Bachelor of Arts Program in Business English

Discover limitless opportunities with a Business English degree from BU International. Whether your passion lies in language, management, or digital communication, our program equips you for success.

You'll delve into the language of business, global investment, and international trade. Our program not only focuses on language but also enhances management skills and delves into data visualization to provide you with a competitive edge in your chosen profession. Whether you aspire to excel in public relations, social media management, brand management, or even pursue a career as a speechwriter or songwriter, BU International's Business English Program empowers you to match your passion with your dream job.

We offer a comprehensive learning experience, encompassing internships, workshops, and hands-on projects, ensuring you develop essential business and communication skills. Whether your goal is entrepreneurship or a career in a multinational hospitality business, our diverse range of activities fosters critical and creative thinking, preparing you for success.

Why complete this degree?

Develop the English and intercultural skills needed in the international business environment.

Master the business fundamentals to maximize your entrepreneurial potential.

Benefit from the chances in genuine business operations.

Acquire the language, business, and intercultural competencies to help you succeed anywhere in the world.

Gain a multitude of skills including global and corporate English for communication skills, business skills, and digital skills

Local & Global Ecosystems: academic & business partners

Dynamic learning environment

Able to graduate in 3.5 years

Job opportunities in different types of businesses and in different countries

Qualification and Required Documents

Required Documents

High school transcript and/or diploma ( Please clarify – original, copy, certified)

Must be paid by Cashier’s Check, issued by a bank, made payable to “ Bangkok University.”

A copy of your transcript from your present university/higher education institution with course descriptions. Original transcripts and course descriptions with translations from credible organizations are required.

A letter of recommendation (For scholarship application only) 

A copy of your TOEFL score with a minimum score of 500 (paper-based) or 61 (internet-based); or IELTS score with a score of no less than 5.0 in all bands (waived for native speakers of English)

A portfolio (For Computer Graphics and Multimedia Major Only)

For any certificates or transcripts not written in English or Thai, please also submit an English translation certified by the educational institution.

 Qualification

For those who have completed high school in the ordinary or vocational stream or its equivalent from an education institution under the Ministry of Education’s recognition:

Admission Criteria for International Programs

1. Applicants meeting the following qualifications will be exempted from the written test and foundational study:

IB diploma holders with a minimum grade of 4 in 5 subjects.

IGCSE, GCSE, or GCE 'O' level certificate holders with a minimum of 5 subjects and passing GCE 'A' level in 3 subjects with a total of 8 subjects. Grades must not be lower than C.

GED scores of 720 or above for the new system or 3,600 or above for the old system.

2. Applicants with English language proficiency test scores meeting the specified criteria (scores valid for up to 2 years) will be exempted from the written test and foundational study:

TOEFL 500 (Paper-Based), 173 (Computer-Based), 61 (Internet-Based)

IELTS 5.0 overall and in all skills

SAT 1,000 in both critical reading and mathematics sections

Duolingo English Test (DET) 80 in all sub-scores

Pearson Test of English (PTE) at least 43 scores

BU Placement Test (BU Test)

3. Applicants without English proficiency test scores or eligible exemptions must take the BU Placement Tests for written evaluation.

4. Applicants with qualifications equivalent to high school completion both domestically and internationally must undergo the written test according to the university's regulations.

5. For applicants without English proficiency scores or those who do not wish to take the BU Placement Tests, the Preparatory English Course is available. Upon meeting the university's specified criteria, students can enroll in international programs at Bangkok University.

2. International program starting from academic year 2025 onwards

Required Documents

High school transcript and/or diploma ( Please clarify – original, copy, certified)

Must be paid by Cashier’s Check, issued by a bank, made payable to “ Bangkok University.”

A copy of your transcript from your present university/higher education institution with course descriptions. Original transcripts and course descriptions with translations from credible organizations are required.

A letter of recommendation (For scholarship application only) 

A copy of your TOEFL score with a minimum score of 500 (paper-based) or 61 (internet-based); or IELTS score with a score of no less than 5.0 in all bands (waived for native speakers of English)

A portfolio (For Computer Graphics and Multimedia Major Only)

For any certificates or transcripts not written in English or Thai, please also submit an English translation certified by the educational institution.

Qualification

Completed high school education or equivalent from an institution accredited by the Thai Ministry of Education

Completed high school education or equivalent with a foreign qualification according to the announcement of the Council of University Presidents of Thailand.

Admission Criteria for International Programs

Qualifications for Applicants Exempted from Submitting English Proficiency Test Scores and Taking Preparatory English Courses

- IB Diploma Course Results (IBCR) holders with a minimum grade of 4 in 5 subjects.

- Passing GCE 'A' level in 3 subjects with a total of 8 subjects. Grades must not be lower than C.

- GED scores of 720 or above for the new system or 3,600 or above for the old system.

- BTEC Level 3 Higher National Diploma

- Applicants who hold American, Australian, British, Canadian, Irish, New Zealand, and South African nationalities.

Applicants with English language proficiency test scores meeting the specified criteria (scores valid for up to 2 years) will be exempted from the written test and foundational study:

- TOEFL iBT score of at least 61 or 500 (Paper-Based) or 173 (Computer-Based)

- IELTS score of at least 5.0 in all bands

- SAT score of at least 500 in both Verbal and Math

- PTE score of at least 43

- Duolingo score of at least 80 in all skills

- TU-GET Computer-based score of at least 61 or Paper-based score of at least 500

- CU-TEP score of at least 70

- British Council EnglishScore of at least 400

- BU Placement Test Online score of at least 35 or Paper-based score of at least 60

Applicants without English proficiency test scores or eligible exemptions must take the BU Placement Tests for written evaluation.

Applicants with qualifications equivalent to high school completion both domestically and internationally must undergo the written test according to the university's regulations.

For applicants without English proficiency scores or those who do not wish to take the BU Placement Tests, the Preparatory English Course is available. Upon meeting the university's specified criteria, students can enroll in international programs at Bangkok University.

Job Opportunities

With a BA in Business English, you will develop excellent written and oral communication skills, business management skills, and intercultural negotiation skills, which are all necessary for doing business worldwide.

The Business English program also provides you with the ability to think critically and analytically to develop creative solutions to problems and issues affecting business, making you an important asset to any company that hires you. 

• International Affairs
• Country Manager
• Interpreter
• Translator
• Embassy Officer
• International Business Communication
• Import-export Officer
• Customer Relations
• PR Specialist
• Bilingual Analyst
• HRD Team
• Business Development Team
• Content Writer
• Airlines Officer
• Corporate Communications Officer
• Customer Service Representative
• Human Resource Officer
• Business Training Officer​
• Language Training/Service
• Writer/Editor
• Teacher
• Language Trainer or Education Facilitator
• Content Creator
• Liaison, language Trainer
• International Affairs Officer
• Translator
• Editor
• Copywriter
• Interpreter
• Embassy Officer​