MBA Online

College of Graduate Study in Management at Khon Kaen University

Facilities & Support Services

Academic and Administrative Services

The Sunthorn-Araya Arunanonchai building is the home for CGSM. Its name is devoted to honor Mr. Sunthorn and Mrs. Araya Arunanonchai who donated more than 39 million Baht for the construction of such building which is well equipped with state - of - the art audiovisual equipment and facilities to ensure the high quality of teaching and learning environment. Moreover, CGSM library and computer center facilities will support the students to ensure their Internet access and self-learning opportunity.

MBA students can also enjoy the privilege access to all the university’s facilities; Library Services, Computer Services, Training, International student Service, Accommodations, Sport facilities, Bank, Post Office , and Commercial Complex.

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)

We invite applications from October onwards for our annual intake which starts in the following August. The typical full-time MBA intake is 60.

Making an Application
Application can be completed through our online application form. Simply register as a user and you could take as much time as you need to complete the application before the deadline.

Your application should include: 1. Completed online application form, including essay
2. Two reference forms
3. Academic transcripts
4. GMAT score report
5. TOEFL score report (if applicable)
6. HK$500 application fee

We accept xerox or fax copies of (2) to (5) at the application stage.

Application Fee
The application fee is HK$500 (US$ 64) and can be paid by:1. Credit card as indicated on the online application form; or
2. Cash deposit to HKUST Hang Seng Bank account number 024 262 324999 014; or
3. Bank draft made payable to “The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology”

The original pay-in slip in (2) and bank draft in (3) should be mailed to the MBA Program Office. The fee is non-refundable.

Admissions Timetable
Admissions operate on phase basis with upcoming application deadlines as follows:Phase Application Deadline Interview by Admission Results by
1 Dec 15, 2007 Jan 31, 2008 Feb 29, 2008
2 Mar 15, 2008 Apr 30, 2008 May 31, 2008

We suggest international applicants apply in first deadline in order to allow sufficient time for Hong Kong student visa applications. Consideration on late applications will depend on availability of places.

Interview
We conduct personal interviews with short-listed applicants residing in Hong Kong and in Asia where possible. Otherwise a phone interview will be arranged. Motivation, interpersonal and communication skills, career plans and maturity will be assessed during the interview.

Admissions Decision
Evaluation is based on the information provided in the application and interview performance. Admission decisions are not formula-driven but depend on an applicant’s overall profile. Successful applicants will receive an admissions offer within one month of the interview.

Accepting an Offer
Successful candidates are required to return a signed acceptance form together with a non-refundable deposit of HKD50,000 before the stated deadline.

University of Guam

The mission of the School of Business and Public Administration (SBPA) is:
To excel as the regional center for education and development of professionals and leaders for business and government, entrepreneurial managers and socially responsible leaders.
To serve as a community resource for research, service and the dissemination of knowledge to individuals and organizations within the region.

The SBPA missions relates to the University of Guam mission. As a land-grant institution, the University provides programs and outreach opportunities that integrate SBPA and its students into the fabric of the community and the development of regional economies. The liberal arts setting and General Education requirements of the University are integral to SBPA professional degree programs and curricula.

In its mission commitment to teaching, service and research, SBPA is dedicated to the success of its students by providing quality bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in business administration, criminal justice and public administration with concentration appropriate to the region.

The School is a repository of knowledge for economic and business issues, where scholarship and service support and enhance its educational programs. The School encourages faculty and students to undertake applied research and provide community and university services for the benefit of business and public agencies in the region. The School plays an important role in providing needed services to the community and university through small business development, conferences, seminars, and professional consulting to business and government.
The School espouses the following core values that relate to its mission, its students and its vision of the future:

Academic quality: Critical thinking supported by strong fundamental skills
Cultural diversity

Social responsibility: currency and excellence in thought and action
Lifelong learning and growth

Strong work ethic: teamwork, hard work, dedication and continuous improvement
Social and economic development of Guam and the Western Pacific region
Graduates who can compete globally, think strategically and respond to change.

Accreditation

The School of Business and Public Administration’s business programs have been granted full accreditation by the International Association for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).

Being one of China’s 30 experimental universities for EMBA education approved by the State Council Office of the Academic Degree Committee and the Ministry of Education, the EMBA Program of the School of Management is geared to the needs of high-level managers and executives in enterprises and government bodies with good education background and rich management experience. The EMBA Program aims to train the entrepreneurs and high-level professional managers with outstanding international strategic perspectives and overall decision-making and leadership ability.

Since the first class opened up in the second half of 2002, many entrepreneurs and top managers at home and abroad joined in the program. The participation of many private entrepreneurs features the program, constituting a valuable network of elites. The EMBA program is developing steadily and commits itself to building a platform for entrepreneurs and top managers for study, communication and interaction so as to train high-level management personnel with strategic perspectives that can meet the requirements and challenges of global competition.

Education in the EMBA program of the School of Management includes orientation, course learning, supervisor selecting, overseas study tour, and dissertation writing, etc. There are key courses and elective courses in the EMBA program. The supervisor is selected by a two-way system. And dissertations should be defended after anonymous review and evaluation. The key courses in the EMBA program include Corporate Strategy, Managerial Economics, Advanced Financial Management, Operations and Supply Chain Logistics Management, Organizational Behavior within Cross-cultural Context, Strategic Marketing, etc.

Objective of EMBA Program: To train leaders in economic construction and development
Guidelines of EMBA Program: To inculcate intensive operational knowledge