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Graduate School’s Vision
The Graduate School is a supporting unit which aims for quality and effective graduate study management at Kasetsart University.
The Graduate School also aims to produce academic works of international level by using control, support and coordination with each faculty so they fully develope their graduate study potential and increase sustainable domestic and international competition capacity.
• To develop the quality and standard of graduate student production.
• To support all lecturers and graduate students in reaching their full potential under limited resources.
• To develop and improve the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of an auditable administrative system with equity to all staffs members together with social responsibility awareness.
Graduate School’s ObjectivesGraduate School’s Objectives
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Organization Structure
Dean and Administrative Teams
Assist. Professor Dr. Nuchanata Mungkung
Associate deanE-mail: [email protected]
Assoc. Professor Dr. Gunjana Theeragool
Dean of the Graduate School
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel. 0-2942-8445 Ext. 302
Assoc. Professor Dr. Somwang Khantayanuwong
Associate deanE-mail: [email protected]
Assoc. Professor Dr. Somchai Numprasertchai
Associate dean E-mail: [email protected]
Assist. Professor Dr. Sujate Chaunchom
Associate dean
E-mail: [email protected]
Doctoral Degree Programs: Doctoral Degree Programs: 100100
Master’s Degree Programs: Master’s Degree Programs: 165165
Graduate Certificate Graduate Certificate Programs: 8Programs: 8
The Graduate Study The Graduate Study ProgramsPrograms
InternationalInternational Programs ProgramsDoctoral Degree (9 Doctoral Degree (9
programs)programs)* Faculty of Agriculture - Tropical Agriculture* Faculty of Agriculture at Kamphaeng Saen Campus - Agricultural Research and Development* Faculty of Sciences - Bioscience* Faculty of Agro-Industry - Biotechnology - Food Science* Faculty of Veterinary - Bio-Veterinary Science* Faculty of Engineering - Industrial Engineering - Chemical Engineering * Faculty of Economics - Agricultural Economics
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Master’s Degree (22 Master’s Degree (22 programs)programs)Faculty of AgricultureFaculty of Agriculture
- Tropical Agriculture - Sustainable Agriculture - Entomology
Faculty of Agriculture at Kamphaeng Saen Faculty of Agriculture at Kamphaeng Saen Campus Campus - Agricultural Research and Development - Animal Product - Animal Breeding - Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology
Faculty of Agro-IndustryFaculty of Agro-Industry - Food Industry and Technology - Biotechnology - Food Science
InternationalInternational ProgramsPrograms
Master’s Degree (22 programs) Master’s Degree (22 programs) (cont.)(cont.)
Faculty of EconomicsFaculty of Economics - Agricultural Economics
Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Maintenance Management Engineering - Chemical Engineering - Engineering Management - Civil Engineering - Information and Communication Technology for Embedded Systems - Environmental Engineering - Industrial Engineering
International Programs International Programs
Master’s Degree (22 programs) Master’s Degree (22 programs) (cont.)(cont.)
Faculty of Business AdministrationFaculty of Business Administration - Business Administration
Faculty of ForestryFaculty of Forestry
-Tropical Forestry
Faculty of VeterinaryFaculty of Veterinary
- Bio-Veterinary Science
International Programs International Programs
Interdisciplinary Programs
Resource Management
Agricultural Biotechnology
Social Development
Post-harvest Technology
Genetic Engineering
Sustainable Land Use and Natural Resource Management
Landscape Architecture
1,5
1
2
8 36
8
1,1
3
6
Total 49
9
- 66
43
3
Lecturer 48
0
2 14
6
33
2
Assistant Professor
50
2
6 15
3
34
3
Associate Professor
3
1
-3 28
Professor
TotalBachelor
Master
Ph.D.
Education background
Academic positionAcademic position
As of June 22, 2009
KU faculty members registered with The Graduate School
Academic YearAcademic Year
Number of Registered Graduate Students in Number of Registered Graduate Students in the first semesterthe first semester
DoctorMaster
Certificate
Number of Registered Graduate Students in Number of Registered Graduate Students in the second semesterthe second semester
Academic YearAcademic Year
Doctor
Master
Certificate
Publications and Presented Papers 2004 - 2008
International Publication
National Publication
Presented in International Conference
Presented in National Conference
Doctoral Degree:Doctoral Degree:
Plan 1:Plan 1: Thesis OrientedThesis OrientedPlan 1.1Plan 1.1: : Thesis Thesis 48 Credits 48 CreditsPlan 1.2Plan 1.2: : Thesis Thesis 72 Credits 72 Credits
Plan 2Plan 2: : Thesis and CourseworkThesis and CourseworkPlan 2.1Plan 2.1: : Thesis Thesis 36 Credits 36 Credits
Coursework Coursework 12 Credits 12 CreditsPlan 2.2Plan 2.2: : Thesis Thesis 48 Credits 48 Credits
Coursework Coursework 24 Credits 24 Credits
The Curricular The Curricular StructureStructure
Master Degree: Master Degree: 36 Credits 36 Credits
Plan A1Plan A1:Thesis :Thesis 36 Credits 36 CreditsPlan A2Plan A2:Thesis :Thesis 12 Credits, 12 Credits,
Coursework Coursework 12 Credits 12 Credits
Plan BPlan B: : Non-thesis Oriented (Non-thesis Oriented ( 36 36 Credits)Credits)
Coursework + Independent Study Coursework + Independent Study 3-6 Credits3-6 Credits
The Curricular The Curricular StructureStructure
Graduate Certificate:Graduate Certificate:
Non-thesis OrientedNon-thesis OrientedCoursework Coursework 24 Credits 24 Credits
The Curricular The Curricular StructureStructure
Teaching Staff:Teaching Staff:
For Master’s Programs:For Master’s Programs: At least, an MS holder or Assistant At least, an MS holder or Assistant ProfessorProfessor
For PhD Programs:For PhD Programs: must be a PhD holder or Associate must be a PhD holder or Associate ProfessorProfessor
Academic Personnel:Academic Personnel:
Academic Advisor:Academic Advisor: must be a PhD holder or Associate Professormust be a PhD holder or Associate Professor
(for MS students)(for MS students) must be a PhD holder or Professormust be a PhD holder or Professor
(for Ph.D. students)(for Ph.D. students) Academic co-advisor (optional) must have Academic co-advisor (optional) must have
similar academic qualification.similar academic qualification.
Thesis:Thesis:
1 Academic Advisor = 5 students (max: 1 Academic Advisor = 5 students (max: 10)10)
Independent Study:Independent Study:
1 Academic Advisor = 15 students 1 Academic Advisor = 15 students (max)(max)
Academic Personnel:Academic Personnel:
Examination Committee:Examination Committee:
Comprised of:Comprised of:A permanent academic staff member A permanent academic staff member
(appointed by the Graduate School, acting as a (appointed by the Graduate School, acting as a chairperson)chairperson)
Academic Advisor(s)Academic Advisor(s)An invited outside scholarAn invited outside scholar
All must be PhD holders or Associate Professors.All must be PhD holders or Associate Professors.
Academic Personnel:Academic Personnel:
PhD Plan 1 thesis only
Master’s Plan A1 thesis only
EnrollmentEnrollment
English ProficiencyEnglish Proficiency
GraduationGraduation
PhD Plan 2thesis and
coursework
Master’s Plan B coursework and
independent study
Master’s Plan A2 thesis and coursework
Thesis ProposalThesis Proposal
Study PlanStudy Plan
Final Oral Examination
/Comprehensive Examination
Final Oral Examination
/Comprehensive Examination
Publication acceptancePublication acceptance
Student may satisfy this criterion by one of three
means: passing the English examination or enrolling in
the English course provided by the Faculty of Humanities
(only for master’s student), or by having TOEFL of IELTS test
score that meets the Graduate School requirements. Master’s degree (plan B)
candidates take a comprehensive exam
Qualifying ExaminationQualifying Examination
Coursework CompleteCoursework Complete
Advisor AppointmentAdvisor Appointment
At least 6 months before taking the Final Oral Examination
Doctoral Degree:Doctoral Degree:
Foreign language qualification examinationForeign language qualification examination
Final oral examinationFinal oral examinationA permanent academic staff member (appointed by A permanent academic staff member (appointed by
the Graduate School)the Graduate School)Academic advisor(s)Academic advisor(s)An invited outside scholarAn invited outside scholar
Publication in peer review journal/publicationPublication in peer review journal/publication
Toward Toward Graduation…..Graduation…..
Master’s Degree:Master’s Degree:
Plan A1 & A2 (average GPA = 3.0 for course works)Plan A1 & A2 (average GPA = 3.0 for course works)
Final oral examinationFinal oral examinationA permanent academic staff member (appointed by the A permanent academic staff member (appointed by the
Graduate School)Graduate School)Academic advisor(s)Academic advisor(s)An invited outside scholarAn invited outside scholar
Publication in journal/proceeding/publicationPublication in journal/proceeding/publication
Toward Toward Graduation…..Graduation…..
Master’s Degree:Master’s Degree:
Plan B (average GPA = 3.0 for Plan B (average GPA = 3.0 for coursework)coursework)
Comprehensive examination (written Comprehensive examination (written or oral)or oral)A permanent academic staff A permanent academic staff member (appointed by the Graduate member (appointed by the Graduate School)School)
Academic advisor(s)Academic advisor(s)An invited outside scholarAn invited outside scholar
Toward Toward Graduation…..Graduation…..
Graduate Certificate:Graduate Certificate:
Pass all course work Pass all course work requirements with the average requirements with the average GPA = 3.0GPA = 3.0
Toward Toward Graduation…..Graduation…..
Every academic program must submit:Every academic program must submit:Academic program administrative planAcademic program administrative planTeaching and research resourcesTeaching and research resourcesSupportive and consultancy services to the Supportive and consultancy services to the
studentsstudentsDemand and satisfaction of job Demand and satisfaction of job
market/employer/societymarket/employer/society
Academic Program Revision = every 5 years
Quality AssuranceQuality Assurance
Other Services……
Several options for financial support are available to KU students.
International Publication Scholarships: The Graduate School allocates 15 million baht for students conducting research projects; all projects must result in publication in an international journal.
* Master’s Degree Student: 100,000 baht/year for 2 years * Doctoral Degree Student: 100,000 baht/year for 3 or 5 years
Research Aid Scholarships:750,000 baht is allocated per year for students doing research projects, without the requirement of publication. * Thai Thesis Proposal: 10,000 baht * English Thesis Proposal: 20,000 baht
ScholarshipsScholarships
Oral presentation Scholarships: Funds can be obtained for students giving oral presentations at international conferences.
* 10,000 baht for an international conference held outside Thailand* Up to 5,000 baht for an international conference held in Thailand
Publication Support Scholarship:Students can apply for support following the publication of work in international journals.
* 20,000 baht for each title published
Teacher’s Assistant Support:A student who chooses to work as a teacher’s assistant in the first and second semester of study is entitled to apply for funding.
* Master’s Degree Student: 2,000 baht per month* Doctoral Degree Student: 3,000 baht per month
ScholarshipsScholarships
English Writing
Workshops
English Editing
Student Exchange Program
International Counter
Service
Student Excursions
Thesis Library/ Reading
Room
Website
English Language Classes
The Graduate School offers a number of The Graduate School offers a number of additional services to all graduate additional services to all graduate
students.students.
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Foreign Student Servic Foreign Student Serviceess
These small conversation groups (6-8 students) aim to give graduate students the opportunity to gain more practice and confidence in communicating using spoken English.
English Conversation Groups
Conversation groups: Communicative teaching Skills-based learning Informal atmosphere
The practice interview took around 30 minutes per student. Students were asked to introduce themself, talk about their research and answer questions in English. Some feedbacks were then given to help the student prepare for their actual examination.
English Oral Exam Practice for Doctoral Degree Students
This is a course that aims to help graduate students write proposals, theses and research papers in English, and concentrates on content, style and common mistakes.
Academic English Writing Workshop
Student Exchange Program Student Exchange Program
Louisiana State University - Kasetsart UniversityLouisiana State University - Kasetsart University
Graduate School Summer Camp 2006 at Prachuap Khirikhan Province
Language, culture, history, agriculture, society…and fun!!!
Graduate School Summer Camp 2007at Trad Province
Lunchtime “Brown Bag” Seminars
Monthly presentations in English by graduate students
The Graduate Student The Graduate Student OrganizationOrganization
Kamphang Saen Campus
Published monthly to
disseminate information/
announcements related to
works, events, activities at
the Graduate School and including
international news or tips.
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The Graduate School Webpage (Thai)The Graduate School Webpage (Thai)
http://www.grad.ku.ac.th/
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The Graduate School Webpage The Graduate School Webpage (English)(English)
http://www.grad.ku.ac.th/eng
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The New English Graduate School The New English Graduate School Webpage (Developing)Webpage (Developing)
http://webportal.ku.ac.th/grad/eng/
