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Written by: Piyatas Chanthasarnviwat (BBA#15)
The CFA Institute Research Challenge is a global equity research competition hosted by CFA Society Thailand. The competition gathers students from top universities and finance programs in Thailand – both undergraduate and graduate programs – to compete in this highly competitive challenge. The participating teams in this year (2013 – 2014) competition include:
1. Assumption University
2. Chiang Mai University
3. Chulalongkorn University
4. Mahidol University
5. Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration
6. Thamasat University
7. Webster University
The subject company for this year competition is Bumrungrad Hospital Public Company Limited (BH), a leading private hospital company in Thailand. Participating teams had to analyze the company, the industry, and conduct valuation of the company to write an equity research report and submit to the Research Challenge committee for grading in the preliminary round.
On December 31, 2013, Chulalongkorn University, along with Thammasat University, Chiang Mai University, and Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration, were announced the finalists of this year Research Challenge. The teams will have to present the result their findings to panel of judges in 10 minutes with 10-minutes Q&A session.
On January 18, 2014, after the intense preparation and head-to-head competition, Chulalongkorn team was finally adjudged the winner of the CFA Institute Research Challenge! The team will represent Thailand in the regional round on 23-24 April, 2013.
The team representing Chulalongkorn University consists of the following students (in alphabetical order):
1. Chanikarn Wongtada
2. Kasama Limpanukorn
3. Nicharee Nithipongwanich
4. Phonvithkrid Lertsiriamorn
5. Piyatas Chanthasarnviwat
We would like to express the sincere gratitude to CFA Society Thailand for hosting the activity allowing us to participate and gain tremendous learning experience throughout the competition. We also are grateful to continuous support from our team advisor Asst. Prof. Anirut Pisedtasalasai and our industry mentor K. Athaporn Arayasantiparb. We are truly thankful for all the support from everyone since the beginning of this competition until end.
Written by: Inspired Consulting Team
The Challenger Business Case Competition 2014 sponsored by HSBC is a national case competition for all undergraduate students. The program is organized by Thammasat University and HSBC bank.
There were 66 teams who participated in the challenge. The preliminary round case required team to analyze thai cracker market and formulate market penetration strategy for a client. Top 12 teams were selected to advance to the Semi-final round. The top teams were representing Chulalongkorn University, Thammasat University and Assumption University.
Four teams were selected to present in the Final Round. Teams were asked to present the growth strategy for Samsung. Inspired Consulting from Chulalongkorn University placed first in the competition. The team was awarded with an opportunity to represent Thailand in HSBC Asia Pacific Business Case Competition 2014 in Hong Kong on June 4 - 6, 2014.
The team consists of four members from BBA program
- Arpaporn Tangkrisanakajorn (3rd year, Accounting)
- Khwanchira Khongamnuaisak (3rd year, Finance)
- Perada Chiu (3rd year, International Business)
- Pornpramote Sinhaseni (2nd year, Accounting)
BBA Office Manager, Pensri Sangwongwanich and Exchange Coordinator (Outbound), Kewalin Sripirom warmly welcomed Kristine Sydhagen, MSc Coordinator Recruitment & Admission and Dan Joakim Ask Nessa, Student Adviser of Bachelor of Business Administration from the BI Norwegian Business School on November 19, 2014. The visit is to update information and strengthen relationships and collaboration between the BBA International Program and BI Norwegian Business School.
Written by: BBA Council
On the first of November, the BBA Student Council has arranged a One Day Trip to Klongkone, Samutsongkram on the Mangrove planting trip. Upon arriving we were welcomed by Puyai Joy, the owner of Puyai Joy restaurant, who has arranged the activities for us. The restaurant is located near the canal which leads toward the estuary surrounded by local houses built on the water and mangrove forest. After Puyai Joy’s greeting, we get changed into proper clothing before walking towards the boat deck where Puyai Joy explained our trip for that day.Firstly, we travelled in the boat along the canal to see the local way of life. We took 2 boats, which carry a total of 22 BBA student and exchange students. The canal neighbourhood was very different from what we used to see in Bangkok, houses here are built on water where children use the canal as their playground. Secondly, we visited the swamp area to feed the monkey with bananas. It was really fun to watch the monkey and we were surprised to learn that they could swim. After that, the boat stopped at the swamp area where we get to plant 4 mangroves each. The swamp is really slippery and the mud was quite deep. However, it was great fun! We also learnt that the mangrove we planted will help prevent flooding as well as to conserve the natural habitat. Along the canal we could see many mangrove forest being planted by big corporations. We then ended the activities with water skiing at the estuary mout, the highlight of the trip. The exchange students seemed to really enjoy themselves with Thailand’s homemade wakeboard dragged by the speed boat. Before we left Klongkone, we had lunch at Puyai Joy’s restaurant, despite being a simple meal of patkraprow gai kaai dao, it was very delicious and fulfilling. The One Day Trip to Klongkone was definitely one of the most excited and fun activities, not only we got to experience the canal neighbourhood but also help to conserve the environment while enjoying ourselves. We look forward to visiting again next year.
