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Ph.D.BADOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY INBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Martin de Tours School of Management and Economics

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• Master’s degree from the institutions accredited by the Ministry of Education, Thailand.• GPA of at least 3.25• TOEFL score or IELTS score or pass the English Proficiency Examination of the School.• A GMAT score or GRE score or pass the internal exam of the School• Two acceptable letters of recommendation• A research proposal• Statement of Purpose indicating why the applicant wants to pursue a doctoral degree.

(In case an applicant has not passed GMAT or TOEFL, he/she needs to take internal exams before the interview takes place)

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS• A completed application form• Official transcript of the previous university attended (3 copies)• Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Certificate (3 copies)• Citizen identification card and residence registration (3 copies) - for Thai Applicants• Passport (3 copies) - for non-Thai Applicants• Eight (1x1.5-inch size) Photographs (formal attire, not in graduation gown)• Reference letters from former instructors or employers (2 letters)• Resume (3 copies)• Statement of Purpose

Note: All documents must be endorsed with signature and submitted in person within the last day of application period, otherwise the application will not be considered and he/she will not be allowed to appear for the Admission interview.

ADMISSION & EXAMINATION FEES (non refundable)• Application form Baht 500• Admission fee Baht 1,500• Written Exam - GMAT Baht 500 - TOEFL & IELTS Baht 500

STUDY SYSTEM1st semester: August - December2nd semester: January - May

VENUE & CLASS HOURSHua Mak Campus, Ramkhamhaeng 24 Rd.Mon.-Fri. 6.30 - 9.30 P.M. Sat. 9.00 A.M. - 4.00 P.M.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSAssumption University confers the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration) upon students who meet all the requirements as follows:• obtain the minimum prescribed 72 credit hours. • complete all coursework required of the program with a minimum of 36 credit hours.• achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00.• pass an examination on one foreign language.• pass a Qualifying Examination after completion of all course work.• defend and pass the oral exam on dissertation.• have the dissertation published or obtain an acceptance for publication in a recognized academic journal or academic publication with peer review.• maintain proper conduct worthy of being a degree holder.• settle all financial obligations to the University.

4-YEAR PROGRAM

ADMISSION SCHEDULE 2015/2016

• Create a resource base of highly qualified business researchers and teachers who can link and integrate applied research to learning as a precursor to the formulation of vision, strategy and leadership to provide analytical support to growing business sector.• Create an increasing body of academic research focusing on Thai businesses, and original dissertation with valid and well-structured arguments, and significant contribution to the knowledge of improving business administration.• Form intellectually competent graduates who are morally sound, committed to acting justly, and open to further growth; appreciate freedom of expression, imbued with right attitudes and ideologies through a carefully integrated curriculum of ethics, and business management; and achieve academic excellence through hard work, critical, analytical and initiative thinking, and effective decision-making.

Semester

Application Deadline

Internal Test (English/Quantitative)

Interview Date

Induction Workshop Begins

Semester Begins

Academic 2015

June 12, 2015

June 14, 2015

June 20, 2015

July 1, 2015

August 10, 2015

Academic 2016

June 10, 2016

June 12, 2016

June 18, 2016

July 1, 2016

August 8, 2016

APPLICATIONS Hua Mak CampusAdmissions Center "P" Building, 1st �oor,Ramkhamhaeng 24 Road, Bangkok 10240 ThailandO�ce hours:Monday – Friday 08.30 A.M. to 06.00 P.M.Saturday 08:00 A.M. to 04:30 P.M.Sunday 08:00 A.M. to 02:00 P.M.

ABAC City CampusABAC City Campus, ZEN @Central World, Level 144,4/5 Rajdamri Rd., PhatumwanBangkok 10330 ThailandO�ce hours:Monday - Friday 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.Saturday - Sunday 10:00 A.M. to 06:00 P.M.

Suvarnabhumi CampusAdmissions Center SM115,88 Moo 8 Bang Na-Trad Km.26, Bangsangthong, Samuthprakarn, Thailand 10540O�ce hours: Monday - Friday 08.30 A.M. to 05.00 P.M.

UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS CENTER (UNIAD)BANGKOKHUA MAK CAMPUS 592/3 Ramkhamhaeng 24 Rd.Hua Mak, Bangkok Thailand 10240Tel. +66 (2) 300 4543-62 Ext.1244Tel. +66 (2) 719 1929 Website : www.grad.au.eduE-mail : gradadmission@au.edu

BANGKOKABAC CITY CAMPUS Zen @ Central World, 14th �oor.4,4/5 Rajdamri Road,PhatumwanBangkok Thailand 10330Tel: +66 (2) 1009 115 - 8E-mail : citycampus@au.edu

BANGKOKSUVARNABHUMI CAMPUSAdmissions Center SM115,88 Moo 8 Bang Na-TradKm. 26, Bangsaothong,SamuthprakarnThailand 10540Tel. +66 (2) 723 2323

Direct Line +66 (81) 815 1237Website : www.grad.au.eduWebsite : www.citycampus.au.eduE-mail : gradadmission@au.edu

• Create a resource base of highly qualified business researchers and teachers who can link and integrate applied research to learning as a precursor to the formulation of vision, strategy and leadership to provide analytical support to growing business sector.• Create an increasing body of academic research focusing on Thai businesses, and original dissertation with valid and well-structured arguments, and significant contribution to the knowledge of improving business administration.• Form intellectually competent graduates who are morally sound, committed to acting justly, and open to further growth; appreciate freedom of expression, imbued with right attitudes and ideologies through a carefully integrated curriculum of ethics, and business management; and achieve academic excellence through hard work, critical, analytical and initiative thinking, and effective decision-making.

Ph.D.BA

Estimated Expenses

Tuition fee (THB 8,200 x 72 credits)

University fee (THB 19,400 x 8 Semesters)

Annual Internet & access control fees

(THB 2,400 / year)

Annual Health and Life Insurance

(THB 5,000 / year for non – Thai students)

Matriculation fee (Thai students)

Matriculation fee (non-Thai students)

9,000

THB US$

21,500

590,400

155,200

9,600

20,000

300

717

19,680

5,173

320

667

Approximate total fee for Thai students

Approximate total fee for non – Thai students

798,200

830,700

26,606

27,690

Fee descriptions

Enrollment fees

Course Registration fees / Semester

Qualify examination

Proposal defense

Dissertation defense

24,000

10,000

25,000

Foreign language Course

Induction Workshop

12,000

12,000

400

400

667

333

833

Activities fee 10,000 333

Additional fees

4-Year, 8 Semesters

MARTIN DE TOURS SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS

Hua Mak Campus'D' Building, 5th �oor, Ramkhamhaeng 24, Hua Mak Bangkok 10240 ThailandTel. (66) 02 300 4543 Ext 1177E-mail: phdsm.au.edu@gmail.comwww.phdsm.au.edu

IMPORTANT

The provisional information statements set forth in this catalog should not be construed as the basis of any contract between a student and this institution. As such Assumption University reserves the right to change any provision listed in this catalog, including, but not limited to academic requirements for graduation. Every e�ort through the O�ce of Graduate Studies, will be made to keep students advised of any such changes.

The University RegistrarLast updated: March 2015

Note:1. Tuition fee doesn’t cover the followings: - Admission fee - Tuition fee for non-credit courses - Text books - English for Business Communication (45 hrs.)2. The fees are subject to change at the university’s discretion without prior notice.3. Currency exchange rate: THB 30 = US$ 1

CURRICULUMFoundation Courses Credits ECO6000 Basic Quantitative Analysis Non-creditMGT6000 Principles of Management Non-creditFIN6000 Principles of Finance Non-creditMKT6000 Principles of Marketing Non-credit

Core Courses 18 Credits ECO7100 Advanced Microeconomics 3 ECO7101 Advanced Macroeconomics 3 ECO7102 Quantitative Analysis 3 ECO7103 Econometrics I 3 MGT7100 Research Design and Methodology 3 MGT7101 Applied Behavioral Science 3

Major Required 12 CreditsThe program offers three areas of specialization. A student must choose one of these upon registration in the first semester.

FINANCE MAJORFinance Major Courses Credits FIN8201 Seminar in Financial Economics 3 FIN8202 Seminar in Corporate Finance 3 FIN8203 Seminar in Investment and Portfolio Management 3 ECO8204 Econometrics II 3

MANAGEMENT MAJORMajor Required Courses Credits MGT8201 Seminar in Organizational Issues 3 MGT8202 Seminar in Human Resource Management 3 MGT8203 Seminar in Strategic Management 3 ECO8205 Multivariate Analysis 3

MARKETING MAJORMajor Required Courses Credits MKT8201 Seminar in C onsumer Behavior 3 MKT8202 Seminar in Marketing Strategy 3 MKT8203 Advanced Topic in Marketing Research 3 ECO8205 Multivariate Analysis 3

STUDY PLAN

FIRST YEARFirst Semester Credits ECO7100 Advanced Microeconomics 3 ECO7102 Quantitative Analysis 3 MGT7100 Research Design and Methodology 3 Total 9

Second Semester CreditsECO7101 Advanced Macroeconomics 3 ECO7103 Econometrics I 3 MGT7101 Applied Behavioral Science 3 Total 9

SECOND YEARFirst Semester Credits xxx8201 Major Required Course 3 xxx8202 Major Required Course 3 Major Elective Course 3 Total 9

Second Semester Credits xxx8203 Major Required Course 3xxx8204/8205 Major Required Course 3 Major Elective Course 3 Qualifying Examination Total 9

THIRD YEARFirst Semester CreditsDST9901 Doctoral Project: Proposal Development 9 Total 9

Second Semester CreditsDST9902 Doctoral Project: Introduction 3 DST9903 Doctoral Project: Literature Review 6 Total 9

FOURTH YEARFirst Semester CreditsDST9904 Doctoral Project: Data Gathering and Analysis 9 Total 9

Second Semester CreditsDST9905 Doctoral Project: Conclusions and Recommendations 9 Total 9