Orientation Program21st May 2011

MBA ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Dr. Tatiyaporn Jarumaneerat

Trimester Period

Trimester 1 May 2011 – August 2011 

Trimester 2 September 2011 – December 2011

 

Trimester 3 January 2012 – April 2012 

Trimester 4 May 2012 – August 2012 

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Plan A2 Thesis(Number of credits)

Plan B Coursework

(Number of credits)

Compulsory Courses 28 28Specialization Courses - 12

Electives - 4Thesis in specific option 24 -

Minor Thesis - 8Total number of credits 52 52

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

816-501 Managerial Accounting for Hospitality and Tourism

816-502 Financial Management for Hospitality and Tourism

816-503 Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism

816-504 Managing Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism

816-505 Research Methods

816-506 Contemporary Issues in Hospitality and Tourism Management

816-507 Strategic Management for Hospitality and Tourism

COMPULSORY COURSES

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

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

THESIS VS MINOR THESIS

Requirement Thesis Minor Thesis

Credits 24 credits 8 credits

Research A complete research project e.g.

introduction, literature review,

research methodology, results

and discussion.

A complete research project e.g.

introduction, literature review,

research methodology, results

and discussion.

Word length 20,000 words 10,000 words

Publication International conference

proceedings

National conference proceedings

Contribution Focusing on academic

contribution e.g. theory

application

Focusing on practical

contribution e.g.

industry/business problem

solving

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.

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 diff erences 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.

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 Aff ecting Tourists’ revisit intentions: A case study of Krabi, Thailand. Proceeding of 2008. The 6th Asia-Pacific CHRIE (APacCHRIE) Conference 2008, Pert Australia.

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

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 Koh Lanta Ares,Krabi Province, supported by Commission Higher of Education, 2007-2008

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 aff ected. A case studies in Phuket, Thailand

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 5 th APac-CHRIE and the 13 th

Asia Pacific Tourism Association Joint Conference. Beijing, China, May 2007.

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

Wetprasit, P. (2008).Tourism Destination Appraisal: A Case Study of Khao Lak, 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.

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

Promisvapallop, P., Jones and Roper, A. (2009) “Factors Influencing Hotel Outsourcing Decisions in Thailand: Modifi cations to the Transaction Cost Economics approach”, Paper presented at CHME Conference, 13 th – 15 th May 2009, Eastbourne, UK.Nominated for a best paper

Kandampully, J. and Promsivapallop, P. (2006) “Service Networks: A Framework to Match Customer Needs, Service Off er, and Operational Activities”, Journal of Hospitality Marketing & Management, Vol. 13, No. 3&4, pp. 103 – 119.

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

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

Current situations and social impacts of nightlife entertainment on old town area of Phuket

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

Inform the MBA Offi ce 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 Offi ce (wanthida31@gmail.com)

IMPORTANT DATE

1st August 2011

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.

ROLES OF THESIS ADVISOR AND CO-ADVISOR

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).

THESIS/MINOR THESIS PROGRESS MEETING

Average Marks (%) Credits (10 credits – this is

example only)

75 and above 10

65 - 74 8

50 - 64 6

49 and below 4

No submission 0

Credits registered Content to be covered

1st 10 credits (10 from

24)

Ch. 1 Introduction

Ch.2 Literature Review

Ch. 3 Research Methodology

2nd 10 credits (10 from

24)

Ch. 4 Results

3rd 4 credits (4 from 24) Ch. 5 Conclusion and Discussion

EXPECTATION FOR THESIS PROGRESS

SUBMISSION OF THESIS AND FINAL DEFENSE

Thesis/Minor Thesis should be submitted to MBA Office

• 2 weeks to assign Committee and set up date

• MBA office notifies the date and time of the defense

Defense

• Arrive early• Be well

prepared

Notification of results

• Pass with no correction

• Pass with minor correction

• Major correction and resubmission is required

• Fail

Final Thesis Submission

• Corrections made and your advisor is HAPPY

• Proof check English• Check the format• Prepare hard-copy

Plagiarism is NOT accepted:

RESEARCH ETHICS

• Cut and Paste • Copy other

people’s work• No reference• Cheating in

exams/assignments

• Hire someone else to do your thesis

No slippers, pleasePlease wear smart casual (especially

when studying with guest lecturers)Study hard and manage your time

wiselyPut your study the first priority and you

will graduate ON TIME

ETIQUETTE

Graduate School, Prince of Songkla Universityhttp://www.grad.psu.ac.th/eng/index.php

Guidelines for Thesis Preparationhttp://www.grad.psu.ac.th/eng/Thesis_Manual.php

MBA’s Websitehttp://www.fht.psu.ac.th/mba/

USEFUL LINKS