Thailand

 

 

·               ABAC GRADUATE SCHOOL OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY

·               CHULALONG KORN UNIVERSITY

·               SILPAKEEN UNIVERSITY

·               CHIANG MAI UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

·               KHON KAEN UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE

·               DEPARTMENT OF CAREER SCIENCE

·               BANGKOK UNIVERSITY

·               DUSIT THANI COLLEGE

·               INSTITUTE OF ECO – TOURISM SRINAKHARIN WIROT UNIVERSITY

·               MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

·               OTHER TOURISM TRAINING AND EDUCATION

 


1. ABAC GRADUATE SCHOOL OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY

Ramkhanhuaneng 24 Rd Huamark,

Bangkok 10240, Thailand

Phone: (662) 30004545-60 ext. 2515, 2517

Fax          : (662) 7191512

E-mail : Promsit@av.ac.th

Status: Public Establishment

 

Principal:

Dr. Prithip Martin Komolmans, tsg

 

Deputy Principal:

Dr. Bancha Saenghiran, tsg

 

Deputy Principal:

Dr. Somboon Duangsomoron

 

Official Contact

Dr. Somboan Duang Samosaremn

Assistant Dean and Director

ABAC Graduate School at Tourism

Management and Office of than art and culture

Assumption University, Ramokhom, Bangkok 10240, Thailand

Phone: 3004543-62 ext. 2515-2517

Fax      : 3004543-62 ext. 2512-2517

E-mail: Thoriat@av.ac.th

 

Program Objective

The program seeks to prepare the candidates:

1.        To acquire important knowledge and understanding on the principles and practices of the business of the tourism industry;

2.        To acquire a profound understanding on the principles of sustainability and its relationship to the tourism development;

3.        To possess necessary managerial and leadership attributes in involving in the business of the tourism industry;

4.        To conceptualize the principles and practices of the business of the tourism industry as a developing multidisciplinary industry, and

5.        To possess necessary knowledge and skill necessary for advancing their studies or career in the tourism profession.


 

Number of students


The number of students to be admitted and the number of graduates expected from the Master of Arts Program in Tourism Management are as follows:

 


Students

Academic Year

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

1st year

50

50

50

50

50

2nd year

-

45

45

45

45

Total

50

95

95

95

95

Expected to graduate

-

45

45

45

45

 

 

Admission Requirements


 

Qualification for Admission

Candidates are required to hold a Bachelor’s in tourism or other related fields from an accredited institution;

If the candidate does not hold the degree as especially, he/she will be requested to enroll for the foundation subjects necessary for th

Earned a G.P.A. of at least 2,5 on a scale of 4,0;

Earned a score of 550 or above on the TOEFL or 6,0 or above on the IELTS test and;

If the candidate does not hold the TOEFL or the IELTS with specified score upon admission, they are required to submit one before his/her graduation.

 

Requirements:

An official transcript showing that they possess a bachelor’s degree as specified with the G.P.A. of at least 2,5 on the 4,0 scale.  At least two letters of recommendation from their previous/present lecturers or employers who can support the candidates scholastic characteristics and/or research capability to undertake the postgraduate  study

 


Graduate Study System

 

Trimester System

Each academic  year consist of 3 trimesters:

·          First Semester : January –April

·          Second Semester : May – August

·          Third Semester : September –December

 

Time Limit: Each student must complete all the requirements for the degree within 15 trimesters from the date of first enrollment.

 

Study Plan:

The M.A. in Tourism Management curriculum consists of:

·          Foundation Courses

·          Required Courses

·          Elective Courses

·          Plan Selection

·          Plan A (Thesis Option) : Master’s Thesis

·          Plan  B (Non Thesis Option) : Comprehensive Examination

·          Language of Instruction : English

 

Graduation Requirement

To be qualified for graduation, the student must :

·          Complete at least 48 credit hours approved for the M. A. (Tourism Management)

·          Earn at least 3,00 GPA

·          Pass either comprehensive examination or the thesis as the case may be

 

Tuition Fees

 

Approximately 2.500 Baht/credit


 

Programmes Offered

 

Title/degree

Accreditation

Requirement for Admission

Title or Degree Granted

Week

Hours

duration

Practical

training

Cost (US$)

M.A. (Tourism Management)

International

Undergraduate Studies & work experience

Post graduation studies

12 hours

Two years

Optional

1.500/year

Professional Tour Guide Training Program

National

Graduate studies

Certificates & licenses

12 hours

Five months

compulsory

400/year

 

 

Number of Students

The number of students to be admitted and the number of graduates expected from the Master of Arts Program in Tourism Management are as follows:

 

Students

Academic year

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

1st year

50

50

50

50

50

2nd year

-

45

45

45

45

Total

50

95

95

95

95

Expected to graduate

-

45

45

45

45

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2. CHULALONG KORN UNIVERSITY

Phythai Road Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Phone   :            2150871

Fax                    : 2154808

E-mail  :            Infochula@chla.ac.th

Status: Public Establishment

 


Principal:

Prof. Tatchai Sumitra

 

Deputy Principal:

Prof. Watana Sivakua

 

Deputy Principal:

Prof. Jaerasak Noppakun

 

Official Contact

Assoc. Prof. Pratoomporn Vajakas Thira

Vice President for International Affairs

Office of International Affairs

Phyathai Road Bangkok 10330

Phone  : 2183331-5

Fax      : 2161299

E-mail      : up.mt@chula.ac.th


 

History


Chulalongkorn University is the oldest and the most prestigious university in Thailand. Founded in 1917 by H.M. His Majesty King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), the university was named after his father, H.M. King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), for it was during his resign that modern education in Thailand began to develop. In keeping with the far-sighted vision of King Rama V and King Rama VI, Chulalongkorn University is keen to serve the nation development from the very beginning. The university extends over 523-acre tract of land granted by Royal Family. In the succeeding years, Chulalongkorn University, or Chula for short, has grown to become a comprehensive offering over 350 programs in nearly all areas of study. The present enrollment is over 27.000 students.

 

Student Financial Assistance

Chulalongkorn University has establishment funds constituted with part of the credit fees, money donations, and fund provided by the CU Alumni Association under the royal student. Toward this end, the university provides scholarship, which covers enrollment fees and reasonable living allowances.

 

Programmes Offered

 

Title/Degree

 

Accreditation

 

Requirement For Admission

 

Title Or Degree Granted

 

Week

Hours

 

Duration

 

Practical

Training

 

Cost (Us$)

History Tourism

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geography Tourism

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3. SILPAKEEN UNIVERSITY


22 Bolon Rachachenanee Road

Taling Chan District

Bangkok 10140, Thailand

Phone      :               (66)-2-8807374

Fax          :               (66)-2-8807372

E-mail      :

Status      :               Public Establishment

 


Principal:

Mr. Poot Veraprsert

 

Deputy Principal:

Assoc. Prof. Sompid Kattiyapikul, Ph.D

 

Deputy Principal:

Assoc. Prof. Wanchai Sutananta, Ph.D

 

Official Contact

Assoc. Prof. Sompid Kattiyapikul

Vice President for International Affairs

Office of the President Silpokon Affairs

22 Bolon Rachachenanee Road

Taling Chan District

Bangkok 10140

Phone      : 880-7374 Ext. 240

Fax          : 880-7372

E-mail      :Sompid@yahoo.fr

 

 


Academic Calendar

 

·          Entrance examinations                                    May                      

·          Mid first term examination                             July                        

·          First term examination                                    September                              

·          First term holiday                                          October                   

·          Mid second term examination                        December

·          Second term examination                               February 

·          Second term holiday                                       March-May           

·          Graduation day                                               May                       

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4. CHIANG MAI UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF HUMANITIES


Huay Kaew Road,

Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

Tel : (6653) 943297-8

Fax: (6653) 892330

E-mail : Talsina@Chiangmai.ac.th

 

Status: Public Establishment

 


Principal:

Dr. Choti Teetranon

 

Deputy Principal:

Prof. Dr. Norkun Sittiphong

 

Deputy Principal:

Prof. Dr. Wichit Srisuphan

 

Official Contact

Assoc. Prof. Em-on Chittasobhonk

Dean Faculty of Humanities

Faculty of Humanities

Chiang Mai University

239 Huay Kaew Road, Muang,

Chiang Mai 50200

Thailand

Phone : 66-053-943269

Fax      : 66-053-221595

E-mail: Talsina@Chiangmai.ac.th


 


Academic Calendar

·          Entrance examinations                      1-5  May

·          Mid first term examination               31July- 6August

·          First term examination                      26 September-8 October

·          First term holiday                           9 -23 October

·          Mid second term examination      25-30 December

·          Second term examination             20  February-4 March

·          Second term holiday                         5  March-5 June

·          Graduation day                                 24 March

 

Programmes Offered

 

Title/Degree

 

Accreditation

 

Requirement For Admission

 

Title or Degree Granted

 

Week

Hours

 

Duration

 

Practical

Training

 

Cost (Us$)

Master Of Arts (Tourism Industry Management)

 

Any Bachelor

M.A. Degree

(Tourism Industry Management)

 

2 Year

 

2.857/Year

 

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5. KHON KAEN UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE

 


123 Mitrapharb Rd, Amphur Muang,

Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand

Tel: 043-362015, 243593                      

Fax: 043-241254

 

Status: Private Establishment

 

 

Principal:  Associate (A) Prof. Sumeth Kaenmant

 

Deputy Principal: Assistant, Prof. Arel Kulpaha

 

Deputy Principal: Mrs. Somjit Tueng Sangnanporsook

 

Official Contact

 

Mrs. Pensri Jaroenwanit

Assistant Professor

Department of Business Administration

Faculty of Management Science

Khon Kaen University

Phone : 043-243598, 362025

Fax      : 043-241254

E-mail : penyor@kkn.ac.th

 

History


Khon Kaen University well equipped to meet the demands placed on it in terms of research activity and community services every year the University receives research support from both government and non government sources for more than 100 research and development. Institute support research at all levels that may be used for community service and thus also to progress regional and national development.

The Srinagarind Hospital, a 740  bed hospital (soon to be doubled in size), provides medical services to the local population. In addition, the University Computer Center has established a database for planning environmental protection and natural resource utilization in the Northeastern region. This has been made possible by use the remote sensing system,  which was donated by the government of Canada. Individual faculties are also responsible for running their own community projects to assist the local rural population.

 

 

International Activities

The University maintains close links with a large number of overseas universities and institutions. Such collaboration provides for both staff and student exchange programs as well as strengthening the University’s research capabilities and allowing the introduction of joint, international program.

 

To date KKU has forged links with universities and institutions in the following countries Australia, Cambodia, Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Laos, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Vietnam.

International courses offered by KKU include a joint. Doctor of educational Master degree in Rural Development an international Masters of Science degree in clinical Epidemiology offered by the faculty of Public Health.

 

 

Leisure and Amenities

Port and recreational activities are an important part of student life and KKU boasts excellent sporting facilities including tennis court, two swimming pools, a gymnasium, a shooting area and a number of floodlit sport-fields. A wide variety of sport clubs provide the opportunity for student to become involved in such sports as volley ball, basket ball,  badminton, rugby, judo, fencing, and boxing. For those wishing to participate at a more serious level, there are a number KKU teams who play against other universities.

The Students Union also supports a number of clubs and societies ranging from the debating society and astronomy club to ballroom dancing and aerobics classes. Music is an important aspect of life at KKU and the University plays host to distinguished musicians from all over the world thorough the year.

Amenities provide on campus include banking and postal service, a University cooperative health and counseling service a food hail, a supermarket and a day care center (provided by the Faculty of Nursing).

 

1964                 University of the Northeast founded under the National Development Plan. Faculties of Agriculture Engineering and Science Arts established.

1965                 University name change by Royal Degree to Khon Kaen University Faculty of Education established.

1971        Degree Program in science started by the Faculty of Science Arts.

1974                 Faculty of Medicine established. This together with the Faculty of Nursing marked the foundation of the University Health Science Center.

1978                 Faculty of  Science Arts divided to become Faculty of Science and Faculty of Humanities and Social Science. The Graduate School and the Research and Development Institute established.

1979        Faculty of Associated Medical Science and Instructional Resource Center established.

1980        Faculties of Public Health and Dentistry established.

1981        Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science established.

1984        Faculty of Technology established.

1985        Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Computer Center established.

1988            Faculty of Architecture established.

1989            Continuing Education Center established. Establishment of the Queen Sirikit Heart Center officially approved by the government and declared in the Royal Center.

1994                                                                Faculty of the Fine and Applied Arts established.


 

Academic Calendar


·          Mid first term examination                         31st  July -6th August                                 

·          First term examination                                25th  September -12th October                                           

·          First term holiday                                       13rd  October -29th October                       

·          Mid second term examination                     25th-29th December                                     

·          Second term examination                            19th February - 8th March                          

·          Second term holiday                                   9th March -14th May                  

 


 

Programmes Offered

 

 

Title/Degree

 

Accredi-tation

 

Requirements For Admission

 

Title or Degree Granted

 

Week

Hours

 

Duration

 

Practical

Training

 

Cost (US$)

BBA

(Finance)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BBA

(Accounting)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BBA (Hotels and Tourism Management)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BBA (Marketing)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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6. DEPARTMENT OF CAREER SCIENCE


 (Hotel and Tourism Studies)

Faculty of Humanitas, Kasetstart

University 50 Phakol Yathim Rd, Jatujak, Baken

Bangkok 10900, Thailand

Tel: (02) 9428073

Fax: (02) 9438073

 

Status      :   Private Establishment

 

 

Official Contact

 

Associate Professor Cholongsori Pimansampung

Deputy Head of Department

Department of Career Science

Faculty of Humanitas,

Kasetsart University Jatujak,

Bangkok 10900 Thailand

Phone      : (02) 9428073

Fax          : (02) 9438073

E-mail : Thumandw@nontri.ku.ac.th

 

History


The Department of Career Science was established as a part of the Faculty of Humanities in 1981. The Department bases its philosophy on the principle of “Career Education” which advocates the integration of academic and professional in its educational administration whit a view to serve individuals well as the societal needs of the present day communities.

 

Vision

The department of Career Science seeks to be an excellent, full – serviced educational institute of tourism and hospitality studies.

 

Mission

Within the overall framework of Kasetsart University and the vision above, the missions of the Department of Career Science are:

To provide both students and personnel’s in the tourism and hospitality industry with specialized knowledge, skill as well as professional competence based on business wisdom and moral; and to create as well as to spread, through different levels of the educational programming, disciplines and practical of tourism management and development in a sustainable way.

 

Objective

To approach both vision and missions, the Department of Career Science has been functioning the 9th Education Management Plant with the following objective:

·          To create and development “Tourism and Hospitality Studies” programs and curriculum which are to meet both an educational standard, and career requirements of the industry;

·          To improve educational practices in tourism and hospitality studies;

·          To create tourism researches in globalize dimension, and the cooperation among expert to develop research programs in tourism and hospitality studies;

·          To create a vehicle for the exchange of materials, ideas, and knowledge related to tourism industry planning and development

 

Academic Calendar

·          Entrance examinations                    March                                    

·          Mid first term examination             August                                   

·          First term examination                    October                                  

·          First term holiday                           10 – 13 October                     

·          Mid second term examination         December                                 

·          Second term examination                March                                      

·          Second term holiday                       April – May                            

·          Graduation day                               March                                      


 

 

Programmes Offered:

 

 

Title/

Degree

 

Accreditation

 

Requirement For Admission

 

Title Or Degree Granted

 

Week

Hours

 

Duration

 

Practical

Training

 

Cost (Us$)

Certificate In Tourist Guide Professional

National

Under Graduate Studies

Technical Studies

30

3 M

60 Hours

N/A

Certificate In Tourist Guide Professional (Brush Up Course)

National

Under Graduate Studies

Advance Technical Studies

18

3 Days

-

US$ 38 / Course

Certificate In Travel Company Operation 

Private

Post – Secondary Studies

Technical Studies

42

1 Week

12 Hrs

N/A

Certificate In Travel Strategic Company Administration  

 

 

Private

Under Graduate Studies

Advanced Technical Studies

30

5 Days

Optional

N/A

 

Certificate In Strategic Hotel Management

 

Private

 

Under Graduate Studies

 

Advance Technical Studies

 

30

 

5 Days

 

Workshop

9 Hours

 

N/A

Certificate In Restaurant Service 

Private

Post  Secondary Studies

Technical Studies

60

10 Days

30 Hours

N/A

Bachelor Of Arts In Hotel Studies

National

Secondary  Studies

Under Graduates Studies

30

3 Days

-

US$ 700/Year (Only Tuition Fee)

Bachelor Of Arts In Tourism Studies 

National

 Secondary Studies

Under Graduates Studies

30

4 Years

12 Hours

US$ 700/Year (Only Tuition Fee)

 


Instructional Supporting Facilities

 

 

No.

 

Facilities

 

Capacity

 

 

 

·          Training Hotel

·          Training Restaurant

·          Specialized Laboratory

·          Computer-Assisted language learning

·          Language laboratory

·          Travel Agency

·          Reception

·          Audio and Video Equipment

·          Presentation Equipment

·          Computer Equipment

·          Computerized Network

 

 

·          Dormitory

·          Laundry and Dry Cleaning Laboratory

·          Kitchen Laboratory

·          Restaurant Laboratory

·          Accounting Laboratory

·          Studio Room

·          Statistical Laboratory

·          Other (Please specify) Conference facilities

 

 

·          100 rooms

·          350 seats

·          60 seats/time

 

·          100 seats/time

·          10 participants/time

·           

·          1 set

·          3 set

·          5 set

·          all computers linked with the main server of university

 

·          200 rooms

·           

·          5-10 trainees/time

·          30 trainees/time

·           

·          2 rooms

·          .

·           

 

 

 

Indoor and Outdoor Leisure and Recreational Facilities:

·                      Sports (Please specified) :1 Hockey field, 4 foot ball grounds, volley ball, 4 tennis courts, 1 swimming pool, 4 Badminton courts, 1 rugby ground, 2 athletic tracks, 1 gymnasium, 1 fitness center.

·                      Recreational Facilities (Please specified), 2 Camping grounds

    More than 10 volunteer clubs within a campus

 

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7. BANGKOK UNIVERSITY

 


40/9 Rama IV Road

Bangkok 10110

Thailand

Phone      : (662) 350 35000 Ext. 674

Fax          : (662) 240 1819

E-mail: www.bu.ac.th

Status: Private Establishment

 

Official Contact

 

Mr. Suchada Chareanpunsiri Kul.DBA

Chair Person

Bangkok University

239 Huay Kaew Road, Muang,

Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand

Phone: 66-053-943269

Fax      : 66-053-221595

E-mail: punchusa@bv.ac.th


 

Programmes Offered:

 

 

Title/Degree

 

Accreditation

 

Requirement For Admission

 

Title Or Degree Granted

 

Week

Hours

 

Duration

 

Practical

Training

 

Cost (Us$)

 

Bachelor  Of Arts (BA) Major In  Tourism And Hotel Studies

 

National

 

Secondary Studies

 

Under Graduate Studies

 

18

 

4 Year

 

Compulsory

 

2.150/Year

 

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8. DUSIT THANI COLLEGE

 


902 Srinakarin, Nogbon Pravet,

Bangkok 10260

Thailand

Phone      : 3617805, 3617811-3

Fax          : 3617806

E-mail      : D.College@dusit.com

 

 

Official Contact

Ms. Veera pardpattanapanich

Rector

Dusit Thani College

902 Srinakarin Road, Nongkon, Pravet

Bangkok 50200

Thailand

Phone: 3617805, 3617811-3

Fax      : 3617806

E-mail: Veera@dusit.com


 

General Information


Dusit Thani College a private educational, has welcomed students wishing to undertake programs in hospitals since it opened its door in June 1993. Today the College, one of the newest hospital colleges in the Asian region, offers its students sound and extensive theoretical and practical training in an increasing number of degree and training programs relevant to the industry.

The establishment of Dusit Thani College grew out of one person’s genuine interest in educational and her recognition of the need for the provision of specialized hospitality training in Thailand. Khunying Chanut Piyaoui the founder of the Dusit Group opened her first hotel, The Princess, in New Road, Bangkok in 1949. It is from this beginning that the successful chain of Dusit Hotels and Resorts together with the Royal Princess Hotels has grown. So too the necessity for an educational institution which can provide both Thai and international student with comprehensive and relevant knowledge of, and practical experience in, all aspects of the hospitality industry.

 

In response to this need, Dusit Thani College offers four year bachelor degree programs in business administration in the following areas:

·          Hotel Management

·          Kitchen and Restaurant Management

·          Tourism Management

·          Management

 

All courses have been approved by the Ministry of University Affairs, Thailand. Other programs also available at the College include:

 

·    Executive Program – professional development courses for middle management and executive involved in the hospitals industry.

 

·    Hospitality Access Program – short courses for students interested in working in specific jobs in the hospitality industry.

 

·    Training Program – the content and structure of these courses can be specifically tailored to meet the professional development and training needs of employers and employees, groups and individuals working in the hospitality industry and other industries with similar needs.

 

All classed in the programs are thought by lecturers and/or instructors who have a sound knowledge of their subject area having undergone thorough training, often at internationally renowned colleges and universities in Thailand and overseas, and have undertaken periods of industrial experience.

 

Facilities at Dusit Thani College include classrooms with audio-visual equipment, a library which offers and ever increasing number of up to date journals and books related to the subject of hospitality, computer laboratories, a language laboratory, demonstration and training kitchens, a front demonstration room a house keeping mock up room, a training restaurant, a bartending demonstration room and a large auditorium.

In addition to their classroom studies, the program curriculum allows students to participate in practical training of not less than 1.000 hours per program. Thus student are well prepared for a challenging and increasingly diverse and interesting career in the hospitality industry.

 

Finally, to cater for a diverse student body, that is normally the medium of instruction for most programs while English is or will be used for international and executive programs.

 

Mission

The mission of Dusit Thani College is to be Asia’s premier educational institute offering excellence in hospitality, as well as in related fields through quality, faculty, curriculum, research and publication. Toward this end the Dusit Thani College has ensured that it has:

 

·          Extensive facilities which have been described as one of the best in the region

 

·          Dynamic curricula which adhere to formulas to ensure effective learning experiences

 

·          Trained faculty who have industry experience and academic qualifications and are capable of assisting students to develop their concept, attitudes as well as practical skills.

 

Programmes Offered

Title/

Degree

Accreditation

Requirement For Admission

Title Or Degree Granted

Week

Hours

Duration

Practical

Training

Cost (Us$)

B.B.A In Hotel Management

Ministry Of University Affairs

Secondary School

Bachelor Of Business Administration

18

4 Year

Compulsory

2.000/Year

 

B.B.A In Kitchen & Restaurant Management

 

Ministry Of University Affairs

 

Secondary School

 

Bachelor Of Business Administration

 

18

 

4 Year

 

Compulsory

 

2.500/Year

 

B.B.A In Tourism Management 

 

Ministry Of University Affairs

 

Secondary School

 

Bachelor Of Business Administration

 

18

 

4 Year

 

Compulsory

 

2.000/Year

 

B.B.A In Management

 

Ministry Of University Affairs

 

Secondary School

 

Bachelor Of Business Administration

 

18

 

4 Year

 

Compulsory

 

2.000/Year


Academic Calendar

 

·          Entrance examinations                    1st Semester : March, April, May                          

2nd Semester: Oct

·          Mid first term examination             2nd week of August                                

·          First term examination                    1st and 4th week of October                                   

·          First term holiday                           3rd and 4th week October                        

·          Mid second term examination         3rd week December                                                  

·          Second term examination                1st and 2nd week of March                      

·          Second term holiday                       2nd  week of March-1st week of June     

·          Graduation day                               3rd week of January                                                 

 

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9. INSTITUTE OF ECO – TOURISM SRINAKHARIN WIROT UNIVERSITY

 


114 Sukhumvit 23

Wattana, Bangkok 10110

Bangkok, Thailand

Tel: 662-664 1000 ext. 5304

Fax: 662-2604368

E-mail: ird@psm.swu.ac.th

 

Status: Private Establishment

 

Official Contact

 

Mr.Dr. Payom Dharmabutra

Associate Professor

Srinakharin Wirot University

Sukhuvit 23 BKK 10110 Thailand 

Phone      : 662-664 1000 ext. 5304

Fax          : 662-2604368

E-mail: up.mt@chula.ac.th

 


 

General Information

The institute of Ecotourism, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand was established on June 17, 1994 for the purpose of encouraging ecotourism studies. The institute aims to develop ethics and standards for ecotourism. Promote understanding, appreciation and conservation of the natural and cultural environments visited, and facilitate interaction between tourists, host communities, the tourism industry, and government and conservation organization. The institute promotes research in ecotourism a project entitled “Master of Ecotourism Management” is designed to search for an appropriate way to develop trained professionals through action research in the area of ecotourism, incorporating socio-cultural, economic and environmental values into the practice of tourism. It is also hoped that the institute will become a regional center eventually providing training in ecotourism management for countries in the sub-maekhong and other countries in Asia Pacific region

 

Objectives

1.                    To establish national, regional and international network in ecotourism and communication within the network.

2.                    To establish database of information and researches in ecotourism

3.                    To implement ecotourism in Thailand and Asia Pacific region

4.                    To establish educational and training program in ecotourism

 

Activities

The institute of ecotourism has activities in the following areas

 

1.                   Networking and communication

·          Link between institutions on the regional and international scale

·          Contact World Conversations and Environmental Law Commission for collaboration and assistance

·          Increase awareness of database between links in the network

·          Hold international/regional conferences

 

2.                   Database of Information and Researches

·          Assemble database of expertise, make a list of publications

·          Establish a database on ecotourism project

·          Promote several case studies and publish results/impact

·          Work to enhance biodiversity conservation

·          Research to address critical issues such as “carrying capacity, tolerance limits, perceived level of environmental risk, acceptable level of social/cultural change etc.

·          Push the government for policy in “Green Accounting”

 

3.                   Implementation Plans

·         Develop “Green Accounting”

·         Develop guideline/checklist for evaluating ecotours

·          Encourage the transfer of environmentally sound technologies for sustainable use of ecological and biological processes

·          Develop model registration on  tourism

·          Relate tourism activities to spiritual/religious values

 

4.                    Education and training

·         Propose education development plan

·         Coordinate a community as well as service industry education-action plan to spread and create understanding for environmental issues and biological process

·         Run SWU diploma and undergraduate course in ecotourism

·         Hold workshop/training for tour and hotel operators

·         Educate local community, tourists, and tourism related personals

·         Upgrade methods of tour operators

 

Master of Ecotourism Management (MEM)

The institute of ecotourism and the graduate school of Srinakhaeinwirot University offer a Master of Ecotourism Management (MEM) by coursework. The degree is designed to provide a specialist postgraduate qualification in ecotourism management. Ecotourism management courses can also be taken as

·         International Diploma in Ecotourism Management

·         Single subjects.

·         Courses are offered as semester length courses or as short intensive programs.

·         Courses Offered

·         Underlying principles of ecotourism

·         Ecotourism management I

·         Ecotourism management II

·         Cultural ecology and Environmental Design for Tourism

·         Ecoturism Development

·         Green Hotels and Ecology Management

·         Management for parks and nature reserves

·         Ecotours : design and Management

·         Coastal management in relation to ecotourism

·         Community-based ecotourism Development

·         Ecotourism activities and techniques

·         Multimedia material production for ecotourism

·         Ecotourism planning and management

·         Ecolodge planning and sustainable design

·         Operating an ecolodge

·         Project.

 

Academic Calendar

·          Entrance examinations                    January    

·          Mid first term examination             July                                         

·          First term examination                    September                                

·          First term holiday                           October                                  

·          Mid second term examination         January                                  

·          Second term examination                March                                    

·          Second term holiday                       April                                      

·          Graduation day                               December                                 

 

Programmes Offered

 

Title/

Degree

Accreditation

Requirement For Admission

Title Or Degree Granted

Week

Hours

Duration

Practical

Training

Cost (Us$)

Certificate In Ecotourism Competency

International

None

Technical Studies

30

2 Week

Compulsory

500

Certificate In Agency And Hospitality Competency

International

Technical Studies

Advance Technical Studies

30

2 Week

Compulsory

500/Y

Graduate Diploma In Ecotourism Management

International

Under Graduate Studies

Post Graduates Studies

9

1 Y

Optimal

1000

Bachelor of Science In Ecotourism And Hotel Management (B.Sc)

International

Secondary Studies

Under Graduates Studies

40

4y

Compulsory

2000/Y

Msc In Ecotourism Management

International

Under Graduate Studies

Post Graduates Studies

12

2y

Optimal

1800

Doctor Of Philosopy In Tourism And Hotel Management

International

Post  Graduate Studies

Doctor

40

3y

N/Ap

3000/Y

 

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10. MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

 


999 Buddhamonthon 4 Rd., Salaya, Nakornpathom, Thailand 73170
Telephone:              (+66) 0 2441-0594-6,

          0 2441-0648-9

Fax:                         (+66) 0 2441-9745

E-mail:                     directic@muic.ac.th

Homepage:              http://www.muic.mahidol.ac.th

 

Status:                     Public establishment

 

Director:                                                                           

Prof. Dr. Chariya Brockelman

 

Deputy Director for Academic Affairs:

Prof. Dr. Maleeya Kruatrachu

 

Deputy Director for Student Affairs:

Asst. Prof. Anchalee Pongpun

 

Official Contact:

Ms. Suphacha Phaovanit

International Relations Office

999 Buddhamonthon 4 Rd., Salaya, Nakornpathom, Thailand 73170
Telephone:              (+66) 0 2441-0594-6,

                                (0) 2441-0648-9 ext. 1219, 1702

Fax:                         (+66) 0 2441-9745

E-mail:                     suphacha@muic.ac.th

 

Background

Mahidol University is one of the oldest universities in Thailand and comprises of three campuses in the Bangkok area. Mahidol University International College (MUIC) is an independent college within Mahidol University, with a status equal to that of other faculties in the university. MUIC is designed to cater for students wishing to undertake an American-style University education. All instruction is in English. For those who plan to continue their studies elsewhere, the program is also geared to facilitate the transfer of students to colleges and universities abroad. Our objective is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to tackle problems effectively in their future careers in today's fast changing global environment.

 

Goals of MUIC

-              To graduate students with the knowledge and skills to work effectively in an increasingly globalized world, and to work and live harmoniously with people of diverse cultural origins.

 

-               To provide a place where local, English-speaking students can obtain a good liberal arts education that will allow them to further their studies and training at the best Western institutions and facilities.

 

-               To attract well-qualified students from throughout the region and the world to create an international learning environment.

 

-               To provide a college where students from the West can learn and study about Asia.

 

International Bachelor’s Degrees

 

Title/Degree

Accreditation

Requirements for Admission

Title or Degree Granted

Duration

Practical Training

Cost in US$

1.        Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)   

-     Applied Mathematics

-          Biological Sciences

-          Biology 

-          Biomedical Science 

        

-          Computer Science

-          Chemistry

-          Environmental Science

-          Food Science and Technology

-          Nursing Science

-          Physics

International

12th year of school completion or equivalent

 

TOEFL 550+ (TWE 4.5)

 

or IELTS 6.5 (Writing 6.0)

 

or SAT 1100

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

4 Years

Compulsory

5,000/Year

2.        Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

-          Travel Industry 

Management

-          Tourism Management

-          Hospitality Management

-          Sustainable Tourism Management

-          Social Science

-          Southeast Asia Studies

-          International Studies

 

International

12th  year of school completion or equivalent

 

TOEFL 550+ (TWE 4.5)

 

or IELTS 6.5 (Writing 6.0)

 

or SAT 1100

 

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

4 Years

Compulsory

3,500/Year

3.        Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

-          Finance

-          Information Systems

-          International Business

-          Management

-          Marketing

International

 

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

4 Years

Compulsory

3,500/Year

 

Qualifications for Admission

Candidates to MUIC must have completed their 12th year of school or the equivalent. They are required to sit for our General Knowledge Examination. This includes testing on subjects such as science, social science, and mathematics. In addition, candidates should be able to provide evidence of their Language proficiency by means of submitting their TOEFL score (550 + TWE 4.5), or IELTS score 6.5 (including writing 6), or SAT score 1100. However, if they are not able to do they will be required to sit for our English Examination.

 

Required Documents

1.        Application Form with three photographs.

2.        Diploma or High School Certificate.

3.        Official Transcript.

4.        TOEFL, IELTS or SAT score (if any).

5.        Two letters of recommendation from two teachers.

6.        A photocopy of identification card.

7.        A photocopy of an official document showing present status of residency.

 

Application Schedule for Academic Year 2002 – 2003

 

First Entry:                                                          Application Date:                                                                                     April 22 – May 27, 2002

                                                                              Examination Date:                                                                                     June 1 – 2, 2002

                                                                             Instruction Begins:                                                                                    September 17, 2002

 

Second Entry:                                                     Application Date:                                                                                     July 8 – 31, 2002

                                                                              Examination Date:                                                                                     August 3 – 4, 2002

                                                                             Instruction Begins:                                                                                    September 17, 2002

 

Third Entry:                                                        Application Date:                                                                                     September 23 – October 21, 2002

                                                                              Examination Date:                                                                                     October 26 – 27, 2002

                                                                             Instruction Begins:                                                                                    January 3, 2003

 

Fourth Entry:                                                      Application Date:                                                                                     January 6 – February 4, 2003

                                                                              Examination Date:                                                                                     February 8 – 9, 2003

                                                                             Instruction Begins:                                                                                    April 20, 2003

 

 

 


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11. OTHER TOURISM TRAINING AND EDUCATION

 

 

No

School

Address

Tel

Fax

Website

Course Offers

1

Assumption University

Ramkhamhaeng 24,
Hua Mak, Bangkok
10240 Thailand

+66 2300 4543
to 62

+66 2300 4563

www.au.edu

International Program :
B.B.A. Hotel Management,
MBA. (Tourism Management)

2

Christian University
of Thailand

PO. Box 33
Nakhon Pathom
73000 Thailand

+66 3422 9480

+66 3422 9499

www.christian.ac.th

International  Program:
B.A. Hotel and Tourism
Management

3

Dusit Thani College

1 Soi Kaenthong, Nongbon,
Pravet, Bangkok
10250 Thailand

+66 2361 7811
to 3

+66 2361 7806

www.dtc.ac.th

International Program:
B.B.A. (Hotel Management)
B.B.A. (Kitchen & Restaurant Management)
B.B.A. (Tourism Management)

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