Introduction
The BNP Paribas Hedge Fund Centre at SMU is one of the first specialist centres for hedge fund research and education in the world. We bring together leading academics, industry practitioners, and students with a view to enhancing the understanding of the hedge fund industry.
In line with those efforts, we have collaborated with the CFA Institute and our sister centre at the London Business School to design a highly educational and thought-provoking programme for finance professionals with an interest in the hedge fund industry. Our program is modeled after the very successful hedge funds programme at the London Business School. It will give participants the opportunity to learn from recent advances in academic research, as well as provide valuable insights into how the industry has been evolving and where it is headed.
The faculty members teaching the Hedge Funds Programme are leading academics from the Singapore Management University and the London Business School. Their influential research consistently appears in leading academic and practitioner oriented journals. They also have significant experience in the hedge fund industry and are positioned to impart a deep understanding of the subject matter.
We carefully select the participants in the programme to ensure that you are surrounded by a diverse group of high caliber professionals. The program encourages honest and open debate, and you will be exposed to the unique perspectives of your fellow participants. Having the opportunity to cultivate a valuable network of business contemporaries is an added benefit.
The Hedge Funds programme is relevant to hedge fund managers, investors, and the service providers supporting them. Taught by academics, it offers an independent view of the industry with a focus on the latest academic research and new trends, as well as issues and challenges. That said, the programme is also highly practical with numerous real world case studies designed to stretch and challenge the individual.
We truly believe that BNP Paribas Hedge Fund Centre at SMU provides a unique and world class learning platform for hedge funds education, and look forward to seeing you at our Hedge Funds programme.
Melvyn Teo
Associate Professor of Finance
Director, BNP Paribas Hedge Fund Centre
Singapore Management University
