The Graduate School of Business Administration (GSBA) recognizes that the international marketplace is rapidly changing through globalization. The worldwide strategic alliances being formed by corporations and institutions from various countries requires business leaders to have an in-depth understanding of a multicultural, political, economic and social environment at the regional level who can integrate global standards with national values, ethics, and work culture.
Realizing that a seamless interface between globalization and regional operations would offer a company a competitive advantage, GSBA has designed its international MBA program to focus on business in the Asia-Pacific region; as the region has an increasing role in the global economy.
Several economic forums have linked Asia-Pacific with the rest of the world, e.g. APEAC, ASEM, ASEAN, AFTA, etc. With a diversity of cultures and an abundance of rich natural resources, the Asia-Pacific region has drawn interests from business ventures all over the world.
Graduate School of Business Administration
Established in 1967, the Graduate School of Business Administration at NIDA was the first school in THAILAND to have offered an MBA program that has continuously dedicated all of its resources and expertise to providing only graduate level business education. About 500 students are awarded the MBA degree each year.
Course Structure
Students must complete 36 credit hours of course work plus 6 credit hours of business project for a total of 42 credits before taking the comprehensive examinations. Program of study is normally as follows:
Program of Study
Year I
Credits
Semester 1 (June-September 2009)
AB 610 Human Resources Management and Organization Behaviors
3
AB 620 Strategic Marketing Management
3
AB 630 Accounting Issues and Problem Solving
3
Semester 2 (November2009 – February 2010)
AB 502 Business Economics
3
AB 640 Financial Management
3
AB 650 Operations and Technology Management
3
Summer Session ( March-May 2010)
AB 699 Business Policy and Strategic Management
3
AB780 Analysis of Global Setting
3
Year II
Semester 1 (June – September 2010)
AB 778-AB 779 Selected Topics in Business Administration (Cross Cultural Negotiations)
3
AB 781 Economic, Cultural, Political, Legal and Business Structures in the Asia-Pacific Region
3
Elective Course I
3
Semester 2 (November 2010 – February 2011)
Elective Course II
3
AB 890 Asia-Pacific Business Project
3
Total
42
Short period study aboard
One of the business elective courses or Asia-Pacific Business Project can be done at a university in the Asia-Pacific region with which GSBA has formed a strategic partnership with. (The school will cover the tuition fee. However, students are responsible for airfare, room and board, and living expenses.)
Study timetable Class will normally be held during the weekend.
Financial Information 1. Application Form - Download from website
1.2 Examination fee - Applicants from within Thailand Paid at NIDA 1,200 Baht Paid by mail 1,220 Baht
- Applicants outside of Thailand Transfer 30 US dollars to:
NIDA International MBA Program Acct. # 040-2-24040-9 Thai Farmers Bank Public Co. Ltd. Klongchan, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240, Thailand SWIFT Code: TFBSTHBK
Total course fee (approximately) 496,700 Baht * The school reserves its right to adjust the fees above * * The amount set out above for activity fees are corporate fees which include seminars and the study tour aboard in the second academic year.
Admissions
Applicants must take the written examination, which consists of the General Mathematics Test, Business Attitude Test and English proficiency Test. Applicants who have taken the TOEFL test with the minimum score of 550 and the GMAT test with the minimum score of 510 are not required to take the written examination. Native English speaking applicants who have completed undergraduate studies in a country where English is the native language are exempt from the TOEFL test.
Qualifications of Applicants
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any field from accredited institutions. Work experience is not required.
Documents required for application
1 photocopy of an official transcript 2 recent photos (1” size) 2 letters of recommendation (The letters must be sent directly to the university by the evaluators who know the applicants academic and/or work)
How to apply
Interested applicants can purchase the application form directly at the Educational Service Division, NIDA during office hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 -16:30), via mail (in Thailand) or download the application form (no charge) at http://mba.nida.ac.th/
To apply, students must submit all required documents and pay for the application fees.
Application materials can be sent to: Educational Service Division, National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) 118 Seri Thai Rd. Khlongjan, Bangkapi Bangkok, 10240 Thailand
Contact information:
Graduate School of Business Administration, National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) 8th Floor, Anekprasong Building 118 Seri-thai Rd. Klongjan, Bangkapi Bangkok, 10240 Thailand
Tel: (662) 727-3000 Direct: (662) 727-3988 (Khun Aun) or 727-3982 (John) Fax: (662) 374-3282, 375-3924 E-mail :
Web site: http://mba.nida.ac.th/
