Ramkhamhaeng University International Program
(English Program and Chinese Program)

International MBA Program
Master of Business Administration

The English Program is offered in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiangrai,
Hat Yai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Phuket, and Surat Thani.

The Chinese Program is offered in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiangrai, Hat Yai, and Phuket.

Your Choice: Two-year M.B.A. program or One-year M.B.A. Program

The only difference between both program schedules are the class days. The two-year program is designed for employed students with class days on Saturday and Sunday (one course per month).

The one-year program is designed for those with a more flexible time schedule, as well as for unemployed students. Students study two courses per month. One course is conducted on two week days, the other one on Saturday and Sunday.

Purpose and Objectives

The Institute of International Studies, Ramkhamhaeng University, has offered the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Degree Program since 1992. It provides individuals with advanced academic work in the functional aspects of public and private organizations.

Nowadays, every sector faces the impact of globalization. To understand and adapt to the global business environment will be the key to executive success in international operations. The revised program (in 2004) provides the individual with general competencies for overall management as well as an ability to function effectively in a multicultural and rapidly changing global arena.

Students will develop skills in collecting, analysing, and interpreting data, as well as conceptualizing, evaluating and implementing solutions necessary in addressing complex unstructured business problems.

Individuals with Bachelor degree in arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, education, business etc. from accredited schools are encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor degree from an educational institute or university recognized by the Ministry of Education. The degree may be in any field of study.

In case, a transfer of credits will be approved by the Administration Committee of the Institute of International Studies.

Program Degree and Majors

The program degree is Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.). Students choose one of following majors:

Time Limits

Students can complete this program within not more than 5 years.

Study Evaluation and Graduation

To qualify for graduation must

1. Maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
   
   
2. Defend a thesis or pass the comprehensive examination upon completion of the course work.

Program Completion

A minimum of 39 credits is necessary to qualify for completion of a program.

Program Structure

For any M.B.A. student, attendance of the pre-course BM501 Financial Accounting is mandatory.

* A comprehensive examination including written and/or oral tests must be taken after completion of the 39 credit program in compliance with the rules of the Graduate School of Ramkhamhaeng University.