AMHERST, Mass. — The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association®, the global leader in alternative investment education, and the University of Amsterdam today announced a strategic partnership. Under the partnership, the first of its kind in the Netherlands, the University of Amsterdam Master in International Finance students will have access to the CAIA Association's curriculum and events. The students, more than 80% of whom are international, can also apply for scholarships to earn the CAIA Charter, which requires passing rigorous Level I and Level II examinations. 
PHOTO: (left) Laura Merlini, a CAIA Charter Holder and Director of Business Development, EMEA for the CAIA Association, shaking hands with Professor Jens Martin, Director of the MIF (Master in International Finance) Program at the University of Amsterdam, following the celebration of a strategic partnership agreement between the CAIA Association and the University of Amsterdam on 31 May, 2013. The agreement was commemorated by Professor Jens Martin, Director of the Master in International Finance (MIF) at the University of Amsterdam, and Laura Merlini, CAIA, Director of Business Development, EMEA. "Through this partnership, MIF students will be able to bridge their finance education with the practical skills taught through the CAIA curriculum, giving them an advantage in the job market upon graduation,” said Merlini. “Employers will find that these students are prepared to apply the most current thinking in commodities, hedge funds, and private equity, and other alternative investments.” “The Master in International Finance program shares the CAIA Association’s mission of providing cutting-edge and rigorous education in finance,” said Professor Martin. “We also share CAIA’s global focus--our program is designed and taught by selected professors from internationally renowned universities. We believe our students will reap the benefits of this partnership.” Following the commemoration, Erik Keller, CAIA, FRM, Senior Hedge Fund Analyst at ABN AMRO led a discussion: “Are Hedge Funds true portfolio diversifiers?” Keller serves as CAIA Netherlands Chapter Head. CAIA’s Academic Partnership Program (APP) includes some of the most prestigious universities in the world that incorporate alternative investments into their courses as represented by the topics covered in the CAIA Level I and Level II curriculum. Upon today’s agreement, the University of Amsterdam becomes the 18th university in the Program, joining many other internationally top-ranked business schools such as Cass Business School/City University London, Trinity College Dublin, National University of Singapore, Leonard N. Stern School of Business/New York University and IE Business School in Madrid. The CAIA Association has more than 6,000 members in more than 80 countries with [n] Charter Holders in the Netherlands. About the CAIA Association Founded in 2002, the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association® is the international leader in alternative investment education and provider of the CAIA designation, the global industry benchmark. The Association grants the CAIA Charter to industry practitioners upon the successful completion of a rigorous two-level qualifying exam. The CAIA Association advocates for the highest standards of professional conduct. Additionally, it furthers its educational mandate through the dissemination of research, webinars, videos, as well as its three publications—Portfolio for the Future, a leading online voice; The Journal of Alternative Investments; and the Alternative Investment Analyst Review. Finally, it connects alternative investment experts around the world through chapter events, networking and social media platforms. About the University of Amsterdam Master of International Finance The Master in International Finance is offered by the University of Amsterdam Business School. It has an internationally renowned faculty and is set in the cosmopolitan, cultural and business centre that is Amsterdam. The programme introduces students to cutting-edge developments in international corporate finance, asset management, banking, and risk management. The course curriculum aims to prepare students for a professional rather than an academic career. Nevertheless, high academic standards are maintained and students are introduced to the most recent research in the respective areas. At the same time, experts from the financial services industry are regularly involved in the development of the courses and as guest lecturers, thus guaranteeing that the curriculum has a high degree of practical relevance. The Master in International Finance is offered as a one year full-time programme and as a two-year part-time programme. Their courses are designed and taught by Amsterdam Business School’s world class finance group and by selected professors from internationally renowned universities
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