PhD Degree in Tourism Management (International Program)

PhD Degree in Tourism Management (International Program)

Tourism Management

1.1 Philosophy

Integration of both social science and behavioral science, combined with innovation or technology in terms of quality service management with an entrepreneurship spirit that is responsible for tourism resources, society and nation in the flow of tourism management that comes into real practice. Resulting in the development of a sustainable country.

1.2 Importance

This is an international program aimed at developing human resources for learning and innovation, including theories and concepts in service and tourism management. By focusing on the development of human potentials as well as integrating all 4 dimensions, such as body, mind, society and intelligence. Including the conservation and development of natural resources and the environment

1.3 Objectives

To produce graduates that are fully equipped with integrated science and knowledge. both in social and behavioral science. Including sustainable tourism management technology and innovation on both national and international standard.
To produce graduates that possess the ability to link the knowledge of tourism management and services. As well as related sciences to manage risks Strategic management, regulations and assessment for the sustainability of the tourism industry.
To produce graduates that will create creative research results that positively cause social change in both academic circles and at the international level.
To produce graduates that are able to manage resources for tourism Under social responsibility
To produce graduates with right morals and ethics. Understand and possess managerial ability under human diversity.

1.4 Educational System

The Educational system in Maejo University International Colleges, Maejo University uses a binary education system, 1 academic year is divided into 2 regular semesters, 1 regular semester has a study period of not less than 15 weeks.

1.5 Structure of the Curriculum

Plan A Type 1.1
Basic groups Non-credit courses
dissertation not less than 48 credits

total credits throughout the curriculum 48 credits

Plan A Type 2.1
Basic groups Non-credit courses
Major Core Courses 12 credits
Major compulsory course 6 credits
Major elective courses 6 credits
dissertation not less than 36 credits

credits throughout the curriculum 48 credits

1) Plan 1.1

Year 1, Semester 1
Course Codes	Course Names	Credits	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
TM 701	Advanced Research Methodology for Tourism Management	(3)	2	3	5
TM 710	Strategic Management Theories for Tourism Management	(3)	2	3	5
TM 791	Seminar 1	(1)	0	2	1
TM 891	Dissertation 1	6	0	18	0
Total		6	4	25	11

Year 1, Semester 2
Course Codes		Course Names	Credits	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
TM 792		Seminar 2	(1)	0	2	1
TM 892		Dissertation 2	6	0	18	0
Total			6	0	20	1

Year 2, Semester 1
Course Codes	Course Names		Credits	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
TM 793	Seminar 3		(1)	0	2	1
TM 893	Dissertation 3		6	0	18	0
Total			6	0	0	20
Year 2, Semester 2
Course Codes	Course Names		Credits	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
TM 794	Seminar 4		(1)	0	2	1
TM 894	Dissertation 4		6	0	18	0
Total			12	6	0	0

Year 3, Semester 1
Course Codes	Course Names	Credits	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
TM 795	Seminar 5	(1)	0	2	1
TM 895	Dissertation 5	12	0	36	0
Total		12	0	38	1

Year 3, Semester 2
Course Codes	Course Names	Credits	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
TM 796	Seminar 6	(1)	0	2	1
TM 896	Dissertation 6	12	0	36	0
Total		12	0	38	1

2) Plan 1.2

Year 1, Semester 1
Course Codes	Course Names	Credits	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
TM 701	Advanced Research Methodology for Tourism Management	(3)	2	3	5
TM 710	Strategic Management Theories for Tourism Management	(3)	2	3	5
TM 791	Seminar 1	(1)	0	2	1
TM 891	Dissertation 1	6	0	18	0
Total		6	4	25	11

Year 1, Semester 2
Course Codes		Course Names	Credits	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
TM 792		Seminar 2	(1)	0	2	1
TM 892		Dissertation 2	6	0	18	0
Total			6	0	20	1

Year 2, Semester 1
Course Codes	Course Names		Credits	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
TM 793	Seminar 3		(1)	0	2	1
TM 893	Dissertation 3		6	0	18	0
Total			6	0	0	20
Year 2, Semester 2
Course Codes	Course Names		Credits	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
TM 794	Seminar 4		(1)	0	2	1
TM 894	Dissertation 4		6	0	18	0
Total			12	6	0	0

Year 3, Semester 1
Course Codes	Course Names	Credits	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
TM 795	Seminar 5	(1)	0	2	1
TM 895	Dissertation 5	12	0	36	0
Total		12	0	38	1

Year 3, Semester 2
Course Codes	Course Names	Credits	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
TM 796	Seminar 6	(1)	0	2	1
TM 896	Dissertation 6	12	0	36	0
Total		12	0	38	1

Year 4, Semester 1
Course Codes	Course Names	Credits	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
TM 795	Seminar 7	(1)	0	2	1
TM 895	Dissertation 7	12	0	36	0
Total		12	0	38	1

Year 4, Semester 2
Course Codes	Course Names	Credits	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
TM 796	Seminar 8	(1)	0	2	1
TM 896	Dissertation 8	12	0	36	0
Total		12	0	38	1

Year 5, Semester 1
Course Codes	Course Names	Credits	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
TM 795	Seminar 9	(1)	0	2	1
TM 895	Dissertation 9	12	0	36	0
Total		12	0	38	1

Year 5, Semester 2
Course Codes	Course Names	Credits	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
TM 796	Seminar 10	(1)	0	2	1
TM 896	Dissertation 10	12	0	36	0
Total		12	0	38	1

1) Non-credit Basic compulsory courses /required courses

TM 701	Advanced Research Methodology for Tourism Management	3(2-3-5)
	Prerequisite: As approved by the program committee
The importance of research in Advance Research Methodology for Tourism Management step in research methods; causes and selection of research topics; search and review of literatures related to a research; writing of a research proposal; research design and statistics; data collection and data analysis by statistical computer programs; result presentations and interpretations; symposium and publication of research articles in scientific journals.
(Lecture 2 hours, Practice 3 hours, self-study 5 hours/week)

TM 791	Seminar 1	1(0-2-1)
	Prerequisite: None
Literature review, presentation, and discussion of recent advances in various topics in Integrated Sustainable Tourism Management and related fields.
(Lecture 0 hour, Practice 2 hours, self-study 1 hour/week)

TM 792	Seminar 2	1(0-2-1)
	Prerequisite: TM 791 Seminar 1
Literature reviews, presentation, and discusstion of recent advances in various topics in Integrated Sustainable Tourism Management and related fields which are related to graduate student dissertation.
(Lecture 0 hour, Practice 2 hours, self-study 1 hour/week)
TM 793	Seminar 3	1(0-2-1)
	Prerequisite: TM 792 Seminar 2
Presentations of dissertation framework, dissertation progress. Discussion and reports on research study.
(Lecture 0 hour, Practice 2 hours, self-study 1 hour/week)

TM 794	Seminar 4	1(0-2-1)
	Prerequisite: TM 793 Seminar 3
Presentations of dissertation progress and discussion on research problems.
(Lecture 0 hour, Practice 2 hours, self-study 1 hour/week)

TM 795	Seminar 5	1(0-2-1)
	Prerequisite: TM 794 Seminar 4
Presentations of dissertation progress, discussion and report of research problems. Publication report concerning the recent research works.
(Lecture 0 hour, Practice 2 hours, self-study 1 hour/week)

TM 796	Seminar 6		1(0-2-1)
	Prerequisite: TM 795 Seminar 5
Presentations of dissertation progress, discussion and report of research problems. Publication report concerning the recent research works.
(Lecture 0 hour, Practice 2 hours, self-study 1 hour/week)

TM 797		Seminar 7	1(0-2-1)
		Prerequisite: TM 796 Seminar 6
Presentations of dissertation progress, discussion and report of research problems. Publication report concerning the recent research works.
(Lecture 0 hour, Practice 2 hours, self-study 1 hour/week)

TM 798	Seminar 8	1(0-2-1)
	Prerequisite: TM 797 Seminar 7
Presentations of dissertation progress, discussion and report of research problems. Publication report concerning the recent research works.
(Lecture 0 hour, Practice 2 hours, self-study 1 hour/week)

2) Specialized subjects Elective courses (minimum 12 credits)

Compulsory course 6 credits

TM 711	Theories, Concepts and Applications for Tourism and Service Industry Management	3(2-2-5)
	Prerequisite: As approved by the program committee
Theories and concepts structures related to that tourism and service industries; importance of the issues concerning interdisciplinary paradigms and theories; and the evaluation of social science research.
(Lecture 2 hours, Practice 2 hours, self-study 5 hours/week)

TM 712	Environmental and Natural Resources Management for Tourism	3(2-2-5)
	Prerequisite: As approved by the program committee
Importance of environment and natural resources to economic and social development; policies, rules and regulations; government administrative plans for conserving environment; natural resources in tourism industry; discussion on existing problems and impacts on the environment; natural resource cases studies in Thailand.
(Lecture 2 hours, Practice 2 hours, self-study 5 hours/week)

Elective majors 6 credits

TM 720	Phillosophy and Theory of Clasic and Modern Management	3(2-2-5)
	Prerequisite: As approved by the program committee
An introduction to the theory and principles of management. The management functions for planning, organizing, leading and controlling which provides an organized framework for examining current management challenges (e.g.,globalization, ethics, diversity, and multi-dimensional organizational structures). Classical and contemporary management theories that operate in today’s businesses will be discussed (Lecture 2 hours, Practice 2 hours, self-study 5 hours/week)
TM 721 Global Strategic Management 3(2-2-5) Prerequisite: As approved by the program committee Focus on strategies and international competitions; the strategic choices that multinational executives faces as formulated, implemented, tested, and adapt a strategy to compete in the digital world. The analytical frameworks and strategical tools to design and execute a single coherent multinational strategy and structure organization with the process systems, and best practices to support its success across borders. (Lecture 2 hours, Practice 2 hours, self-study 5 hours/week)

TM 750	Human Resources Competency Development	3(2-2-5)
	Prerequisite: As approved by the program committee
Concepts, techniques and methods of human’s capabilities development based on behavioral and psychological management tools to be applied in the service industry; utilizing techniques, methods, and training processes as a technique for human resource development for the best quality services.
(Lecture 2 hours, Practice 2 hours, self-study5 hours/week)

(บรรยาย 2 ชั่วโมงปฏิบัติ 2 ชั่วโมง ศึกษาด้วยตนเอง 5 ชั่วโมง/สัปดาห์)
TM 751	Cross-Cultural Management For Services	3(2-2-5)
	Prerequisite: As approved by the program committee
Effectively accomplish international assignments to cooperate with and lead cross-cultural teams and to manage the increasingly diverse workforce. Acquire cultural competencies that go beyond traditional managerial competencies; organizational behavior and human resource management issues in multinational organizations.
(Lecture 2 hours, Practice 2 hours, self-study 5 hours/week)

TM 760	Tourism Project Assessment	3(2-2-5)
	Prerequisite: As approved by the program committee
The concepts of tourism project assessment; externalities of tourism projects; cost-benefit analysis of the project; criteria for project selections; principles for assessing risks and uncertainties of a project; case studies of tourism project assessment.
(Lecture 2 hours, Practice 2 hours, self-study 5 hours/week)

TM 770	Logistics and Risk Management	3(2-2-5)
	Prerequisite: As approved by the program committee
The practical management perspective of the following areas of logistics distribution, transportation, international logistics, inventory control, sustainable logistics practices, key performance indicators, supply chain finances, leadership in a supply chain role and an introduction to logistics technology including RFID and ERP systems. Business Logistics activities involved in the flow of materials and products through an organization and through the supply chain to the market. More specifically, business logistics manage efficiency, effective flow and storage goods services, and related information in a supply chain. The key elements of business logistics covered logistics planning and strategy, customer service, procurement, transport inventory, warehousing, and handling. Logistics planning, transport modes selection, vehicle routing, inventory polices, purchasing quantity and timing and storage selection.
(Lecture 2 hours, Practice 2 hours, self-study 5 hours/week)

3) Dissertation

TM 891	Dissertation 1	6 (0-18-0)
	Prerequisite: None
A comprehensive review of the research literature related to designated themes and a general topic of research interest, with a focus on literature review of the anticipated dissertation topic. Regularly discussions and reports by doctoral student with advisory committee on research problems.pic of research interest, with a focus on literature review of the anticipated dissertation topic. Regularly discussions and reports by doctoral student with advisory committee on research problems.
(Lecture 0 hour, Practice 18 hours, self-study 0 hour/week)

TM 892	Dissertation 2	6 (0-18-0)
	Prerequisite: TM 891 Dissertation 1
Directed research and study of specific and advanced level problems in various topics in respective branches of advanced research methodology in tourism management. Regularly reports and discussions by doctoral student with advisory committee on research problem. Students will complete the integrative literature review and begin framing research questions for further pursuit. (Lecture 0 hour, Practice 18 hours, self-study 0 hour/week)

TM 893	Dissertation 3	6 (0-18-0)
	Prerequisite: TM 892 Dissertation 2
Directed research and study of specific and advanced level problems in various topics in respective branches of advanced research methodology in tourism management. Regularly reports and discussions by doctoral student with advisory committee on research problems. Students receive direction and guidance needed to develop dissertation research proposals. At the end of the course, students are required to submit a revised proposal to the graduate school.
(Lecture 0 hour, Practice 18 hours, self-study 0 hour/week)

TM 894	Dissertation 4	6 (0-18-0)
	Prerequisite: TM 893 Dissertation 3
Directed research and study of specific and advanced level problems in various topics in respective branches of tourism management. Regularly reports and discussions by doctoral student with advisory committee on research problems. Preparation of a dissertation or scientific papers required to earn a Ph.D. degree.
(Lecture 0 hour, Practice 18 hours, self-study 0 hour/week)

TM 895	Dissertation 5	12 (0-36-0)
	Prerequisite: TM 894 Dissertation 4
Directed research and study of specific and advanced level problems in various topics in respective branches of tourism management. Regularly reports and discussions by doctoral student with advisory committee on research problems. For Plan 1.2 Student will continuously conduct research with creativity involving theories and principle together with data collection and analysis. For Plan 1.1 Students will be expected to present a draft of scientific paper(s), a draft of literature review, and method sections of their dissertations by the end of this course. For Plan 2.1 Students will be expected to writing up a completed dissertation and scientific paper(s) required to earn a Ph.D. degree.
(Lecture 0 hour, Practice 36 hours, self-study 0 hour/week)

TM 896	Dissertation 6	12 (0-36-0)
	Prerequisite: TM 895 Dissertation 5
Directed research and study of specific and advanced level problems in various topics in respective branches of tourism management. Regularly reports and discussions by doctoral student with advisory committee on research problems. For Plan 1.2 Student will continuously conduct research with creativity involving theories and principle together with data collection and analysis. Students will be expected to writing up scientific paper(s) for publish in scientific journal. For Plan 1.1 Students will be expected to writing up a complete dissertation and scientific paper(s) required to earn a Ph.D. degree.
(Lecture 0 hour, Practice 36 hours, self-study 0 hour/week)

TM 897	Dissertation 7	6 (0-18-0)
	Prerequisite: TM 896 Dissertation 6
Directed research and study of specific and advanced level problems in various topics in respective branches of tourism management. Regularly reports and discussions by doctoral student with advisory committee on research problems. Preparation of a dissertation or scientific paper(s) required to earn a Ph.D. degree.
(Lecture 0 hour, Practice 18 hours, self-study 0 hour/week)

(บรรยาย 0 ชั่วโมงปฏิบัติ 18 ชั่วโมง ศึกษาด้วยตนเอง 0 ชั่วโมง/สัปดาห์)
TM 898	Dissertation 8	6 (0-18-0)
	Prerequisite: TM 897 Dissertation 7
Directed research and study of specific and advanced level problems in various topics in respective branches of tourism management. Regularly reports and discussions by doctoral student with advisory committee on research problems. Preparation of a dissertation or scientific paper(s) required to earn a Ph.D. degree.
(Lecture 0 hour, Practice 18 hours, self-study 0 hour/week)

TM 899	Dissertation 9	6 (0-18-0)
	Prerequisite: TM 898 Dissertation 8
Directed research and study of specific and advanced level problems in various topics in respective branches of tourism management. Regularly reports and discussions by doctoral student with advisory committee on research problems. Preparation of a dissertation or scientific paper(s) required to earn a Ph.D. degree.
(Lecture 0 hour, Practice 18 hours, self-study 0 hour/week)

TM 900	Dissertation 10	6 (0-18-0)
	Prerequisite: TM 899 Dissertation 9
Directed research and study of specific and advanced level problems in various topics in respective branches of tourism management. Regularly reports and discussions by doctoral student with advisory committee on research problems. Preparation of a dissertation or scientific paper(s) required to earn a Ph.D. degree Students will remain continuously enrolled until the dissertation is completed. If additional time is required
(Lecture 0 hour, Practice 18 hours, self-study 0 hour/week)

Graduation Conditions:

For the students studying in Plan A, Type A 1

1.    Pass a foreign language examination according to the regulations and conditions set by the university.

2.    Present their theses in English and pass a final oral examination conducted by a committee appointed by the university (a higher education institution) in a system open to interested parties to attend. This must consist of professors in charge of the program and experts from outside the university.

3.    At least one paper stemmed from their theses or part of them must be published or at least accepted for publication in a national journal in a foreign language or an international journal. Both journals must be qualified according to the Announcement of the Commission on Higher Education on Criteria for Considering Academic Journals for Dissemination of Academic Output.

4.    Meet the criteria for graduation under the Announcement of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation on Standard Criteria for Graduate Programs B.E. 2558.

For the students studying in Plan A, Type A 2

1.    Complete all the courses as specified in the program. They must obtain a grade point average of not less than 3.00 from a 4-level system or equivalent and have no course received I and/or Op.

2.    Pass a foreign language exam according to the regulations and conditions set by the university.

3.    Present their theses in English and pass a final oral examination conducted by a committee appointed by the university (a higher education institution) in a system open to interested parties to attend. This must consist of professors in charge of the program and experts from outside the university.

4.    At least one paper stemmed from their theses or part of them must be published or at least accepted for publication in a national journal in a foreign language or an international journal. Both journals must be qualified according to the Announcement of the Commission on Higher Education on Criteria for Considering Academic Journals for Dissemination of Academic Output. Alternatively, a full paper stemming from their theses can be presented at an international conference and published in the proceedings.

5.    Meet the criteria for graduation under the Announcement of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation on Standard Criteria for Graduate Programs B.E. 2558.

For the students studying in Plan B

1.    Complete all the courses as specified in the program. They must obtain a grade point average of not less than 3.00 from a 4-level system or equivalent and have no course received I and or Op.

2.    Pass a foreign language exam according to the regulations and conditions set by the university.

3.    Pass a comprehensive examination.

4.    Present their independent studies in English and pass the final oral exam conducted by a committee appointed by the higher education institution in a system open to interested parties to attend.

5.    At least one full paper stemmed from their independent studies or part of them must be presented at an international conference and then published in the proceedings.

6.    Meet the criteria for graduation under the Announcement of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation on Standard Criteria for Graduate Programs B.E. 2558.

8. Applicant Qualifications

1.        Graduated with a bachelor's degree in all disciplines or equivalent from a higher education institution certified by the Ministry of Education or the Office of the Higher Education Commission (OHEC) or the Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC) both domestically and internationally or at the discretion of the instructor in charge of the program.

2.        Having qualifications according to Maejo University regulations on graduate studies and other relevant announcements being in force at that time.

3.        International students who want to be admitted to study must be approved by the instructor in charge of the program.

9. Document Required

Application documents

1.     Two copies of the completed application form.

2.     Two copies of a certificate according to the form of the Graduate Studies Department

3.     A letter of recommendation from the supervisor.

4. Two 1-inch photographs shot of a straight face, not wearing a hat or black sunglasses.

5. Two copies of evidence of name-surname changed or 2 copies of a marriage certificate. (In the case of name and/or surname does not match any other application evidence.)

6. Two copies of study transcript reports at undergraduate and master's degree levels.

7. Two copies of educational report certificates for a higher vocational certificate, a technical vocational certificate, or an equivalent diploma (except for those who graduated with a 4-year bachelor's degree program).

8. Two copies of a certificate of being a student in the last semester of a program.

9. Guidelines for conducting a research study.

10. Application fee of 500 baht (in case of applying via the Internet)

English proficiency

English Proficiency

Study Plans

Plan A, Types A1 & A2

Plan B

Test scores/English Proficiency Skills

TOEFL (Paper-based) = 500

TOEFL (Internet-based) = 75

IELTS = 6.0 or pass an English test organized by Maejo University within the first academic year.

TOEFL (Paper-based) = 450

TOEFL (Internet-based) = 55

IELTS = 4.5

or pass an English test organized by Maejo University within the first academic year.

CEFR score levels of Maejo University st...

22 March 2024

Associate Professor Dr. Chaiyot Sumritsakun, Acting Vice President , Assistant Professor Dr.Yuwalee Unpaprom, Deputy Director of Academic Administration

and Development, Associate Professor Dr.Rapeephun Dangtungee, Dean of the International College, together with Associate Dean of College of Liberal Arts, representative from MJU DTC, and staff from International College join the meeting in discussing the CEFR score levels of Maejo University students.

22/03/2024 11:13:24

Maejo University meeting with NIDO (Nige...

March 21, 2024,

Associate Professor Dr.Weerapon Thongma, President of Maejo University, and Associate Professor Dr.Rapeephun Dangtungee, Dean of the International College, and staff from Office of International Affairs and International College join the meeting with Dr.Lloyd Nwafor, President of NIDO (Nigerians In Diaspora Organization Thailand) for MOU renewal discussion and future collaboration, especially in the short term training program on agricultural areas.

21/03/2024 15:41:49

Recruitment for Lecturers - Tourism Ma...

We are Hiring

Recruitment for Lecturers

- Tourism Management Program

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https://personnel.mju.ac.th/edoc/news/14097.pdf

21/03/2024 14:15:28

Postgraduate Micro-Credentials in Food ...

Dr.Prakash Bhuyar, assistant to the Dean, International College, representing Maejo University attended the activity to report needs assessment and to identify microcredential courses and learning outcomes for Postgraduate Micro-Credentials in Food Security and Climate Change (PMC FSCC) funded by Erasmus+ hosted by University of the Philippines Los Baños during March 18-20, 2024 at SEARCA, Philippines

21/03/2024 14:08:50

Education Cooperation Programme (ECP) 15...

February 24, 2024

Maejo University International Students in our Education Cooperation Programme (ECP) 15 branch depart for Guangxi University of Foreign Languages, China.

Good luck as they journey to continue at the Guangxi University of Foreign Languages, China.

28/02/2024 10:06:07

The 64th birthday of his majesty the emp...

Febuary 23, 2024
Associate Professor Dr. Weerapon Thongma, the President of Maejo University, together with Maejo International College staff attended the celebration of 64th birthday of his majesty the emperor of Japan at Chiang Mai Marriot Hotel

24/02/2024 11:18:41

Education Cooperation Program (ECP) 15 b...

Febuary 23, 2024

Maejo University International Students in our Education Cooperation Program (ECP) 15 branch depart for Vanung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan where they will continue their education carrier in Tourism Management for the next 3 years.

Good luck as they journey to continue at Vanung University, Taiwan

23/02/2024 14:13:23

Maejo University graduation ceremony....

February 18-19, 2024

Congratulations on your graduation 🎉🎉

Maejo University graduation ceremony.