orientation program 21 st may 2011
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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 - 12Electives - 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 differences 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 Affecting 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 affected. 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: Modifications 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 Offer, 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 Office 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 Office ([email protected])
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 ReviewCh. 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