Master of Economics Program

(English as a medium of instruction)

Philosophy

Master of Economics Program is designed to equip students with understanding both theoretical knowledge and analytical skills necessary for applying inpublic and private sectors as well as non-profit organizations.The skills will be of great benefit for graduatestudents to understand the economic policy, planning, and management decisions on both theoretical and practical grounds. Our faculty members spend every effort to guarantee an in-depth investigation of state-of-the-art economic research, whileat the same time,providing opportunities for students to make appropriate applications to ongoing development agenda – not only in Thailand and Southeast Asia, but also in Asia and countries around the world in a truly global marketplace.

Graduate program in economics encompasses both theoretical knowledge and practical application. Without the former, practical application becomes weakened and ineffective, and without the latter, theoretical understanding remains isolated and out of touch with the real world. Consequently, we believe that, with the theoretical training and respectful dialogue with our faculty that we provide, our students will develop the skills necessary to make practical and concrete contributions to economic development in Thailand and in the global arena.

“We make contributions to economic development in Thailand and in neighboring Asian Countries”

Qualifications ofthe Applicants

Master of Economics Program aims to provide comprehensive up-to-date knowledge in economics for our students. We encourage the application of individuals from a variety of educational backgrounds.The candidates who would like to work as a lecturer in university, researchers in economics and policy research, and policy makers in the public sector are encouraged to apply to our program.It is part of our philosophy that it is not only an excellent teaching staff that brings about high quality in education, but also a rich student body that contributes to the sharing of information that is so essential to a broad understanding of economic issues.

Yearly Schedule

The academic year for the Master of Economics Program consists of two 16-week semesters. The first semester begins in August, and the second semester begins in January. There is also an eight-week summer session during June and July.  New students are required to attend the pre-semester session before their first semester to provide students with refresher courses in principle of economics, mathematics and econometrictheories. During the regular semesters, lectures are normally conducted on full-time weekdays (Monday to Friday).

Financial Aids

1. Academic  financial assistance: The number of scholarships varies from year to year depending on student performance and resource availability, but normally a full scholarship with tuition waiver and a monthly living allowance (approximately 10,000 Baht per month), and a partial scholarship with half of the tuition waiver. Students that receive a scholarship are required to maintain an academic performance above the designated level.

2.  Graduates  Assistance: These  financial  aids  are  offered  for  students  who  enrolled  at  least  one  semester in  the  program.Working  or  helping the  faculty  members  in  academic  or  administration  for  10  hours/week  are  required  for  those who  receive  this  kindof  financial  aids.

Program Structure

Master  of  Economics  Program offers two plans: Plan A for students with a strong  commitment  on conducting  thesis  to  complete  their  master’s degree  andPlan B for students  whose  their  choices are conducting  independent  studies  to  complete  their  master’s degree. Both plans include refresher courses, basic courses, core courses, field courses, and elective courses and comprehensive examination. The following provides the credits for Master  of  Economicsdegree  program  for both Plan A and Plan B.

ProgramName

Master of Economics Program

Degree Name

Master of Economics 
M.Econ.

Program Structure

The Program is divided into 2 plans

1. Plan A (with Thesis)

Year 1, Semester 1

Year 1, Semester 2

Year 2, Semester 1

Year 2, Semester 2

2. Plan B (without Thesis)

Year 1, Semester 1

Year 1, Semester 2

Year 2, Semester 1

Year 2, Semester 2