BBLAM Partners with ECON TU to Foster Academic Collaboration and Career Pathways in Fund Management

The Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University, has signed a memorandum of academic cooperation with BBL Asset Management Co., Ltd. (BBLAM) to establish a joint initiative aimed at professional career development in fund management and collaborative academic research.

The MOU was signed on September 7, 2023, at the Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University, Tha Prachan campus, by Asst. Prof. Dr. Supachai Srisuchart, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, and Dr. Loylom Prasertsri, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, together with Mr. Peerapong Jirasevijinda, Chief Executive Officer, and Ms. Wipharat Setkit, Deputy Managing Director of BBLAM.

This collaboration is designed to enhance cooperative education programs and promote experiential learning through real-world integration. The partnership aims to bring industry experts into the classroom to share their knowledge with students, while also offering students the opportunity to gain practical experience through internships and hands-on activities.

In addition, both parties will engage in joint academic research that addresses real-world challenges in the investment industry. This collaboration is expected to generate new knowledge and innovations that can be applied to real industry practices — bridging theory and application in meaningful ways.

As part of this initiative, the Faculty of Economics and BBLAM also co-hosted the "BBLAM Talk: Working Life in the Investment Sector – Insights from ECON TU Alumni". The event featured alumni currently working in the investment field, sharing personal experiences and perspectives with current students. Discussions ranged from career path insights and workplace culture to skill-building and lifelong learning strategies.