Unilinks - Yunus Professional Master’s in Social Business and Entrepreneurship (YPM

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

The YPM is a one-of-a-kind Master’s program, visualized by a Nobel-winning thought-leader in Social Business and enterprise-led development, to equip mid-career professionals, working executives, and aspiring entrepreneurs for social impact business careers in the corporate, development, public, or enterprise sectors.

YPM bridges the disciplines of Sustainability and Business and is grounded in a Social Business Practicum that requires students to design and test a viable social enterprise as an end-product. The flexible instructional design combines online, in-class, and experiential learning. Students take courses from the MS in Sustainability and the MBA programs and proceed through a Practicum offered by Yunus Center AIT and the Yunus Foundation, with 4 Masterclasses taught by Professor Muhammad Yunus.

YPM is a 30-credit professional program credentialed jointly by the AIT’s School of Environment, Resources and Development and the School of Management, and hosted by the Yunus Center AIT in collaboration with the Yunus Foundation in Thailand and the Yunus Academia Network in 95 Universities in 5 Continents.

FOCUS AREAS

Social Business

Impact-driven Business Careers

Enterprise-led Development

Corporate Sustainability

Social Innovation

Social Entrepreneurship

New Capitalism

Business and Society

CSR-ESG & Shared Value

Enterprise Solutions for SDGs

The Yunus Colloquium is the key differentiator for the YPM. Professor Muhammad Yunus will lead the 4-week long Colloquium during the inter-semester period, comprising 4 masterclasses, and an intensive exposure program organized with field Social Business enterprises, government offices and UN agencies, punctuated by expert panel discussions and a capstone seminar.

Masterclass 1: Economic Theories and Business Models

Masterclass 2: Entrepreneurship and Societal Development

Masterclass 3: Poverty, Inequality, & Wealth Concentration

Masterclass 4: MDGs, SDGs, and the Three Zeroes

To add Social Business subject-specific value to the learning experience elements of the Yunus Colloquium will be co-delivered by guest faculty from the Social Business Academia Network within and outside Thailand. Every semester the Yunus Practicum comprises 2 field labs, 2 case review assignments, and 2 design workshops. The Yunus Colloquium comprises 4 masterclasses and field visits. The Sandbox includes 7 business skills seminars.

ABOUT UNIVERSITY

Asian Institute of Technology

Asian Institute of Technology, 58 Moo 9, Km. 42, Paholyothin Highway, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand, Khlong Nueng, Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand

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The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is an international English-speaking postgraduate institution, focusing on engineering, sustainability, and management studies. AIT’s rigorous academic, research, and experiential outreach programs prepare graduates for professional success and leadership roles in Asia and beyond.

Founded in 1959, AIT offers the opportunity to study at an institution in Asia which possesses a global reputation. Going forward, AIT will be stressing its global connections, injection of innovation into research and teaching, its relevance to industry, and its nurturing of entrepreneurship, while continuing to fulfill its social impact and capacity building role. Sitting on a beautiful green campus located just north of Bangkok, Thailand, AIT operates as a multicultural community where a cosmopolitan approach to living and learning is the rule. You will meet and study with people from all around the world.

Today, AIT’s internationally recognized engineering, environment, and management graduates are highly sought after by employers in their home countryand elsewhere. Across many walks of life in Asia, AIT alumni have distinguished themselves as CEO’s of private and state enterprises, as business owners, as well-respected researchers and faculty, and as senior university and government officials.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Detailed Summary of the Coursework

Semester: August to December

SERD

Core (1 of 2 compulsory)

Introduction to Development & Sustainability

Development Policy and Practice

Electives (remaining credits)

Development Economics

Urban Governance & Economics of Waste Service Delivery

Selected Topic (as advised by supervisor)

SOM

Electives (2 of 3)

Leadership and Organization Management

Strategy and Corporate Sustainability

Entrepreneurship & New Ventures

YUNUS

SB Practicum

Field Lab 1 Social Problems & Traditional Solutions

Case Review 1 Critique of Social Businesses around the World

Workshop 1 Analytical Tools for Social Business Entrepreneurs

Semester: January to May

SERD

Core (1 of 2 compulsory)

Project Planning and Management

Development Policy and Practice

Electives (remaining credits)

Social Impact Assessment

Gender, Enterprise, and Organizations

Natural Resources Economics

Community Development Planning

NGO Management Policy & Development Administration

Selected Topic (as advised by supervisor)

SOM

Elective (any 2)

Service Marketing: Competing Marketing Experiences

Corporate Finance

Big Data Analytics

Managerial Economics

Global Data Management

Selected topic (as advised by the supervisor)

YUNUS

SB Practicum

Field Lab 2 Assignments with Grameen Network partners

Case Review 2 Reflective Review of Social Business Assignments

Workshop 2 Design Tools for Proof of Concept & Business Plans

Inter - Semester: June to July

SERD, SOM, YUNUS

Practicum (required)

Internship - co-delivered with Yunus, co-supervised by SERD or SOM Faculty Advisor within the Yunus Colloquium.

YUNUS

Yunus Colloquium

Masterclass 1 - Economic Theories and Business Models

Masterclass 2 - Entrepreneurship and Societal Development

Masterclass 3 - Poverty, Inequality, & Wealth Concentration

Masterclass 4 - MDGs, SDGs, and the Three Zeroes

Note: Academic Requirements have to be completed to enroll in the Sandbox Semester

Sandbox Semester : August to September

SOM, SERD, YUNUS

Final Project (required)

Social Business Project co-delivered with Yunus, co-supervised by SERD or SOM Faculty Advisor within the Sandbox, in preparation for the annual Social Business Design Challenge

YUNUS

SB Sandbox (integrated with Social Business Plan preparation)

Seminar 1 - Management Principles for Social Business

Seminar 2 - Financial Management for Social Business

Seminar 3 - Marketing and Social Business

Seminar 4 - Developing and Managing Talent for Social Business

Seminar 5 - Social Business, Innovation & Technology

Seminar 6 - Social Business for the Aged & Young

Seminar 7 - Social Business and the Corporate World

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Hold a Bachelor’s degree (normally from a four-year program), or its equivalent, in an appropriate field of study from an institution of good standing acceptable to AIT;
Have undergraduate grades significantly above average; the minimum cGPA requirement for admission to the Master’s Program is 2.75 or equivalent, at the Bachelor’s degree level;
English Proficiency Requirement: AIT-EET: 6; IELTS Academic: overall 6 (writing 6); TOEFL iBT: overall 80 (writing 21-23); & PTE Academic: overall 52 (writing 62-73)
Be in satisfactory physical and mental health, and have a record of good conduct;
For the Professional Master’s (PM) degree program, in addition to the above-mentioned eligibility requirements, an applicant must:
Have at least 3 years of work experience in areas related to the academic program at AIT and
Be executives in organizations/companies.

YPM is designed for candidates who aspire to entrepreneurial careers. Graduates may choose to start their own social businesses, or assume sought-after positions in Corporate CSR departments, NGOs, the UN system, or government agencies that seek candidates with cross-disciplinary expertise in Sustainability, Business, and Social Impact Management.

Possible Career Pathway

A graduate of the Yunus Professional Master’s in Social Business and Entrepreneurship (YPM – SBE) is uniquely equipped to drive impactful social change through innovative business solutions. This program prepares graduates for careers as social entrepreneurs, impact investors, and leaders in social enterprises, NGOs, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. With a strong foundation in social business principles, development economics, and sustainability, graduates are well-positioned to develop and manage ventures that address social problems, drive economic empowerment, and contribute to sustainable development goals.

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FAQs

Question :

Can I apply to two Academic Programs at the same time?

Answer :

No. You can only apply to one academic program at any time.

Question :

Do you have academic exchange programs and scholarships for those?

Answer :

2 Year Master’s Degree students normally study for 22 months (enrolled in August Intake) and 24 months (enrolled in January Intake) which includes four semesters, two short breaks and one long break between semesters. Doctoral students study for at least 42 months or seven semesters. 1-year Master, Professional Master Program and the Diploma Programs are at least 12 months or two semesters and the Certificate Program is 5 months or one semester.

Question :

What are Unified programs?

Answer :

Unified Programs integrate undergraduate studies with graduate studies into a seamless “Unified” program. For example, undergraduate students may join AIT in their final year to complete their undergraduate degree and at the same time start their Master program at AIT. AIT has several Unified programs with partner universities managed by Office of Special Degree Program.

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What is the AIT English Entry Test (AIT-EET)?

Answer :

The Language Center (LC) offers a 90-minute in-house test of English proficiency called the AIT English Entry Test (EET). The score is based on a nine-point scale similar to the IELTS test. The Writing score, which is the most important at AIT, is based on an essay. The test result will be e-mailed within 7 days. The LC will report the test result to the AIT Admissions only if the score is satisfactory for provisional admission. If applicants fail to obtain the minimum score requirements for admission, they may take the test again.

Question :

Will you waive my admission interviews since I was admitted last year but chose not to register?

Answer :

No. As the application assessment varies from each intake, your application in the next intake must be as competitive as those with others applying in that same intake.

Question :

Do I need to apply for the scholarships listed on the website?

Answer :

You do not need to apply separately for the scholarships. Once you have submitted the application online, your will be automatically considered for all scholarships for which the deadline has not expired and for which you are eligible. The type and amount of scholarship given to applicants is on a competitive basis with the main criteria of academic standing. Should you wish to be considered for full scholarships, you must submit an Official English score of 6 including writing and overall that is not older than 2 years.

Question :

How much is the application processing fee?

Answer :

The processing fee is Baht 800 or US$25.

Question :

If I apply and accepted this intake, can I defer to the next intake with the same condition?

Answer :

Yes, you can defer your entry until the next academic semester. However, the financial conditions of the admission may change depending on the competitive assessment for the next semester. You are also required to pay the application processing fee to reactivate your admission.

Question :

When is the school intake and the application deadline?

Answer :

The AIT academic year consists of two semesters: January and August for School of Engineering and Technology (SET) and School of Environment Resources and Development (SERD).

Yunus Professional Master’s in Social Business and Entrepreneurship (YPM – SBE)

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE

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Possible Career Pathway

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