THAMMASATBUSINESSSCHOOL

Bangkok, Thailand

Contact people: / Lisa Sawatyanont
Assistant Dean – Foreign Affairs
Mrs. Supatra Tandeemaporn
Manager
Ms. Supaporn Ket-em
International Relations Coordinator
Ms. Krittapak Khunasri
International Affairs Staff
Telephone/Fax: /

Tel: (662) 613-2190, (662) 623-5101

Mobile: (668) 4091-3832
Fax: (662) 225-2109
Emails / ,
School address: / Office of International Affairs
Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy
ThammasatUniversity
2 Prachan Road,
Bangkok 10200
THAILAND
WWW-address: / Home:
International Affairs:
Graduate Studies:
Deadlines: / Deadlines for Application: 1 May - Fall semester
1 October - Spring semester
Required Documents: / exchange application
course selection form
passport copy
copy of official transcripts
TOEFL/IELTS score for non-native speakers or approval by home institution
housing and arrival form
Study program: / Four international programs:
Master in Marketing (MIM)

Master in Finance (MIF)

Master of Business Administration in International Business (IMBA)

BBA International Program (BBA)

Optional courses:
Thai Studies Program

Courses: / Course listings are included in the Exchange Student Guidebook, the updated version of which is to be sent via e-mail.
Language of Instruction: / 100 % of international programs courses offered to exchange students are in English.
Language requirement: / TOEFL 550 / IELTS 6.0 for non-native English speakers or
approval from home institution
Academic/Experience Requirements: / Students selected by their home institutions.
Full-time Workload: / Graduate Level:
Maximum 3 courses (9 credits) per semester
3 credits equal to 3 class hours per course per week
Approx. 16 weeks per semester
(excluding MIM Program which run one course at a time)
Undergraduate Level:
Maximum 6 courses (18 credits) per semester
3 credits equal to 3 class hours per course per week
Approx. 16 weeks per semester
Learning Expectations: / Class Format: case studies, discussions, student projects, tutorial sessions and lectures
Class participation affects the student's final grade in most courses.
Students are required to have a minimum of 80% class attendance.
Grading: / Graduate Level:
Grade A A- B+ B B- C+ C D F
Point 4.00 3.67 3.33 3.00 2.67 2.33 2.00 1.00 0.00
Undergraduate Level:
Grade A B+ B C+ C D+ D F
Point 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.0
Transcripts will be sent to home institution, together with a certificate for the Student Exchange Program at ThammasatUniversity, when all the grades are completed.
Exams: / Exam dates are to be announced by respected programs. Exchange students are required to participate in minimum 80% of the classes to be eligible for the final exams, mostly written ones.

Term dates for the academic year 2008/2009:

Calendar

Fall 2008: / Suggested date of arrival: A few days before the beginning of the courses.
Semester dates: August/September - December
(dates vary among each program of studies.)
Orientation for International Students 2008: August
Registration: First two weeks of semester
Spring 2009: / Suggested date of arrival: A few days before the beginning of the courses.
Semester dates: January - May
(dates vary among each program of studies.)
Orientation for International Students 2009: January
Registration: First two weeks of semester
Summer programs or short-term programs / N/A
Living Expenses: / Housing: US$ 170 to US$ 700 per month
(only off-campus accommodation available)
Academic Expenses: / Book and course materials: US$ 150 per semester
Other Expenses: / Meals: US$ 200 per month
Entertainment: US$ 100-200 per month
Transport: US$ 90-150 per month
* 1 US$ = 33.26 Baht (as of January 2008)
Health insurance: / N/A
Visa: / Exchange students will have to apply for the "Non-Immigrant ED Visa" at the nearby Royal Thai Embassy to enter Thailand.
Facilities: / library, computer services, bookstore, photocopying, fax, food services, lockers, health services, etc.
Student Services: / Cultural trips, buddies, etc.
Orientation / Orientation for International Students is organized at the beginning of each semester.
Internships: / Upon request, the Office of International Affairs assists exchange students in finding a place for their internships.
Career services / N/A
Exchange Coordinator Services: / Exchange Coordinator is responsible for:
admission of exchange students
arrival and housing
course registration
internship
visa
orientation
trips
other requests by exchange students, etc.
Info Dissemination: / Web  Email  Mail 