Ph.D. (Business and Economics) + Ph.D. (Strategy and Development of Emerging Industries) Dual Degree
PhD Degree
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Duration
3 years
Study Format
On Campus
No. of Student Mentors
60
Total Tuition Fees
1,580,000 THB
Free consultation for this program
We are ready to help you with your difficulties and processing.
Duration
3 years
Study Format
On Campus
No. of Student Mentors
60
Total Tuition Fees
1,580,000 THB
Program
Key information
University
Program structure
Tuition fees
Admissions
Possible Career Pathway
Student's testimonials
F&Qs
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
Overview of the Program
Dual Degree: Jointly offered by Assumption University (Thailand) and National Chi Nan University (Taiwan). Graduates will receive Ph.D. in Business and Economics from Assumption University AND Ph.D. in Strategy and Development in Emerging Industries from National Chi Nan University.
Bilingual Education: Coursework is offered in Chinese and English parallelly so students can opt to study the coursework in their preferred languages; research and publication are conducted in English. Students will have an opportunity to study both in Bangkok and Taiwan and to experience two distinct business environments under different cultures.
Preparing scholars who will receive the best training in the theoretical and methodological approaches used in economics combined with the specific techniques in business applications.
Graduates are expected to be particularly attractive hires for academic positions in economics and business schools as well.
KEY INFORMATION
Degree
PhD
Language
English
Location
Bangkok, Samut Prakan
Intake Start Date
May 2025
Study Format
On Campus
Duration
3 years
Program Highlight
Dual Degree
Total Semester
6
Total Tuition Fees
1,580,000 THB In Total
Application deadline
May 2025
ABOUT UNIVERSITY
Hua Mak Campus, 592/3 Soi Ramkhamhaeng 24, Ramkhamhaeng Rd., Hua Mak, Bang Kapi, Bangkok Thailand 10240 Thailand
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Students
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Assumption University originated from Assumption Commercial College in 1969 as Assumption School of Business. In 1972, it became "Assumption Business Administration College" (ABAC) with approval from the Ministry of Education. It was accredited in 1975 and granted university status in 1990.
It is a non-profit institution administered by the Brothers of St. Gabriel, a Catholic religious order founded in France in 1705. The congregation has run educational institutions in Thailand since 1901. Assumption University is an international community of scholars, enlivened by Christian inspiration, pursuing truth and knowledge through interdisciplinary approaches and cybertechnology.
Vision
Assumption University of Thailand envisions itself as an international community of scholars, enlivened by Christian inspiration, engaged in the pursuit of Truth and Knowledge, and serving human society, especially through the creative use of interdisciplinary approaches and technology. It envisions its graduates as healthy and open-minded persons, characterized by personal integrity, an independent mind, and creative thinking. They are expected to be professionally competent, willing to exercise responsible leadership for economic progress in a just society, and able to communicate effectively with people from other nations and participate in globalization.
Mission
Assumption University, an International Catholic University, is committed to be the light that leads learners and its stakeholders from all parts of the world towards wisdom, Truth, and Christian values and to discover “Treasure Within” themselves. Through effective teaching and research pedagogies of international standards, along with community engagement, the University aims to form individuals to be intellectually competent, morally sound, and spiritually enriching, accountable, righteous, and service-minded citizens who excel in serving communities comprising diverse cultures.
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PROGRAM STRUCTURE
First Semester
Course Code Course Title Credits
DBE 8301 Seminar on Strategic Theory
DBE 8302 Microeconomic Theory
DBE 8303 Macroeconomic Theory
DBE 8304 Advanced Organizational Theory
Total 12 credits
Second Semester
Three elective courses
Total 9 credits
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First Semester
One Elective Course
DBE 9901 Dissertation I
Total 12 credits
Second Semester
DBE 9902 Dissertation II
Total 9 credits
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First Semester
DBE 9903 Dissertation III
Total 9 credits
Second Semester
DBE 9904 Dissertation IV
Total 9 credits
TUITION FEES
Tuition fees
1,580,000 THB / In Total
Application fees
1,000 THB
Application fee cannot be refunded.
Available Scholarships
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ADMISSIONS PROCESS
ADMISSION QUALIFICATION
Applicants should meet the credentials and submit the materials stipulated as follows when seeking admission into the Program.
1. Master's degree from institutions accredited or acknowledged by the Thai Ministry of Education
2. GPA of at least 3 on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent for the master's degree
3. TOEFL score of at least 580 PBT or 90 iBT, or IELTS score of at least 7.0, with minimum 7.0 in writing, OR a passing score of the Assumption University English Proficiency Standard Test for Graduate Programs. IELTS and TOEFL scores only remain valid for two years. The score certificate must be valid at the point that one completes the submission of all necessary admission materials. The admission requirement is exempted for applicants whose bachelor's or master's degree is conferred by a higher education institution in the countries where the media of instruction is English.
Applicants who are graduates from overseas Universities will be required to provide at the time of applying and not later, certified, attested, or notarized by competent notaries, all academic documents with the seal or stamp by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education or related department.
EXEMPTION
The AU English Proficiency Test can be exempted depending on which of the following conditions you satisfy.
- a TOEFL score of (iBT) 90 or an IELTS (Academic) score of at least 6.5 (Validation: Two years)
- a Bachelor's degree or a higher degree from native English speaking countries (e.g. USA, Canada, UK, and New Zealand)
Possible Career Pathway
This doctoral program in business economics is designed to prepare graduates for high-level careers in academia, research, and strategic consulting. Career pathways include roles such as university professors, research economists, policy advisors, and senior consultants in business and government sectors. The program's focus on advanced economic theories and organizational strategy, combined with rigorous dissertation research, equips graduates to contribute to academic knowledge, influence economic policy, and develop innovative strategies for organizations. Graduates may also pursue leadership roles in think tanks, research institutions, or multinational corporations, where they can apply their expertise to solve complex economic and organizational challenges.
STUDENT's TESTIMONIALS
FAQs
Question :
Do we have to register English or can we not the English courses?
Answer :
All students must register all English courses every semester until they have passed English 4.
Question :
For each semester, how many Business Ethic Seminar courses can I take?
Answer :
You can only take one course per semester but, you can register past Business Ethic Seminar courses that you haven’t passed. For example, in the past semester you haven’t passed BG14031. In this semester, you are able to register for BG14032 and BG14031 (the course you haven’t passed).
Question :
During the pre-registering period, how many times can I modify my schedule?
Answer :
You are able to modify your schedule up to 3 times.
Question :
How come there is a room with 60 seats but the seat availability is only 50?
Answer :
The number of seat available is appropriated by the faculty not Registrar office and is not up to the number of seats there is in a room.
Question :
Why does my friend have the status of ‘expecting to graduate’ but I don’t even though we’re in the same batch/year?
Answer :
Students expecting to graduate have had reached their expected amount of credits in the first semester and second semester of 120 credits and above. For summer terms, they must have 133 credits and above.
Question :
Are we able to register courses that have an Exam Time Conflict?
Answer :
Students that are graduating the semester they are registering their courses can have exam time conflict courses. However, that is only for students who are graduating the semester they are registering for.
Question :
Am I able to register a pre-requisite course with a course that requires the pre-requisite?
Answer :
Students that haven’t passed the pre-requisite course the semester before must pass the pre-requisite course first. For example, MGT 3907 has a pre-requisite course of English 4. Thus, you must have passed English 4 first before registering MGT 3907. - In the case where the student has to pre-register a class requiring a pre-requisite. For example, English 4 and the grade releases after you have paid for MGT 3907 you can come and delete the course afterwards during the adding period (the first two weeks once the semester opens) you will be refunded for the total amount of the course.
Question :
Where can I check the pre-requisite for a course?
Answer :
Ask your faculty’s information center - From the webpage of your faculty - In the AU Spark, once you have selected your course and section there will be details concerning the pre-requisite.
Question :
I have to register more than the allotted Credit Limits, what do I have to do?
Answer :
In the case that the credits do not exceed 22 credits, write a petition detailing the reason for registering more than the allotted credit limit and ask for the signature of the chair person or the dean. Once signed, bring the petition to the Office of Registrar during the registration period - In the case that the credits exceed 22 credits, write the petition as stated above then you must get the signature of the dean afterwards bring the petition to the vice president for academic affairs to sign, then bring the petition to the office of registrar during the registration period.
Question :
In which case do we receive a full refund for deleting a course or changing a section during the adding period?
Answer :
The course or subject is closed - When the grade is released and have not passed the pre-requisite course
Question :
I wasn’t able to register a subject in time but I’m graduating this semester (have checked the semester before) and it’s a mandatory subject, what do I have to do?
Answer :
The University Registrar has no jurisdiction to increase the seat limit the faculty has appropriated. If the student needs to register the course with that section and that section has all available seats filled, contact the faculty to increase the seat limit.
Question :
Can I register my classes from the webpage and my mobile phone app?
Answer :
It is not recommended to do so as registering from both platforms will increase the amount of strain on the registration system. There is also a chance that registering from both platforms will use up all allotted modifications to the schedule.
Question :
During what times can we modify the schedule?
Answer :
During the designated pre-registration block - Between 16.00 – 17.00 of each pre-registration day
Question :
When registering course with one instructor, once the semester begins it is another instructor that teaches the course?
Answer :
Because the faculty changes the instructor due to a variety of reasons. For example, the said instructor has resigned from his teaching role in the university without prior notice.