Master of Science Program in Finance (MIF)
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Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy
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About the Program :-

The Master in Finance (MIF), established in 1999 is a Master of Science Degree Program in Finance. The Program, conducted in English, provides a unique learning experience stemming from both distinguished Thammasat faculties and visiting faculties experience stemming from abroad, with the aim of equipping graduates with 'breadth and depth' knowledge in Finance. The MIF is therefore best suited for individuals who are interested in enhancing their knowledge of advanced modern financial theory and practice, and developing skills which could be applied in the workplace after graduation.

The MIF program is an evening and weekend program with a trimester academic year allowing students to complete the program within a minimum of six semesters. Lecturer are conducted on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 06:00 p.m. - 09:00 p.m. and Saturday from 09:00 a.m. - 04:00 p.m.

The contents and curriculum of the program have been designed to fully integrate advanced in-dept financial theory to practice. Theoretical background is introduced and quantitative methods are taught through a carefully coordinated sequence of modules and tightly, linked to exercises and case studies. A primary feature of the program is economic method and its application in the evaluation of financial markets and its use in doing empirical research with financial market data. Students are required to complete 45 credits by selecting either plan A (Thesis) or plan B (Non-Thesis).

Qualified MIF students are encouraged to participate in the Student Exchange Program. Successful candidates are allowed to spend one semester studying at a selected partner university abroad. Full and partial scholarships are available.

Objectives:-

1. To prepare Master's degree graduates in the areas of finance for the following careers:

>> Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Treasurer
>> Portfolio
>> Financial Manager, Financial Engineer
>> Financial Lecturer, Securities Analyst
>> Financial Regulator, Financial Analyst

2. To prepare Master's degree graduates with advanced research methods to conduct research in the area of finance.

3. To acquaint graduates with high professional ethics and social responsibility.
 
Plan A : Thesis
(Credit)
Plan B : Non - Thesis
(Credit)
Pre-Courses (non-credit)
/
/
Core courses
33
33
Thesis
12
-
Independent Study
-
6
Electives
-
6
Comprehensive Exam
/
-
Total
45
45

Admission Requirements:-
The MIF admits not more than 60 students per year. The qualification requirements and admission criteria are outlined below.
Applicant Qualifications
A prospective candidate must:
1) hold a bachelor degree in any field from an institution accredited by Thammasat University Council or its international equivalent.
2) have qualifications in compliance with Thammasat University Regulations.
3) no work experience requireed but some exposure to the financial industry is an advantage.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted in the MIF Program, successful candidate must meet the following criteria:

1) English Proficiency;- one of the following is acceptable.
----- TOEFL score >= 550 for paper based or >= 213 for computer based
----- IELTS score >= 6.0
----- TU-GET score >= 550
All score must be taken within Dec. 2001 - Jan. 2004

2) Quantitative Proficiency: one of the following is acceptable.
----- GMAT score >= 80th percentile on quantitative part, taken within Dec. 1998 - Jan. 2004
----- Thammasat Business School (TBS) Mathematics and Essay Writing

3) MIF Interview Examination
Tuition & Fee:-

Total cost for the entire two-year MIF program is approximately 390,000 baht, excluding of textbooks. Additional expenses can be expected if students participate in non-course related activities.
 

Admission Schedule
Master of Science Program in Finance
Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, Thammasat University
Application Selling & Application Submission
September 1, 2003 - December 9, 2003
Announcement of Venue for Written Examination
December 15, 2003
Written Examination
December 21, 2003
Announcement of Written Examination Results
January 8, 2004
Interview
January 10 - 11, 2004
Announcement of Successful Candidates
January 15, 2004
Registration
January 31 - February 1, 2004
Pre - course Begins
January 31, 2004
 


MIF OPEN - HOUSE

Open - House is a session that aims to provide an overview of the program; MIF objectives, curriculum, the guidelines on how to prepare for the examinations, etc. The attendences will have an opportunity to meet our MIF faculty members, alumni and current students. Necessary information will be provided. All your questions will be answered.

Date : Sunday, October 26, 2003
Time : 10.00 - 12.30 hrs.
Room : 208
Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy
Thammasat University

 

Master's of Science Program in Finance : MIF
Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy
Pranakorn, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Tel. & Fax. : (662) 6132246, 2252114
E-mail : mif@tu.ac.th :::: Website: http://mif.velocall.com