ADMISSION
Acceptance into ICO NIDA requires a student to have a record of academic excellence, satisfactory English test scores and sound recommendations. All submitted documents are considered in a complete review of an applicant’s credentials.
- A completed ICO NIDA application form (download here)
- A completed Offer Acceptance and Payment of Fees form (download here). The application fee is 1,000 baht. Please provide the money transfer receipt with the application.
- Certified true copies of all official transcripts and all certificates
- Certified true copies of your ID or passport and house registration (for Thai students)
- Medical certificate
- 2 Passport sized photos
- A recommendation letter, preferably from university professionals and/or professional colleagues or supervisors
- English proficiency test scores of TOEFL, IELTS, TOEFL-ITP (which can be alternatively taken at the GSLC) or the English test given by ICO NIDA
- Personal essay responding to the application questions or a YouTube link of your personal presentation
Admission: International College of National Institute of Development Administration (ICO NIDA) NIDA 118 Moo3, Serithai Road, Klong-Chan, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240 Thailand
Please return your completed application form and documentation to:
- One of the ICO NIDA’s authorized representatives, or
- Students Admissions Department, International College of NIDA (ICO NIDA)
19th Floor Navamindradhiraj Buliding
118 Moo3, Serithai Road,Klong-Chan, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240 THAILAND, or - By email to: iconida_apply@nida.ac.th
REQUIREMENTS
The candidate must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in any field from an institution in Thailand or abroad, or another educational qualification approved by ICO NIDA.
COURSES AND SPECIALIZATIONS
Applications to the graduate program at ICO NIDA may be submitted all year round. Acceptance into the program will be notified individually.
PROGRAM CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
A total of 36 credits is required of the Master of Management program.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE OR COMPONENTS
| 1. Remedial Courses | ||
| 2. Core Courses | ||
| 3. Major Courses | ||
| 4. Elective Courses | ||
| 5. Independent Study | ||
| 6. Thesis | ||
| 7. Comprehensive Examination | ||
TUITION FEES
299,000 baht / program or approximately $10,000 USD / program (in four equal payments of 74,750 baht or $2,500 USD)
- Published in Admission Ph.D.
MASTER OF MANAGEMENT NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND DESCRIPTION
The Nonprofit Management concenration is designed to equip those who are seeking careers or currently employed in the nonprofit sector or related fields. The program enhance the management skills of students by providing a wide range of courses that concentrate on the responsibilities and challenges of managing nonprofit organizations. Students not only acquire the necessary knowledge but also skills to work effectively within the field of nonprofit sector. This program aims at building up the knowledge of students in areas such as the following:
- Trends in philanthropy and associational development throughout the world
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The relationships and dynamics among the government, nonprofit, for-profit and household sectors
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The influences of cultures and contexts on voluntary actions, civil society movements and philanthropic actions
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The legal frameworks under which nonprofit organizations operate and are regulated
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The strategic choices and issues associated with each type of revenue, and the methods used to generate these revenues for nonprofits
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
| 1. Remedial Courses | ||
| 2. Core Courses | ||
| 3. Major Courses | ||
| 4. Elective Courses | ||
| 5. Independent Study | ||
| 6. Thesis | ||
| 7. Comprehensive Examination | ||
COURSES AND SPECIALIZATIONS
Core courses aim to provide students with theoretical knowledge, concepts and tools to analyze and solve management problems. Students must enroll the minimum of 15 credits (5 courses) and can select from the following core courses:
- MM6000 Management Theory and Practices
- MM6001 Organization and Human Resource Management
- MM6002 Strategic Planning and Risk Management
- MM6003 Managerial Information Technology
- MM6004 ASEAN Studies: Political, Economic, Social, and Cultural Forces
- MM6005 Governance, Ethics, Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility
- MM6006 Research Methodology in Management
Remarks: The availability of core courses is subject to ICO NIDA’s arrangement of the course schedule.
MAJOR COURSES ; Entrepreneurship
Major courses aim to provide students with theoretical knowledge, concepts and tools to diagnose and solve problems in their areas of interest. Each student must choose at least one major course from the following major courses. Both thesis and independent study plans require the selection of at least 9 credits (3 courses) from the following major courses.
- MM7111 Foundations of Civil Society, Voluntary Action and Philanthropy
- MM7112 Comparative Perspectives on Civil Society, Voluntary Action and Philanthropy
- MM7113 Public Policy, Advocacy Social Change and Philanthropy and Civil Society
- MM7114 Governance, Ethics and Leadership
- MM7115 Managing Staff and Volunteers
- MM7116 Nonprofit Marketing
- MM7117 Nonprofit Finance, Fundraising and Development
- MM7905 Project Planning, Management and Evaluation
CAREER PATH AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- Director of Fundraising
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Program Director
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Program Analyst
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Program Officer
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Marketing or Research Associate
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Community Outreach Coordinator
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Director of Public Relations
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree in any field from a government or private institution in Thailand or abroad, or other educational qualifications approved by ICO NIDA are eligible to apply. No work experience is required.
APPLICANTS PROCESS
- > Download the application form
- > Submit the application form and documents to iconida_apply@nida.ac.th
TUITION FEE
- > 299,000 baht/program or approximately $10,000 USD/program
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are open to all applicants. The application form is available for download at www.ico.nida.ac.th The number of scholarships varies from year to year depending on student performance and resource availability.
- Published in CURRICULUM
MASTER OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND DESCRIPTION
The Public Policy and Management concentration is designed to equip students with knowledge of theoretical and empirical literature in the field of policy analysis and management. The program aims to build students’ knowledge of the political environment, in which policy-making occurs, to address the structures of power and relationships that influence or shape policy agendas. This program aims at building up the knowledge of students in areas such as the following:
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Policy-making process
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Implementation and evaluation of policy
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Environmental, social, and cultural influences
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Roles of government
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Administrative, legal, and political aspects of policy-making
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
| 1. Remedial Courses | ||
| 2. Core Courses | ||
| 3. Major Courses | ||
| 4. Elective Courses | ||
| 5. Independent Study | ||
| 6. Thesis | ||
| 7. Comprehensive Examination | ||
COURSES AND SPECIALIZATIONS
Core courses aim to provide students with theoretical knowledge, concepts and tools to analyze and solve management problems. Students must enroll the minimum of 15 credits (5 courses) and can select from the following core courses:
- MM6000 Management Theory and Practices
- MM6001 Organization and Human Resource Management
- MM6002 Strategic Planning and Risk Management
- MM6003 Managerial Information Technology
- MM6004 ASEAN Studies: Political, Economic, Social, and Cultural Forces
- MM6005 Governance, Ethics, Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility
- MM6006 Research Methodology in Management
Remarks: The availability of core courses is subject to ICO NIDA’s arrangement of the course schedule.
MAJOR COURSES ; Public Policy
Major courses aim to provide students with theoretical knowledge, concepts and tools to diagnose and solve problems in their areas of interest. Each student must choose at least one major course from the following major courses. Both thesis and independent study plans require the selection of at least 9 credits (3 courses) from the following major courses.
- MM7901 Public Policy: Theory and Practices
- MM7902 Policy Analysis
- MM7903 Public Finance
- MM7904 Policy Implementation
- MM7905 Project Planning, Management and Evaluation
- MM7906 New Public Management
- MM7907 Human Resources in the Public Sector
- MM7908 Managing Local Government
- MM7909 Comparative Public Affairs in ASEAN
- MM7802 Human Capital Development
- MM7113 Public Policy, Advocacy Social Change and Philanthropy and Civil Society
- MM7114 Governance, Ethics and Leadership
CAREER PATH AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- Policy Advisor
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Policy Analyst
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Public Service Administrator
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Policy Researcher
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Program Evaluator
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Correspondent Analyst
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Business Analyst
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree in any field from a government or private institution in Thailand or abroad, or other educational qualifications approved by ICO NIDA are eligible to apply. No work experience is required.
APPLICANTS PROCESS
- > Download the application form
- > Submit the application form and documents to iconida_apply@nida.ac.th
TUITION FEE
- > 299,000 baht/program or approximately $10,000 USD/program
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are open to all applicants. The application form is available for download at www.ico.nida.ac.th The number of scholarships varies from year to year depending on student performance and resource availability.
- Published in CURRICULUM
MASTER OF MANAGEMENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP
PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND DESCRIPTION
The Entrepreneurship Management concentration is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and tools for sucess as business entrepreneurs. This programs provides students with knowledge on management theories and practices from a number of different perspectives together with specialized knowledge in the field of entrepreneurship. Students learn to integrate strategic, organizational, marketing, and financial informaiton for use in real businesses. The combination of business theories with practical applications empowers students to become future business leaders. This concentration in entrepreneurship management aims at building up the knowledge of students in areas such as the following:
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Entrepreneur managerial skills
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Recognition of business opportunities
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Entrepreneurship literature and SME management
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Practical experience of entrepreneurship
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
| 1. Remedial Courses | ||
| 2. Core Courses | ||
| 3. Major Courses | ||
| 4. Elective Courses | ||
| 5. Independent Study | ||
| 6. Thesis | ||
| 7. Comprehensive Examination | ||
COURSES AND SPECIALIZATIONS
Core courses aim to provide students with theoretical knowledge, concepts and tools to analyze and solve management problems. Students must enroll the minimum of 15 credits (5 courses) and can select from the following core courses:
- MM6000 Management Theory and Practices
- MM6001 Organization and Human Resource Management
- MM6002 Strategic Planning and Risk Management
- MM6003 Managerial Information Technology
- MM6004 ASEAN Studies: Political, Economic, Social, and Cultural Forces
- MM6005 Governance, Ethics, Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility
- MM6006 Research Methodology in Management
Remarks: The availability of core courses is subject to ICO NIDA’s arrangement of the course schedule.
MAJOR COURSES ; Entrepreneurship
Major courses aim to provide students with theoretical knowledge, concepts and tools to diagnose and solve problems in their areas of interest. Each student must choose at least one major course from the following major courses. Both thesis and independent study plans require the selection of at least 9 credits (3 courses) from the following major courses.
- MM7501 Structural Foundation of Business Enterprises
- MM7502 Entrepreneurial Finance Management
- MM7503 Business Innovation
- MM7504 Virtual Organization Management
- MM7505 Technology and Innovation Strategy for Small and Medium Enterprises
- MM7506 Family Business Management
- MM7101 Regional and Global Business Environment
- MM7102 Communication and Negotiations across Cultures
- MM7103 Managing Global Business
- MM7201 Financial Management
- MM7309 Customer Relationship Management
- MM7605 Business Strategy and Strategic Management
CAREER PATH AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- Venture Capitalist
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Business Entrepreneur
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Business Consultant
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Business Director
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Business Partner
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree in any field from a government or private institution in Thailand or abroad, or other educational qualifications approved by ICO NIDA are eligible to apply. No work experience is required.
APPLICANTS PROCESS
- > Download the application form
- > Submit the application form and documents to iconida_apply@nida.ac.th
TUITION FEE
- > 299,000 baht/program or approximately $10,000 USD/program
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are open to all applicants. The application form is available for download at www.ico.nida.ac.th The number of scholarships varies from year to year depending on student performance and resource availability.
- Published in CURRICULUM
Master of Management FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND DESCRIPTION
The Financial Management concentration aims at providing students of business administration with the conceptual and managerial decision-making skills necessary for effective management in the constantly changing banking and finance sector. The program provides opportunities for students to develop relevant skills and a practical understanding of the role of banks in a modern economy; the operational behavior of banks, financial markets, and investors; and the ethical issues affecting the banking sector and financial markets. This program aims at building up the knowledge of students in areas such as the following:
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Business financial planning
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Cost and management accounting
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Finance and banking management
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Treasury and stock broking
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Financial risk analysts
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
| 1. Remedial Courses | ||
| 2. Core Courses | ||
| 3. Major Courses | ||
| 4. Elective Courses | ||
| 5. Independent Study | ||
| 6. Thesis | ||
| 7. Comprehensive Examination | ||
COURSES AND SPECIALIZATIONS
Core courses aim to provide students with theoretical knowledge, concepts and tools to analyze and solve management problems. Students must enroll the minimum of 15 credits (5 courses) and can select from the following core courses:
- MM6000 Management Theory and Practices
- MM6001 Organization and Human Resource Management
- MM6002 Strategic Planning and Risk Management
- MM6003 Managerial Information Technology
- MM6004 ASEAN Studies: Political, Economic, Social, and Cultural Forces
- MM6005 Governance, Ethics, Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility
- MM6006 Research Methodology in Management
Remarks: The availability of core courses is subject to ICO NIDA’s arrangement of the course schedule.
MAJOR COURSES ; Finance
Major courses aim to provide students with theoretical knowledge, concepts and tools to diagnose and solve problems in their areas of interest. Each student must choose at least one major course from the following major courses. Both thesis and independent study plans require the selection of at least 9 credits (3 courses) from the following major courses.
- MM7201 Financial Management
- MM7202 Corporate Financial Reporting and Financial Statement Analysis
- MM7203 Global Securities and Investment
- MM7204 Multinational Corporate Finance
- MM7205 Mergers and Acquisitions
- MM7206 Investment Theory and Portfolio Management
- MM7401 Accounting from a Global Perspective
- MM7502 Entrepreneurial Finance Management
CAREER PATH AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- Auditor
- Bank Manager
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Financial Controller
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Credit Analyst
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Financial Advisor
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Financial Analyst
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Investment Banker
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Mutual Funds Manager
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Risk Manager
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree in any field from a government or private institution in Thailand or abroad, or other educational qualifications approved by ICO NIDA are eligible to apply. No work experience is required.
APPLICANTS PROCESS
- > Download the application form
- > Submit the application form and documents to iconida_apply@nida.ac.th
TUITION FEE
- > 299,000 baht/program or approximately $10,000 USD/program
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are open to all applicants. The application form is available for download at www.ico.nida.ac.th The number of scholarships varies from year to year depending on student performance and resource availability.
- Published in CURRICULUM
MASTER OF MANAGEMENT MARKETING
PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND DESCRIPTION
The Marketing Management concentration is designed to help students to develop a solid base of knowledge and expertise in the area of marketing. The program covers topic such as the foundation of marketing principles, best practices, and approaches to customer relationships. Students will learn how to think strategically about value, positioning, and competitive advantage. The program emphasizes the integration of theory and practice in marketing and provides exposure to cutting-edge marketing practices. This program aims at building up the knowledge of students in arears such as the following:
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Business marketing strategy
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Marketing techniques
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Marketing technology
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Customer relationships
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Business marketing practices
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
| 1. Remedial Courses | ||
| 2. Core Courses | ||
| 3. Major Courses | ||
| 4. Elective Courses | ||
| 5. Independent Study | ||
| 6. Thesis | ||
| 7. Comprehensive Examination | ||
COURSES AND SPECIALIZATIONS
Core courses aim to provide students with theoretical knowledge, concepts and tools to analyze and solve management problems. Students must enroll the minimum of 15 credits (5 courses) and can select from the following core courses:
- MM6000 Management Theory and Practices
- MM6001 Organization and Human Resource Management
- MM6002 Strategic Planning and Risk Management
- MM6003 Managerial Information Technology
- MM6004 ASEAN Studies: Political, Economic, Social, and Cultural Forces
- MM6005 Governance, Ethics, Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility
- MM6006 Research Methodology in Management
Remarks: The availability of core courses is subject to ICO NIDA’s arrangement of the course schedule.
MAJOR COURSES ; Marketing
Major courses aim to provide students with theoretical knowledge, concepts and tools to diagnose and solve problems in their areas of interest. Both thesis and independent study plans require the selection of at least 9 credits (3 courses) from the following major courses.
- MM7301 Customer Analysis
- MM7302 Strategic Services Marketing
- MM7303 Analysis for Strategic Marketing
- MM7304 Global and Export Marketing Strategy
- MM7305 Global Brand Management
- MM7306 International Marketing Communication
- MM7307 Channel Management
- MM7308 International Sales and Negotiations
- MM7309 Customer Relationship Management
- MM7310 Business to Business Marketing
- MM7102 Communication and Negotiations across Cultures
- MM7109 International Business Marketing
- MM7116 Nonprofit Marketing
CAREER PATH AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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Foreign Service Officer/Diplomat
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Advertising Sales Director
- Public Relations Specialist
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Corporate Communication Manager
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Sales and Marketing Representative
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Market Research Director
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Market Analyst
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Media Director
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree in any field from a government or private institution in Thailand or abroad, or other educational qualifications approved by ICO NIDA are eligible to apply. No work experience is required.
APPLICANTS PROCESS
- > Download the application form
- > Submit the application form and documents to iconida_apply@nida.ac.th
TUITION FEE
- > 299,000 baht/program or approximately $10,000 USD/program
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are open to all applicants. The application form is available for download at www.ico.nida.ac.th The number of scholarships varies from year to year depending on student performance and resource availability.
- Published in CURRICULUM
International Business Management.
MASTER OF MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND DESCRIPTION
The International Business Management concentration is designed to equip students with the leadership and strategic international business skills necessary for thriving in a global economy. The program is suitable for individuals who desire information on policy formulation and implementation that will enable them to facilitate international business and trade practices in a vibrant global business environment. This program aims at building up the knowledge of studens in areas such as the following:
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International business
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International trade practices
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International business strategies and operations
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Cultural, social, and political dimensions of global business
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Communication and negotiation in global business
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
| 1. Remedial Courses | ||
| 2. Core Courses | ||
| 3. Major Courses | ||
| 4. Elective Courses | ||
| 5. Independent Study | ||
| 6. Thesis | ||
| 7. Comprehensive Examination | ||
COURSES AND SPECIALIZATIONS
Core courses aim to provide students with theoretical knowledge, concepts and tools to analyze and solve management problems. Students must enroll the minimum of 15 credits (5 courses) and can select from the following core courses:
- MM6000 Management Theory and Practices
- MM6001 Organization and Human Resource Management
- MM6002 Strategic Planning and Risk Management
- MM6003 Managerial Information Technology
- MM6004 ASEAN Studies: Political, Economic, Social, and Cultural Forces
- MM6005 Governance, Ethics, Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility
- MM6006 Research Methodology in Management
Remarks: The availability of core courses is subject to ICO NIDA’s arrangement of the course schedule.
MAJOR COURSES ; International Business Management Management
Major courses aim to provide students with theoretical knowledge, concepts and tools to diagnose and solve problems in their areas of interest. Each student must choose at least one major course from the following major courses. Both thesis and independent study plans require the selection of at least 9 credits (3 courses) from the following major courses.
- MM7101 Regional and Global Business Environment
- MM7102 Communication and Negotiations across Cultures
- MM7103 Managing Global Business
- MM7104 States and Markets in the Global Political Economy
- MM7105 Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- MM7106 Export and Import Management
- MM7107 Country Risk Analysis and Assessment
- MM7108 Leading Change and Transformation
- MM7109 International Business Marketing
- MM7203 Global Securities and Investment
- MM7204 Multinational Corporate Finance
- MM7306 International Marketing Communication
- MM7308 International Sales and Negotiations
CAREER PATH AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- Foreign Service Officer/Diplomat
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International Marketing/Sales Analyst
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International Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist
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International Product Manager
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Import/Export Agent
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree in any field from a government or private institution in Thailand or abroad, or other educational qualifications approved by ICO NIDA are eligible to apply. No work experience is required.
APPLICANTS PROCESS
- > Download the application form
- > Submit the application form and documents to iconida_apply@nida.ac.th
TUITION FEE
- > 299,000 baht/program or approximately $10,000 USD/program
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are open to all applicants. The application form is available for download at www.ico.nida.ac.th The number of scholarships varies from year to year depending on student performance and resource availability.
- Published in CURRICULUM