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English Program
Ph.D. in Business Administration
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program in Business Administration (English Program) has been
developed in response to the high demand of graduates in business administration in the present, rapidly
changing environment of the transition economies. The vision for the economic and social development
of the nation must have the appropriate human resource development policy, especially in regard to doctoral
programs. This Ph.D. research program will help the candidates to acquire new ways of thinking
and attain competence in conducting research. They will be allowed to study and experiment freely in
order to discover the new issues and to enable them to create real academic progress.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree from an educational institute or University
recognized by the Thai Ministry of University Affairs. The degree may be in any field of study.
Applicants who hold a Bachelor’s degree must have obtained first class honors, or the highest honour
awarded, from a University recognized by the Thai Ministry of University Affairs. In such case, a transfer
of credits will be approved by the Administration Committee of IIS.
Selection Procedures (Eligibility Criteria)
Applicants must pass the interviewing panel before being admitted to the Ph.D. program. This selection
will be in accordance with the rules of graduate studies (1995); Ramkhamhaeng University, No. 8.4 of
section 1 and No. 9.4. of section 2 (can be requested in copy from IIS).
Time Limits
Applicants who earned a Bachelor’s degree (with Honors) must complete the Ph.D. program in not
more than 8 years. Applicants who earned a Master’s degree must complete the Ph.D. program in not
more than 5 years.
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