MBA Course Information
International Business Management
We measure each students’ academics and performance as the yardstick of achievement in every course.
Our program guarantees students’ mastery of critical business skills and practices. It develops and emphasizes independent thinking through our teaching methods.
Our students will achieve practical, verifiable learning objectives. These results add immediate value to their future.
Our Faculty
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jomphong MongkhonvanitVice President and Dean of MBA Program
DBA University of Bath
Ed.M. Harvard University
MPA Columbia University
BA University of Wisconsin-Madison
Dr. Teetima PiyasirisilpMBA Program Committee
Ph.D. Shinawatra University
M.A. Thammasat University
B.A. University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce
Asst Prof. Dr. Surasvadee Rajkulchai
MBA Program Committee
Dr. Phairat BoonsuwanMBA Faculty Member
Ph.D. BA MSME, Assumption University
Ph.D. IB Silapakorn University International College
M.A.S Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
M.B.A. Sasin Chulalongkorn University & Kellogg School of Management
Ms Assumption University
B.A. Ramkamhaeng University
Dr. Li ZhangMBA Faculty Member
The MBA program at Siam University provides students with a comprehensive academics for education in business principles and qualitative decision-making methods.
Our graduates are equipped with practical experience and are well-prepared to lead at any level in business and government.
They have many career options, including business management, entrepreneurship, and stock market analysis.
New Student Information
Application and Semester start times:
Trimester 1
Apply: between 1st May and 10th August
Class begins: Mid-August
Trimester 2
Apply: between 1st September and 10th December
Class begins: Mid-December
Trimester 3
Apply: between 1st January and 10th April
Class begins: Mid-April
Note: The Graduate School of Business Administration operates 15 weeks per Trimester.
Applicants are welcome to apply year-round. Simply complete the application form and include the following:
- Two copies of your undergraduate certificate and a transcript of academics records.
- Two copies of your international passport
- A non-criminal record
- Statement of purpose
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Results of TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS, if available
- 3 recent photographs (3x4cm)
- Application fees
Duration of Study
Students must complete all the degree requirements within 5 academic years from the enrollment date. Any extension can only be made within the university’s regulations. However, the minimum period to complete the degree requirements must not be less than 1 academic year. The GPA of a student must not be lower than 3.00 from a total of 4.00.
THE STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAM
The MBA program offers 2 options: a thesis option (Plan A) and a non-thesis option (Plan B).
Plan A, (Thesis Option)
Students have to complete the curriculum of 42 credits, consisting of 30 credits of required course, with the GPA of at least 3.00 and out of 4.00, and 12 credits for the thesis. The students must submit the thesis to a committee approinted by the university and pass the oral defense of the thesis. An academic article derived from the thesis must be published in an academic journal acceptable to the Ministry of Education or to be presented in a national or international academic conference and the article must be published in the conference proceedings;
| Plan A Thesis Option | Subjects | |
| Foundation courses | – credits | |
| Compulsory core courses | 27 credits | 9 |
| Free elective courses | 3 credits | 1 |
| Thesis | 12 credits | |
| Total credit | 42 credits | 10 |
Plan B, (Non-Thesis Option)
Students are required to complete the 42-credit curriculum, consisting of 39 credits for required courses and 3 credits for Independent Study or Case Study, with a GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00.
In consequence, the student must pass the oral and written comprehensive examination in the field of study, submit the Independent Study or Case Study report to a committee set up by the University, pass the oral examination, which is open to interested parties, and publicize the report or part of the Independent Study or Case Study in a way that can be searched.
| Plan B Non-Thesis Option | ||
| Foundation courses | – credits | Subjects |
| Compulsory core courses | 27 credits | 9 |
| Elective core courses in particular module | 12 credits | |
1 Selective courses in the major area of study 9 credits | 3 | |
| 2 Free elective courses 3 credits | 1 | |
| Independent Study or Case Study | 3 credits | 1 |
| Comprehensive examination | – credits | |
| Oral examination | -credits | |
| Total credit | 42 credits | 14 |
The Study Plan:
Plan A
500-630 Thesis 12(0-0-540)
The student must register for 9 core courses (27 credits) and 1 elective course (3 credits) in the same study group with a GPA of at least 3.00. Then, the student must submit the thesis title for approval and pass the thesis examination. The total time taken for study should not exceed 15 semesters.
Plan B
500-631 Independent Study or Case Study 3(3-0-135)
500-632 Comprehensive Examination 3(3-0-135)
500-633 Oral Examination 3(3-0-135)
The student needs to complete the program with an independent study or case study course (3 credits) and a total of 42 credits; students must register for 9 core courses (27 credits), 3 courses in selected modules (9 credits), and 1 free elective course, for a total of 12 credits. Students must also obtain a GPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00 for all courses, including independent study or case study, and the total study period must not exceed 15 semesters.
Siam University:
38 Siam University, Petchkasem Road, Phasi-Chareon District, Bangkok, 10160, Thailand
Email:
Telephone:
+66 2 457 0068 ext. 5412
Fax:
+66 2 867 8092
Front Counter Hours:
Tues – Fri (11:00a.m. – 7:00p.m.), Sat – Sun (9:00am-7:00pm)
Course Curriculum & Description
Foundation Courses:
The remedial or foundation courses are set for students who have graduated with
majors other than business administration major or graduated with business
administration major but whose academic background lacks the qualifications as
specified by the graduate school committee. Such students must study the prescribed
remedial course without credit, and the study result shall be either S or U.
- 500-600 Introduction to Business Management, Business Economics, and Basic Financial Accounting (no credits)
- 500-602 Quantitative Methods for Management (no credits)
- 500-603 Technology Application in Business (no credits)
- 700-100 Foundation English (no credits)
Core Courses:
Student requirements for 9 core courses or 27 credits as follows:
- 500-610 Marketing Management 3 (3-0-6)
- 500-611 Financial Management, Financial Reporting and Control 3 (3-0-6)
- 500-612 Leadership, Human Capital and Organizational Behavior 3 (3-0-6)
- 500-613 Strategic Management, Operation Management and Corporate Governance for Sustainability. 3 (3-0-6)
- 500-614 Managerial Economics for Competitiveness 3 (3-0-6)
- 500-615 Digital Technology and Information System Management 3 (3-0-6)
- 500-616 Leading with Value, Design Thinking and Innovation 3 (2-2-5)
- 500-617 Data Analytics, AI and ML for Business 3 (2-2-5)
- 700-111 Business Research Methodology 3 (3-0-6)
Selective Core Course:
Select 3 courses or 9 credits from the following majors:
- MARKETING MANAGEMENT
- ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- HUMAN CAPITAL AND EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT
- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
- HOSPITALITY AND WELLNESS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
- DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
- INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP MANAGEMENT
- EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Study Plan:
Plan A
500-630 Thesis 12(0-0-540)
The student needs to register for 9 core courses (27 credits) and 1 elective course (3 credits) in the same study group with a GPA of at least 3.00. Then, the student must submit the title of the thesis for approval and pass the thesis examination. The total time taken for study should not exceed 15 semesters.
Plan B
500-631 Independent Study or Case Study 3(3-0-135)
500-632 Comprehensive Examination 3(3-0-135)
500-633 Oral Examination 3(3-0-135)
The student needs to complete the program with an independent study or case study course (3 credits) and a total of 42 credits; students must register for 9 core courses (27 credits), 3 courses in selected modules (9 credits), and 1 free elective course, for a total of 12 credits. Students must also obtain a GPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00 for all courses, including independent study or case study, and the total study period must not exceed 15 semesters.
Academic Major Course Selection
Prerequisite: 500-610 Marketing Management or authorized by lecturer
| 501-610 | Distribution Channels and Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 3(3-0-6) |
| 501-611 | Integrated Marketing Communication | 3(3-0-6) |
| 501-612 | Marketing for Environmental, Social, and Governance | 3(3-0-6) |
| In the MKT module, students can select 1 course for the free elective course from 3 credits below | ||
| 501-613 | Marketing for Multi-generation | 3(3-0-6) |
| 501-614 | International Marketing | 3(3-0-6) |
| 501-615 | Digital Marketing Management | 3(3-0-6) |
Prerequisite: 500-611 Financial Management, Financial Reporting and Control or 500-614 Managerial Economics for Competitiveness, or authorized by the lecturer
| 502-610 | Distribution Channels and Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 3(3-0-6) |
| 502-611 | Applied Corporate Finance and Financial Technology | 3(3-0-6) |
| 502-612 | Accounting Report Analysis | 3(3-0-6) |
| In the AFM module, students can select 1 course for the free elective course from 3 credits below | ||
| 502-613 | International Finance and Banking | 3(3-0-6) |
| 502-614 | Financial and Managerial Accounting | 3(3-0-6) |
| 502-615 | Internal Control and Risk Management | 3(3-0-6) |
| 502-616 | Strategic Cost Analysis and Management | 3(3-0-6) |
| 502-617 | Current Issues in Taxation | 3(3-0-6) |
| 502-618 | Current Issues in Accounting Information Technology | 3(3-0-6) |
Prerequisite: 500-612 Leadership, Human Capital and Organization Behavior or authorized by the lecturer
| 503-610 | Leadership and Change Management for Sustainability | 3(3-0-6) |
| 503-611 | Strategies and Human Capital Management | 3(3-0-6) |
| 503-612 | Contemporary Special Issues in Human Capital and Experience Management | 3(2-2-5) |
| In the HXM module, students can select 1 course for the free elective course from 3 credits below | ||
| 503-613 | Communication Management | 3(3-0-6) |
| 503-614 | Negotiation and Conflict Management | 3(3-0-6) |
| 503-615 | Information System for Human Capital Management | 3(3-0-6) |
Prerequisite: Any or all core courses or authorized by the lecturer
| 501-614 | International Marketing | 3(3-0-6) |
| 501-613 | International Finance and Banking | 3(3-0-6) |
| 502-610 | International Trade, Investment, and International Business Law | 3(3-0-6) |
| In the IBM module, students can select 1 course for the free elective course from 3 credits below | ||
| 504-611 | Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 3(3-0-6) |
| 504-612 | Innovation Strategy for International Business | 3(3-0-6) |
| 504-613 | International Accounting | 3(3-0-6) |
| 504-614 | Seminar in Asia Experience | 3(2-2-5) |
Prerequisite: Any or all core courses or authorized by the lecturer
| 505-610 | Global Hospitality and Wellness Management for Sustainability | 3(3-0-6) |
| 505-611 | Information Technology for Hotel and Tourism Management | 3(3-0-6) |
| 505-612 | MICE and Tourism Management | 3(2-2-5) |
| In the HOW module, students can select 1 course for the free elective course from 3 credits below | ||
| 505-613 | Marketing Strategy for Hotel, Tourism, and Service Business | 3(3-0-6) |
| 505-614 | Innovation Wellness Business Management for Sustainability | 3(3-0-6) |
| 505-615 | Strategies and Development of Sustainable Tourism | 3(3-0-6) |
| 505-616 | Seminar in Hospitality and Wellness Management | 3(2-2-5) |
Prerequisite: 500-618 Digital Technology and Information System Management or 500-161 Leading with Value, Design Thinking, and Innovation or 500-617 Data Analytics AI and ML for Business or authorized by the lecturer
| 506-610 | Enterprise Architecture | 3(2-2-5) |
| 506-611 | Digital Transformation Strategy | 3(3-0-6) |
| 506-612 | Applied Data and AI for Digital Transformation | 3(2-2-5) |
| In the DIT module, students can select 1 course for the free elective course from 3 credits below | ||
| 506-613 | Business Transformation Case Study | 3(2-2-5) |
| 506-614 | Digital Innovation and Ecosystem | 3(3-0-6) |
| 506-615 | Digital Enterprise Architecture Design and Development | 3(2-2-5) |
| 506-616 | Digital Business Acumen and New Business Model | 3(3-0-6) |
Prerequisite: Any or all core courses or authorized by the lecturer
| 507-610 | Entrepreneurship and New Venture Innovation Creation for Sustainability | 3(3-0-6) |
| 507-611 | Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation Strategy | 3(3-0-6) |
| 507-612 | Digital Startup Innovation | 3(3-0-6) |
| In the INE module, students must select the free elective course below | ||
| 507-613 | Contemporary Special Issues in Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 3(2-2-5) |
Prerequisite: Any or all core courses or authorized by the lecturer
| 751-226 | Education Resource Management | 3(3-0-6) |
| 751-222 | Leadership and Change Management | 3(3-0-6) |
| 751-116 | Innovation and Technology in Educational Administration | 3(3-0-6) |
| In the EDU module, students can select 1 course for the free elective course below | ||
| 751-252 | Special Topics in Educational Administration | 3(3-0-6) |
| 751-258 | Leadership in Education for Sustainability | 3(3-0-6) |
| 751-252 | Digital Management for Education Administration | 3(3-0-6) |
**NOTE** – According to the MBA program, Module EDU : Educational Resource Management does not lead to any professional certificate both in Thailand or abroad.
Student Resources & Forms
We envision the MBA International Program as a knowledge hub, providing comprehensive business training and expertise through international academics.
We aim to produce graduates who are capable businessmen, managers, and efficient decision-makers who make ethical and socially responsible business decisions.
Resources for Research
Siam University Research Database
All of our Thai and International graduate student papers
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