Online degree programs at Thai universities
International programs in English |
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There are currently only two universities in Thailand offering international degree programs (English programs) via distance learning, online learning, or e-learning. These programs aim to serve those who cannot attend lectures for what reason ever.
If you consider studying via distance learning or over the Internet, you should be aware that such online degrees are not taken seriously by international employers, if you don't have a good reason for choosing this way of studies. Such a good reason is, for example, a statement of your current employer to confirm that you literally have no chance to attend lectures on a regular basis.
Distance learning was long viewed in Thailand as a cure for the problems in the education system. Still in 2002, leading politicians believed that video streaming of lectures conducted by good lecturers can make students anywhere in the country learning better. Such errand believes were mainly the outcome of heavy marketing activities of companies that had e-learning solutions on stock, which nobody in the western countries wanted to buy.
In the meantime, understanding has grown that e-learning is not the same as e-teaching, and that students don't learn any better when teaching is automated. Still, these misunderstandings are in the world, but now occur more on the students' side while universities offer ever more professional academic programs.
Please be aware that any form of distance learning lacks the social and communicative effects supporting accidental learning in a group. Even heavy use of Internet-based communication channels cannot cure this disadvantage. Distance learners need high levels of discipline and have to maintain self-driven learning over a longer period of time.
If this is your thing, you may want to consider the following programs:
Degree program: |
Online MBA Master of Business Administration |
University: |
Ramkhamhaeng University, The Institute of International Studies (IIS-RU) |
Majors: |
General Management
Finance and Banking
Marketing |
Duration: |
4 semesters (39 credits, starts in September 2008) |
Cost of study: |
259,000 THB for students from within Thailand (any nationality)
359,000 THB for students from outside Thailand (any nationality) |
Program details: |
http://www.iis.ru.ac.th/English_Program/MBA_online/mba_online.htm |
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Degree program: |
MSc (ICT) Master of Science in Information and Communication Technology |
University: |
Assumption University of Thailand, College of Internet Distance Education |
Majors: |
Information Technology
Computer Communications and Network
Computer Graphics and Animation
Technology Management |
Duration: |
3 semesters (36 credits) |
Cost of study: |
209,800 THB for Thai students
221,300 THB for non-Thai students |
Program details: |
http://www.sit.au.edu/index.php |
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Degree program: |
MSc (Management) Master of Science in Management |
University: |
Assumption University of Thailand, College of Internet Distance Education |
Majors: |
Small Medium Enterprises Management
Human Resource Management
Technology Managment
Strategic Marketing Management
Business Management |
Duration: |
3 semesters (36 credits) |
Cost of study: |
205,300 THB for Thai students
217,800 THB for non-Thai students |
Program details: |
http://cide.auplus.au.edu/index.php |
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Degree program: |
PhD (eLM) Doctor of Philosophy in eLearning Methodology |
University: |
Assumption University of Thailand, College of Internet Distance Education |
Duration: |
5 semesters (48 credits) |
Cost of study: |
465,600 THB for Thai students
478,100 THB for non-Thai students |
Program details: |
http://www.elearning.au.edu/PhDeLm/index.html |
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Degree program:
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PhD Doctor of Philosophy in Rural Social Studies, Communications and Culture, Social Welfare, Social Policy, Financial and Management Accounting, Indstry and Resource Economics, Business Management, Agricultural Economics, Health Studies, Information Technology, Information Management, Library Science
EdD Doctor of Education in Education
DHlthSc Doctor of Health Science in Health Science
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University: |
Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) with Charles Sturt University, Australia |
Duration: |
not published |
Cost of study: |
not published |
Program details: |
see STOU Web site |
Information on this site by the respective universtiy and Commission on Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Thailand.
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