Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Philosophy — Course Objectives — Dates & Times — Study Options — Course Plan — Prerequisites& Documentation — Fees — Programme Executives — Contacts

Philosophy

The North Eastern University Graduate School has a strong commitment to high quality graduate education. The aim of the school is to educate young executives and the general public with excellent graduate education in Business Administration. This is done through the teaching of strong analytical and quantitative skills which can then be used to solve problems and make decisions in business. A further aspect of the programme is NEU's commitment to the teaching of strong business ethics so that graduates can not only think and act, but do so in a way that benefits the community.

Objectives

At the completion of the course students will have
  • strong business ethics and a sense of social responsibility
  • a desire to apply their technical knowledge towards the development of Thailand
  • strong business research skills.
  • more highly developed analytical and qualitative skills.

Dates and Times

NEU operates a semester system which the Graduate School adheres to. There are three per year.

  • Semester 1 : June - October
  • Semester 2 : November - March
  • Semester 3 : April - May

The MBA programme meets on a Saturday and Sunday, with classes starting at 9am and finishing at 4pm.

Study Options

Students have two study options.

Option A : Coursework & Thesis

This will be assessed through a comprehensive examination of the course, an oral defense of the students thesis and an oral examination.

Option B : Coursework & Independent Study

This contains an independent study programme, a comprehensive examination and an oral examination.

 
Thesis Option
Independent Study
Major Courses 30 30
Major Electives 6 12
Independent Study - 3
Thesis 12 -
Free Electives - 3
Total (Credits) 48 48

Course Plans

Course Plan for Thesis Option MBA

Semester 1
Semester 2
Paper
Credit
 Paper
Credit
Year 1
 
81101 Managerial Economics
3
 81601 Financial Management
3
81502 Managerial Accounting
3
 81701 Marketing Management
3
81902 Quantitative Analysis for Management
3
 81802 Management Information Systems
3
81905 Organisational Management
3
 81903 Business Research Methodology
3
Total
12
 Total
12
Year 2
 
81904 Operations Management
3
 81402 Thesis
12
81906 Strategic Management
3
  
81xxx Major Elective
3
  
81xxx Major Elective
3
  
Total
12
 Total
12

Course Plan for Independent Study Option MBA

Semester 1
Semester 2
Paper
Credit
 Paper
Credit
Year 1
 
81101 Managerial Economics
3
 81601 Financial Management
3
81502 Managerial Accounting
3
 81701 Marketing Management
3
81902 Quantitative Analysis for Management
3
 81802 Management Information Systems
3
81905 Organisational Management
3
 81903 Business Research Methodology
3
Total
12
 Total
12
Year 2
 
81904 Operations Management
3
 81401 Individual Study
3
81906 Strategic Management
3
 81xxx Major Elective
3
81xxx Major Elective
3
 81xxx Major Elective
3
81xxx Major Elective
3
 81xxx Major Elective
3
Total
12
 Total
12

 

Major Electives

Major electives are selected by the student for study in the second year of the MBA. The major electives of the MBA can be chosen from five fields, which are Accounting, Marketing, Management Information Science (MIS), Management and Finance and Banking.

Prerequisites & Documentation

Students must have

  1. Bachelor degree or its equivalent with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 on a 4-point scale. Students with a GPA of less than 2.50 will have their application reviewed by the Graduate Committees for approval, given students possess 3 years of work experience.
  2. Good character.
  3. Good health

Required Documentation

  1. Baccalaureate Transcript, i.e. transcript of Bachelors degrees and courses undertaken.
  2. House Registration
  3. Photos (1" or 2")
  4. Employment Letter stating the job performed and the years of experience in that job.

Fees

Fees are made up from these elements.

  1. General Fee : 5,750 Baht (one time fee)
  2. Each Credit Hour : 2,000 Baht
  3. Air Conditioning : 150 Baht per subject
  4. Comprehensive Exam or Thesis Examination Fees
    • Comprehensive Exam - First comprehensive exam (10 subjects) : 2,000 Baht, subsequent exam : 300 Baht per subject
    • Thesis Examination Fee : 2,000 Baht
  5. Oral Examination : 2,000 Baht per oral examination.
  6. Internet Fee : 200 Baht per semester

Please check with NEU for the latest fee information.

Programme Executives

Dr. Prapa Pukpo, Chairperson of the Board, NEU Council
Associate Professor Dr. Siwasit Chamchong, President of NEU
Professor Sompong Chuisiri, Dean of Graduate School
Dr. Romson Ninpong, MBA Department Head
Professor Sanor Tiyo, MBA Program Advisor & Faculty Member
Yuthaporn Thavachalee, Director of the Graduate School

Contacts

Graduate School
North Eastern University
199/19 Mittrapab Road
Muang, Khon Kaen 40000

Telephone
Direct Line (043) 325 -691
University Reception (043) 222-959

Fax : (043) 226-823, (043) 226-824