Several factors support the critical need for an MBA program with English as a medium of instruction. First, the globalization of business enterprises has increased the demand for business graduates with a good command of the English language, regularly used in all form of international communication. This program addresses this need by preparing its graduates for a major management role on the international scene and stressing the importance of English proficiency in fulfilling their future responsibilities. Second, this program also answers the demand from prospective business students for an education that will give them a competitive edge over other business graduates. Clearly in answer to the business community for managers with strong English skills, this program should help future NIDA graduates to obtain the best placement possible in the job marketplace.

The objective of this program remain the same as those of the MBA program in Thai, with an additional objective of strengthening the proficiency of students in communicating both orally and in writing using the English language. Hence, this program aims to prepare students of substantial responsibilities especially as the middle management level. This program is suitable for those who want to engage in growing international business. Students can choose to specialize in the specific area of studies without losing general key ideas of business management.

Course Structure

As same as regular-MBA, the program include series of Basic, Core and Integrative courses plus English courses. The students in English program must complete 48 credits hours of course work before taking the written and oral examinations.

 

Basic Courses (18 credits)

BA 501 Core Concepts of Accounting Information BA 502 Business Economics BA 503 Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions BA 504 Information Technology and Management BA 505 Management and Organization BA 506 Legal and Environment Issues in Business

 

Integrative Course (3 credits)

BA 800 Business Policy and Strategic Management

 

Required Courses Core Courses (15 credits)

BA 610 Human Resources Management and Organization Behavior BA 620 Strategic Marketing Management BA 630 Accounting Issues and Problem Solving BA 640 Financial Management BA 650 Operations Management

 

Major Courses (9 credits)

Students have option of specialty in each major field of study. Each major consists of two required courses and elective courses.

An academic year is divided into two terms (16 weeks) and a summer term (8 weeks). Students are required to spend at least two academic years on campus as full-time students. 1st term August - December 2nd term January - May Summer Session May - August

This program is a full-time study. Class will normally held during weekdays, daytime.

1. Application Fees 1.1 Application form - Purchase at NIDA  100  Baht - Purchased by mail in Thailand 120 Baht - Application online free of charge 1.2 Examination fee - Applicants from Thailand    Paid at NIDA    Paid by mail   450 470 Baht Baht - Applicants outside Thailand Paid by bank draft payable to " National Institute of Development Administration"  30 US Dollars     * 2. Tuition Fees  96,000 Baht * * 3. Activity fees 10,000 Baht 4. Additional fee 14,000 Baht Total course fee (approximately) 120,000 Baht * The school reserves its right to adjust the fees above if appropriated * * The amount set out above for activity fees are corporate fees which include coffee break, seminar.

Admission to the program requires written examination and interview. Written examination consists of General Mathematics, English and Business Attitude Tests. Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) of 500 or higher and on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 550 or higher can subtitle the written entrance examination. Native English speakers or applicants who have completed underrated studies in English-speaking countries are exempt from the TOEFL test.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any field from accredited academic institutions, and posses and excellent scholastic record and background or other evidence that indicates an ability to satisfactory perform in the program. Work experience is not required, but will be favorably evaluated in the application process.

1 set of photocopy of an official transcript 2 set of 1" recent photos 2 set of letter of recommendations (The letters must be sent directly to the university by the evaluators who know the applicants academic and/or work)

Interested applicants can buy application form directly at the Educational Service Division, NIDA during office hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 -16:30). Applicants can also apply for admission by mail and online application at www.nida.ac.th/th/mba

Graduate School of Business Administration, National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) 8th Floor, Anekprasong Building Seri-thai Rd. Klongjan, Bangkrapi Bangkok, 10240 Thailand Tel: (662) 727-3933-39, 377-7889 , 733-8030-9 Fax: (662) 374-3282, 375-3924 Web site: www.nida.ac.th/th/mba

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