Doctor of Philosophy Program in Digital Economics and Management Innovation (International Program)

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1.       Philosophy, Significance, and Objectives of the curriculum

1.1.     Philosophy

To Create new and applied knowledge for career in the pace of digital economy changes, and develop the organization through innovation, based on economic thinking in the management of business innovation that integrates science with modern technology. For sustainable economic and business development and being recognized in the international academic community.

1.2      Significance

This Ph.D. programme is an international program that focuses on human resource development in advanced economics and business administration to raise the standard of modern entrepreneurs. According to the national strategy for building competitiveness, especially using digital technology, quantitative analysis tools, information technology for management purposes, and modern business management techniques. For research studies and digitalization used to develop agriculture, also create value, increasing productivity, both quantitatively and its value combining a variety of agricultural products. Industry and service of the future that drive Thailand to a developed country with innovation and technology of the future. Developing the economy based on new entrepreneurs.

 

1.3      Objectives of the course

          The objectives of this programme were to develop our students to possess the following characteristics:

1.       An innovator capable of synthesizing and applying knowledge in digital economics and management innovation with other related disciplines

2.       Possess the ability to design new ideas and apply management innovations, based on the concept of digital economics

 3.      To become an expert in digital economics at an International level

4.       To become a leader, be patience, be enthusiastic in work, respect the rights and opinions of others, and also possess morals and professional ethics

 

2.       Cost per head (Maximum)

        450,000 Baht

2.1      Education system

Learning and studying activities will be carried out in classroom, both credit and non-credit. Self-study, and community field study, that involves learning outside the classroom

          2.2      Academic credit transfer and enrollment within universities

Transfer of credits and enrollment into the university should be in accordance with the regulations of Maejo University. In terms of graduate studies announced at that period.

 

3.       Curriculum

          3.1 Curriculum

          3.1.1 Number of credits

 

          3.1.1.1 Type 1.1

This study type focuses on developing new researchers equipped with high skill. This study type allow student to engage only on their dissertation which should not be less than 48 credits and also study some non-credit courses as deem fit according to the programme coordinator.

3.1.1.2 Type 1.2

This study type is research-oriented for bachelor's degree graduates who engage on dissertation of at least 72 credits and study additional non-credit courses as deem fit according to the programme coordinator.

3.1.1.3 Type 2.1

It is a study plan aimed at building researchers to be ready with academic content and research skills with 12 credits of study and at least 48 credits of dissertation.          

Transfer of course credits and cross-university enrollment should be in accordance with the regulations of Maejo University on graduate studies announced at that time

 

Student Eligibility for Study

Course Type 1.1

1)       Student must have successful complete a master’s degree program or equivalent. Major in economics or business administration or other related fields from an educational institute certified by the Civil Service Commission (Office of the Civil Service Commission) or have research experience or related work in social sciences, economics, business administration, marketing, and marketing. Public and private management accounts and or other fields for at least 1 year and have successfully passed the English language proficiency test, that meet the criteria set by the university

2)       The student must be a qualified person according to Maejo University's regulations. On issues governing graduate studies in accordance with the regulations and other announcements of the relevant universities Enforced at that time.

3)       In other cases, the discretion of the student selection depends on examination committee.

 

Type 1.2

1)       The student must hold a bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.25 or more in economics or business administration. Or other related fields and have research experience in economics or business administration or other related fields for at least 3 years or have published a research articles that are not related to his/her thesis/dissertation for at least 3 times in a period of 5 years prior to the date of application.

2)       The student must be a qualified person according to Maejo University's regulations. On issues governing graduate studies in accordance with the regulations and other announcements of the relevant universities Enforced at that time

3)       In other cases, the discretion of the student selection depends on examination committee.

 

Type 2.1

1)       Student must have successful complete a master’s degree program or equivalent. Major in economics or business administration or other related fields from an educational institute certified by the Civil Service Commission (Office of the Civil Service Commission) or have research experience or related work in social sciences, economics, business administration, marketing, and marketing. Public and private management accounts and or other fields for at least 1 year and have successfully passed the English language proficiency test, that meet the criteria set by the university

2)       The student must be a qualified person according to Maejo University's regulations. On issues governing graduate studies in accordance with the regulations and other announcements of the relevant universities Enforced at that time.

3)       In other cases, the discretion of the student selection depends on examination committee.

 

           3.1.2  Curriculum Structure

          The program structure is divided into subjects in line with those specified in the Ministry of Education's graduate program standards into 3 types:

                   Type 1.1

                             1) Non-credit courses                     (9)  credits

                             2) Dissertation not less than             48   credits

Total credits                               48 credits

Type 1.2

1) Non-credit courses                            (13)   Credits

2) Dissertation not less than                      72   credits

Total credits                                         72   credits

Type 2.1

                             1) Non-credit course                       (9)  credits

                             2) หมวดวิชาเฉพาะด้าน                        12   credits

                                 2.1) วิชาเอกบังคับ                           6    credits

                                 2.2) วิชาเอกเลือก                            6    credits

                             3) dissertation not less than            36   credits

Total credits                               36   credits

 

3.1.3

Curriculum Courses

                   Course  (Type 1.1)

Course Code	Course Names		(Lecture – Practice - Self-Study)
(1) Non-credit courses						(9)  credits
DM 701	Advanced Research Methodology for Integrated Social Science					(3)		(2-3-5)
DM 791	Seminar 1					(1)		(0-2-1)
DM 792	Seminar 2					(1)		(0-2-1)
DM 793	Seminar 3					(1)		(0-2-1)
DM 794	Seminar 4					(1)		(0-2-1)
DM 795	Seminar 5					(1)		(0-2-1)
DM 796	Seminar 6					(1)		(0-2-1)
Notes: ( ) non-credit courses and evaluated as S or U.
(2)  Dissertation						48    credits
DM 891	Dissertation 1						6		(0-18-0)
DM 892	Dissertation 2						6		(0-18-0)
DM 893	Dissertation 3						6		(0-18-0)
DM 894	Dissertation 4						6		(0-18-0)
DM 895	Dissertation 5						12		(0-36-0)
DM 896	Dissertation 6						12		(0-36-0)
Notes: ( ) non-credit courses and evaluated as S or U.

3) Other courses that their credits are not counted as a part of the program are:

1.       Foreign language courses according to university conditions,

2.       Courses that are not required as major courses or major elective courses according to the approval of the lecturers responsible for the basic knowledge adjustment program, and

3.       Foundation courses for students who need to study without credits in order to adjust their fundamental knowledge for further studies according to the approval of the lecturers responsible for the program.

List of courses in the program (Type 1.2)

Course code		Course names	(Lecture – Practice - Self-Study)
(1) Non-credit courses			(13) credits
DM 701	Advanced Research Methodology  for Integrated Social Science				(3)	(2-3-5)
DM 791	Seminar 1				(1)	(0-2-1)
DM 792	Seminar 2				(1)	(0-2-1)
DM 793	Seminar 3				(1)	(0-2-1)
DM 794	Seminar 4				(1)	(0-2-1)
DM 795	Seminar 5				(1)	(0-2-1)
DM 796	Seminar 6				(1)	(0-2-1)
DM 797	Seminar 7				(1)	(0-2-1)
DM 798	Seminar 8				(1)	(0-2-1)
DM 799	Seminar 9				(1)	(0-2-1)
DM 800	Seminar 10				(1)	(0-2-1)
Notes: ( ) non-credit courses and evaluated as S or U.

 

 

(2)  Dissertation				72 credits
DM 891	Dissertation 1			6	(0-18-0)
DM 892	Dissertation 2			6	(0-18-0)
DM 893	Dissertation 3			6	(0-18-0)
DM 894	Dissertation 4			6	(0-18-0)
DM 895	Dissertation 5			12	(0-36-0)
DM 896	Dissertation 6			12	(0-36-0)
DM 897	Dissertation 7			6	(0-18-0)
DM 898	Dissertation 8			6	(0-18-0)
DM 899	Dissertation 9			6	(0-18-0)
DM 900	Dissertation 10			6	(0-18-0)
Notes: ( ) non-credit courses and evaluated as S or U.

3) Other courses that their credits are not counted as a part of the program are:

1.       Foreign language courses according to university conditions,

2.       Courses that are not required as major courses or major elective courses according to the approval of the lecturers responsible for the basic knowledge adjustment program, and

3.       Foundation courses for students who need to study without credits in order to adjust their fundamental knowledge for further studies according to the approval of the lecturers responsible for the program.

 

List of courses in the program (Type 2.1)

Course code		Course names	(Lecture – Practice - Self-Study)
(1) Non-credit courses			(9)    credits
DM 701	Advanced Research Methodology for Integrated Social Science				(3)	(2-3-5)
DM 791	Seminar 1				(1)	(0-2-1)
DM 792	Seminar 2				(1)	(0-2-1)
DM 793	Seminar 3				(1)	(0-2-1)
DM 794	Seminar 4				(1)	(0-2-1)
DM 795	Seminar 5				(1)	(0-2-1)
DM 796	Seminar 6				(1)	(0-2-1)
Notes: ( ) non-credit courses and evaluated as S or U.

(2) Specialized courses                                              not less than 12 credits

Course code		Course names		(Lecture – Practice – Self-Study)
1) Required courses						6		credits
DM 720		Development Evaluation for Digital Economics and Management Innovation				3		(2-2-5)
DM 730		Digital Strategies for Economic and Business Analysis				3		(2-2-5)
2) Elective major courses							6	credits
DM 721	Advanced Econometrics for Big Data Analysis						3	(2-2-5)
DM 722	Intelligent Economics for Sustainable Development						3	(2-2-5)
DM 731	Future Studies for Business Management						3	(2-2-5)
DM 732	Digital Technology Management for Socio-economic						3	(2-2-5)
DM 733	Digital Agriculture System Management						3	(2-2-5)
(3)  Dissertation							36	credits
DM 892		Dissertation 2					6	(0-18-0)
DM 894		Dissertation 4					6	(0-18-0)
DM 895		Dissertation 5					12	(0-36-0)
DM 896		Dissertation 6					12	(0-36-0)
Notes: ( ) non-credit courses and evaluated as S or U.

 

4) Other courses that their credits are not counted as a part of the program are:

1.       Foreign language courses according to university conditions,

2.       Courses that are not required as major courses or major elective courses according to the approval of the lecturers responsible for the basic knowledge adjustment program, and

3.       Foundation courses for students who need to study without credits in order to adjust their fundamental knowledge for further studies according to the approval of the lecturers responsible for the program.

 

Study Plan

Type 1.1

Year 1/First Semester

Code	Course	Credit	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
ศน 701	ระเบียบวิธีวิจัยทางสังคมศาสตร์บูรณาการขั้นสูง	(3)	2	3	5
DM 701	Advanced Research Methodology  for Integrated Social Science
ศน 791	สัมมนา 1	(1)	0	2	1
DM 791	Seminar 1
ศน 891	ดุษฎีนิพนธ์ 1	6	0	18	0
DM 891	Dissertation 1
	Total	6	2	23	6

 

Year 2/ Second Semester

Code	Course	Credit	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
ศน 792	สัมมนา 2	(1)	0	2	1
DM 792	Seminar 2
ศน 892	ดุษฎีนิพนธ์ 2	6	0	18	0
DM 892	Dissertation 2
	Total	6	0	20	1

 

Year 2/First Semester

Code	Course	Credit	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
ศน 793	สัมมนา 3	(1)	0	2	1
DM 793	Seminar 3
ศน 893	ดุษฎีนิพนธ์ 3	6	0	18	0
DM 893	Dissertation 3
	Total	6	0	20	1

 

Year 2/Second Semester

Code	Course	Credit	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
ศน 794	สัมมนา 4	(1)	0	2	1
DM 794	Seminar 4
ศน 894	ดุษฎีนิพนธ์ 4	6	0	18	0
DM 894	Dissertation 4
	Total	6	0	20	1

 

                                      Year 3/ First Semester

Code	Course	Credit	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
ศน 795	สัมมนา 5	(1)	0	2	1
DM 795	Seminar 5
ศน 895	ดุษฎีนิพนธ์ 5	12	0	36	0
DM 895	Dissertation 5
	รวม	12	0	38	1

                                               

                                       Year 3/Second Semester

Code	Course	Credit	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
ศน 796	สัมมนา 6	(1)	0	2	1
DM 796	Seminar 6
ศน 896	ดุษฎีนิพนธ์ 6	12	0	36	0
DM 896	Dissertation 6
	Total	12	0	38	1

 

Type 1.2 

                                      Year 1/First Semester

Code	Course	Credit	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
ศน 701	ระเบียบวิธีวิจัยทางสังคมศาสตร์บูรณาการขั้นสูง	(3)	2	3	5
DM 701	Advanced Research Methodology  for Integrated Social Science
ศน 791	สัมมนา 1	(1)	0	2	1
DM 791	Seminar 1
ศน 891	ดุษฎีนิพนธ์ 1	6	0	18	0
DM 891	Dissertation 1
	Total	6	2	23	6

 

Year 1/Second Semester

Code	Course	Credit	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
ศน 792	สัมมนา 2	(1)	0	2	1
DM 792	Seminar 2
ศน 892	ดุษฎีนิพนธ์ 2	6	0	18	0
DM 892	Dissertation 2
	Total	6	0	20	1

 

 

Year 2 /First Semester

Code	Course	Credit	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
ศน 793	สัมมนา 3	(1)	0	2	1
DM 793	Seminar 3
ศน 893	ดุษฎีนิพนธ์ 3	6	0	18	0
DM 893	Dissertation 3
	Total	6	0	20	1

 

Year 2/Second Semester

Code	Course	Credit	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
ศน 794	สัมมนา 4	(1)	0	2	1
DM 794	Seminar 4
ศน 894	ดุษฎีนิพนธ์ 4	6	0	18	0
DM 894	Dissertation 4
	Total	6	0	20	1

 

Year 3/First Semester        

Code	Course	Credit	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
ศน 795	สัมมนา 5	(1)	0	2	1
DM 795	Seminar 5
ศน 895	ดุษฎีนิพนธ์ 5	12	0	36	0
DM 895	Dissertation 5
	Total	12	0	38	1

 

Year 3/Second Semester    

Code	Course	Credit	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
ศน 796	สัมมนา 6	(1)	0	2	1
DM 796	Seminar 6
ศน 896	ดุษฎีนิพนธ์ 6	12	0	36	0
DM 896	Dissertation 6
	รวม	12	0	38	1

 

Year 4/First Semester        

Code	Course	Credit	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
ศน 797	สัมมนา 7	(1)	0	2	1
DM 797	Seminar 7
ศน 897	ดุษฎีนิพนธ์ 7	6	0	18	0
DM 897	Dissertation 7
	Total	6	0	20	1

 

Year 4/Second Semester    

รหัสวิชา	ชื่อรายวิชา	หน่วยกิต	ทฤษฎี	ปฏิบัติ	ศึกษาด้วยตนเอง
ศน 798	สัมมนา 8	(1)	0	2	1
DM 798	Seminar 8
ศน 898	ดุษฎีนิพนธ์ 8	6	0	18	0
DM 898	Dissertation 8
	Total	6	0	20	1

 

Year 5/First Semester        

Code	Course	Credit	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
ศน 799	สัมมนา 9	(1)	0	2	1
DM 799	Seminar 9
ศน 899	ดุษฎีนิพนธ์ 9	6	0	18	0
DM 899	Dissertation 9
	Total	6	0	20	1

 

Year 5/Second Semester    

Code	Course	Credit	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
ศน 800	สัมมนา 10	(1)	0	2	1
DM 800	Seminar 10
ศน 900	ดุษฎีนิพนธ์ 10	6	0	18	0
DM 900	Dissertation 10
	Total	6	0	20	1

 

 Type 2.1

Year 1 / First Semester

Code	Course	Credit	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
ศน 701	ระเบียบวิธีวิจัยทางสังคมศาสตร์บูรณาการขั้นสูง	(3)	2	3	5
DM 701	Advanced Research Methodology  for Integrated Social Science
ศน 791	สัมมนา 1	(1)	0	2	1
DM 791	Seminar 1
ศน 720	การประเมินผลการพัฒนาเศรษฐกิจดิจิทัลและนวัตกรรมการจัดการ	3	2	2	5
DM 720	Evaluation of Digital Economy Development and Management Innovation
	Total	3	4	7	11

 

 

Year 1 / Second Semester            

Code	Course	Credit	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
ศน 792	สัมมนา 2	(1)	0	2	1
DM 792	Seminar 2
ศน 730	การวิเคราะห์กลยุทธ์ดิจิทัลสำหรับเศรษฐกิจและธุรกิจ	3	2	2	5
DM 730	Analysis of Digital Strategies for the Economy and Business
	Total	3	2	4	6

                   

 

Year 2/ First Semester

Code	Course	Credit	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
ศน 793	สัมมนา 3	(1)	0	2	1
DM 793	Seminar 3
ศน....	กลุ่มวิชาเลือก 1	3	2	2	5
DM…	Elective course
ศน.... DM…	กลุ่มวิชาเลือก 2 Elective course	3	2	2	5
ศน 892	ดุษฎีนิพนธ์ 2	6	0	18	0
DM 892	Dissertation 2
	Total	12	4	24	11

 

 

Year 2/ Second Semester                                

Code	Course	Credit	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
ศน 794	สัมมนา 4	(1)	0	2	1
EM 794	Seminar 4
ศน 894	ดุษฎีนิพนธ์ 4	6	0	18	0
DM 894	Dissertation 4
	Total	6	0	20	1

 

                                      Year 3 / First Semester

Code	Course	Credit	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
ศน 795	สัมมนา 5	(1)	0	2	1
DM 795	Seminar 5
ศน 895	ดุษฎีนิพนธ์ 5	12	0	36	0
DM 895	Dissertation 5
	Total	12	0	38	1

 

 

 

 Year 3 / Second Semester

Code	Course	Credit	Theory	Practice	Self-Study
ศน 796	สัมมนา 6	(1)	0	2	1
DM 796	Seminar 6
ศน 896	ดุษฎีนิพนธ์ 6	12	0	36	0
DM 896	Dissertation 6
	รวม	12	0	38	1

Graduation Criteria

Type 1.1 and 1.2

1) Pass English proficiency exam according to the rules and conditions announced by the university at that time.

2) Pass the Qualifying Examination to be eligible to continue on his/her dissertation.

3) Propose dissertation in English language and pass the final oral exam, which should be conducted with an open system for those who are interested.

4) Dissertation of part of it must be published or recognized for publication in international journals. (2 Papers).

5) In the event that a student receives a scholarship from an outside university, the student's graduation criteria must meet the criteria of the funding source, but not lower than the program's graduation criterion.

 

Type 2.1

1) Complete all courses as specified in the curriculum. The student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 from a 4-point system or equivalent, and no subject must have received letters I and or Op.

2) Pass English proficiency exam according to the rules and conditions announced by the university at that time.

3) Pass the Qualifying Examination to be eligible to continue on his/her dissertation.

4) Propose dissertation in English language and pass the final oral exam, which should be conducted with an open system for those who are interested.

5) Dissertation of part of it must be published or recognized for publication in international journals (1 paper). And at least one academic work must be presented at an international conference, (1 International Conference)

          6) In the event that a student receives a scholarship from an outside university, the student's graduation criteria must meet the criteria of the funding source, but not lower than the program's graduation criterion.

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