MBA
in Hospitalityand tourism Management
Ph.D.
in Integrated Hospitality and Tourism ManagementADMISSION
How to appy?SCHOLARSHIPS
Full and half grantsAcademic Calendar
First Year
Semester 2: January – May
Second Year
Semester 2: January – May
STUDY PLAN
THESIS TRACK
- Required Courses - credits
- Elective Courses - credits
- Thesis 36 credits
Coursework + Thesis Track
Plan A2: 36 credits
- Required Courses 18 credits
- Elective Courses - credits
- Thesis 18 credits
Business Specialization Track
Plan B: 36 credits
- Required Courses 18 credits
- Elective Courses 12 credits
- Minor Thesis 6 credits
testimonials
“The valuable opportunity in my iMBA can support my job in management with good reasonable and high efficiency for both planning and outcome”.
“I’m lucky and proud to be a part of the students who are studying iMBA; I’ve learned many things that are very useful to apply in my current field of work”.
“This course has opened my vision how to be a good leader and make success in each objective. I feel more confident and become to be lady in the front row as I expected. Thankfully PSU”.
Advisor / Specialist
Aphirom Promchanya, Ph.D.
Ph.D., Université de Perpignan Via Domitia, France
aphirom.p(at)phuket.psu.ac.th (+66)-76276-000 ext.6845
https://fht.psu.ac.th/research-innovation/
Chatchawan Wongwattanakit, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Logistics Management, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
chatchawan.w(at)phuket.psu.ac.th (+66)-76276-000 ext.6861
MBA program courses
- 816-513 Module: Business Analysis for Strategic Marketing Decision in Hospitality and Tourism
- 816-521 Tourism Planning and Product Development
- 816-516 Small Business Sustainable Management in Hospitality and Tourism
https://fht.psu.ac.th/research-innovation/
Asst. Prof. Chayanon Phucharoen, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Economics (International Program), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
chayanon.p(at)phuket.psu.ac.th (+66)-76276-000 ext.6838
MBA program courses
- 816-515 Contemporary Issues and trends in Hospitality and Tourism Management
- 816-511 Research Methods for Hospitality and Tourism
- 816-514 Module: International Hospitality and Tourism Management for Sustainability
- 816-516 Small Business Sustainable Management in Hospitality and Tourism
https://fht.psu.ac.th/research-innovation/
Asst. Prof. Ilian Assenov, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Economics, Osaka University, Japan
ilian.a(at)phuket.psu.ac.th (+66)-76276-000 ext.6862
MBA program courses
- 816-513 Module: Business Analysis for Strategic Marketing Decision in Hospitality and Tourism
- 816-521 Tourism Planning and Product Development
- 816-516 Small Business Sustainable Management in Hospitality and Tourism
https://fht.psu.ac.th/research-innovation/
Assoc. Prof. Kullada Phetvaroon, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Hospitality Administration, Oklahoma State University, USA
kullada.p(at)phuket.psu.ac.th (+66)-76276-000 ext.6863
MBA program courses
- 816-513 Module: Business Analysis for Strategic Marketing Decision in Hospitality and Tourism
- 816-514 Module: International Hospitality and Tourism Management for Sustainability
https://fht.psu.ac.th/research-innovation/
Asst. Prof. Nareeya Weerakit, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Hospitality Administration, Oklahoma, USA
nareeya.w(at)phuket.psu.ac.th (+66)-76276-000 ext.6865
MBA program courses
- 816-512 Human Resource and Cultural Diversity Management for Hospitality and Tourism
https://fht.psu.ac.th/research-innovation/
Assoc. Prof. Panuwat Phakdee-auksorn, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Nottingham Trent University, UK
panuwat.p(at)phuket.psu.ac.th (+66)-76276-000 ext.6848
MBA program courses
- 816-514 Module: International Hospitality and Tourism Management for Sustainability
https://fht.psu.ac.th/research-innovation/
Assoc. Prof. Pornpisanu Promsivapallop, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Hospitality Management, University of Surrey, UK
pornpisanu.p(at)phuket.psu.ac.th (+66)-76276-000 ext.6037
MBA program courses
- 816-513 Module: Business Analysis for Strategic Marketing Decision in Hospitality and Tourism
- 816-511 Research Methods for Hospitality and Tourism
- 816-514 Module: International Hospitality and Tourism Management for Sustainability
- 816-515 Contemporary Issues and trends in Hospitality and Tourism Management
https://fht.psu.ac.th/research-innovation/
Assoc. Prof. Prathana Kannaovakun, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Mass Communications, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA
prathana.k(at)phuket.psu.ac.th (+66)-76276-000 ext.6802
MBA program courses
- 816-512 Human Resource and Cultural Diversity Management for Hospitality and Tourism
https://fht.psu.ac.th/research-innovation/
Asst. Prof. Tatiyaporn Jarumaneerat, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Hospitality Administration, University of Surrey, U.K.
tatiyaporn.j(at)phuket.psu.ac.th (+66)-76276-000 ext.6835
MBA program courses
- 816-511 Research Methods for Hospitality and Tourism
- 816-514 Module: International Hospitality and Tourism Management for Sustainability
- 816-519 Gastronomy Tourism
https://fht.psu.ac.th/research-innovation/
ADMISSION Requirements
QUALIFICATION
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
*** REMARK ***
- The English language certificate requirement is waived for English native speakers or people who graduated from the international program.
- Applicants who cannot satisfy the English proficiency requirements will be asked to sit the MBA English language examination of PSU and pass the test at least 50% prior to program admission.
TOTAL FEES THB256,000
THB 64,000 per semester
DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATION
Attention: TOEIC score is NOT applicable.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
International
International faculty and English language instruction
world-class professors
Opportunities to study with world-class professors
Research assistant scholarships available
Collaboration with leading universities
Most classes on weekends
Study tours and other special events
Course-based and research-based options
Close contacts with industry practitioners
Study in world class tourist destination,
Phuket
Academic Calendar
First Year
Semester 2: January – May
Second Year
Semester 2: January – May
Third Year
Semester 2: January – May
STUDY PLAN
ADMISSION Requirements
EDUCATION
Plan 1.1
- Possess master’s degree or equivalent in all fields and/or
- Additional requirements are:
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- Possession of a master’s degree in other fields, but not hospitality and tourism management, a minimum of 2-years working experience is required or depending on the program’s committee.
- Passed English Language Proficiency Test according to the PSU Graduate School’s Announcement in 2020.
- Produced publications and possessed other qualifications according to the PSU Graduate School’s announcement in 2020.
- Has prepared a research proposal.
Plan 2.1
- Possession of a master’s degree or equivalent in all fields and/or
- Additional requirements are:
-
- Possession of a master’s degree in other fields, but not hospitality and tourism management, a minimum of 2-years working experience is required or depending on the program’s committee.
- Passed English Language Proficiency Test according to the PSU Graduate School’s Announcement in 2020.
English language requirements
- PSU-TEP * average score for three parts (listening, reading, and writing) is not less than 50%.
- New PSU-TEP * average percentage for three parts (listening, reading, and integrated reading and writing) overall is not less than 50%.
- CU-TEP a score not less than 50
- TOEFL (Paper-Based) a score not less than 450
- TOEFL (Revised Paper-Delivered Test) a score not less than 34
- TOEFL (Institutional Testing Program) a score not less than 470
- TOEFL (Computer-Based) a score not less than 133
- TOEFL (Internet-Based) a score not less than 45
- IELTS a minimum score of Band 4.5
* Remarks There is an exemption for applicants who originated from a country that uses English as the National Language or graduated from international programs. More details are available via this link
DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATION
- A copy of academic transcript(s) (with officially certified English translation)
- A copy of degree certificate(s) (with officially certified English translation)
- Two letters of recommendation (From your university advisors or from your workplace)
- A copy of your Passport
- A letter of work experience (if any)
- A copy of an English proficiency certificate (no older than 2 years)
Attention: TOEIC score is NOT applicable.
Program Highlights
world-class
Taught by world-class professors and equipped with international research competence
Industry exposure
Full learning facilities with industry exposure
international
Immersed in an international learning environment
Multicultural
Multicultural class in a world-class tourism destination