Joey Lai
The Business School

Joey Lai

Joey Lai

Joey is from Malaysia, and she has been teaching at international universities/colleges for more than 15 years. Before joining the education industry, she had worked in banking and financial services in Malaysia.

Joey came to Vietnam in 2007 and has served in BUV since 2016, leading the Accounting and Finance (AF) programme. In addition, she also teaches accounting and finance subjects for the University of London international programmes at BUV. Joey consistently demonstrates talent and commitment to the development of the AF programme.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master of Financial Economics (2000-2002)
    University of Putra, Malaysia
    Thesis: “The sustainability of budget deficit in 5 Asian Countries: A multi co-integration approach”
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) Statistics (1998-2000)
    University of Putra, Malaysia
    Dean’s List

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS

  • British University Vietnam (BUV)
    Programme Leader for Accounting and Finance Programme (2017 – present)
    Lecturer (2016-present)
  • Banking Academy Vietnam (BAV)
    Lecturer (2012-2016) – University of Sunderland (Top-up) Degree Programmes

RESEARCH AREAS

  • Financial Economics
  • Corporate Finance
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