Master of Business Administration (International program)

The Master of Business Administration Program is designed to prepare students to become business leaders with in-depthunderstanding of multi-national working atmosphere by instilling them with comprehension of diverse cultures, politics, economies, and social and environmental issues of the global business communities.

To achieve what it aimed, the program has created a new scholastic paradigm that enables students to familiarize the multi-faceted business operations around the world, most especially in the Asia-Pacific region which plays an important role in the global economy nowadays. To facilitate its goal of diverse learning, the program offers learning instructions from competent and experienced Thai and foreign professors packed with global experience in assorted disciplines. Innovative teaching strategies are used to stimulate students’ receptivity to new ideas and improve their problem solving skills

Qualification Requirements

  1. Hold a baccalaureate or equivalent from education institution accredited by authorized Thai government agencies.
  2. Proficient in English communication
    • 2.1. Obtained TOEFL score with at least 60 (IBT) or its equivalent. Or
    • 2.2. Completed Bachelor degree from program with English as medium of instruction. Or
    • 2.3. Obtained KBU English Test score at least 40. Or
    • 2.4. Be a citizen of country with English as official language.
    • Applicants fail to meet determined English proficient criteria must complete the IntensiveEnglish Course.

Admission

The selection process will be carried out by the International Program committee and is subject to the criteria as follows:

  1. Grade point average earned during the bachelor degree program.
  2. Proficient level of English communication
  3. KBU-MBA IP Admission Test
  4. Interview assessment

Program Duration

The Two-Years MBA Program is designed in block course module to serve new student throughout the year. Classes are conducted on weekend with English language as medium of instruction. Study tours in Thailand and oversea are arranged to intensify students’ exposure to variety of business world.

  • Semester 1: June – September
  • Semester 2: November – February

Class Schedule

  • Day : Saturday – Sunday
  • Time : 9.00 am – 4.00 pm
 

 

Tuition and Fee

Approximately THB 275,000 (include textbooks and oversea industry visit).

 

 

Preliminary Courses

Applicants with Bachelor’s degree in other fields are required to complete the non-credit preliminary courses. Working experience related to preliminary courses may impede applicants to waive such courses through taking the test. The courses are (1) Intensive English, (2) Statistics and Mathematics for Business Analysis

Program Structure

At least 36 credit hours are required for completion.

 

Plan A: Thesis option

  • Core Courses (21 credits/7 subjects)
  • Concentration Course (3 credits/1 subject)
  • Thesis (12 Credits)

Plan B: Independent study option

  • Core Courses (21 credits/7 subjects)
  • Concentration Course (12 credits/4 subject)
  • Independent study (3 Credits)

Courseworks

Core Courses

  • Strategic Marketing and Customer Relations
  •  Leadership and Modern Organization Behavior
  •  Financial and Investment Management
  •  Accounting for Executives
  •  Business Research Methodology
  •  Technology and Operations Management
  •  Strategic Management for Executives

Concentration in
Management (4 courses)

  •  Global Entrepreneurship and Venture Development
  •  Cross-Cultural Human Resource Management
  •  Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  •  Digital Business
  •  Business Innovation and Management
  •  Global Business Management
  •  Virtual Organization Management
  •  Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Strategies in Business
  •  Strategy and Corporate Sustainability
  •  Selected Topics in Management
  •  Seminar in Management
  •  Business Analytics

Concentration in
Marketing (4 courses)

  •  Global Consumer Behavior
  •  Digital Marketing
  •  Strategic Brand Management
  •  Innovation Marketing
  •  Global Marketing Management
  •  Customer Value Management
  •  Services Marketing Management
  •  Selected Topics in Marketing
  •  Business Analytics
  •  Seminar in Marketing