MBA Degrees Online

As a business management major, you can acquire the knowledge you need to be successful as a business manager or entrepreneur. You will develop the managerial skills to form effective teams, lead people, manage resources, and understand the conceptual frameworks required to operate a business. Graduates of our business management program are well-prepared to pursue graduate programs or management careers in a wide variety of business and non-business enterprises. As you progress through the program, you will develop a personal portfolio that lists your accomplishments and shows examples of your work. This helps to prepare you for the interview process and allows prospective employers to learn more about your potential. Course work includes contemporary issues as they relate to designing and managing effective organizations in the 21st century. Our focus on hands-on learning helps to illustrate the challenges of managing an organization in today’s business climate as you study human resource management, organizational behavior, organizational design, operations management, corporate policy, and strategic planning. With the use of the latest technology, we will teach you how to systematically solve business problems using multiple managerial tools.

In addition to a focus on specialized knowledge, managerial thinking skills, and communication skills, the management program helps students to develop the competencies of:
Setting and achieving high standards-especially in the area of time management
Teamwork and managing/facilitating group processes
Self-control-the ability to put work before play and maintain emotional balance even in a crisis situation

Business Administration

The business administration program at Ashland prepares students for some of today’s most promising careers. We offer business administration majors in accounting, business management, finance, hospitality management, management information systems and marketing. Minors are available in accounting, business management, management information systems, finance, hotel and restaurant management, international business, and marketing.

The MBA program at Ashland University is designed to provide mid-level professionals with a top-management perspective on organizational effectiveness by equipping them with the conceptual frameworks necessary to operate a business or business segment. It also helps them develop their ability to lead people and manage resources to achieve organizational effectiveness by developing key managerial competencies. Finally, it guides students toward a more fruitful ways of integrating their individual efforts with those of their colleagues by employing a team-based, integrated, cross-disciplinary approach to understanding organizational management.

This is important because Ashland University believes competence and relationships are at the core of successful managerial practice. Ashland University takes great pride in its philosophy of �Accent on the Individual,� which means students can expect personal attention before, during and after class from professors who genuinely care about their progress. Professors, not graduate assistants, teach the graduate level courses.

In this major, courses are specialized for the education of professional service employees in the hotel, restaurant, travel, and tourism industries. From the first year, each student belongs to a small class or seminar to study hospitality subjects in parallel with management and administration curricula. From the second year on, each student further advances the individual focus of their study through seminars, training, and internships. In the fourth year, students gain practical education applicable to real-world employment to finish out the unique four-year hospitality course track.

Advanced Seminar
Auditing
Auditing
Business and the Environment
Business Communication 1, 2 (English)
Business Environment in Asia
Business Finance
Business History
Business Internship
Business Issues 1, 2 (English)
Business Literacy
Business Management in Asia
Business Strategy
Commercial Law
Comparative Business System
Consolidated Accounting
Consumer Behavior
Corporate Economics
Cost Accounting
Data Analysis
Distribution
Environmental Accounting
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
First Year Seminar
Foreign Trade
Human Resource Management
Industry & Technology
Insurance
International Accounting
International Management
Introduction to Accounting
Introduction to Book Keeping
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Data Analysis
Introduction to Hospitality Services
Introduction to Marketing
Introduction to Tourism Studies
Lecture Series: Perspectives on Management
Management Information Processing 1, 2
Management Information System
Management Science
Managerial Marketing
Marketing Communication
Method of Social Survey
Modern Financial Markets
New Product Management
Organizational Culture
Organizational Management
Organizational Psychology
Principle of Business Administration
Principles of Management Accounting
Productions Management
Readings in Business Topics 1, 2 (English)
Resort Management
Second Year Seminar
Securities
Service Marketing
Special Lecture (American Economic And
Business)
Special Topics in Business Management 1, 2
Special Topics in Financial Accounting
Systems of Accounting
Tax Accounting
Technology Management
Third Year Seminar
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Students take a combination of diversified courses including marketing, accounting, finance, management strategy, and other professional subjects. This major cultivates self-initiative in students and enables them to design their lives and careers based upon the material they study over four years. Courses are grouped into Modules, which allow students to work towards their individual goals and study more effectively. Elective courses are also grouped into modules with themes such as Employees and Organizations, Environmental Management, Finance, and Asian Business.

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5-Year Combined BA/MBA Program for
Assumption College Accounting Majors

Assumption has designed a combined BA/MBA program to enable our accounting majors, who are likely CPA candidates, to begin their graduate studies during their senior year, satisfy the additional 30-hours requirement, and receive both a BA and MBA degree.

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program, Accounting major, through the Assumption College’s Center for Continuing & Professional Education, are also eligible for this option [BBA/MBA]. Continuing Education students should contact their advisor in the Center for further information.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To meet the needs of Assumption College accounting majors, who wish to satisfy the 150 hours requirement, students may apply for acceptance into the BA/MBA program during the fall semester of their senior year. In accordance with the policy outlined in the Assumption College Undergraduate Catalog, students must have an overall QPA of 2.75 and a QPA of 3.0 in their major to be considered for this program.

In the spring semester of their junior year, students must obtain the written permission of the Dean of the College and the Director of the MBA Program to enroll in graduate MBA courses. Candidates will formally apply to the program no later than November 1 of their senior year. Senior accounting majors, who are accepted into this program, may substitute two MBA courses for the two additional business electives outlined in the accounting major in the undergraduate catalog.

Assumption College undergraduate accounting majors will have satisfied the Foundation Course requirements in accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing and statistics through their undergraduate program, contingent upon having received adequate grades in these courses. Quantitative Methods is not a requirement for the undergraduate accounting major and will not be required for the BA/MBA program.

MBA DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The MBA degree requirements for this combined BA/MBA program are summarized below.

Foundation Courses
The following requirements are satisfied by the undergraduate Assumption College Accounting major contingent upon having received adequate undergraduate grades in the equivalent course:
MBA550A (Accounting)
MBA550B (Management)
MBA551A (Economics)
MBA551B (Marketing)
MBA552A (Statistics)
MBA552B (Finance)
MBA553A (Quantitative Methods) (not required for the 5-year BA/MBA program)
MBA 553B (Simulation)

General MBA Requirements
Candidates will be expected to complete the following five Functional Core Courses:
MBA600 – Business Ethics
MBA601 – Human & Organizational Behavior
MBA602 – Marketing Strategy Development
MBA603 – Financial Strategy Development
MBA604 – Operations Strategy Development

Electives (6)
Students need to take six electives from the MBA offerings at the 700 level. For students preparing to take the Uniform CPA Examination, it is strongly recommended that they complete the Accounting Concentration (four courses) with their electives.

Integrative Experience (1)
The final course is MBA800 – Business Strategy

The curriculum is structured to develop the student’s ability to identify, analyze, and contribute to the solution of the problems of organizing and directing the resources of any organization. As such, it prepares the students for positions in professional management of profit or nonprofit organizations and for graduate studies in business disciplines and in related areas. The curriculum seeks to develop and sharpen knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:

• Principal management activities of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling

• Communication (reading, writing, speaking, and listening)

• Quantitative and qualitative methods useful in problem identification and problem-solving

• Organizational problem-solving

• Strategy development and implementation

• Organizational behavior, including interpersonal relations, group decision making, and leadership effectiveness.

MINOR IN MARKETING:

Required Courses:

MGT 100 Management and Organizational Behavior MGT 101 Principles of Marketing ACC 125 Principles of Accounting I

Electives: Four electives chosen from the following:

MGT 304 Business Research MGT 306 International Marketing MGT 308 Consumer Marketing Behavior MGT 309 Marketing Management MGT 310 Advertising MGT 312 Sales Management MGT 314 Services Marketing MGT 316 Public Relations MGT 318 Asian Business Practices MGT 320 European Business Practices MGT 325 Small Business and Entrepreneurship MGT 344 Sports Marketing

MBA Full-time (Day) and Part-time (Evening) program Fees Fee descriptions 2-year, 6 trimesters
First enrollment fees: THB US$
Matriculation fee (Thai students) 8,000 250
Matriculation fee (non-Thai students) 20,500 641
Student’s Activities fee 6,000 188
Newsletters 400 13

Registration fees / trimester:
Tuition fee (Bht. 4,000 @ 48 credits) 192,000 6,000
University fee (Bht. 12,500 @ 6 trimesters) 75,000 2,344
Annual internet & access control fee 4,800 150
(Bht. 2,400 / years)
Annual health & life insurance fee 10,000 313
(non-Thai students, Bht. 5,000 / year)

Total approximately for Thai students 286,200 8,944
Total approximately for non-Thai students 308,700 9,647

Additional fees THB
Foundation courses fee
BG 5000 English for Business Communication 12,000
BG 5002 English for Business Communication 24,000
BG 5151 Introduction to Quantitative Analysis 12,000
BA 5310 Introduction to Accounting 12,000
BP 5701 Foundation of Management 8,000
BP 5702 Foundation of Marketing 8,000
BP 5703 Foundation of Finance 8,000
BP 5710 Case Study Dynamics 12,000

Plan A: Thesis Defense 3,000
Plan B: Comprehensive Examinations 6,000

NOTE:
• Fees exclude tuition fees for non-credits courses and textbooks.
• The fees are subject to change at the university’s discretion without prior notice.
• Currency Exchange Rate is assumed at Thai Baht 32 = US$ 1 approx.

Professional MBA Full-time (Day) and Part-time (Evening) program Fees
Installment Baht US$
1st Installment* 95,000 3,276
2nd Installment 95,000 3,276
3rd Installment 95,000 3,276
4th Installment 95,000 3,276
Total 380,000 13,103

The fee includes:
• First-time enrollment fees (matriculation fee etc.)
• Tuition fees
• University fees, Campus Network fees
• Comprehensive Examinations fees
• Coffee breaks
• An overseas trip (economy roundtrip air ticket
and accommodation)
The fee does not cover the following
• Admission fees (non-refundable)
• Textbooks
• Health / life insurance (overseas students)

NOTE:
• Overseas students are subject to additional fees of THB 17,500 (US$603) for matriculation and insurance.
• In cases of Fail grades in block teaching course(s), the student should repeat the course(s) with the
registration and university fees at the most recent rates, separately.
• The fees are subject to change at the university’s discretion without prior notice.
• Currencey Exchange Rate: at Thai Baht 29 = US$ 1 approx

Executive MBA Fees
Executive MBA Fees for Batch 1-3
Installment Baht US$
1st Installment* 79,700 2,344
2nd Installment 58,500 1,463
3rd Installment 58,500 1,463
4th Installment 58,500 1,463
5th Installment 58,500 1,463
6th Installment 58,500 1,463
Total 372,200 9,305

Executive MBA Fees for Batch 4-6
Installment Baht US$
1st Installment* 79,700 2,344
2nd Installment 73,125 2,151
3rd Installment 73,125 2,151
4th Installment 73,125 2,151
5th Installment 73,125 2,151
Total 372,200 10,948

* Oversea student is subject to additional fees of THB 12,500 / US$368
The fee includes:
• First-time enrollment fees (matriculation fee etc.)
• Tuition fees
• University fees, Campus Network fees
• Comprehensive Examinations fees
• Coffee breaks
• Overseas trip (roundtrip air ticket, hotel and tour fares)

NOTE: The fee does not cover the following:
• Admission fees (non-refundable)
• Textbooks
• Health / life insurance (overseas students)
• The fees are subject to change at the university’s discretion and
without prior notice. Please recheck at Office of Graduate Studies.
• Currencey Exchange Rate: at Thai Baht 29 = US$ 1 approx

Weekend Track Fees
MBA Weekend Track Fees
Installment Baht US$
1st Installment* 93,000 3,207
2nd Installment 93,000 3,207
3rd Installment 93,000 3,207
4th Installment 93,000 3,207
Total 372,000 12,828

The fee includes:
• First-time enrollment fees (matriculation fee etc.)
• Tuition fees
• University fees, Campus Network fees
• Comprehensive Examinations fees
• Coffee breaks
• An overseas trip (economy roundtrip air ticket
and accommodation)

The fee does not cover the following:
• Admission fees (non-refundable)
• Textbooks
• Health / life insurance (overseas students)
NOTE:
• Overseas students are subject to additional fees of THB 17,500 (US$603) for matriculation and insurance.
• In cases of Fail grades in block teaching course(s), the student should repeat the course(s) with the
registration and university fees at the most recent rates, separately.
• The fees are subject to change at the university’s discretion without prior notice.
• Currencey Exchange Rate: at Thai Baht 29 = US$ 1.

MBA Fast Track Fees
Installment Baht US$
1st Installment* 98,750 3,405
2nd Installment 98,750 3,405
3rd Installment 98,750 3,405
4th Installment 98,750 3,405
Total 395,000 13,621

The fee includes:
• First-time enrollment fees (matriculation fee etc.)
• Tuition fees
• University fees, Campus Network fees
• Comprehensive examinations fees
• Coffee breaks
• An overseas trip (economy roundtrip air ticket
and accommodation)
The fee does not cover the following:
• Admission fees (non-refundable)
• Comprehensive exams
• Textbooks
NOTE:
• Overseas students are subject to additional fees of THB 17,500 (US$603) for matriculation and insurance.
• In cases of Fail grades in block teaching course(s), the student should repeat the course(s) with the
registration and university fees at the most recent rates, separately.
• The fees are subject to change at the university’s discretion without prior notice.
• Currency exchange rate: THB 29 = US$ 1.

MBA + MIB (Double Degree) Fees
Installment Baht US$
1st Installment* 137,500 4,741
2nd Installment 137,500 4,741
3rd Installment 137,500 4,741
4th Installment 137,500 4,741
Total 550,000 18,966

The fee includes:
• First-time enrollment fees (matriculation fee etc.)
• Tuition fees
• University fees, Campus Network fees
• Coffee breaks
• Comprehensive Examinations fees
The fee does not cover the following:
• Admission fees (non-refundable)
• Textbooks
• Health / life insurance fees (overseas students)
NOTE:
• Overseas students are subject to additional fees of THB 17,500 (US$603) for matriculation and insurance.
• In cases of Fail grades in block teaching course(s), the student should repeat the course(s) with the
registration and university fees at the most recent rates, separately.
• The fees are subject to change at the university’s discretion without prior notice.
• Currency exchange rate: THB 29 = US$ 1.

MBA Retail Management Fees
Installment Baht US$
1st Installment* 95,000 2,969
2nd Installment 95,000 2,969
3rd Installment 95,000 2,969
4th Installment 95,000 2,969
Total 380,000 11,876

The fee includes:
• First-time enrollment fees (matriculation fee etc.)
• Tuition fees, university fees and campus network fees
• Comprehensive examinations fees
• Coffee breaks
• Overseas trip
The fee does not cover the following:
• Admission fees (non-refundable)
• Textbooks
• Health / life insurance fees (overseas students)
NOTE:
• Overseas students are subject to additional fees of THB 17,500 (US$603) for matriculation and insurance.
• The fees are subject to change at the university’s discretion without prior notice.
• Currency exchange rate: THB 29 = US$ 1.

MBA (Three Countries -One Degree) Fees
Installment Baht US$
1st Installment* 150,000 5,172
2nd Installment 150,000 5,172
3rd Installment 150,000 5,172
4th Installment 150,000 5,172
Total 600,000 20,690

The fee includes:
• Tuition fees for all modules at BKK plus another 2 counties: Germany and Australia
• Accommodation in abroad
• One round trip ticket of each country

NOTE:
• Overseas students are subject to additional fees of THB 17,500 (US$603) for matriculation and insurance.
• In cases of Fail grades in block teaching course(s), the student should repeat the course(s) with the registration and university fees at the most recent rates, separately.
• The fees and countries are subject to change at the university’s discretion without prior notice.
• Currency exchange rate: THB 29 = US$ 1.