Analysis 

  • Valuation and Financial Modelling

Second Trimester

  • Equity Research

  • Credit Analysis and Fixed Income Investment

  • Derivatives Analysis 

  • Alternative Investments

Third Trimester

  • Market Analysis and Portfolio Management 

  • Strategic Corporate Finance 

  • Start-up Financing 

  • Wealth Management and Tax Planning*** 

  • Cases in Ethics and Professional Standard of Conducts 

  • Quantitative Methods for Academic Financial Research**

 

Second Year : First Trimester 

  • Quantitative Methods for Financial Research*** 

  • Research in Finance and Investment*** 

  • Elective 1*** 

  • Thesis 1***    

Second Trimester

  • Thesis 2** 

  • Elective 2*** 

  • Seminar in Financial Technology and Innovation   

Elective Courses

  • Portfolio Risk Management 

  • Value Investing 

  • Technical Analysis 

  • Investment Banking 

  • Mergers and Acquisitions 

 

*Preparatory courses will be recommended by the interview panels based on the candidates’ education background and performance in examination and interview.

**Additional courses for Plan A

***Additional courses for Plan B

TEACHING FACULTY: 

Witsaroot Pariyaprasert, Ph.D.     

Director, Master of Business Administration, Assumption University 

Professor Connie Shum, DBA, CFA, CPA, CFM, CMA     

Pittsburg State University 

Professor Donald Ross, Ph.D.

Professor of Finance, Faculty of Business, Australian Catholic University

Rujikorn Pavasuthipasit, Ph.D., CFA     

Head of Strategic Project Development & Research, True Corporation 

 

INVITED GUESTS: 

Bancha Serngadichaivit, CFA, FRM

Vice President and Relationship Manager, Commercial Business Unit, Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited 

Komsun Suksumran

Executive Vice President, Phatra Securities Public Company Limited

Umapan Charoenying, CFP     

First Senior Vice President, Muang Thai Life Assurance Public Company Limited 

Win Phromphaet, CFA     

CIO, CIMB-Principal Asset Management (Thailand) Ltd -

Worapong Janyangyuen, DBA     

Financial Consultant/Trainer, Investment Banker 

Prakob Phienchareon     

Senior Vice President Head of Debt Capital Market, HSBC Thailand 

Monchai Vachirayonstien     

Partner, Dherakupt International Law Office Ltd. 

Charnwut Roongsangmanoon, Ph.D., FRM     

Executive Vice President and Head of Global Fixed Income and Foreign Exchange Department, MFC Asset Management PCL 

Susheel Narula 

Investment Consultant. Over 25 years experience with established institutions. 

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