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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.

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Our Faculty

Dr. Jomphong Mongkonvanit - Dean of MBA

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jomphong Mongkhonvanit

Vice President and Dean of MBA Program

DBA University of Bath
Ed.M. Harvard University
MPA Columbia University
BA University of Wisconsin-Madison

Dr. Teetima Piyasirisilp

Dr. Teetima Piyasirisilp

MBA Program Committee

Ph.D. Shinawatra University
M.A. Thammasat University
B.A. University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce

Asst Prof. Dr. Surasvadee Rajkulchai

Asst Prof. Dr. Surasvadee Rajkulchai

MBA Program Committee

D.B.A. Chulalongkorn University
M.B.A. National Institute of Development Administration
B.Sc. Kasetsart University

Dr. Jitravee Thongtao

MBA Faculty Member

D.B.A. Siam University
M.B.A. Siam University
B.B.A. Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University
B.B.A. University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Rungroje Songsraboon

MBA Faculty Member

D.B.A. Siam University
M.B.A. Siam University
B.B.A. Siam University

Dr. Li Zhang

Dr. Li Zhang

MBA Faculty Member

Ph.D. Burapha University
Ph.D. Ramkhamhaeng University
Ph.D. Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
M.S. European School of Business, France
B.B.A. Stamford International University

Dr. Phairat Boonsuwan

Dr. Phairat Boonsuwan

MBA 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. Chulalongkorn University & Kellogg School of Management
Ms Assumption University
B.A. Ramkamhaeng University

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

When to Apply

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

 

Tuition & Fees
Approximate tuition  is charged per credit plus related university fees:
 
5,225 thb/credit + additional related fees
 
**Fees are subject to change without notification
 
*Fees are exclusive of any programme related travel expenses.
Tentative Annual Schedule

Tentative annual schedule update June 2022

Study Guide
Academics Study Guide
Trimester 1 15 weeks
Code Subjects Plan A Plan B
500-601 Basic Financial Accounting
500-610 Marketing Management 3 3
500-612 Organizational Behavior 3 3
500-619 International Business Management 3 3
Credit 9 9
Trimester 2 15 weeks
Code Subjects Plan A Plan B
500-602 Quantitative Method for Management
500-611 Financial Management 3 3
500-617 Human Capital Management 3 3
700-111 Research Methodology for SocialSciences 3 3
Credit 9 9
Trimester 3 15 weeks
Code Subjects Plan A Plan B
500-613 Strategic Management and CorporateGovernance 3 3
xxx-xxx Selective core courses 1 subject 3 3
xxx-xxx Elective courses of the major area 2subject 6 6
Credit 12 12
Trimester 1 15 weeks
Code Subjects Plan A Plan B
500-630 Thesis Plan A 12
500-631 Independent Study or Care Study Plan B 3
xxx-xxx Elective courses of the major area1subject 3
xxx-xxx Free elective courses 2 subject 6
Credit 12 12
Total credit 42   credits 42   credits

Course Curriculum & Description

Course Composition

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 Economics 3(3-0-6)
  • 500-601 Basic Financial Accounting 3(3-0-6)
  • 500-602 Quantitative Method for Management 3(3-0-6)
  • 500-603 Technology Application in Business 3(3-0-6)
  • 700-100 Foundation English for Graduate Study 3(3-0-6)

 

Core Courses:

Students must study 8 core course or 24 credits, divided into 2 groups as follows:
Compulsory core course: 5 courses or 15 credits.

  • 500-610 Marketing Management 3(3-0-6)
  • 500-611 Financial Management 3(3-0-6)
  • 500-612 Organizational Behavior 3(3-0-6)
  • 500-613 Strategic Management and Corporate Governance 3(3-0-6)
  • 700-111 Research Methodology for Social Sciences 3(3-0-6)


Selective Core Course:

to select 3 courses or 9 credits.

  • 500-614 Managerial Economics 3(3-0-6)
  • 500-615 Principles of Management 3(3-0-6)
  • 500-616 Managerial Accounting 3(3-0-6)
  • 500-617 Human Capital Management 3(3-0-6)
  • 500-618 Technology and Information Systems Management 3(3-0-6)
  • 500-619 International Business Management 3(3-0-6)
  • 500-620 Logistics and Operations Management 3(3-0-6)
  • 700-201 English for Graduate Study 3(3-0-6)
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Contact Information

Siam University:

38 Siam University, Petchkasem Road, Phasi-Chareon District, Bangkok, 10160, Thailand

Email: 

mba1@siam.edu

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)

Academics Major & Course selection

Marketing Management

Prerequisite: 500-610 Marketing Management or authorized by lecturer

In this group of study, students of Plan A can select 2 courses, Plan B, 3 courses.

501-610 Distribution Channels and Logistics management 3(3-0-6)
501-611 International Marketing 3(3-0-6)
501-612 Marketing Research 3(3-0-6)
501-613 Marketing Communications and Customer Relations Management 3(3-0-6)
501-614 Marketing Strategy 3(3-0-6)
501-615 Digital Marketing Management 3(3-0-6)
Financial, Banking, and Investment Management

Prerequisite: 500-611 Financial Management and 500-615 ManagerialEconomics or authorized by the lecturer

In this group of study, students of Plan A can select 2 courses, Plan B, 3 courses.

Money and Banking

  • Financial Strategy and Tax Planning 3(3-0-6)
  • International Finance and Banking 3(3-0-6)
  • Real Estate Investment 3(3-0-6)
  • Financial Reporting Analysis 3(3-0-6)
  • Applied Corporate Finance 3(3-0-6)
  • New Financial Innovations 3(3-0-6)
  • Financial Management for Medium and Small Scale Business 3(3-0-6)
  • Risk Management 3(3-0-6)

 

Money and Capital Market

502-618Money and Capital Markets3(3-0-6)
502-619Equity and Bond Analysis3(3-0-6)
502-624Derivatives Analysis3(3-0-6)

 

Corporate Financial Planner (CFP)

502-625Investment Planning3(3-0-6)
502-627Insurance, Tax and inheritance planning3(3-0-6)
502-630Personal Wealth Management3(3-0-6)
Human Capital Management

Prerequisite: 500-617 Human Capital Management or authorized by the lecturer

In this group of study, students of Plan A can select 2 courses, Plan B, 3 courses.

 

503-610Information System for Human Capital Management3(3-0-6)
503-611Industrial Relations, Social Welfare and Labor Unions3(3-0-6)
503-612Communication in Management3(3-0-6)
503-613Seminar in Human Capital Management3(3-0-6)
503-614Leadership and Change Management3(3-0-6)
503-615Negotiation and Conflict Management3(3-0-6)
International Business Management
Prerequisite
Prerequisite: 500-619 International Business Management or authorized by the lecturer
PrerequisiteInternational Business Management Group
500-610 Marketing Management501-611 International Marketing
500-611 Financial Management502-611 International Finance and Banking

In this group of study, students of Plan A can select 2 courses, Plan B, 3 courses.

 

501-611International Marketing3(3-0-6)
501-615Digital Marketing Management3(3-0-6)
502-611International Finance and Banking3(3-0-6)
504-610International Accounting3(3-0-6)
504-611ASEAN Economic Community3(3-0-6)
504-612International Trade and Investment3(3-0-6)
504-613International Business Laws3(3-0-6)
504-614Logistics and Supply Chain Management3(3-0-6)
504-615Doing Business in ASEAN Plus Three3(3-0-6)
Hotel, Tourism, and Service Business Management
In this group of study, students of Plan A can select 2 courses, Plan B, 3 courses.
505-610 Information Technology for Hotel and Tourism 3(3-0-6)
505-611 Facilities Management 3(3-0-6)
505-612 MICE and Tourism Management 3(3-0-6)
505-613 Planning and Development of Sustainable Tourism 3(3-0-6)
505-614 Service Quality Management in Tourism and Service Industry 3(3-0-6)
505-615 Marketing Strategy for Hotel Tourism and Service Business 3(3-0-6)
505-616 Strategy for Hotel Tourism and Service Business Management 3(3-0-6)
Industrial Management

Prerequisite: 500-620 Logistics and Operations Management or authorized by the lecturer

In this group of study, students of Plan A can select 2 courses, Plan B, 3 courses.

 

505-611Facilities Management3(3-0-6)
506-610Project Feasibility Study and Administration3(3-0-6)
506-611Total Quality Management3(3-0-6)
506-612Operations Strategy3(3-0-6)
506-613Manufacturing System Planning3(3-0-6)
Digital Communication Management

Prerequisite: 500-618 Technology and Information System Management or authorized by the lecturer

In this group of study, students of Plan A can select 2 courses, Plan B, 3 courses.

501-615Digital Marketing Management3(3-0-6)
507-610Modern Business Management3(3-0-6)
507-611Decision Support Systems and Negotiations3(3-0-6)
507-613Digital Product Development3(3-0-6)
507-615Information and Communication Technology for Global Competition3(3-0-6)
Technology and Innovation Management

Prerequisite: 500-618 Technology and Information Systems Management or authorized by the lecturer

In this group of study, students of Plan A can select 2 courses, Plan B, 3 courses.

508-610 Big Data Analysis 3(3-0-6)
508-611 Information System for Decision Making 3(3-0-6)
508-612 Knowledge Management and Learning Organization 3(3-0-6)
508-613 Management of Information Technology Project 3(3-0-6)
508-614 Artificial Intelligence 3(3-0-6)
508-615 Information Business Management 3(3-0-6)
508-616 Cyber Security Management 3(3-0-6)
General Management

Students can select courses from this study group or other study groups, For Plan A, to select 2 courses, or Plan B, to select 3 courses.

509-610 Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation 3(3-0-6)

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 e-research website

Siam University Research Database

All of our Thai and International graduate student papers

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