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1. Orientation Program 21st May 2011
2. MBA Academic Advisor
3. Academic Calendar
4. Program Structure
5. Compulsory Courses
6. Areas of specialization There are three areas of specialization within the program. Students are expected, within the first trimester, to select one of the following three areas of specialization: Hospitality and Tourism Management General Management Sport Management
7. Thesis Vs Minor Thesis
8. Research and publications Kannaovakun, Prathana and Gunther, C. Albert. (2002). The mixing of English and Thai in television programs. Manusya: Journal of Humanities, 6(2), 66-80. Trumbo, Craig W., Mccomas, Katherine A., and Kannaovakun, Prathana. (2007). Cancer Anxiety and the Perception of Risk in Alarmed Communities. Risk Analysis, 27(2), 337- 350.
9. Research and publications Weerakit, N. (2010) Leadership Competencies for Hotel Managers. Proceedings on the 8th Asia-Pacific CHRIE Conference, August 12-14, Phuket, Thailand. Weerakit N., Ryan, B., Chaisawat, M. (2008) A study of gender differences and the perception of leadership competencies in Thailand’s hotel industry. Proceedings on the 6th Asia-Pacific (APacCHRIE) Conference & THE-ICE International Panel of Experts Forum 2008, May 21-24, Perth, Australia.
10. Research and publications Predicting Future Behavior Intentions of Tourists who visited Phuket. Proceeding of 2008. International CHRIE Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Factor Affecting Tourists’ revisit intentions: A case study of Krabi, Thailand. Proceeding of 2008. The 6th Asia-Pacific CHRIE (APacCHRIE) Conference 2008, Pert Australia.
11. Learning Each Other through ASEAN Tourism Education : The Case of Vietnam and Cambodia, Supported by Thailand Research Fund 2010 (on process.) The Study of Social Carrying Capacity in Community-based Tourism in KohLantaAres,Krabi Province, supported by Commission Higher of Education, 2007-2008
12. Research and publications The perspective of the Sustainable Development of ecotourism. A Case studies in Thailand and France. An Alternative Model in Ecotourism on Sustainable Post-tsunami Rehabilitation for communities affected. A case studies in Phuket, Thailand
13. Research and publications Factors Impeding the Growth of the Medical Travel Industry. Proceedings of the ATLAS SIG Spa and Wellness Tourism Meeting 2007. Budapest, Hungary, June 2007. Who Can Sell the Destination? The Demand for Online Travel Services by Inbound Tourists. Proceedings of the 5th APac-CHRIE and the 13th Asia Pacific Tourism Association Joint Conference. Beijing, China, May 2007.
14. Research and publications Wetprasit, P. (2008).Tourism Destination Appraisal: A Case Study of KhaoLak, Phang-nga. TEAM Journal of hospitality and tourism, 5(1), 61-67 Evaluation of tourists’ spa experience: Comparison of hotel and resort spas in Hong Kong and Thailand. A joint research with Dr. Ada Lo from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
15. Research and publications Promisvapallop, P., Jones and Roper, A. (2009) “Factors Influencing Hotel Outsourcing Decisions in Thailand: Modifications to the Transaction Cost Economics approach”, Paper presented at CHME Conference, 13th – 15th May 2009, Eastbourne, UK.Nominated for a best paper Kandampully, J. and Promsivapallop, P. (2006) “Service Networks: A Framework to Match Customer Needs, Service Offer, and Operational Activities”, Journal of Hospitality Marketing & Management, Vol. 13, No. 3&4, pp. 103 – 119.
16. Research and publications Learning Each Other Through ASEAN Tourism Education: The Case of Singapore and Brunei, Research Funded by Thailand Research Fund Measuring Post-Crisis Destination Image of Thailand as a MICE Destination
17. Research and publications Current situations and social impacts of nightlife entertainment on old town area of Phuket
18. Important date Inform the MBA Office your initial topic with a brief summary of what you plan to do Also, tell us which study plan you would like to choose either Plan A or Plan B You have to inform us in WRITING and email your decisions to MBA Office (wanthida31@gmail.com) 1stAugust 2011
19. Roles of Thesis advisor and co-advisor Main advisor takes the prime responsibility of the supervision. Co-supervisor is optional. Advisor and co-advisor notify the roles of each of them to the student. It is advisable that both main and co-supervisor are present each time if possible when they meet to advise the student. Students are required to meet supervisor/co-supervisor at least once a month.
20. Thesis/Minor thesis Progress meeting Start when you register for thesis/minor thesis (2nd Trimester) Take place every trimester A committee of at least 3 members (consisting of your advisor and co-advisor and other internal lecturers) is set up to assess the thesis/minor thesis progress. Average marks will result in “P” for the following credits (if registered for 10 credits).
21. Expectation for thesis progress
22. Submission of thesis and final defense Final Thesis Submission Corrections made and your advisor is HAPPY Proof check English Check the format Prepare hard-copy
23. Research ethics Plagiarism is NOT accepted: Cut and Paste Copy other people’s work No reference Cheating in exams/assignments Hire someone else to do your thesis
24. Etiquette No slippers, please Please wear smart casual (especially when studying with guest lecturers) Study hard and manage your time wisely Put your study the first priority and you will graduate ON TIME
25. Useful Links Graduate School, Prince of Songkla University http://www.grad.psu.ac.th/eng/index.php Guidelines for Thesis Preparation http://www.grad.psu.ac.th/eng/Thesis_Manual.php MBA’s Website http://www.fht.psu.ac.th/mba/