WHY THAILAND ?

why thailand? / why rsu?

COUNTRY

Thailand is a constitutional monarchy country whose current head of state is His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun. A unified Thai kingdom has existed since the mid-14th century, and Thailand was known as Siam until 1939 when it officially became the Kingdom of Thailand.

GEOGRAPHY

Thailand is the fiftieth largest country in the world; most nearly equal in size to Spain. Thailand’s largest peak, Doi Inthanon, is 2,565 meters (8,415 feet) above sea level. Thailand covers 510,890 sq. km. of land and the coastline of Thailand is 3,219 km. long

TEMPERATURE

PEOPLE

The vast majority (roughly 80%) of Thailand’s nearly 65 million citizens are ethnically Thai. The remainders consist primarily of people of Chinese, Indian, Malay, Mon, Khmer, Burmese, and Lao decent. Of the 7 million citizens or more who live in the capital city, Bangkok, there is a greater diversity of ethnicities, including a large number of expatriate citizens from across the globe. Other geographic distinctions of the population include a Muslim majority in the south near the Malaysian border, and hill tribe ethnic groups, such as the Hmong and Karen, who live in the northern mountains.

TELEPHONE

The Thai phone system is both modern and widespread, with comprehensive coverage for cell phones. Energenay numbers are often three or four digit numbers, including Tourist Police, which is 1155.

LANGUAGE

More than 92% of the population speaks Thai or one of its regional dialects. While the Thai language is the official language of Thailand, tinglish is spoken and understood throughout much of Thailand.

TIME

Thailand Standard time is GMT +7. Thailand does not observe daylight savings time.

RELIGION

94.6% are Buddhist, 4.6% are Muslim, 0.7% are Christian, the remainder are mainly Hindus and Sikhs.

CURRENCY

The currency of Thailand is the Thai Baht. Baht comes in both coin and banknote form. The size of Thai currency, both coins and bills increases with value and varies in color.

GOVERNMENT

Thailand is a constitutional monarchy, not dissimilar to England, whereby an elected Prime Minister is authorized to be the head of government and a hereditary King is head of state. The constitution of Thailand allows for Thais to democratically elect their leaders in the form of a parliament, with a bicameral legislature consisting of a Senate and House of Representatives, and executive authority in the hands of the Prime Minister. A Judiciary, overseen by the Supreme Court, was designed to act independently of the executive and the legislature.

ECONOMY

The economy of Thailand is reliant on exports, which account for 60% of Thailand’s approximately US$ 200 billion GDP. The economy of Thailand is the 2nd largest in Southeast Asia. Thailand’s exports consist primarily of agricultural products including fish and rice, of which it is the largest exporter in the world, as well as textiles, rubber, automobiles, computers and other electronic appliances, and jewelry. Although one of the premier tourist destinations in the world, tourism provides only 7 % of Thailand’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

BANKING

Thai banking hours are generally Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM though certain banks have shorter Saturday hours. Currency exchange shops are open considerably for longer hours in Bangkok and other tourist destinations.

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

Thailand uses the metric system for all weights and measurements with the exception for area, which Thais divide into Wa and Rai.

ELECTRICITY

Electrical outlets in Thailand are charged to 220 volts at 50 cycles per second, which is compatible with appliances from the U.K. but not those from the US and many other countries. While most computer cables have adaptors, visitors from the U.S. and those not on the 220/50 volts will have to bring adapters to run most other appliances. Outlets in Thailand generally feature flat, two-pronged plugs, though some feature holes for round plug ends. Few outlets feature three holes (grounded outlets) so it is often necessary to have a three to two prong adapter when using notebook computers in Thailand.

ACCOMMODATION

Thailand hotels are some of the finest in the world, whether they are five star luxury spa retreat centers or a quaint family-run beachfront bungalow. There is a hotel in Thailand for every type of traveler on every budget. That being said, the best prices are during Thailand’s off-peak season (May to August), while the most expensive prices are typically during the cool season (December to February). Whether your accommodation choices is a home stay with local villagers, a guesthouse in a backpacker district, a beach bungalow, or in a five star hotel, unless you have booked ahead, settle for nothing less than the warmest “land of smiles” hospitality.

WHY RSU

Rangsit University (RSU) is a leading private university in Thailand and is fully accredited by the Thai Government’s Commission on Higher Education, Ministry of Education.

Renowned for its academic excellence and international teaching standards, RSU is rated in the highest category (out of five possible levels) in quality assurance audits conducted by the Ministry of Education and the Thai Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (Public Organisations).

With a history dating back to 1986, RSU has an enrolment of over 28,000 students studying in 134 degree courses (87 Undergraduate degrees, 36 Master degrees and 11 Doctoral degrees).

The main campus is located on a 296 rai (or 47.4 hectare or 117 acre) site in the Lak-Hok sub-district of Pathumthani Province, and is only 30 minutes drive by freeway from downtown Bangkok. Surrounded by two golf courses, lakes, sporting facilities, restaurants and excellent shopping facilities, the main campus has much to offer and provides an ideal study environment.

Apart from offering university and other close by accommodation, RSU is readily accessible by public transport for students who may wish to live closer to Bangkok.

Course No.	Course Name	Credits
STUDY PLAN OF MIDB
Pre-sessional / Pre-requisite (150-200 Hours) (The programme director will inform the candidate if this is needed)
ENL 500	Professional Business English
IDB 501	Marketing Management
IDB 502	Financial Management
SEMESTER 1
IDB 601	International Business Management in Digital Era	3
IDB 602	Digital Technology for Business	3
IDB 603	Advanced Digital Marketing	3
IDB 604	Digital Entrepreneurial Finance	3
IDB 605	Design Thinking and Business Law in Digital Context	3
Total		15
SEMESTER 2
IDB 606	Research Methodology for Digital Business	3
IDB 607	Business Quantitative Analysis and Digital Business Statistics	3
IDB 651	Business Consultancy Project	3
xxx xxx	Elective Course I	3
xxx xxx	Elective Course II	3
Total		15
SUMMER TERM 1
IDB697	Comprehensive Exam	0
IDB698	Independent Study	6
Total		6
Study Plan may change as appropriate

Course No.	Course Name	Credits
YEAR 1 PLAN B
TERM 1
LSM600	Logistics and Supply Chain Management	3
LSM602	Logistics and Transportation System Analysis	3
LAM608	Business Processes and Plan for Logistics	3
Total		9 Credits
TERM 2
LSM603	Warehouse and Inventory Management	3
LSM604	Transportation and Distribution Management	3
LSM605	Seminar on Management of Logistics	3
LSM606	Research Methodology	3
Total		12 Credits
YEAR 2 PLAN B
TERM 1
LSM xxx	Elective1	3
LSM xxx	Elective2	3
LSM xxx	Elective3	3
LSM697	Comprehensive Examinations	0
Total		9 Credits
TERM 2
LSM696	Independent Studies	6
Total		6 Credits

Course No.	Course Name	Credits
YEAR 1 PLAN A
TERM 1
LSM600	Logistics and Supply Chain Management	3
LSM602	Logistics and Transportation System Analysis	3
LAM608	Business Processes and Plan for Logistics	3
Total		9
TERM 2
LSM603	Warehouse and Inventory Management	3
LSM604	Transportation and Distribution Management	3
LSM605	Seminar on Management of Logistics	3
LSM606	Research Methodology	3
Total		12
YEAR 2 PLAN A
TERM 1
LSM xxx	Elective1	3
LSM699	Thesis	3
Total		6
TERM 2
LSM699	Thesis	12
Total		12

DAY 1: Jun 16, 2020 (Tue): Welcome to Thailand (D)
	Arrival in Suvanabhumi Airport, Thailand	RIC Staff will wait at arrival hall GATE 4. Mobile: (+66)-062-651-4232 or (+66)-087-332- 6444
16.00– 18.00	Dinner (provided)	As arranged by RSU. Special meal, please inform in advance.
optional	Visit Future Park Shopping Mall (transport by public van 20Bahts/trip)	RSU Buddy will accompany the group
Stay	Baantawan Rangsit Residence
DAY 2: Jun 17, 2020 (Wed): Welcome to Rangsit University (L/D)
09.15	Pick up at lobby to university	RIC Staff will pick up the group at lobby Mobile: (+66)-084-766-2300
09.30– 10.00	Welcome and Introduction	by RIC Executives and the team
10.00– 12.00	Welcome event and Campus Tour	Explore faculties and facilities on campus
12.00– 13.30	Lunch (provided)	at Atrium, the university restaurant. Special meal, please inform in advance.
13.30– 15.30	Cross Cultural Exchange	Activities to learn more about living in Thailand happily
16.00- 17.30	Local Life: Visit Fresh Market, Street Food, Local Temple	RIC Staff and RIC Buddy will accompany the group. Nawong Fresh Market.
18.00	Dinner (provided)
Stay	Baantawan Rangsit Residence
DAY 3: Jun 18, 2020 (Thu): Oriental Product and Business ( / )
09.30– 12.00	Oriental Product I	At College of Oriental Medicine
12.00– 13.30	Lunch Time	At Cafeteria by your own
13.30– 16.00	Oriental Product II	At College of Oriental Medicine
Stay	Baantawan Rangsit Residence
DAY 4: Jun 19, 2020 (Fri): Bangkok Sightseeing (L)
08.30– 12.00	Bangkok Sightseeing	Tentative schedules are: - Spectacular sights of Grand Palace complex in the morning - Marvelous architecture & emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Keow - A visit to great Temple of the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho
12.00– 13.30	Lunch (provided)	Special meal, please inform in advance
13.30– 19.00	Bangkok Sightseeing (continued)	Tentative schedules are: - Take ferry to Wat Arun, the temple of dawn - Take ferry to Asiatique or Icon Siam
19.00	Return to accommodation
Stay	Baantawan Rangsit Residence
DAY 5: Jun 20, 2020 (Sat): FREE Day
	Free-Time
Stay	Baantawan Rangsit Residence
DAY 6: Jun 21, 2020 (Sun): FREE Day
	Free-Time
Stay	Baantawan Rangsit Residence
DAY 7: Jun 22, 2020 (Mon): Volunteer Activities (L) Dress: Business Attire
09.30– 12.00	Volunteer Activities	Tentative location is either Emergency House, Don Muang or Blind Association
12.00– 13.30	Lunch (provided)	Special meal, please inform in advance
13.30– 17.00	Company Visit	To be informed
Stay	Baantawan Rangsit Residence
DAY 8: Jun 23, 2020 (Tue): Thai Cooking and Thai Kickboxing Dress: Prepare short pant and T-shirt or PE Kits to change for Boxing
09.30– 12.00	Thai Street Food Cooking Class	Tentative menu is Pad-Thai and Tom Yum
12.00– 14.30	Lunch Time and Free Time on campus	by your own
14.30- 17.00	Thai Kickboxing Experiences	Lead to boxing gym by RIC staff
17.00	Return to accommodation
Stay	Baantawan Rangsit Residence
DAY 9: Jun 24, 2019 (Wed): Thai Handmade Products and Souvenirs (L)
09.30– 12.00	Thai Batik Workshop
12.00– 13.30	Lunch Time
13.30- 16.00	Natural Indigo-dyed Fabric Workshop
20.00– 22.00	Farewell Party
Stay	Baantawan Rangsit Residence
DAY 10: Jun 25, 2019 (Thu): See you again (/)
09.30– 11.00	Conclusions, Closing, Reflection and Awards
	Depart Rangsit University to Suvanabhumi Airport	To be announced
	Departure Flight

PROGRAMME NAME	DEGREE	MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION	DURATION (YEARS)	TUITION FEES PER SEMESTER* (BAHT) (Depend on the actual number of credits)	APPROX. TOTAL PROGRAMME FEE	FEES STRUCTURE DETAILS
International Business	Bachelor of Business Administration	English	4	56,000 - 74,000	530,000	Click Here
Communication Arts	Bachelor of Communication Arts	English	4	56,000 - 74,000	530,000	Click Here
International Relations and Development	Bachelor of Arts	English	4	56,000 - 74,000	530,000	Click Here
Hospitality Industry	Bachelor of Arts	English	4	56,000 - 65,000	510,000	Click Here
Information and Communication Technology	Bachelor of Science	English	4	56,000 - 65,000	500,000	Click Here
Civil Engineering	Bachelor of Engineering	English	4	68,000 - 81,000	620,000	Click Here
Biomedical Engineering	Bachelor of Science	English	4	36,000 - 86,000	640,000	Click Here
Biomedical Science	Bachelor of Science	English	4	36,000 - 86,000	640,000	Click Here
Electrical Engineering	Bachelor of Engineering	English	4	150,000	620,000	Click Here
Fashion Design	Bachelor of Fine Arts	English	4	40,000 - 70,000	560,000	Click Here
Design	Bachelor of Fine Arts	English	4	40,000 - 70,000	560,000	Click Here
Bilingual Education	Master of Education	English	2	72,000	280,000	Click Here
Diplomacy and International Studies	Master of Arts	English	2	180,000	360,000	Click Here
Fine Arts	Master of Fine Arts	English	2	105,000	210,000	Click Here

Program from RIC	University and Major of Studies Option	Type	Remarks
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0 • £3000 Bursary
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance for International Business	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0 • £3000 Bursary
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) International Business	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0 • £3000 Bursary
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) Business and Marketing	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0 • £3000 Bursary
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) International Banking and Finance	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0 • £3000 Bursary
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) Business and Enterprise Management	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0 • £3000 Bursary
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) Business and Finance	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0 • £3000 Bursary
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) Business Management	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0 • £3000 Bursary
B.B.A International Business	BSc (Hons) Business Property Management	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0 • £3000 Bursary

Program from RIC	University and Major of Studies Option	Type	Remarks
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance for International Business	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) International Business	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) Business and Marketing	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) International Banking and Finance	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) Business and Enterprise Management	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) Business and Finance	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0

Program from RIC	University and Major of Studies Option	Type	Remarks
B.B.A International Business	BSc International Business	3+1	• £2000 as merit scholarships for Rangsit student. • IELTS Waived by The University
B.B.A International Business	BSc Business Administration	3+1	• £2000 as merit scholarships for Rangsit student. • IELTS Waived by The University
B.B.A International Business	BSc Business management	3+1	• £2000 as merit scholarships for Rangsit student. • IELTS Waived by The University
B.B.A International Business	BSc Business management and Finance	3+1	• £2000 as merit scholarships for Rangsit student. • IELTS Waived by The University
B.B.A International Business	BSc Business management and Human resource Management	3+1	• £2000 as merit scholarships for Rangsit student. • IELTS Waived by The University
B.B.A International Business	BA Marketing	3+1	• £2000 as merit scholarships for Rangsit student. • IELTS Waived by The University

Program from RIC	University and Major of Studies Option	Type	Remarks
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) International Business	3+1	• Require GPA of 2.5 or above • Evidence of Satisfactory English level
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) Management	3+1	• Require GPA of 2.5 or above • Evidence of Satisfactory English level
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) Management with Marketing	3+1	• Require GPA of 2.5 or above • Evidence of Satisfactory English level
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management	3+1	• Require GPA of 2.5 or above • Evidence of Satisfactory English level
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) Fashion Management	3+1	• Require GPA of 2.5 or above • Evidence of Satisfactory English level
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) Events Management	3+1	• Require GPA of 2.5 or above • Evidence of Satisfactory English level
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) International Tourism Management	3+1	• Require GPA of 2.5 or above • Evidence of Satisfactory English level

Program from RIC	University and Major of Studies Option	Type	Remarks
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) Accounting and Business Management	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) Business and Globalisation	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) Business and Management	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) Business and Marketing	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) Business Management and Economics	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) Business Management and Finance	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) Business Management and Human Resource	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) Business Management and Law	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) Human Resource Management	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) International Business	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0
B.B.A International Business	BA (Hons) International Marketing and Business	3+1	• Require IELTS 6.0

Program from RIC	University and Major of Studies Option	Type	Remarks
B.Com.Arts Communication Arts	B.Comm Corporate and Public Communication	3+1	Require IELTS 6.5
B.Com.Arts Communication Arts	B.Comm Marketing Communication	3+1	Require IELTS 6.5
B.Com.Arts Communication Arts	B.Comm Journalism	3+1	Require IELTS 6.5
B.Com.Arts Communication Arts	BA Film Production	3+1	Require IELTS 6.5
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Product Design	BD Industrial Design	3+1.5	Require IELTS 6.5

Program from RIC	University and Major of Studies Option	Type	Remarks
B.Com.Arts Communication Arts	BA International Business	3+1	Require IELTS 6.0
B.Com.Arts Communication Arts	BA International Business Human Resource Management	3+1	Require IELTS 6.0
B.Com.Arts Communication Arts	BA International Business Marketing	3+1	Require IELTS 6.0
B.Com.Arts Communication Arts	BA International Business Management	3+1	Require IELTS 6.0
B.Com.Arts Communication Arts	BA International Business Supply Chain Management	3+1	Require IELTS 6.0