Doctoral Program

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Program Name

In Thai: หลักสูตรปรัชญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต สาขาวิชาการจัดการ (หลักสูตรนานาชาติ)
In English: Doctor of Philosophy Program in Management (International Program)

Title of Degree and Field of Study

Full title (In Thai): ปรัชญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต (การจัดการ)
Short title (In Thai): ปร.ด. (การจัดการ)
Full title (In English): Doctor of Philosophy (Management)
Short title (In English): Ph.D. (Management)

Major Subject

None

Total Credits Required

Plan 2.1 : 48 credits

Program Format

    • Format:
      – Doctoral Program
    • Language of Instruction:
      – English
    • Admission:
      – Open to both Thai and international students.
    • Collaboration with Other Institutions:
      – A Program Exclusively Offered by the Institution.
    • Degree Conferment for Graduates:
      – Degree Granted in Only One Field of Study.

Qualifications of the applicants

    • A person who has completed a Master’s degree or equivalent in Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or Social Sciences or other related fields from an institution accredited by the Higher Education Commission with a GPA of not less than 3.25 and has a good knowledge of research methods. This is at the discretion of the Curriculum Management Committee.
    • Have English test results as announced by the university regarding English proficiency criteria for applicants for doctoral studies.
    • Have other qualifications in accordance with the regulations of Shinawatra University with the criteria of the doctoral degree curriculum 2023.

Note: In accordance with the regulations of Metharat University on the criteria for doctoral degree program standards, 2023, at the discretion of the curriculum management committee.

Objectives of the program

    • To produce graduates with knowledge and in-depth learning experiences, capable of demonstrating leadership in management at an international level.
    • To produce graduates who have the ability to think analytically and systematically and demonstrate their creativity by using their knowledge and experience to develop and extend their knowledge in the field of management to solve work problems clearly and tangibly.
    • To produce graduates with advanced skills in communication, research analysis, computer use and information technology, and modern management, with high levels of morality, ethics, and academic/professional ethics, and with social skills necessary for future work and life.

Career Opportunities

    • Teachers in educational institutions both domestically and internationally.
    • Freelancer/Independent Researcher Independent Business Consultant.
    • Entrepreneurs and Businesspeople.
    • Middle and senior management in the business and public sectors.
    • Business management consultants for the public and private sectors.
    • Other related occupations

Program Structure

    • Plan 2.1 : 48 credits
      1. Required subjects: 12 credits
      2. Elective subjects (no credits)
      3. Thesis 36 credits


      Total number of credits no less 48 credits

Program Name

In Thai: หลักสูตรปรัชญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต สาขาวิชานวัตกรรมการบริหารธุรกิจกับการเมือง
In English: Doctor of Philosophy in Innovation of Business and Politics Administration

Title of Degree and Field of Study

Full title (In Thai): ปรัชญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต (นวัตกรรมการบริหารธุรกิจกับการเมือง)
Short title (In Thai): ปร.ด. (นวัตกรรมการบริหารธุรกิจกับการเมือง)
ชื่อเต็ม (ภาษาอังกฤษ): Doctor of Philosophy (Innovation of Business and Politics Administration)
ชื่อย่อ (ภาษาอังกฤษ): Ph.D. (Innovation of Business and Politics Administration)

Major Subject

None

Total Credits Required

Plan 1.1 : 48 credits
Plan 2.1 : 48 credits

Program Format

    • Format:
      – Doctoral Program.
    • Language of Instruction:
      – Thai, Chinese and English.
    • Admission:
      – Open to both Thai and international students who can communicate well in English.
    • Collaboration with Other Institutions:
      – A Program Exclusively Offered by the Institution.
    • Degree Conferment for Graduates:
      – Degree Granted in Only One Field of Study.

Qualifications of the applicants

  • Curriculum Plan 1.1
    • In accordance with Shinawatra University regulations on graduate studies, 2022.
    • Be a graduate with a master’s degree in business administration, politics, public administration, management, human resource management, political science, law, economics, social science and related fields from educational institutions both domestically and internationally, certified by the Office of the Permanent Secretary for Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, the Office of the Civil Service Commission or the government of that country.
    • Have a master’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of not less than 3.00.
    • Have at least 2 years of experience in research work related to the field of study.
    • There are English test results in accordance with Shinawatra University regulations.

This depends on the discretion of the curriculum management committee. Students may be required to register for courses according to Plan 2.1 without counting credits.

  • Curriculum Plan 2.1
    • In accordance with Shinawatra University regulations on graduate studies, 2022.
    • Be a graduate with a master’s degree in business administration, politics, public administration, management, human resource management, political science, law, economics, social science and related fields from educational institutions both domestically and internationally, certified by the Office of the Permanent Secretary for Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, the Office of the Civil Service Commission or the government of that country.
    • Have a master’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of not less than 3.00.
    • There are English test results in accordance with Shinawatra University regulations.

This depends on the discretion of the program chairperson or the curriculum management committee.

  • Student selection
    • Consideration of educational history and work experience from evidence of application for study
    • Passed the consideration of the curriculum management committee

Objectives of the program

    • To produce doctoral graduates with knowledge and understanding of business administration and political innovations that are consistent with the context of today’s global society.
    • To produce doctoral graduates who can analyze and synthesize concepts and theories in business administration and politics to develop businesses for progress.
    • To produce doctoral graduates with communication skills in both Thai and English for effective business and political administration.
    • To produce doctoral graduates who are capable of applying technology appropriately and in line with changes in the digital age.
    • To produce doctoral graduates who are entrepreneurs with morality, ethics, and a good conscience in doing business and being good politicians.
    • To produce doctoral graduates who have leadership and follower qualities, are creative and responsible in their work.

Career Opportunities

    • Businessman or entrepreneur
    • Politician or ruler
    • Executives in government agencies at both regional and local levels
    • Executives in private sector agencies
    • Academics in government and private sectors
    • Innovation researchers in government and private sectors
    • Lecturers in higher education institutions and other educational institutions

Program Structure

    • Plan 1.1 : 48 credits
      1. Basic supplementary subjects (no credits)
      2. Required subjects (no credits)
      3. Elective subjects (no credits)
      4. Dissertation 48 credits.
    • Plan 2.1 : 48 credits
      1. Basic supplementary subjects (no credits)
      2. Required subjects (9 credits)
      3. Elective subjects (3 credits)
      4. Dissertation 36 credits.


      Total number of credits 48 credits