Graduate Studies
2014 STUDENT HANDBOOK
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Welcome Message
consulting services to companies and government
agencies, and carries out research efforts to serve
industry, government, and communities.
Our faculty members have extensive management
and technology education experience working for
and with major companies, nonprofit organizations,
and government agencies. Our Graduates serve
in businesses, governments, and nonprofit organizations worldwide. Many of them launch their own
businesses in Thailand and elsewhere in the world.
Welcome to Assumption University (AU)
Thank you for your choosing Assumption University’s academic services, and in the Graduate School
of Business’ programs. I would like to outline how
we can help you meet your educational goals.
AU offers a broad range of programs, ranging from
doctoral to master degrees, graduate certificates,
executive certificates, and professional development programs. These programs focus on contemporary management and Entrepreneurial issues,
achieving a balance between theory and practical
applications. All programs in the Graduate School
of Business are taught in the English Language,
by qualified and well versed faculty, both Thai and
International. Assumption University through the
GSB and other centers, also provides training and
With the Graduate School of Business’ convenient
evening and weekend classes, students can obtain
education on their own time. We also offer courses
through distance education that allow students to
work from the comfort of their home, office, or anywhere else in the world where they can access the
Internet.
Thank you for your interest in AU. After you have
looked through the web site and / or the Bulletin,
contact us to find out how you can begin your AU
education. I and my team look forward to serving
your academic needs here at Assumption University.
Dr. Kitti Phothikitti
Dean
Graduate Studies Graduate School of Business
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THE STUDENT HANDBOOK OVERVIEW
Welcome to Assumption University’s Graduate
School of Business. The Student Handbook was
created to help answer any questions you may
have regarding the graduate programs, graduate
services, and graduate student procedures. This
handbook is a compendium of information about the
University’s policies, requirements, and resources
that helps to answer quick questions, provides referrals, and offers an overview of the program. We
hope you find this handbook a useful resource as
you move through your studies.
The Student Handbook summarizes the regulations that apply to all graduate students and outlines common procedures that are important to
students. We hope you will find this handbook a
useful guide as you pursue your studies. It explains
your privileges and responsibilities as a graduate
student and identifies services to which you have
access.
As a graduate student, you are expected to adhere
to the highest principles of academic integrity and
ethics in the pursuit of learning. These principles
require us to be intellectually honest, to give appropriate credit to the work of others, and to respect
confidential information. During the course of your
graduate studies, you may find yourself confronted
with difficult or confusing situations in the area of
academic integrity. In such situations, we urge you
to seek the advice of faculty and the program staff.
We encourage you to contact any member of the
program staff whenever you think we can be of
assistance. We hope that you find your graduate
studies experience to be intellectually challenging
and personally rewarding.
The STUDENT HANDBOOK for Graduate Studies,
Graduate School of Business, Assumption University,
14th edition, January 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Welcome
Handbook Overview iv
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I. ABOUT ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Reasons Why Students Choose Assumption University (AU)
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Graduate School of Business
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Office of Graduate Studies
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------II. STUDIES REQUIREMENTS AND STUDENTS SERVICES
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Qualifications for Admission
21
Study System and Class Hours
21
Evaluation of Academic Performance
22
MBA Study Tour
23
Student Exchange Program
27
Student’s ID Card
29
Student’s Internet Account
29
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------III. REGISTRATION, ADDING AND WITHDRAWING COURSES
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Registration Regulations
36
Prerequisites
36
Repeating the Course
36
Course Load
36
Changing Section
37
Adding and Withdrawing Courses
37
Specialization Declaration
37
Thesis Option
37
Manual for Online Registration
38
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------IV. ACADEMIC RULES AND REGULATIONS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Leave of Absence and Resignation
48
Termination of Student Status
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Dress Code
49
Student Discipline
50
Academic Dishonesty
50
Plagiarism50
Attendance and Punctuality
50
Class Participation
50
Examination Regulations
50
Late Examination Regulations
51
University Policy Regarding Cheating
51
Exam Scripts viewing
52
Changing Program
52
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------V. FEES AND CHARGES
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------General Charges
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Additional Charges
54
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VI. FACILITIES AND SERVICES
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABAC City Campus
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Library
56
Computer lab
57
Au Internet Service
57
Office of International Affairs
57
ABAC Travel Services (ATS)
57
The ICE CENTER
57
The ABAC SIMBA
58
The ABAC BLAC
58
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------APPENDIX
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Graduate Studies Petition Form
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Petition form for Late Examination
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Course Work Submission Form
62
Dress Code for Graduate Students
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Examination Regulations for Students study at City campus
68
President Award Requirements for Graduate Students
69
Announcement for the Status Maintain Fees
70
Disciplinary Regulation for Students of Assumption University
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I. ABOUT
ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY
Assumption University was initially originated from
Assumption Commercial College in 1969 as an
autonomous higher education institution under the
name of Assumption School of Business. In 1972,
with the approval of the Ministry of Education, it
was officially established as Assumption Business
Administration College or ABAC. In May 1975, it
was accredited by the Ministry of University Affairs.
In 1990, it was granted new status as “Assumption
University” by the Ministry of University Affairs.
The University is a non-profit institution administered by the Brothers of St. Gabriel, a worldwide
Catholic religious order, founded in France in 1705
by St. Louis Marie De Montfort, devoted to education and philanthropic activities. The congregation
has been operating many educational institutions
in Thailand since 1901.
The University is an international community of
scholars, enlivened by Christian inspiration, engaged in the pursuit of truth and knowledge, serving the human society, especially through the creative use of interdisciplinary approaches and cyber
technology.
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REASONS WHY STUDENTS CHOOSE
ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY (AU)
THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL
UNIVERSITY IN THAILAND A
STATUS WHICH ACCRUES FROM
AN INTERNATIONAL
CURRICULUM APPLIED ACROSS
THE UNIVERSITY’S ACADEMIC
OFFERINGS, AND THE
TEACHING FACULTY
COMMUNICATIONS EXCELLENCE
All courses are taught in English not only to develop students’ personal ability to communicate effectively in a classroom setting, but also to equip
students to become global citizens.
Assumption University is recognized for its academic
excellence in countries such as the US, UK, Australia,
France, Germany, Poland, The Netherlands, China, India, South Korea, Japan, among others.
Assumption University graduates have been admitted
to top universities across the globe, on either a full-time
study basis or as visiting exchange scholars. Many students upon gradu- ation have been placed in highly reputed multi- national and global businesses, in addition
to serving on national and international trade advisories.
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INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
Every year more than 3,000 international students
from as many as 80 countries per year and taught
by highly
qualified foreign professors from over 40 countries.
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
All teaching and learning processes are beyond local curricula and are in sync with global educational
standards.
ABAC EDUCATION CHANNEL (BLOCK A) ON
TRUE VISION CHANNEL 26
Au is the first university in Thailand which launch
the new cable TV channel for education, life style,
fashion, etc. via cable TV on True Vision Channel
26 under the name “BLOCK A” Channel.
LEADERSHIP FORMATION
Substantial numbers of leaders of Thailand’s movers and shakers have graduated from our halls of
learning and many have made their mark in the international business world.
ACCESS INTERNET ANYWHERE & ANYTIME
WITH INTERNET SIM
OGS provides special 3G unlimited data sim packages exclusively for graduate students. The data
sim will be provided by AIS and True, the most
quality internet providers in Thailand. The data sim
enables students to access these facilities online
anywhere and at any time.
PRIVILEGE FOR STUDENTS WITH ‘Au SIM’
OGS provides special 3G unlimited data sim packages exclusively for graduate students. The data
sim will be provided by AIS and True, the most
quality internet providers in Thailand. The data sim
enables students to access these facilities online
anywhere and at any time.
EXCLUSIVE PORTABLE DEVICES FOR NEW
EXPERIENCE OF LEARNING ANYWHERE AND
ANYTIME WITH APPLE FOR EDUCATION SOLUTIONS
Au in cooperation with Apple (Thailand) provides
exclusive portable devices with mobile knowledge
systems for students in some programs to access
lecture podcasts in class on their own time. This
allows for a deeper understanding of the course
material and inspires professors to transform their
class time into more interactive discussion sessions.
ABAC E-BOOKSTORE
ABAC E-Book Store is the service from Assumption
University (ABAC) for its students to access their
privilege to read leading publications free of charge.
This application will facilitate reading for ABAC students to read on iOS and Android devices.
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GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (GSB)
(Organizational Development and the Ph.D. in Hospitality
and Tourism Management. There are more than 900 students currently registered in these programs as of May
2013.
VISION
GSB envisions itself to be one of the leading institutions
and a competent provider of education and research endeavors in the region, in business management.
MISSIONS
- To produce graduates knowledgeable in
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an MBA day program. In 1997 the GSB started the Mas-
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the recommendations of a detailed feasibility study
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carried out by De La Salle University, Manila.
Doctoral programs which are: MBA program, MM (OD)
program, MBA.TRM program and the MSc Investment
Analysis program. The doctoral programs are Ph.D. OD
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As for the 28 years of growth, there are more than 10,000
students enrolled in GSB and more than 8,000 graduates
are in business and management roles in the Thai society and elsewhere in the world.
GSB cooperates with its partner universities through the
following joint programs and double degree programs.
The GSB started with a modest MBA evening program
with 33
students
in 1985. UK
In 1992, The GSB
1. London
South
Bank University,
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an MBA day
program.
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Business)
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tional Development and the Ph.D. in Hospitality and
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Tourism
MBA Management.
+ MSc. (Managing Global Business)
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to be :an
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Vietnam,
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Business)
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and management roles in The Thai society and
elsewhere in the world.
Throughout its 28-year history,
GSB has been growing by leaps and
bounds
1969
AU (ABAC) was initially originated from Assumption
Commercial College under the name of Assumption School
of Business.
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1972
AU (ABAC) was officially established as Assumption
Business Administration College or ABAC.
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1975
AU (ABAC) was accredited by the Ministry of University
Affairs.
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1985
Graduate School of Business (GSB) was established with
MBA evening program.
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1990
AU (ABAC) was granted new status as
“Assumption University”.
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1992
GSB launched the MBA day program.
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1994
GSB launched the Master of Science in International
Business (MScIB), joint program with
London South Bank University, UK.
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1997
GSB launched the Master of Science in Financial
Management (MScFM), joint program with University Exeter,
UK. and Master of Management in Organization
Development & Management (MM OD).
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2000
GSB launched the Master of Business Administration in
Tourism Management (MBA.TRM).
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2001
GSB launched the Master of Science in International
Marketing (MscIM), joint program with London South Bank
University, UK.
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2005
GSB launched the Doctor of Philosophy Organization
Development (Ph.D.OD) and the Master of Arts in Applied
Professional Studies (MAAPS), joint program with DePaul
University, USA.
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2007
GSB launched the Doctor of Philosophy in Hospitality &
Tourism Management (Ph.D.HTM)
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2008
GSB launched the Master of Business Administration with
Retail Management Concentration, Master of Science in
Investment Analysis and Management (MSc.IAM), and
MBA Double Degree options with overseas partner
universities;
- MBA + Master of Arts in International Business (MA.IB),
University of Applied Science, Mainz, Germany,
- MBA + Master of Arts in Marketing, London South
Bank University, UK.
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2009
GSB launched the Master of Business Administration with 5
news concentrations: Information Security Management
(MBA.ISM), Innovation Management (MBA. IM),
Computers for Organization Management (MBA.COM) and
Automation and Industrial Management (MBA. AIM).
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2010
GSB launched the iMBA program, the exclusive portable
devices for new experience of learning anywhere and anytime
with Apple for education solution.
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2011
12
GSB launched the MBA Technology Management Program
(MBA. TecM)
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Dr. Vorravee P.
Mr. Moayyed G.
Jean Marc, J.D.
Dr. Thongdee K.
Dr. Ioan Voicu
Dr. Philip Nicholls
Dr. Chittipa N.
Program Director
Dr. Chanintorn J.
MBA TechM
MBA
Dr. Sirion C.
Program Director
Dr. Ismail Ali Siad
MBA
AUTHORITY CHART
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Dr. Witsaroot P.
Mr. Therry d’
Argroeuves
Dr. Chanchai A.
Chair, Comprehensive
Asst.Prof.Dr. Kriengsin P.
Dr. David W.
Lockard
Dr. Aaron Loh
Program Director
Dr. Panjamaporn S.
MScIAM
Kitti Phothikitti, Ph.D.
Dr. Apichart I.
Dr. Adarch Batra
Dr. John Arthur
Barns
Kitti P., Ph.D.
Program Director
Dr. Luis Danai
Kristhanin
Dr. Udomsak S.
Dr. Sming C.
Dr. Salvacion E.
Villavicencio
Dr. Udom H.
Dr. Sirichai P.
Dr. Perla R.M. Tayko
Program Director
Program Director
MMOD
MBA TRM
Ph.D. HTM
Ph.D. OD
OD
Clifford Ellis Darden
Dr. Herbert Paul
Dr. Peter Steane
Dr. Kitikorn D.
Deputy Director (ODI)
ODI
OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
SUPPORT UNIT
HTM
ASSOCIATE DEAN
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Dr. Kitikorn D.
DEAN, GRADUATE STUDIES
DEAN, GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Kitti P., Ph.D.
Director
ICE
Dr. Noppadon K.
Director
SIMBA
Updated on : May 2013
A. Werasak A.
Director
BLAC
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1. Dr. Kitti P. (Chairperson)
2. Dr. Kitikorn D. (Member)
3. Dr. Witsaroot P. (member)
4. Dr. Ismail Ali (Secretary/Member)
Academic
Committee
1. Dr. Kitikorn D. (Chairperson)
2. Dr. John Barnes (Member)
3. Dr. Thongdee K. (member)
4. Asst.Prof. Dr. Sirion C. (Member)
5. Asst.Prof. Dr. Chittipa N. (Member)
6. Dr. Adarsh Batra (Secretary/Member)
QA
Committee
1. Dr. Thongdee K. (Chairperson)
2. Dr. John Barnes (Member)
3. Dr. Apichart I. (member)
4. Asst.Prof. Dr. Chanintorn. (Member)
5. Asst.Prof. Dr. Chittipa N.
(Secretary/Member)
Internal Audit
Committee
Graduate School of Business
Functional Chart
1. Dr. Kitikorn D. (Chairperson)
2. Dr. Philop Nicholls (Member)
3. Dr. Zofia (member)
4. A. Thierry De (Secretary/Member)
Risk Management
Committee
1. Dr. Kitikorn D. (Chairperson)
2. Dr. Philip Nicholls (Member)
3. Asst.Prof. Dr. Sirion C. (Member)
4. Dr. Ismail Ali (Member)
5. Dr. Witsaroot P. (Member)
6. Dr. Apichart I. (Secretary/Member)
Committee
Thesis & Individual Reserch
ASSOCIATE DEAN
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Dr. Kitikorn Dowpiset
DEAN, GRADUATE STUDIES and
DEAN, GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Kitti Phothikitti, Ph.D.
PRESIDENT
1. Dr. Ismail Ali (Chairperson)
2. Dr. John Barnes (Member)
3. Dr. Aaron Loh (member)
4. A. Moayyed Gilitwala
(Secretary/Member)
Administrative Committee
(Examination)
Rev. Bro. Bancha Saenghiran, F.S.G., Ph.D.
1. Dr. Philip Nicholls (Chairperson)
2. Dr. Aaron Loh (Member)
3. A. Thierry De (Member)
4. A. Glen v. Chatelier
(Secretary/Member)
Administrative Committee
(Disciplinary Committee)
OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Information and Services Center for Graduate Students.
The Office of Graduate Studies was established to
function as a secretariat office to provide administrative, budgetary and other ancillary services for and on
behalf of the Graduate School of Business since 1985
and other Graduate Schools launched by the Assumption University in accordance with its plans and
programs and as approved by the Ministry of University Affairs and the Ministry of Education of the Royal
Thai Government. The services provided referred to
include liaison with students, parents, guardians and
other interested parties regarding enrollment and admissions, preparation of the revenue and expenditure
budgets, organizing periodic examinations, promoting
activities.
Vision
To be recognized and respected as one of the professional academic service units at the graduate level
Mission
To provide professional academic services and acquire updated supporting tools to help graduate students achieve academic excellence through an efficient integration of technology and systems.
The Office of Graduate Studies aims to support students and lecturers in their teaching-learning activities
by providing academic information and a wide range
of services such as admission, registration etc.
The Office of Graduate School is located on the 3rd
Floor of Assumption Building (‘A’ Building).
Service hours are from
8.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. on Monday – Friday,
8.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. on Saturday and
8.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. on Sunday.
The Office of Graduate Studies operates services to
support teaching and learning at 2 campuses;
Hua Mak Campus, located at the 3rd floor of the Assumption Building and ABAC City Campus, located at
the 14th floor of the Zen Department Store@ CentralWorld.
The details of services rendered are listed as follow:
Public Relations & Admission
(Front Office Services)
• Provide Information about Graduate and Doctoral programs to prospectus and students
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•
Admission processes: selling and filing application forms
Student handouts, academic documents and office supplies
Room reservation, room change, make-up classes
Assignments, reports and term-paper submissions
Instructor services
Administration Works
Marketing & Information Support
(Back Office Services)
• Support information material of Graduate and Doctoral programs to stakeholders
• Public relations activities (on campus & off campus):
media, magazines, newspapers, printed materials
• Marketing activities: Banners, Posters, Billboards,
Bulletin, Exhibitions
Assessments and Examination Services
• Arrangement of examinations: Entrance, Mid-term,
Final, Comprehensive examinations.
• Collecting exam papers and grade records
• Grade announcement and hand over of documents
to registration office
IT & e-database Services
• Provide the information to update on the graduate School web site
• Provide Online Service Tools on the web site
• Provide and develop IT for Office services
• Providing handouts, documents and class materials
• Office supplies for staffs and instructors
• Correspondence
Financial and Budgeting Services
• Providing academic compensation for faculty
and staff members
• Teaching compensation payments
• Providing academic budgets
Programs Coordinators
• Preparing admission profiles of students
• Preparing academic schedule/calendar
• Registration for courses and examinations, adding
and withdrawal of courses
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•
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•
•
Transferring across courses / programs
Maintaining of student’s status records
Organizing student’s activities
Processing projects/thesis procedures
Internship program
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Ms. Wilaiwan I.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Ms. Chonticha R.
MM OD / Ph.D. OD / OD INSTITUTE
M.B.A. TRM / Ph.D. HTM / M.A. TCFL
Ms. XiaoLan Xu
Ms. Nattaphorn K.
MYANMAR OFFSHORE OFFICE
M.B.A. TECH-M / FAST-TRACK (CITY)
M.S. IAM / M.B.A. RETAIL MANAGEMENT
M.B.A. PROFESSIONAL DAY & EVENING / DOUBLE DEGREE DAY & EVENING
M.B.A. DAY & EVENING / FAST-TRACK (HM) / WEEKEND-TRACK / iMBA
M.B.A. TWINNING / S-MBA / JOINT PROGRAMS / DOUBLE DEGREE / BILINGUAL
STUDENT SERVICE
Ms. Pockkate D.
ABAC CITY CAMPUS
HUA MAK CAMPUS
ACADEMIC PROGRAM COORDINATOR
ADMISSIONS
ADMISSION & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Updated on August 2013
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
DOCCUMENTATION
FINANCE & BUDGETARY
ASSESSMENT SERVICE
GENERAL SERVICE
OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Organization Chart
OGS: A Service Center for Graduate Students
1. Complementary service of coffee breaks and snacks at
student lounges at 2 campuses are being provided for graduate
students. Students can use their student’s I.D. card or Au’s smart
ID to receive the complementary service regularly.
a. Hua Mak Campus student’s lounges
Café De Luxe located at ‘A’ building 6th floor, Café de Brésil
located at ‘A’ building 5th floor, Le Coq d’Or cafeteria located at
the student’s organization Center beside ‘E’ building.
b. ABAC City Campus
Zen@Central World, 14th Level
Each student will have 15 credits per course prior to his/her registration in each semester. One course will entitle the students,15
coffee breaks and snacks services.
To receive this service, students must show registration slips
with student’s ID cards to staff at the
Café de Luxe, ‘A’ building, 6th floor. or at ABAC City Campus
student’s lounge counter.
2. Campus Internet Services:
To access WIFI Internet inside campus, the OGS provides a
personal Internet User ID for each student. This ID is used for
accessing the Internet while using AU WiFi internet on Campus
as well as the student’s personal mailing ID. Free WiFi access at
‘A’ Building exclusively for graduate students. Wireless network
connected to:”Graduate Student wifi by OGS” which login for
internet access: Username: Student ID and Password: Citizen
ID or Passport ID.To receive the internet account and password,
students can contact the OGS, fill up the Au Internet accountRequest Form at ‘A’ building, 3rd floor or at ABAC City Campus
front desk.
3. Download material and handout for the Graduate Studies Website: www.grad.au.edu. This web site was mainly used
for information and admission delivery resource. The web site
provides updated and interactive information for prospective and
current students.
For prospective students, the admission information are updated
all the time and online applications also provided and keep tracking by the admission staff every day.
For current students and faculty members, the web site provides
the tools to upload and download materials for classes, management of their personal profiles to receive news and announcement through SMS by mobile phone.
First time access to the www.grad.au.edu website, students are
required to do the following steps:
Initial login to the website using student’s ID no. as following:
• username: gxxxxxxx
• password: student
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For the first time login, students must perform the following
steps:
• Change password by click “Change Password” button.
• Complete the student’s profile.
Click “All Profile Details” button then click “Edit” button.
• Update your mobile phone number (only number, no space
and dashes). (this is very important to receive information
and announcement from the university via SMS system)
• Update your e-mail address and other personal information.
Course Management: After the students login,
the following appear:
The courses that student register in that current semester.
• When the students click into each course, student can
download materials
• or read the announcement from the instructor in that
course.
The student’s grade
• The students can check their grade via this website. Web
board
• This is community interaction for students.
4. Au SIM: Exclusively for ABAC members provided by
the leading mobile operators (AIS & True) in Thailand
in providing the service of AU SIM for students and AU
members. The special package will offer for Au students
as:
•
•
•
•
•
Get Free Call 24 hours amongst AU Community who are
using the same package.
Free Call to AU at number 0 23004543,
Get free e-mail from AIS Smart Office Lite (Your_mobile_
number@aiswebmail.com for example: 0 81 1234567@
aiswebmail.com ( inbox size 1 GB, share file 100 MB)
Receive and check information from AU for free,
Au M-Pay service: Turn your AIS mobile phone into a
personal payment station, especially pay your GSM
Advance bill, top up One-2-Call phone fee.
To receive the package, students can contact the OGS front
office at ‘A’ building 3rd floor, Hua Mak Campus, fill up the form
and attach Citizen ID or passport for overseas students
5. Au iTouch & Learn
Au in cooperation with Apple (Thailand) provides exclusive
portable devices with mobile knowledge systems for
students to access lecture podcasts in class on their own
time. This allows for a deeper understanding of the course
material and inspires professors to transform their class
time into more interactive discussion sessions.
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Students can access class content (PowerPoint slides) and
lecture videos in order to learn anytime, anywhere even
ubiquitously, or by demand. Students can go online from
home, in a public Internet cafe – wherever they happen
to be - and visit a website, class wiki to view content or
download it for future use through any kind of PC or even
through iPhone or iPad.
-
Live - Students and teachers wishing to view “Live
classrooms”, will be able to view class lectures live from
desktop computers or notebooks, including mobile devices
such as iPhone and iPod Touch. As soon as each session
of the lectures starts the classroom can be accessed “Live”
on such devices. (Provided for only some programs ex.
iMBA)
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Podcast - “Live classrooms” will be recorded and made
available to students and lecturers through an integrated
system. The archives are available through a Log-In
webpage where these contents can be made available
through the use of iTunes software for any platform.
The content of each episode will be pushed through the
subscribers through RSS technology where users will
automatically be notified once new episodes are ready for
download, to be viewed.
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On-Demand - On demand lectures are ready almost right
after the lectures, and can be viewed and played through
a mobile device which is accessible through the use of
internet connections and participants will have the ability to
attend the lectures on demand no matter where they are
located.
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Anytime, anywhere
Students are no longer attached in their classrooms, with
their mobile devices such as iPhone or their personal
computers, classroom contents are made accessible
wherever they are.
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Collaboration on the go
Lecturers and students will be able to utilize the technology
through WiKis and collaborate their projects while in class
and outside the class, at home or while on the go. They will
be able to share ideas whenever idea starts.
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Live from the classroom
Live features of the integrated system with the podcast
server will be the facilitator for students to capture what’s in
the classroom while they are out of the classroom.
Note:
•
All MBA students will have a user name and password to access class
content of MBA subjects.
•
The class contents of all MBA subjects are available on the system but
not by all lecturers.
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ABAC on APP Store
The latest version of the ABAC
iPhone provides our students
with more features and data
integrating the graduate website.
AU Information can be easily
accessed on IOS Apple mobile
devices. The AU app provides
users with useful information
relevant to their study at ABAC,
such as ABAC and Academic news, calendar, make
up or cancelled classes, exam schedule and course
information. Students can access seamlessly updated
information on IOS device the same way they access
information on the graduate website.
Please search application by keyword “Assumption
University” on App Store.
AU eBookstore
The latest version of the AU
eBook store provides free
e-contents for every student
of Assumption University as
well as paid versions for other
universities’ students. ABAC
graduates will enjoy exclusive
privileges when using the
newest version of the AU eBook
store provides free e-contents for every student of
Assumption University as well as paid versions for
other universities’ students.
For iOS and Android devices please download the
application “AU eBookstore”. More magazines and
newspapers will be added.
Available for:
ABAC graduates will enjoy exclusive privileges when
using the ABAC eBook store. Students can buy any
available magazine and books at student prices which
will be cheaper than the price offering by other eBook
stores. More content and partners are working on. The
magazines can be easily accessed, downloaded and
read via the students’ IOS Apple and Android mobile
devices anywhere and anytime.
Remark:
Services and complementary provided by the OGS vary in relation to some circumstances and under the
discretion of the university. OGS reserves the right to cancel the package for any student who does not
register under any circumstances for the respective semester in which the student has enrolled and in
which the service is provided.
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II.STUDY REQUIREMENTS AND
STUDENT SERVICES
2.1. Qualifications for Admission
-----------------------------------------------------------------Any applicant with an acceptable academic record
and an undergraduate degree from a regionally approved institution or any foreign student with equivalent qualifications is eligible to apply for admission to
Graduate Studies.
Each Graduate program has its own specific admission requirements but generally all Graduate Studies
require that the candidates have:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
institution
- At least 2 years of professional and practical
work experience in some programs
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or its equivalent
- Good command of English
- Computer literacy
- Take the university administered entrance examinations (or have a TOEFL proficiency
of 550, an IELTS of 6.0 for exemption of
English examination)
- Take the interview entrance examination
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Note:
All admission documents submitted to the Office of
Graduate Studies is confidential and reserved for the
university use only. Any document cannot be returned
to students under any circumstances.
Application and admission fees are not refundable under any circumstances.
2.2 Study System and Class Hours
-----------------------------------------------------------------Study System
Trimester System
• Trimester 1: May – August
• Trimester 2: September – December
• Trimester 3: January - April
Class Hours
Full-time
Monday – Friday
Part-time
Monday – Friday
Saturday – Sunday
9.30 a.m. –12.30 p.m.
2.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.
6.30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m.
1.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
2.3 Evaluation of Academic Performance
-----------------------------------------------------------------Evaluations are based on quizzes, examinations,
class reports, discussions, term papers, case studies and any other requirements that the instructor and
faculty administration deem suitable.
2.3.1 Grading Systems
-----------------------------------------------------------------Scale
Students will earn their final grades for each credit
course at the end of the trimester. The grade for each
course will be entered on the student’s transcript by
a letter grade to show the academic standing of the
student with the following meanings and values:
-----------------------------------------------------------------GRADE MEANING
POINT
VALUE
-----------------------------------------------------------------A
Excellent
4.00
A-
Almost Excellent
3.75
B+
Very Good
3.2
B
Good
3.00
B-
Fairly Good
2.75
C+
Fair
2.25
C
Satisfactory
2.00
C-
Minimum Satisfactory
1.75
D
Poor
1.00
F
Failure
0.00
R
Course repeated later
SSatisfactory
UUnsatisfactory W
Withdrawal with
Permission
WF
Withdrawal with F
0
Withdrawal from course
after time limit
AUD
Audit and non-credit
I
Incomplete, used in case a student
fails to complete his/her assignment
within the time limit or is absent from
the examination with approval from
the University due to exceptional
reasons
WP/IP
Work in progress
NR
No Report
TR
Transferred Credits
2.3.2 Passing Grade
The minimum grade required for
Graduate Studies is B.
Any required course in which a grade of B- or below
is received must be repeated until a higher grade is
received. All registered courses with their grades will
be reflected on the transcript regardless of repeat of
courses. Non-credit courses are graded S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory).
2.3.3 Audit
-----------------------------------------------------------------Audit courses count towards the maximum credits allowed per trimester. For example, a student can take
only two credit courses if he/she has also taken two
audit courses during a regular trimester. To have an
AU recorded on the transcript for a particular course,
the student must have 80 % class attendance and
take all examinations and assignments as required by
the course instructor. Payment for audit courses is the
same as other credit courses with the exception that
and AU will be given in lieu of the normal grades.
2.3.4 Transfer of Credits
-----------------------------------------------------------------Only grades ranging from “A” to “B+” in graduate courses with similar course descriptions and credit hours as
those of ABAC are transferable. Twelve credits can
be considered for transfer. These transferred credits
are not computed in determining the Cumulative GPA.
The Dean or his authorized representative has the authority for approval of transfer of credits.
After completion of 12 credit hours, MBA (Day or Evening) students may participate in the Exchange Program with universities in Europe or the United States
that have student exchange agreement with Assumption University.
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2.4 MBA STUDY TOUR
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What is a study tour (overview)?
A study tour is a travel experience with specific learning goals. The learning goals of each study tour vary,
but are always spelled out in relation to global business overview necessary for all to-be MBA graduates. Study tours emphasize experiential learning and offer both group and self-directed activities that enable
learners to explore new territories, cultures, and people.
Study tours are designed to be both fun and educational. Our groups enjoy the local cuisine, socialize
freely, and make use of the local recreational and cultural resources of the areas that we visit. However,
study tours are NOT party trips. If you are looking for
a typical package tour or summer beach party, you’ll
do better to look elsewhere for your travel experience.
We emphasize that:
A study tour is an academic course involving traditional classroom learning and experiential learning in
an international setting. Tours provide students and
faculty first-hand opportunities to investigate other cultures, enhancing academic development.
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Objectives
- The International study tour program is
designed for MBA students. It offers you
- The ability to understand and analyze how
businesses operate and create value in the
selected site (i.e European) and global
marketplace
- Hands-on insight into the selected
destinations’ (i.e European) corporate
world through cases with real companies and
business visits in the selected destinations
- A solid knowledge of the business
environment, including the institutions which
regulate business practices and trade
Pre-trip information
You must search for pre-travel information, resources
about the destinations. Preliminary information (overview of the destinations and nature of businesses) will
be provided. While on the study tour, you must work
with the educational and organizational leadership for
the group in cooperation with the in-country professional tour guide/educator. Creating a productive field-trip:
A pathway towards becoming
professional in international
community.
------------------------------------------------------------------
Objectives
A certain groups of MBA graduate students are entitled to attend field-trip upon completing the coursework. Field-trip therefore serves as an opportunity for
the students to experience the business communities
abroad. There are a few items in the culture of fieldtrip you need to understand
1. Arranged by a travel agency, the trip may resemble a usual leisure traveling in terms of routing and places to be visited. However, the trip is
primarily designed to make sure the students will
learn some important aspects of businesses and
economy of the respective countries in the itinerary. Don’t treat the trip with social tour group
mentality.
2. Guide who accompanies each group, as well as
the local guides to be provided, are selected to
cater to the students with sufficient information
necessary in facilitating the trip in accordance with
the course objectives and the students’ needs to
prosper in academic knowledge.
3. The field-trip is operated and conditioned to NONREFUNDABLE, NON-NEGOTIABLE policy.
4. The field-trip is arranged for REGISTERED students only. No other person can accompany the
students.
5. Since ABAC holds responsibility of the students’
safety and security throughout their journey, students are advised to follow the program strictly
and not allowed to break their journey.
Preparation
To achieve the goal of field-trip, students need to prepare themselves not only on their traveling materials,
but also on preliminary knowledge about history, geography, and cultural sensitivity of the countries to be
visited.
History
History prevails anywhere you go, but Europe has
more to tell you. World history of Europe contributes to
most of what the international business communities
have evolved to this date. Be mindful about discussion
on European civilization; make sure you can figure out
what it means by 14th century, Romantic Era, Industrial Revolution, or Congress of Vienna. Be prepared
to hear names of great composers, monarchs, or political leaders, as well as important events from 18th
century down to the conception of EU and the break of
Soviet Union. Try to connect these legends or stories
to the factors that brought about wealth to the business of Europe.
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Arts and Architecture
Art forms and architecture play a vital role in businesses of Europe, especially in advertisements and
creation of business impact. Pay attention to the depth
of the work and the influences that inspired such creation of arts. Give yourself an opportunity to ask questions, i.e. why this form failed, why the other forms superseded this one? Understanding of these elements
help you shape your appreciation for socio-economic
lives of the countries being visited. Allow yourself to
be endowed with this scenery; it is a part of creating
your human capital, as well as social capital.
Livelihood
Dining at local eateries and socializing with people
of each country add zest to your traveling. You will
learn a lot from not only the culinary adventure, but the
table manners and dining culture that form livelihood
of European people. Be prepared for touring on foot,
or walking; many places are accessible only through
walking.
Geography
Even though your high-school geography information
might have faded from your memory, this field trip will
help to bring it back, and you would find that names of
rivers, mountains or even formation of physical geography come alive again. Do welcome this information.
Quiz among yourselves about the climate and elevation of the lands, or even the kind of trees or flowers.
Geography also has influence on people’s culture and
way of life. Study some information prior to touring will
help you appreciate the countryside and the geography of the places.
Photography
In the time when Face-book dominates our daily life,
you can’t help but take as many pictures as you want
during the trip. Digital camera no longer is a mere recorder of event or place; it entertains us. Nevertheless, how many of you realize that the more pictures
you take, the less time you have to appreciate things
around you. Taking pictures is fun, and it brings social harmony. While you want the pictures to speak
for your good time, you should be able to remember
where they are, too. You might not be proud if you
can’t figure out where (the hell) you took these pictures, or why did you visit them? So, balance your
time well. Try to absorb the ambience of the place,
listen to the guide’s explanation, observe and learn,
then, take some pictures. At one time, an Ajarn took
pictures of all ads she saw throughout the trip. That
really helps strengthen her knowledge.
Health
Package tour makes you tired and wears you off
quickly. Keep fit before the trip. When traveling, try to
get enough sleep—as much as 6 hours/night. Though
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you might be able to sleep on the coach, you would
not want to do so because you will miss the picturesque scenery of the routes. Don’t stay up playing
cards till dawn; don’t roam around your friends’ room
to show off your new LV bags for the whole night. You
need to get up as early as 6 am everyday. We shall
try to have each day’s itinerary end by 8 pm, at which
point you may be able to visit a modest fitness room of
the respective hotels.
Apart from health, you must realize that public washroom en route or at some places might be limited.
Your three-hour-trip on coach, especially in the morning, might experience a bathroom demand. Usually
the coach is scheduled to make a stop after every two
or three hours at gas station. So, prepare yourself well
in advance before starting the ride. Coach in general
has no en-suite washroom in the coach.
Punctuality
MBA students need no lecture on this, but it appears
that delay of Thai tourists is a usual phenomenon that
all European coach drivers can barely put up with.
Coach drivers in Europe have to abide by a strict
regulation; they can’t drive beyond 9 hours a day. If
they have to start the new day at 8 am, the coach
and the driver need to stop working 12 hours before.
Being late at any stops might lead to further delay of
the whole trip. Generally coach will never risk their career by compromising with the tourists’ (customers’)
request or with any tea-money, because revoking of
license from failing to observe the rules means a lot
more to them. Besides, you are carrying ABAC image
with you.
English proficiency
Local guides will certainly deliver their information in
English, and you must put every effort to understand.
As students of an international university, you should
feel comfortable in using English as medium language
and lodging no complaint if some words are too new to
you. Your English should show its progress, now that
you have been in the institute for over one year.
Dress and Packing
Dress for photographing seems to be obvious at any
trip. While you enjoy displaying your variety of wardrobe, you must realize that packing and unpacking are
the routine of every night. It will not be fun to travel
with fat luggage. Leave some rooms for the items you
plan to buy. Try to diversify a dual, or triple, use of one
outfit, so that you won’t run into the problem of overloading at the final destination. European airports apply only SINGLE STANDARD for the luggage weight.
No one ever succeeds in begging the airlines staff.
Tax Claim and Documents
Tax claim is widely practiced in Europe. Be sure to ask
for the tax form upon your shopping and process your
claim prior to departure. At some department stores,
queue for tax claimers is relatively long and the work
might cause you to be late. Prepare at least 20 minutes for this process, otherwise you can execute this
claim at the airport.
Upon your return at Suvarnabhumi Airport, make sure
you hide, and pack appropriately, all the branded
shopping bags and all newly shopped items. Last
May, Custom Department charged Baht 50,000 on the
overall new LV bags the MBA students bought from
Paris. We don’t want to see this incident repeat.
Years from now
Some might be able to visit Europe again, other might
find it rare to travel. Whichever situation you might encounter, you are becoming now professionals of international business community. Imagine yourself sitting
with your clients in the future, if asked at the dinner table about Europe trip, you surely don’t want to appear
stumble and say “I can’t barely remember what I saw.”
Social capital counts from your observation of the arts
and culture, interaction with people’s livelihood, and
how businesses are conducted there.
Bon Voyage and have a productive trip.
Observed and compiled by Dr. Apichart Intravisit
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More information on the Au Student Exchange Program is
available in the Au-Sep brochure.
List of the Universities for
Exchange program
FRANCE
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of 9 credits
FRANCE
GERMANY
POLAND
USA
2.5Student Exchange Program
------------------------------------------------------------------
Students wishing to participate in the exchange program
must discuss with Dean or his authorized representative regarding the courses they would be allowed to enroll in other
universities and transfer credits (not the grades) to the MBA
program at Assumption University. Furthermore, the courses that are transferable must have similar course descriptions and credit hours as courses offered in the University’s
MBA program.
On the basis of Dean’s approval, the students may request
the Office of Graduate School of Business to facilitate them
in contacting the Universities. Students in the exchange program would only be allowed to register and transfer up to
12 credits of the courses with minimum “B+” grade and approval from the Dean.
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• IAE Aix Graduate School of Management,
University Paul Cezanne Aix- Maeseille II
Fall Semester
Application Deadline: 15 June
Official Semester Length: August – December
Spring Semester
Application Deadline: 1 November
Official Semester Length: January – May
• EDHEC (Lille and Nice Campus)
Fall Semester
Application Deadline: May 20
Official Semester Length: September to December
Winter Semester
Application Deadline: September 1
Official Semester Length: January – March
Spring Semester
Application Deadline: November 25
Official Semester Length: April - June
• ESC ROUEN
Fall Semester
Application Deadline: May 20
Official Semester Length: September - December
Spring Semester
Application Deadline: September 20
Official Semester Length: January - April
• INSEEC
Fall Semester
Application Deadline: May 15
Official Semester Length: September to December
Spring Semester
Application Deadline: November 15
Official Semester Length: January - June
GERMANY
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of 9 credits
• UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCE, MAINZ
Summer Semester
Application Deadline: October 30
Official Semester Length: March – August
Fall Semester
Application Deadline: May 30
Official Semester Length: October - February
USA
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of 12 Credits
- CGPA 3.5
- TOEFL 575 (PBT)/237 (CBT)/ 92 (Internet-no Score less
than 22) or IELTS overall 6.5 and not less than 6.0 in
each part
• PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY, Malibu, CA.
Fall Semester
Application Deadline: April 1
Official Semester Length: August - December
Spring Semester
Application Deadline: October 1
Official Semester Length: January – April
Winter Semester
Application Deadline: March 1
Official Semester Length: May - August
POLAND
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of 9 credits
• GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (WSB)
NATIONAL LOUIS UNIVERSITY (NLU)
Fall Semester
Application Deadline: June 15
Official Semester Length: October – January
Spring Semester
Application Deadline: November 15
Official Semester Length: February – June
Tuition, Transfer of Credits and Grades
Pay only the usual tuition and registration fees of AU after
coming back from the exchange program. No additional fees
will be collected for joining the exchange program.
Course of Study
Maximum of four subjects (12 Credits) are allowed to study
at the Partner University.
Travel Expense
Housing
The coordinator of the host university will provide housing information. Students must make bookings and arrangements
in advance.
Visa
Host University will provide Acceptance Letter for visa application. Students can apply directly to respective embassies
by themselves.
Items Needed for Your Visa
When you are applying for a visa, you will need to have certain documents, which may include:
• Acceptance letter from the host university
where you will be studying
• Medical evaluation or doctor’s letter attesting
to your health
• Worldwide coverage insurance
• Your passport
• Student ID card
• Photographs
• Financial documents
• National criminal background check
Be sure to allow extra time to obtain some of these documents, such as the criminal background check. To ensure
you have the appropriate documents, please check with
your host country’s embassy or consulate for specific, detailed information on their visa requirements.
** As an exchange student you need to pay the normal Assumption University tuition and registration fees. In addition,
you are responsible for expenses for school activities, housing, transportation, food, books, and other personal necessities while you are studying at the overseas university.**
To apply and for further questions
please contact:
Ms. Amara
Office of Graduate Studies, A Building 3rd Floor
amaralatt@gmail.com
02-300-4543 # 1360
Students are required to manage and pay for travelling expense by their own.
Medical and Travel Insurance
Students are required to have worldwide insurance coverage and need to submit to the Embassy when applying the
visa.
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NOTE:
All students are required to have the Au Krungsri
Smart ID Card within 15 days after the class has started.
2.7 Graduate Student’s
Internet Accounts
-----------------------------------------------------------------There are 2 sets of Internet accounts
provided for students:
1. AU Internet Account
2. Graduate Web portal Account
2.6 Student ID Card
The Au Krungsri Smart Card
------------------------------------------------------------------
All students are required to carry the student ID card
in the university. This Smart Card is prvided for students to access for services as followings:
1. Student Identification for card for examinations
2. Access and attendance card for various
University services areas and classrooms
3. Library member card
4. ATM card
5. Electronic purse (e-purse) to facilitate
payments for services on campuses at the
following places:
Procedures to apply for a student ID card
1. Fill in the application for opening the Krunsri
Ayudhaya Bank Account
2 Submit to the Bank of Ayudhaya Bank, ABAC
Hua Mak Branch
3. Receiving the ID card
ID-Card Fee-Regulation
a. Once the AU Krungsri Smart Card is expired or
got lost, the student needs to immediately inform
the Krunkgsri Bank for renewal. A renewal fee of around 250 Baht needs to be paid.
b. If the student has only the comprehensive exam or
thesis writing left, the student can request for a
temporary ID card for 50 Baht at the Office of
Graduate Studies. This temporary ID is valid for 4 months.
c. Students who cannot show their student ID card
in examinations need to pay 150Baht per subject.
*All above fees are subject to change without prior
notice
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2.7.1 Au Internet Account
This Internet account to use for:
1. Accessing the Au WIFI inside the Au campuses
2. Login the university official website:
www.au.edu and access the Au maill
3. Login online Pre-Registration System (for MBA
day and evening students only)
User: gxxxxxxx@au.edu
Password: to be created by student when fill up the
form
For some security reasons all graduate
students have to initialize their Au Internet
password by filling up the Au Internet Account Request Form. The steps are as
follow:
1. Graduate students can get the Au Internet Account Request Form from Office of Graduate
Studies at A building 3rd floor.
2. Fill in the information requested in the form. The
username is the letter “g” followed with your 7-digit student ID number. The password can be 6-8
characters, you can choose from letters a-z and
numbers 0-9. Submit the form to Office of Graduate Studies at A building 3rd floor.
3. Wait for 3 working days and then test your initial
password by logging in at www.au.edu
4. When you try to login, if you have any problems
please contact the Office of Graduate Studies. If
you login successfully please change your password.
5. Don’t forget your password and don’t tell anybody
your username and password because you have
to be responsible for all wrongdoings committed
under your username and password.
Remark:
Username and password are only valid for one semester. When the account expired you have to renew
your password by filling up the Au Internet Account
Request Form in Office of Graduate Studies at A
building 3rd floor
Au Internet Account Request Form
AU Internet Account
For Master’s Degree Students
Name
User Name
g
(Student ID)
Password
(6-8 characters)
Services Level Agreement
● Internet Access Service
● Local Area Network Service
● Modem/AU Wifi Access Service
● Library Database Access
● Web Hosting Service
● Mail Service
● Information Service
For information go to http://www.helpdesk.au.edu
For further contact: One Net Call Center Tel: 0-2300-4543-62 ext.3333
Modem Number: 0-2333-8000, 0-2737-4100, 0-2737-4101, 0-2737-4102
User may use modem connection for 60hrs./month. Maximum connection is 3 hrs./day
AU Internet Account
For Doctoral Degree Students
Name
User Name
How toplogin Au website and change
password
(Student ID)
(For Au WIFI Internet account, Au website and Pre-Registration System)
(6-8 characters)
Password
1.Agreement
Go to www.au.edu you will see the introduction page as follows
Services Level
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Internet Access Service
Local Area Network Service
Modem/AU Wifi Access Service
Library Database Access
Web Hosting Service
Mail Service
Information Service
For information go to http://www.helpdesk.au.edu
For further contact: One Net Call Center Tel: 0-2300-4543-62 ext.3333
Modem Number: 0-2333-8000, 0-2737-4100, 0-2737-4101, 0-2737-4102
User may use modem connection for 60hrs./month. Maximum connection is 3 hrs./day
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How to login Au website and change password
(For Au WIFI Internet account, Au website and Pre-Registration System)
1. Go to www.au.edu you will see the introduction page as follows
2. Enter your username and password on the AU login menu.
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3. After successfully logging in, from the left frame of the webpage you can find “Change Password”
button. Click it and enter the old password and your new password then click “Change Password”.
4. After that you can try to login again using your new password.
2.7.2 Graduate Studies Website User Account
The Graduate Studies official website is www.grad.au.edu, the user account given to each student is using letter “g” followed with a 7-digit of student ID number and the initial password is student. By using this
set of username and password you can get services such as download material, check your courses and
grades.
User: gxxxxxxx@au.edu
Password: student
1. Go to www.grad.au.edu you will see the introduction page as follows. Then click “Skip Intro”
on the bottom of the screen to enter the main web page.
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2. On the upper middle of the screen you can find “Current Student” button, then click it.

3. Find the login boxes on the left of your screen; enter your username and password.

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4. After successfully logging in, in “My Page” you can find “Change Password” button then click it.

5. Enter the old password and new password then click “Save”.
6. After that you can try to login again using your new password.
Remark
All graduate students have to maintain 2 sets of passwords because the Au system and Grad system
are not synchronized yet.
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Lights at the Assumption University Suvarnabhumi campus shine in exquisite environs of learning,
just as student minds are illumined by knowledge
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III. REGISTRATION, ADDING
AND WITHDRAWING COURSES
3.1 REGISTRATION REGULATIONS
3.3 REPEATING THE COURSE
Registration certifies full student’s status. A student
must register and pay all fees on the day and at the
time specified. Those who cannot register on the
specified time must notify the Graduate School in advance and strictly follow the advice/procedures. With
the limited class size, it is recommended for students
to do their registration during the allocated time to ensure the availability of seats in the required courses or
preferred elective courses.
Students may not register for courses they have already taken and passed with a grade ranging from A
to B. As such, students are encouraged to put their
maximum efforts in fulfilling the courses’ requirements
so as to maintain, if not improve, their grade points
average. The students are required to pass all the required courses with a minimum “C+” grade; otherwise
they have to repeat the courses.
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A late registration fee is charged after the registration
period is over. Later registration is possible until the
last day of adding period.
3.2 PREREQUISITES
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To register for a course, the student normally needs
the approval of his advisor. Furthermore, he/she
is also required to ascertain the completion of the
course’s prerequisite(s) prior to the registration of the
desired course. Failure to fulfill the prerequisite(s)
would result in the course’s withdrawal without his/her
consent and refund. Should the student wish to enroll
in the course while waiting for its prerequisites’ final
grade, he/she needs to obtain the Dean’s or his authorized representative’s permission before registering
the course. The list of prerequisites is also presented
in the bulletin.
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3.4 COURSE LOAD
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The allowable course load for a full-time student is 4
courses or 12 credits per regular trimester. However,
a part-time student’s course load is only 3 courses or
9 credits. Exceptions for course or credit limits apply
only for graduating students in their last term, provided that the Dean’s approval is obtained prior to the
registration.
Exceptions to course requirements are approved on a
case-by-case basis by the Dean. Therefore, part-time
students obtaining Dean’s approval to change their
status to full-time students, and vice versa, would be
required to observe the aforementioned regulation.
With the Dean’s approval, outstanding and graduating
students may register an additional course.
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* Student means the candidate who is admitted to and
registered in the Graduate Program of Studies, taking
a minimum of 6 credits hours of classes.
Note: Refund
------------------------------------------------------------------
Refund for 50% and withdrawal without record in transcript can be only done within the first 2 weeks of the
term.
In order request for the partial refund of 50% of the
paid tuition fee, the student must fulfill following requirements:
1.
2.
Request for the refund within the first two weeks
of the new term
Pay full amount for registering the new subject
in case of changing subjects.
3.7 SPECIALIZATION DECLARATION
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3.5 CHANGING SECTION
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Students are required to study and fulfill the attendance record (the University’s policy requires students
to obtain a minimum of 80% class attendance in order
to be eligible for examinations) only in the section they
have registered for. Furthermore, full-time students
would only be allowed to register in day sections and
part-time students are to register in evening sections,
except for courses that are offered for both sections.
If students want to change the section, they need to
ask the permission from both sections (previous and
new section). If both lecturers sign the petition form
and the dean agrees, students can change the section.
Students who wish to register the course across the
sections need to obtain the Dean’s approval prior to
the registration of the course.
3.6 ADDING AND
WITHDRAWING COURSE
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Courses may be added or withdrawn during the first
two weeks of each trimester with the Dean’s approval.
Students who believe that they are not prepared for
the final examination may withdraw from a course provided they do so at least 15 days before the date of
the first final examination of that trimester.
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To provide priority to students with specializations and
hence to ensure the availability of seats in the required
courses, students are obligated to declare their specializations during the specified period that normally
takes place two weeks prior to the registration. Once
declared, students wishing to change their specialization would be charged a “changing specialization fee”.
3.8 THESIS OPTION
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Students who selected Plan A “Thesis Option” are required to immediately register for and start with their
Thesis after having finished all the required course
work.
Students are given maximum one term to make their
decision on their thesis writing. In this case a student
status maintenance fee needs to be paid.
For all MBA students, the Thesis accumulates for 15
credits.
In case students register the thesis separately, students need to be aware of following regulations:
1. Register 6 credits (BZ7000) first:
If students do not fulfill the requirements
of BZ7000 within two terms, they will be
automatically given “W”
2. Register 9 credits (BZ7001):
If the requirements are not fulfilled within one term,
the student will automatically get “W” and will have
to register again
Manual for Online Pre-registration Process
(for MBA Day Program and Evening Program)
 
Figure 1 - Menu Page Link to Preregistration System
Figure 2 – Log In Page
This is the Log In page for the Preregistration system. In order to log in to the system, you must sign in first
by entering the student ID and your password to identify whether you are properly authorized or not

Figure 3 – Students Agreement Page
Please read the above agreement carefully and decide whether you agree or do not agree. If you do not
agree with the agreement, click “I Decline” button in order to log out from the system. Otherwise, click “I
Confirm” button in order to do the next step of Preregistration.
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Figure 4 – Select Form to view
After confirmation, you will see this page which shows your personal information such as name, faculty,
department, etc.
Credit Limit: the maximum number of credits which you can take.
Time Left: the total time left to allow you to use this system. This system allows 20 minutes
to do the Preregistration.
Start Time: means the time at which the student starts making entries for the Preregistration.
End Time: means the time at which you have to finish the Preregistration. If you use
more time than allowed, the browser will be closed automatically.
In this page, you can view all the corresponding forms. You can view the form by clicking on the drop down
box shown on the screen.
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Figure 5 – View Form
If you click on the form number from the drop down list, the system will show the particular form information.
“Form Available” in the above screen means the number of forms available in the database for the particular
form number. For example, form number in the screen is “014810301” and the number of available form
for that form is 49 forms.
Figure 6 – Choose Form
If you would like to choose this particular form, click “Choose Form” button. The message will pop up to
confirm when the form has been chosen. Press “OK” if you are happy with the selection or press “NO” to
choose another form. There are places available for all subjects in the form. There is no need to go for class
lookup unless you want to choose subject not in the form.
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Figure 7 – After Choosing Form
This is the page that appears after choosing the particular form number. In order to take the courses in the
form, you have to click on the “select box” provided in the left side of each course. As soon as you have
selected the box, the corresponding time schedule of that subject will appear in the time table. If you would
like to remove the selected courses, click again on the “select box”.

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Figure 8 – Entering the desired section number
The page is the example of entering the section number for the particular course.
After entering the section number, you have to click on the select box provided for each course.
Figure 9 – Save Courses in Form
After completing, click “Save Your Selections” button, and the above confirmation message will
appear to ensure whether you still want to modify the form or not.
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Figure 10 – Adding New Course
After saving all the selected courses, you cannot modify anymore. You can only add other courses in this
page. In order to add the new Course, click “start adding” button, and then input the Course ID and the section number. If you do not know which section is still available, you can check by clicking “class look up”.
Figure 11 – Confirmation for Adding New Course
After entering the Course ID and section number, click “Confirm” button, and the above confirmation
message will appear. If you do not want to add, click the “cancel” button.
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Figure 12 – Deleting Course
The student can delete or modify the added course(s) by clicking the corresponding icon at the left
side of each added Course. But you cannot delete or modify the Courses in the form chosen.
Figure 13 – Modification of each Course
After clicking the delete or modify icon, the system will show this confirmation alert to confirm it.
So if you have accidentally clicked on the icons, click the “Cancel” button. Graduate School of Business – 2014 Student Handbook 45
Figure 14 – Confirmation of all Courses to take
In order to finish the Preregistration procedure, click “Confirm All Courses” button.
Figure 15 – Preregistration Result
After completing the Preregistration procedure successfully, you can exit from the system by clicking
“Log Out” button on the right side at the top of the page. You can check the Preregistration Result at the
Preregistration Result system.
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CONCENTRATION COURSES
To provide priority to major students and hence
to ensure the availability of seats in the required
courses, students are obligated to declare their
concentrations during the specified period. Students who do not declare the their concentrations,
but wish to enroll the concentration required courses either as required or elective courses will only be
allowed to do so during the registration or adding
period subject to seat availability. Once declared,
students wishing to change their concentration
would be charged “changing concentration fee”
CROSS SECTION
Day and evening sections students are normally
expected to register only in their own respective
sections, except for the courses and sections that
are offered for students in both programs. However,
graduating students or those with compelling reasons may petition the Dean. Failure to comply with
this regulation will result in automatic withdrawal
without the student’s consent and refund.
REMARK:
Students are required to ascertain the fulfillment of
the course prerequisites prior to the registration for
subsequent courses. Courses registered without
the fulfillment of the prerequisites will be automatically deleted without notice and refund.
To register for a course, the student normally
needs the approval of his advisor. Furthermore,
he/she is also required to ascertain the completion of the course’s prerequisite(s) prior to the registration of the desired course. Failure to fulfill the
prerequisite(s) would result in the course’s withdrawal without his/her consent and refund. Should
the student wish to enroll in the course while waiting for its prerequisites’ final grade, he/she needs to
obtain the Dean’s or his authorized representative’s
permission before registering the course. The list of
prerequisites is also presented in the bulletin. For
BP 6918 Strategic Management, students must be
taking in the last semester.
LATE REGISTRATION
A late registration fee of 2,000 baht is charged for
those who register after their specified registration
period. Late registration is possible until the last
day of adding period.
MANUAL REGISTRATION
Students who failed to do the online registration
may register the subjects within the first 2 weeks
of the term (the adding period) given that there are
seats available in the requested subjects and sections. A late registration fee will also be charged.
IMPORTANT THING STO NOTE
REGISTRATION PAYMENT IS MADE BY CASHIER CHEQUE PAYABLE TO
‘ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY’
CHANGING OR WITHDRAWING COURSE(S) WITHIN FIRST TWO WEEKS SINCE THE
INSTRUCTION STARTS IS SUBJECT TO 50% REFUND OF TUITION FEE ONLY
CHANGING OR WITHDRAWING COURSE(S) AFTER TWO WEEKS WILL SUBJECT TO
0% REFUND AND ‘W’ WRITTEN ON THE ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT (no refund)
ACADEMIC RECORD UPDATE IS A MUST TO FOLLOW
UP YOUR ACADEMIC PROGRESS
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religious icons at Assumption University’s Suvarnabhumi campus.
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IV. ACADEMIC RULES AND
REGULATIONS
4.1 Leave of Absence and Resignation
-----------------------------------------------------------------The degree program must be completed within
five years. Students who wish to take a leave of
absence from their studies must seek the Dean or
his authorized representative’s approval. A leave
of absence shall not be granted during the first trimester of the first year. Only in exceptional cases
will a leave of absence be granted for more than
two consecutive trimesters. Students, who receive
approval for a leave of absence, will be required to
pay the student status maintenance fee for each
trimester absence. Fee payment is due within 30
days of the opening of each trimester.
4.2 Termination of Student Status
-----------------------------------------------------------------Each student is given a period of 5 consecutive academic years to complete the Program. Any student
who exceeds the limit of 5 years’ time must submit the petition along with necessary documents to
extend his/her student status to get approval from
the Dean to continue his/her study. A student’s status may be terminated with the concurrence of the
President for any of the following reasons:
•
when the student’s cumulative GPA is less
than 2.00
• if the student fails to register during the prescribed registration period
• if after completing eight (8) MBA courses the
cumulative GPA is less than 2.50
• if all the course requirements are not completed within the prescribed time limit of ten regular
trimesters
• if the cumulative GPA is less than 3.00 upon
completion of all course requirements
• if the student fails in a repeated thesis or Comprehensive Examination
• if the student seriously violates the university
regulations.
Assumption University reserves the right to make
changes to the scale above without prior notice.
These guidelines affect several facets of the MBA
Program courses.
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4.3Dress Code
-----------------------------------------------------------------Au Dress Code for Graduate Students :
-----------------------------------------------------------------For Men:
Smart casual dress is required to enter
Au Campuses
-----------------------------------------------------------------For Women:
Smart casual dress is required to enter
Au Campuses
Note:
All kinds of impolite dresses, casual wear: T-shirts
with Jeans or short trousers and slippers are not
allowed.
VIOLATION OF THE UNIVERSITY DRESS
REGULATIONS
The University reserves the right not to provide service for any student who does not follow the dress
codes.The following are the actions which will be
taken against violators.
1. If they are found in the classroom, students will
be ordered to leave the room immediately.
2. If they are found in the examination room, students will not be allowed to either take or continue writing their exams.
Remarks:
• All Assumption University lecturers as well as
staff have full authority to give warning regard-
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•
ing the infringement of dress codes to the students. Hence students are expected to strictly
comply with the warning.
Showing any bad reaction to the lecturers and
staff, or intending not to follow their warning will
result in serious punishment.
4.4 Student Discipline
another author, he/she must be careful to use the
author’s exact words, enclose them in quotation
marks, and cite the source in the body of the text
and also on the reference page. If students are unsure whether or not they should cite, they are encouraged to cite. They are also encouraged to ask
their lecturers for guidance on this issue.
-----------------------------------------------------------------Students are expected to conduct themselves in a
responsible manner that reflects ethics, honor, and
good citizenship. They are also expected to abide
by the regulations of the University. It is the student’s responsibility to maintain academic honesty
and integrity, and to manifest their commitment to
the goals of the University through their conduct
and behavior. Any form of academic dishonesty,
or inappropriate conduct by students or applicants,
may result in penalties ranging from warning to dismissal as deemed appropriate by the University.
4.7 Attendance and Punctuality
4.5Academic Dishonesty
4.8 Class Participation
-----------------------------------------------------------------Academic dishonesty includes cheating, plagiarism, and any attempt to obtain credit for academic
work through fraudulent, deceptive, or dishonest
means. Below is a list of some of the forms academic dishonesty may take.
•
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•
•
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Using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise.
Submitting work previously submitted in another course without the consent of the lecturer.
Sitting for an examination by surrogate or acting as a surrogate.
Representing the words, ideas, or work of another as one’s own in any academic exercise.
Conducting any act that defrauds the academic
process.
Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else’s
ideas or work as one’s own. As such, plagiarism
constitutes fraud or theft. Plagiarism or academic
dishonesty in any form is a grave offense and will
not be tolerated.
4.6 Plagiarism
-----------------------------------------------------------------Students must give credit for any information that is
not either the result of original research or common
knowledge. If a student borrows ideas or information from another author, he/she must acknowledge the author in the body of the text and on the
reference page. If a student borrows the words of
-----------------------------------------------------------------Students are expected to attend all classes. If a
student misses more than three sessions without
a written excuse from a doctor or parent (in case of
emergency), he/she will face the consequence of
failing the course or having his/her grade seriously
reduced.
A student who is more than 30 minutes late to class
will be marked as absent.
-----------------------------------------------------------------Students are expected to attend all classes. If a
student misses more than three sessions without
a written excuse from a doctor or parent (in case of
emergency), he/she will face the consequence of
failing the course or having his/her grade seriously
reduced.
A student who is more than 30 minutes late to class
will be marked as absent.
4.9 Examination Regulations
-----------------------------------------------------------------Students must observe the following examination
regulations:
1. Student I.D. Card is mandatory for taking the
examination.
2. A valid Student I.D. Card must be shown
to the proctor before entering the
examination room and when signing up
on the seating list.
Students with invalid IDs or any cards
other than Student I.D. Cards are not
allowed to sit for the examination.
(In case that the Student I.D. Card cannot be
shown, students have to contact the Office of Graduate Studies and can get a Temporary I.D. Card
after paying Baht 150 fine)
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3.
Exam Dress Code: students have to wear
formal business like i.e. male students are
required to wear shirts and trousers, and
female students are required to wear polite
dresses – skirts or trousers and suits - for
taking the examination. (All kinds of impolite
dresses or T-shirts, jeans and slippers are not
allowed.)
4.
Students are not allowed to enter the
examination room later than 30 minutes, and
are not allowed to leave within the first thirty
minutes of the examination period.
5. Students are not allowed to loiter on the
hallway or corridor while the examination is in
the process.
6.
All kinds of communication devices; i.e. mobile
phones, iphones, computer notebooks are not
allowed to be used in the examination room. Conversations with others, or impolite manner/
language to proctors are not allowed as well.
7.
For ‘Closed Books’ examination, students are
not allowed to take any books/sheets materials
into the examination room except pencils,
pens, rulers, erasers, or calculators, if allowed.
8. Students must stop writing immediately
and leave answer/question papers as soon
as the examination comes to an end.
9.
No answer/question papers should be taken
out of the examination room. Taking answer/
question papers out of the examination room
constitutes a ‘cheating’ offense.
4.10 Late Examination Regulations
-----------------------------------------------------------------1. The term “Late Examination” refers to examination papers provided for a student who is
not able to participate in the examination on
the date and time scheduled by the Office of
Graduate Studies (OGS).
2. Any student who misses the scheduled examination should file a petition form, seeking approval from the Dean to be permitted to take a
“late examination”.
The petition should be submitted to the OGS
within 2 weeks before or 3 days after the date
and time examination is scheduled.
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3. “Late Examination” can be allowed for students
in the case of midterm examination or final examination only. Once allowed to take a “late examination” a student is required to pay a Baht
1,500 fee for each course taken.
Any student who misses a midterm examination or final examination will get an “I” (Incomplete) as the final grade result of the course,
and the procedure for the “make-up examination” should be completed within 2 semesters
in which the course has been taken.
4. Late Examination Application
A formal petition request for late examination
is required to submit to the Office of Graduate
Studies with the documents pertaining to the
cause of their absences along with the late examination fees of 1,500 baht within 3 days after
the date students have missed the examination.
Students have to take the examination according to the late examination schedule arranged
by Office of Graduate Studies. Absent for late
examination will result in ‘W’ for that subject.
5. Late Examination After Incorrect Registration
Students who fail to pay for a subject are not
allowed to sit for the midterm and final exam
of that particular subject. For the case that students have registered for a subject but their
names do not appear on the list of examinees,
they are required to always carry their registration receive with them and to show it to the staff
upon request.
In case students need to sit for the late-exam,
an additional fee of 1,500 Baht must be paid
after the student has made full payment for the
entire trimester.
Supporting Documents
• an approved signature or letter of acknowledgement from their instructors
• In case of “sickness”: Medical Bills / Medical
Certificate / Historical Medical Records
• In case of “expiration of a person in the family”:
Death certificate of the person,
• in case of “accident”: Insurance claim / Police
Report / Pictures of damage(s) on the car /
Photocopy of the transportation’s owner title /
Garage’s repair bill, if any
Applicants who are denied late examination or
failed to submit a petition for late examination will
be given “W” for the subject(s) concerned.
4.11 University Policy
Regarding Cheating
-----------------------------------------------------------------Cheating in the examination is forbidden and
will not be tolerated. The regulation set hitherto
was agreed upon by the special committee formed
up on September 11th 1998 for considering cases of cheating during examinations. It is primarily
agreed that the term “cheating” is classified into
three stages:
a) Successful or a clear case of cheating
(with evidence)
b) Unsuccessful cheating
c) An attempt to cheat
1. Successful cheating occurs when a student
begins using documents relevant to the exam
being taken or looks at, or copies the whole or
part of an answer paper of other student(s) or
specifically prepared materials for examination
purpose. A proctor captures such an action or
such a student is caught at hand with the copied and/or the copying answer papers, or without supporting materials or documents. If it is
evident to the committee that such a student
committed cheating, the penalty in this case is
the expulsion from the MBA program.
2. An unsuccessful case of cheating occurs when
a student takes, inside or outside the examination hall, certain documents or materials prohibited and shows the intention or the potential
to exploit such materials and/or documents. At
the time such an action is committed, a proctor captures or is able to identify this behavior.
If it is undoubtedly evident to the committee
that such a student has no reason why he/she
needs to gain access to or hold/custody to such
material and/or a document at the time, the
penalty is an “F” failure in that particular course
taken at the time, and a one-trimester suspension from enrolment.
3. An attempt to cheat occurs when a student
possesses certain documents or materials prohibited and brings these into the examination
room, although, he/she has not yet made use
of such material and/or a document, the proctor
finds these in the possession of that student. If
there is no evidence to advocate why he/she
had to carry with him/her such items into the
examination hall, or, if he/she cannot defend
such behavior to the committee members, the
penalty is an “F” failure for that course, without
suspension in the subsequent trimester’s enrolment.
The Disciplinary Committee consists of:
• The lecturer of the Course (in which the student
cheated)
• Members of the Administrative Committee
4.12 EXAM SCRIPTS VIEWING
-----------------------------------------------------------------Review of Assessment is available to all students once the University has released the final
result for a unit.
In order to view the exam scripts, students need
to submit a petition form within 4 months after the
final result is released. Students need to request to
see the exam scripts one by one and only under the
supervision of the OGS staff. Only the examinee
is allowed to see his/her own exam scripts. The
examination script is the property of the University
and students are not allowed to copy or take any
paper out of the office; otherwise the student will be
charged of cheating, which is subject to disciplinary
action. If the student wishes to meet his instructor
after having seen the exam scripts, the student is
required to submit another petition form. OGS will
then arrange a meeting upon the agreement with
the instructor.
4.13 CHANGING PROGRAM
-----------------------------------------------------------------1. Any new student, who passed the entrance
examination but did not yet register for the next
semester, can change the program without
paying any additional fees. This change needs
to be done before the registration period ends;
otherwise the student can only change the
program for the next semester by paying a fee
of 2,000 baht.
2. Any current student, who would like to change
the program, has to submit the petition 1 week
before making the registration and needs to pay
the changing program fees (2,000 baht).
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V. FEES AND CHARGES
5.1 General Charges
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fees and charges are collected under the following headings:
Fee Description
(in Baht)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Matriculation (Thai students, first enrollment only) 9,000
Matriculation (Overseas students, first enrollment only) 21,500
Students’ activities (first enrollment only) 7,000
Photo Taking (first enrollment only) 100
University fee 17,400 / trimester
Internet fee 800 / trimester
Annual health & life insurance (overseas students)
5,000 /year
Comprehensive Examinations:
- Written (4 papers) 4,000
- Oral 2,000
Thesis proposal defense 3,000*
Thesis final defense 3,000/ 15,000**
Entrance fees:
- Admission Fee
500
- Written entrance examinations 600 / subject
- Oral entrance examination
500
*only in case of failing first thesis proposal defense attempt
**15,000 Baht only in case of failing first thesis final defense attempt
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5.2 Additional Charges
Fee Description
(in Baht)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Audit fees, MBA candidates 4,000 /credit
Audit fees, Non – MBA candidates 5,000 /credit
Student status maintain, Master’s Degree candidates 4,900 / trimester
Student status maintain, Ph.D. candidates
5,200/ semester
Re-entry 5,000
Changing program 2,000
Changing concentration 2,000
Late registration 2,000
Overdue library book
- reserved books
50 /day
- general books
20 /day
Late examination 1,500 /course
Internship presentation
500
Temporary I.D. Card 150 /use
New I.D. Card in case of loss
250
Recommendation letter
30 /copy
Unofficial transcript
30 /copy
Note:
The above fees/charges are subject to change without prior notice
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VI. FACILITIES AND SERVICES
6.1 ABAC City Campus,
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The new lifestyle and edutainment campus began
operating in September 2007 at the 14th floor of the
ZEN Department Store@CentralWorld, Rajdamri
Road. This campus facilitates some classes for master’s programs, short-courses and seminars and will
be the one-stop student service center for academic
services, class services, finance services and other
services.
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Within ABAC City Campus, we provide professional
and functional training facilities in the ideal edutainment learning environment. Our classrooms are best
fit to the business, IT and professional training needs
as each of those is fully equipped with hi-tech IT equipment, Wireless Internet access, high quality LCD Projector and also other standard meeting facilities.
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Each Assumption University campus maintains a
large library with over 500,000 volumes total and subscribes to about 1,700 journals and periodicals. In addition to the study facilities provided for students and
instructors in the main libraries, there are reading ar-
eas in many other locations. These include the Catholic Education Council Library, the Catholic Library, the
graduate student lounge, the Guidance and Counseling Library, the Faculty Lounge and the International
Center.
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The Office of Information Technology Services (ITS)
strives to acquaint students with the use of computers
as tools for working with large quantities of information
in an advanced technological environment. Its general
activities are under the direction of the Director of the
Computing Center. In addition to supplying instructions on the use of computers to students and faculty,
the Center also assists them with class work and research activities involving complex computations and
intricate data processing.
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Assumption University operates local and international networking systems to provide full Internet access
for all students, faculty and staff members. Through
the Internet, MBA students can access international
libraries, universities, databases, journals and research papers, as well as communicate with professors, classmates, colleagues, and others worldwide.
Thus, MBA students of ABAC are prepared to enter
the information society where networking will be the
norm rather than the exception.
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The Office of International Affairs is responsible for
taking the lead in establishing international education
exchanges and Study Aboard opportunities at both
undergraduate and postgraduate level programs. The
Office provides guidance and counseling for students
who wish to spend a semester abroad, to transfer as
an undergraduate or to continue postgraduate studies
at other international institutions.
The Center emphasizes the following international
dimensions of the University through its counseling
services:
- Exchange and transfer information.
- Cultural contribution to campus life by various
nationalities represented.
- Opportunity for students to co-exist and to
learn from each other.
The center is located on the second floor of First floor
of the ‘L’ building, Hua Mak Campus.
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The ATS office is the tourism service center to facilitate the students and faculty members’ hotel and air
ticket reservations, tours, and Meeting Incentive Convention & Exhibition (MICE)
6.7 The Innovation, Creativity and
Enterprise (ICE) Center
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With support and cooperation from the government
sector, GSB started the INNOVATION, CREATIVITY
AND ENTERPRISE (ICE CENTER) which gives consultation and advice to Small and Medium Enterprises
to compete at international standards. The agreement
of cooperation between Assumption University and
the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (Office of SMEs) was signed on 27 April 2006. In
the first year of its success as the business incubator
unit for 13 SMEs, the second year of MOU was signed
on August 16, 2007. With this governmental networking through training and consultancy sessions, there
were over 80 SMEs owners and mentors successfully
achieved in ICE center business incubator programs
within 3 years.
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6.8 The ABAC Social Innovation in
Management and Business Analysis
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The ICE Center was launched the ABAC Social Innovation in Management and Business Analysis or SIMBA in February 2007 to contribute and serve business
and society with its consults and researches. Through
SIMBA, research will endeavor to bridge the conceptual reality with the applied, perceived initiatives in entrepreneurship.
6.9 The ABAC Business Legal
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As for the 24th years of Graduate School of Business
and for the 40 years of Assumption University, Graduate School of Business was launched the ABAC Business Law Advisory Center (BLAC) on 19 June 2009.
The ABAC BLAC will serve as a legal solutions and
advice for Small business, entrepreneurs and professionals and medium enterprises business and
law consultation. ABAC BLAC is located at Hua Mak
Campus, Assumption Building, 5th floor.
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P60 P61 P62 P64 P66 P67 P68 P69 Graduate Studies Petition Form
Petition form for Late Examination
Course Work Submission Form
Dress Code for Graduate Students
Examination Regulations for Students study at City campus
President Award Requirements for Graduate Students
Announcement for the Status Maintain Fees
Disciplinary Regulation for Students of Assumption University
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Online Petition:
A petition is a student’s formal request for an exception to the normal rules and regulations of the Graduate School of Business. You make such a request by filling out your
request, explaining the reasons that support it, and attaching any relevant documentation. You then fill out a petition form (detailing your name, address, student number
etc.) and submit it with your letter and documents to the Office of Graduate Studies,
which forwards it to the Dean/Program Directors.
The Petition form can be accessed at www.grad.au.edu
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In the sun’s zenith, the statue of the late Pope John Paul II at Assumption University’s Suvarnabhumi
campus resonates the immanence of spiritual grace and love.
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Assumption University Order
No. 124 / 2010
Subject: “President Award for Academic Excellent”
for Master’s Degree graduates
In lieu of the effort to instigate graduate students to become more rigorous with their
studies, to maintain the standard of academic excellence, and simultaneously to elevate the
value of the award, it is deemed appropriate to announce that the “President Award for
Academic Excellence”, would only be granted to Master’s Degree Program graduates who
have been achieved and maintained a cumulative grade point average range of “3.90-4.00”,
and under the following requirements;
1. Students must obtain at least “B+” grade in all courses.
2. Students must obtain “S” grade for non-credits courses.
3. Students have fulfilled all the requirements for graduation within 2 years or
minimum duration of study is 3 semesters.
This order is effective from September 2010.
Given on August 20, 2010
Rev. Bro. Bancha Saenghiran, f.s.g., Ph.D.
President
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471xxxx or over
472xxxx – 51xxxxx
521xxxx - Present
Adm. No.
Permitted Maintenance
Study System
Semester
Trimester
1000
1000
5200
4800
5300
4900
Postgraduate Programs
Temporary Suspension
Study System
Semester
Trimester
2000
2000
13700
13300
13800
13400
Adm. No.
471xxxx or over
472xxxx – 51xxxxx
521xxxx - Present
Remarks: Maintenance of Graduate Student status fees per semester/trimester (Baht)
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2000
15200
15300
Temporary
Suspension
Office of the University Registrar
December 15, 2010
1000
6700
6800
Permitted
Maintenance
Doctoral Programs
3. If for reasons of academic misconduct or dishonesty on examinations, a student is
temporarily suspended from attending classes, the period of study is still considered as current
(the permissible duration of study is five academic years, or ten semesters.)
2. The permitted student has to pay fees for maintenance of status for every semester of the
period of studies, within the first thirty days from the first day of the semester class instructions
commencing. If this rule is violated the university will remove the student’s name from
its records.
1. Maintenance of student status can be done consecutively for two semesters, except for
reasons of force majeure, but students will have to gain the necessary permission from the Dean
and approval from the Rector of the university.
Graduate Student Status Maintenance
DISCIPLINARY REGULATION
FOR STUDENTS OF
ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY
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Welcome to Graduate School of Business
Assumption University of Thailand
Thank you for choosing to study in Au and congratulations
on your first success entering to Graduate Studies. While you on campus, you may find the useful
contact details below. Office of Graduate Studies
Hua Mak Campus
3rd Floor, ‘A’ Building Ramkhamhaeng 24 Road
Tel. 02 300 4543-62 ext. 1360-1 Fax 02 7191521
Website: http://www.grad.au.edu
Office hours:
Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday
8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
ABAC City Campus
Zen Department Store @ CentralWorld, 14th fl.
4,4/5 Rajdamri Rd., Phatumwan
Tel. (66) 02 1009 115 - 8 Fax (66) 02 1009 119
E-mail: citycampus@au.edu
www.citycampus.au.edu
Office hours:
Weekdays
Weekend
10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.
Resource and Information for new students
Office of University Registrar
(M-F: 8.30 a.m. - 7.00 p.m., Sat: 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.)
Tel. 02 300 4543-62 ext. 3503, 3507
Information Technology Services (ITS)
(M-Sat.: 8.30 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.,
Sat - Sun: 8.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.)
Tel. 02 300 4543-62 ext. 3333
Security (24 Hours)
Tel. 02 300 4543-62 ext. 1234
Library
(M-F: 8.30 a.m. - 7.00 p.m., Sat-Sun: 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.)
Tel. 02 300 4543-62 ext. 3402
Office of Financial Management
(M-F: 8.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m., Sat 8.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.)
Tel. 02 300 4543-62 ext. 1204
Bank of Ayudhya (Hua Mak Branch)
(M-F: 8.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m., Sat: 8.30 a.m. - 3.30 p.m.)
Tel. 02 300 4543-62 ext. 1188
UNIAD
UNIVERSITY
ADMISSIONS
CENTER
BANGKOK
HUA MAK CAMPUS
Admissions Center "P" Building, 1st.
592 Ramkhamhaeng 24 Rd.,
Hua Mak, Bangkok Thailand 10240
Tel. (66) 02 719 1929
Tel: (66) 02 300 4543-62 Ext.1244
E-mail: grad@au.edu
www.grad.au.edu
ABAC CITY CAMPUS
Zen Department Store @
CentralWorld, 14th
4,4/5 Rajdamri Rd., Phatumwan
Bangkok Thailand 10330
Tel. (66) 02 1009 115 - 8
Fax (66) 02 1009 119
E-mail: citycampus@au.edu
www.grad.au.edu
SUVARNABHUMI CAMPUS
St.Michael's Hall (SM115)
Bangna Trad Rd., KM.26,
Samuthprakarn
Direct Line: (66) 02 723 2792
E-mail: grad@au.edu
www.grad.au.edu
CHIANG MAI
MONTFORT COLLEGE
19/1 Montfort Rd., Amphur Muang
Chiangmai 50000 Thailand
Tel. (66) 053 245570-5 Ext. 508
Direct Line (66) 081 815 1237
E-mail: grad@au.edu
www.grad.au.edu
NAKHONRATCHASIMA (KORAT)
ASSUMPTION COLLEGE
NAKHONRATCHASIMA (ACN)
3 St.mary Rd., Naimuang
Amphur Muang
Nakhonratchasima 30000
Tel. (66) 044 295300 Ext.1158
Direct Line: (66) 081-815-1237
E-mail: grad@au.edu
www.grad.au.edu
CHONBURI
ASSUMPTION COLLEGE SRIRACHA
29 Moo 10 Amphur Sriracha
Chonburi 20110
Tel. (66) 038 311055
Direct Line: (66) 081 - 815-1237
E-mail: grad@au.edu
www.grad.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 effort through the Office of Graduate
Studies, will be made to keep students advised of any such changes.
The University Registrar
Last updated: August 2013
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