8 ******* 2546 - International Affairs, Thammasat Business School

Center for International Affairs

Thammasat Business School, Thammasat University

BBA Courses:

No. Titles and course codes

1 AC 201

Fundamental Accounting

2 AC 202

Management Accounting

3 AC 311

Intermediate Accounting

1

4 AC 313

Cost Accounting

5 AC 315

Tax Accounting

6 AC 316

Auditing

7 AC 412

Advanced Accounting 2

8 AC 413

Accounting Information

Systems

Course Offerings (Fall 2013)

(Only for incoming exchange students)

Course descriptions

A study of types and objectives of accounting; codes of ethics of accountants; roles of accounting to the society; formats and information presented in financial statements; characteristics of various types of accounts; the accounting principles and fundamental concepts in recording and preparing financial statements as well as usefulness and limitations of accounting information

A study of collecting cost data and how to use cost data for planning, controlling, evaluating performance for improving efficiency and effectiveness of an organization as well as decision making of executives at all levels.

A study of accounting framework; accounting treatments for recognition and measurement of assets and liabilities as well as related revenues and expenses in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; and presentation and disclosure of information related to assets and liabilities.

A study of cost, the purpose of cost accounting, cost data collection, and cost allocations for product and service cost determination purposes. The course also covers how to track product costs under standard costing systems.

A study of the relationship between accounting and tax; the differences between net income according to generally accepted accounting principles and net income according to the Revenue Code; and the recording of those differences.

The course focuses on personal income tax, accounting for income tax, accounting for withholding tax, accounting for value-added tax, and accounting for specific business tax by emphasizing on practice of tax treatments and tax responsibilities for each type of taxes. The course also covers ethical issues on the preparation of accounting report for tax purpose (but does not include tax planning) and the power of the officers in an assessment for additional payment.

A study of purposes of auditing; auditing standards; roles and responsibilities of auditors; professional ethics; audit planning and audit programs; audit risks; assessment of internal control effectiveness; audit evidence; audit procedures and evidence collection; documentation of the audit results, concluding of the audit; and audit reports.

A study of accounting treatments for partnerships, investment companies, and non-profit organizations and funds. This course also covers the concepts and treatments for revenue recognition of several businesses such as installment sales, consignment, franchise, real estates, and long-term construction contracts.

In addition, accounting for derivatives; the preparation of interim financial statements and segment reports; and singleentry accounting are included.

A study of fundamental concepts of accounting information system, techniques and tools in the process and preparation of financial and management reports. The course also includes the control systems in accounting information

Class schedules

(date and time)

Not available until the end of July

Seat quota

5








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5

2 Prachan Rd., Pranakorn, Bangkok 10200 Thailand I Thammasat Business School, Thammasat University

Tel: (66-2) 613-2190 Fax: (662) 225-2109 I E-mail: interfca@tbs.tu.ac.th

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Thammasat Business School, Thammasat University system, basic business processes, and the impacts of Ecommerce on accounting information systems.


9 BA 201

Business Law

10 BA 202

Taxation

11 BA 203

Business Quantitative

Analysis

12 BA 204

Business Statistics

13 BA 401

Strategic Management

14 EC 213

Introductory

Microeconomics


The course examines the legal system and basic legal principles affecting various forms of business. Review of particular contracts; sale, hire purchase, agency, mortgages, lease, creditors’ right and bankruptcy, etc. Also covered are the applications of law to financial instruments.

An overview of excise taxes and custom taxes, the tax treatment of individuals, partnerships and corporations.

Topics include value-added taxes, specific purpose taxes, property taxes, and other related taxes collected by government agencies.

Business decision making in all areas such as production, finance and marketing, requires business executives to carefully analyzing business problems. Quantitative Analysis helps create such skills for business executives in order to make efficient decisions.

This course focuses on a systematic approach of quantitative analysis to business decision making.

This includes defining the problem, developing a model, acquiring input data, developing a solution, testing a solution, analyzing the results and sensitivity analysis.

Selective models such as linear programming, transportation, network graph, Markov, inventory, and simulation, are covered in order to help students build their analytical skills for making efficient business decisions. This course also utilizes the computer software to emphasis on modeling real-world problems and to understand the solutions to these models.

The key factors of running successful business under uncertainty nowadays are the systematic data collection used in planning realistic sales forecast, production costs, and other expenses, and the development of statistic models which can be used to help decision makers in making business decision within acceptable tolerance limits.

This course covers on the sampling statistics, population parameters, the probability theory (Baye's Theorem), random variables, probability distributions, hypothesis testing, analysis of variances, correlation, and linear regression. Topics focus on analyzing and applying the results from statistical program.

Examines the process of strategic management and analysis of internal and external environments for higher-level managers to make decisions on vision, objectives, and strategies. Analyzes factors affecting strategic implementation and techniques of controlling and evaluating strategic management.

Concepts and applications of economic theories regarding fundamental economic problems, price mechanism, demand and supply of goods and services, basic theory on consumer behavior, production and costs, and price determination in perfectly and imperfectly competitive markets. Comparison the market performances in resource allocation, basic theories of factor markets and market failures.

Class schedules

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No. Titles and course codes Course descriptions

15 EC 214

Introductory

Macroeconomics

16 FN 211

Financial Markets

17 FN 311

Financial Management

18 FN 428

Investment Banking

19 FN 451

Equity Security Analysis

20 FN 452

Financial Derivatives

Concepts and application of economic theories regarding macroeconomic indicators, goals and problems in macroeconomic context, determination of national income, money market, demand for and supply of money, macroeconomic problems including unemployment, inflation and deflation, fiscal and monetary policies used for economic stabilization, balance of payments, foreign exchange market and exchange rate determination, the application of economic indicators to analyze the economic situations.

This course covers topics on Money, Banking and Financial

Markets. In particular, the effects on financial markets due to various variables will be explored. Such variables are monetary policy, interest rates, regulations and controls of financial institutions, money market, capital market and international financial market including roles and functions of financial institutions in Thailand.

This course studies theoretical concepts of corporate financial management which can be applied to resolve financial problems and issues encountered by management in the real world of business. The course emphasizes on the management of asset structure and financial mix. Discussion covers the application of financial models and instruments on managing the asset, liability and equity so that the goal of maximizing enterprise value can be sustained. Topics on valuation, costs of capital, capital structure, capital budgeting under risk, and leasing will also be covered. Moreover, the concepts of agency problems and corporate governance will be explored.

A study of investment banking business. The course will emphasize on methods for value maximization, valuation for mergers and acquisitions, and business reorganizations. The course covers a variety of investment banking activities such as debt restructuring, initial public offering, and venture capital.

An analysis and evaluation of equity instruments. The analysis begins from economic analysis, industry analysis, and then company analysis. Students will learn various approaches in security valuation such as “Discounted Cash flow” approach and “Relative value” approach. Discussion also covers technical analysis and quantitative security analysis including portfolio performance evaluation.

The course covers fundamental knowledge of Futures and

Forward contracts, Options, Warrants, and Swaps.

Discussion includes derivatives pricing models and selection of appropriate strategies for speculating or hedging.

Class schedules

(date and time)


Seat quota

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5

5

5

5

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21 HR 201

Principles of Management

22

23 IB 323

International Business and

Industrial Development in the Globalization Age

24

IB 311

Introduction to

International Business

IS 201

Management Information

Systems

This course presents a thorough and systematic coverage of management functions, namely planning, organizing, leading and controlling. It focuses on characteristics of organizations and management, evolution and scope of management concepts, ranging from classic to contemporary periods. Special attention is given to an interrelationship between management functions and the extent to which an external environment makes a critical impact to an organization. It also examines the basic roles, skills, functions of management necessary for accomplishing the objectives on grounds of human-related effects to organizations and ethical implications of managerial decisions.

This is a basis for International Business courses aiming at:

Examining major environments of international business operation, such as economic conglomerates and social, culture, and political environments to provide students with some understanding of their impacts on international business operation.

Examining major evolutions of international business.

Subjects covered include evolution of international trade and investment and their related theories, and globalization and Thailand.

This subject examines the impact of globalization on the transformation of business and industries around the world.

The course is divided into four parts.

First, it describes and analyses the past and present of the global business ecosystem. It explains the changing contour of the global economy from trade liberalization, technological progress and shifting center of gravity from the west toward the east. It also pays particular attention to the progress of firms, value chains and industries from developing countries.

Second, it describes and analyses the formation of the global value chain - the interlinked chain of business activities both in term of local clustering and transnational production network. The course focuses on both theoretical explanation and empirical evidences of the structural changes in the global business and industry. It examines the position of firms from developing countries using cases of ASEAN firms and their value chains in several global industries, including agro-food, automobile, petrochemical and textile. This part aims to raise students’ awareness of various implications of structural change on local businesses and industries.

Third, the course examines the social implications of globalization and dynamic changes in the global business ecosystem.

Finally, this course intends to provide a platform for students to apply their theoretical knowledge to assist Thai companies on their international expansion. This is through conducting a consulting project with Thai companies.

Study the concept and major issues of management information system. Integration of various information systems to enhance the effectiveness of organizations. The contents will include the fundamental principles of management information systems, the organization and decision making process, the role of information system, the design and implementation of the system in order that all

Class schedules

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Seat quota

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Thammasat Business School, Thammasat University personnel involved can work effectively and efficiently.


25 MA 216

Calculus for Social Science

1

26

27

28

29

30

MK 201

Principles of Marketing

MK 311

Consumer Behavior

MK 314

Quantitative Research in

Marketing

MK 321

Product and Brand

Management

MK 331

Integrated Marketing

Communications

This course is an introduction to calculus and its applications for business. It covers the following topics:

- Review of essential mathematical concepts: functions, limits, and continuity.

- Differential calculus: the derivative, differentiation and its applications for functions of one variable (e.g., maximized and minimized values)

- Integral calculus: the concept of integration, mean value theorem, methods and applications of Integration.

- Introduction to calculus in multivariate functions: partial derivatives and total differentials.

A study of marketing as one of the core business functions.

This course provides an overview of modern marketing with an emphasis on concept of marketing and its economic and social impact, consumer behavior, and process of fundamental marketing mix management. This course concludes with discussion on responsibility and ethics of marketers.

A study of concepts and theories of behavioral analysis in order to understand consumer and their behavior. Topics include both traditional thinking, which emphasizes psychological and behavioral theory for purchasing decisionmaking process, as well as contemporary alternative theories, which emphasizes understanding consumer from social and cultural dimensions. This course covers the understanding of both individual and organizational behavior that influences the purchasing decision.

Understanding the roles, importance, and types of marketing research for business. Main topics start with research question identification, research process, methodology and tools applicable to conducting quantitative research in marketing. Common methods include survey and experimentation among others. Students will learn through the whole research process with hands-on assignments and a quantitative research project. Special attention is giving to analyzing data and interpreting results properly as well as when and how to use quantitative research to compliment with qualitative research.

A study of concepts and theories related to product and brand management. Principal topics include product management policy and strategy, value-added brand management strategy, product and brand management in different stages of product life cycle, cause and prevention of product and brand failure. Also discussed are topics in formulation of other marketing strategies to complement product and brand strategy, brand competitiveness in the global market, impact from the government, and ethics in product and brand management.

A study of integrated approach in marketing communication.

This course is designed to develop concepts, principles and methods of marketing promotion and communication.

Topics discussed cover planning, media strategy, factors influencing media selection, media mix strategy, media testing and evaluation, communication strategy that are consistent with other marketing strategies.

Class schedules

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32 MK 361

International Marketing

33 OM 201

Principles of Operations

Management

34 OM 311

Management Science

35 OM 313

Quality Management

A study of marketing in the international context. This course starts by providing concepts and theories of international marketing, which covers market systems and other factors influencing international business. Topics also include marketing concept with no geographical boundaries, international marketing strategy, import and export, foreign investment and analysis of new challenges and ethical issues related to international marketing.

The production of goods and services is the main process of manufacturing business as well as many others business operations. This requires systematic process and resources management in order to achieve quality products, optimum quantity, on time delivery, and to minimize resources and expenses. This course is the fundamental course for advanced operations management courses and is also for students in other majors who will be working relative to this field.

This course will study the role of production to the society, approaches and decision making process in choosing production and service strategies, product and service design, production capacity planning, location analysis, process design, plant layout, system analysis, quality management, materials requirement planning, production scheduling, and project management.

This course is to prepare students to be executives who can use quantitative tools to analyze data to be meaningful information in order to make decisions logically and effectively and to use computer programs to help solving problems.

Students will study the quantitative techniques to apply in problem-solving and business-related decision making. The topics of study include mathematical programs, queuing theory, mathematical simulation, and game theory. This course is mainly focused on practical situations using case studies and on analyzing problems using computer programs.

This subject focuses on principles and philosophies in quality management in both western and Japanese perspectives which could be adapted to implement in Thai context. Using the right tools and applying the right concept for quality improvement lead to organizational performance. Apart from this, quality standards, quality awards and quality assessment are included in this course.

The course description is not yet available. 36 TU 100

Civic Education

Class schedules

(date and time)


Seat quota

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5

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37 TU 110

Integrated Humanities

38 TU 120

Integrated Social Sciences

39

40

TU 130

Integrated Sciences and

Technology

TU 152

Fundamental

Mathematics

This course offers an overview of human civilization that focuses on Western thought, including ideologies, the arts, art history, and their subsequent influences on the modern world. This class will explore the idea of human progress and the development of human thought and knowledge from its beginning so that students reflect on the innate will, intelligence, imagination, ingenuity, and ability that human beings possess. The focus of this course is on crucial intellectual and artistic movements that have had a revolutionary and guiding influence on Western society and the world as it is today. This course will examine and discuss a number of significant advancements in the development of human knowledge that influence current human existence.

Major topics will include economic, political and social progress, as well as arts and culture and spiritual issues.

A study of the origin of social sciences in the modern world, the separation of social science from science, and the acceptance of scientific paradigm for the explanation of social phenomena. The course presents an analysis of significant disciplines, concepts and theories in social science by pointing out their strengths and weaknesses when applied to social problems. The course also includes analysis of current issues with the application to social theories so that each issue is understood from the individual group, macro-social, national and world perspectives.

A study of scientific concepts, theories and rules concerning inorganic particles from the planetary level to particle levels, and to molecule and atom levels, the interaction between atom and molecule, chemical and inorganic chemical reaction relating to biological conditions of living things and the evolution of life on the planet. It explores basic concepts in science and technology that are pertinent to modern day living, important debated concerning the relationship between science and technology and the environment and society and their distinctive features as separate fields of knowledge.

To prove logical rules, methods of proofs, arguments, mathematical induction, proofs of theorems of inequalities and absolute values, inequalities solving, functions, type of functions, applications of functions, curve sketching, partial fractions decomposition, solving of simple systems of linear equations.

Class schedules

(date and time)


Seat quota

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5

5

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Non-BBA Courses:


1 PD 100

Beginning Thai

2 PD 183

Thai Dance

(Performancing Art)

3 PD 223

Society & Culture of

Thailand

4 PD 313

Modern Thai History

5 PD 343

Social and Economic

Development in Thailand

6 PD 323

Ethnic Groups of Thailand


Basic Thai communication: the alphabet and tone system, basic conversational skills, grammar, and usage. Students will acquire basic speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills at the end of the course.

The Philosophy and origin of Thai cuisine as well as its basic techniques and ingredients. Different ways to blend and balance the varied flavors to create a stimulating array of unique tests. Demonstrations included.

Thai society and culture as investigated in diverse anthropological methods, using case studies from various researches by Thai and international academics, emphasizing analytical and critical approaches.

An interdisciplinary exploration of modern Thai social and political history, from the history of the Thai kingdom, the

Bangkok period (c1782) to the modern nation-state of the present time (2008). Emphasis on the modern era when the kingdom confronted western colonization, and its reactions from within, resulting in the formation of a new nationstate. The course will then explore the processes of change and persistence of the nation-state up to the present.

An exploration of multiple meanings, concepts and practices of development, i.e. rural vs. urban development, community-based development, participatory development, and sustainable development, the gap between rural and urban development, the role of community members and civil organizations and their relations to the government and business. Possible emphasis on development that values democracy, diversity, sustainability and self-governance, drawing from lessons learned from community-based initiatives involving education, community revitalization, public health or economic issues.

An examination of the history, culture, and social structures of ethnic groups such as the hill tribes, Muslims, and Chinese in Thailand as well as their relations with and their cultural integration into Thai communities. Field study included.

Class schedules

(date and time)

W & F

09:00 – 12:00

Midterm Exam:

Wed 2 Oct 2013

09:00 – 11:00

Final Exam:

Wed 4 Dec 2013

09:00 – 12:00

Friday

01:00 – 04:00

Midterm Exam:

Fri 4 Oct 2013

01:00 – 03:00

Final Exam:

Fri 13 Dec 2013

01:00 – 04:00

Wednesday

01:00 – 04:00

Midterm Exam:

Wed 2 Oct 2013

01:00 – 03:00

Final Exam:

Wed 11 Dec 2013

01:00 – 04:00

Monday

01:00 – 04:00

Midterm Exam:

Mon 30 Sept 2013

01:00 – 03:00

Final Exam:

Mon 2 Dec 2013

01:00 – 04:00

Thursday

09:00 – 12:00

Midterm Exam:

Thu 3 Oct 2013

09:00 – 11:00

Final Exam:

Thu 12 Dec 2013

09:00 – 12:00

Thursday

01:00 – 04:00

Midterm Exam:

Thu 3 Oct 2013

01:00 – 03:00

Final Exam:

Mon 16 Dec 2013

01:00 – 04:00




Seat quota









7 PD 353

Buddhism in

Thailand

8 PD 384

Art and

Architecture in

Thailand


An investigation of the role that Buddhist institutions in Thailand today such as sects, organizations of Buddhists, practices as well as the functioning and roles of the various Thai religious institutions in the past.

The characteristics and development of art and architecture in

Thailand from Sukhothai Period to the present and the influences of other civilizations on Thai art and architecture.

Class schedules

(date and time)

Tuesday

01:00 – 04:00

Midterm Exam:

Tue 1 Oct 2013

01:00 – 03:00

Final Exam:

Tue 17 Dec 2013

01:00 – 04:00

Tuesday

09:00 – 12:00

Midterm Exam:

Tue 1 Oct 2013

09:00 – 11:00

Final Exam:

Fri 13 Dec 2013

09:00 – 02:00

Seat quota




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Non-BBA Courses:

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