4+1 B.COM.ARTs/M.Sc. International Technology and Innovation Management

4+1 B.Com.Arts/M.Sc. International Technology and Innovation Management

This program is suitable for KKUIC students (3rd year to become 4th year) from the B.Com.Art program (Creative Media Technology, International Journalism). The students will take 4 courses from the M.Sc. ITIM’s curriculum in advance during their 4th year and will later spend only 1 year to complete the M.Sc. ITIM curriculum. The bachelor’s degree is awarded after successful completion of all undergraduate requirements. The master’s degree is awarded upon successful completion of the graduate requirements.

Why the 4+1 Program?

Save Money	Enjoy a huge tuition reduction when you take the M.Sc. courses during your 4^th year of the bachelor’s degree level.
Save Time	Earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in 5 years.
Be Competitive	Increase your value in a competitive job market and begin your career a year earlier.

Career opportunities

Master’s graduates can work as private business owners, advisors for product innovation and business operations, academicians and researchers in product development and innovation, and the founders of enterprises related to production, innovation, and business administration fields.

Learn More About the Related Programs

M.Sc. International Technology and Innovation Management

B.Com.Arts. in Creative Media Technology

B.Com.Arts. in International Journalism

International Technology and Innovation Management (ITIM)

1. Eligibility

KKUIC students (3rd year to become 4th year) from the B.Com.Arts program (Creative Media Technology, International Journalism).

2. Program Duration and Fees

Levels	When to study	Duration	Total Costs (Thai students)	Total Costs (International students)
Bachelor’s Degree	Year 4	1 year (2 semesters)	THB 3,600 (1,800/semester)	THB 3,600 (1,800/semester)
Master’s Degree	Year 1	1 year (2 semesters)	THB 100,000 (50,000/semester)	THB 130,000* (65,000/semester)

*International students will incur a tuition fee of THB 50,000 per semester plus an international student fee of THB 15,000 per semester.

3.Important dates

Application period	1 March -30 April 2023
Announcement of eligible candidates for interview	16 May 2023
Online interview	20-21 May 2023
Announcement of the application results	2 June 2023

4.Application Procedure and Important Documents

Start your request for admission to a 4+1 program following this link:
https://app.gs.kku.ac.th/gs/admissions/login ( Thai )
https://interadmission.gs.kku.ac.th/app/#/auth (Non Thai)
Then, upload electronic documents to support your application. The required documents are:

1) A photo size 3X4 cm with no hat or sunglasses, taken within 6 months.

2) A copy of ID card (Thai applicant) or Passport (Foreign applicant)

3) A copy of Housing registration (For Thai applicant only)

4) A copy of academic transcript

4+1 B.Com.Arts / M.Sc. in International Technology and Innovation Management provides 2 study plans with 5 selected areas of emphasis, and an optional study abroad program.

Track 1: Indepent Study Plan (Plan B) This is a non-thesis program. Students also need to complete 6 required courses (18 credits), 4 elective module courses (12 credits), and an independent study course (6 credits).

Track 2: Regular Thesis Plan (Plan A2) This plan consists of 6 required courses (18 credits) and 2 courses selected from the list of elective modules (6 credits). Students also need to enroll in a thesis course (12 credits).

Study Plan

	Plan A2 (Thesis)	Plan B (IS)
Year 4: First Semester
IC 317 003 International Business Development and Networking	/	/
IC 317 004 International Intellectual Property Law	/	/

Year 4: Second Semester
IC 317 001 Technology Creativity and Innovation	/	/
IC317 002 Project Management and Product Development	/	/

Year1: Third Semester
IC 507 202 International Business Strategy	/	/
IC 507 208 International Brand Communication	/	/
IC 317 891 Seminar in International Technology and Innovation Management	/	/
IC 317 005 Research Methodology in Technology and Innovation	/	O
xx xxx xxx Elective Couse	/	/
xx xxx xxx Elective Couse	O	/

Year1: Third Semester
xx xxx xxx Elective Couse	O	/
xx xxx xxx Elective Couse	O	/
IC 317 898 Thesis	/	O
IC 317 897 Independent Study	O	/

Module 1 : Marketing Channel Innovation

IC 317 016	Business and Consumer Analytics
IC 317 017	E-Commerce, Technology, and Applications
IC 317 018	Digital Media Design for Business Practices
IC 317 019	International Retailing
IC 317 020	Current Issues in International Commercialization and Innovation

Module 2 : Multimedia and Information Technology Innovation

IC 222 002	Technology in Communication
IC 222 006	Multimedia Production
IC 222 011	Professional Image Management
IC 222 012	Television Journalism and Broadcasting
IC 223 005	Strategic Communications
IC 317 006	3D Printing for Non-technical Innovators
IC 317 007	Creativity, Digital Innovation, and Applied Design
IC 317 008	Advanced Multimedia Communication

Module 3 : Environmental Sustainability and Innovation

IC 307 001	Biodiversity and Conservation
IC 307 004	Tropical Ecology
IC 307 005	Applied Microbiology
IC 307 006	Marine and Freshwater Environmental Biology
IC 307 101	Environmental Planning and Management
IC 307 103	Sustainable Development and Management
IC 307 107	Climate Change and Renewable Energy
IC 317 009	Natural Resources Technology and Innovation

Module 4 : Food and Agricultural Innovation

TE 034 612	Food Safety, Regulation and Law
TE 035 031	Introduction to Food Preservation
TE 035 600	Hygiene and Safety in Food Service
TE 035 601	Essential Knowledge in Food Technology
IC 317 012	Introduction to Food Technology and Nutrition
IC 317 013	Innovative and Product Development in Food Industry
IC 317 014	Food Processing Technology in Food Industry
IC 317 015	Quality Management System in Food Industry

Module 5 : Material Science Innovation

SC 007 001	Nanotechnology and Innovation
SC 007 002	Industrial Material
SC 523 462	Polymer Processing
SC 523 418	Introduction to Biomaterials
SC 502 252	Introduction to Energy Science
SC 522 314	Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
IC 317 006	3D Printing for Non-technical Innovators
IC 317 009	Natural Resources Technology and Innovation
IC 317 010	Nanomaterials for Product Development
IC 317 011	Frontier Biomaterials

I choose to pursue my Master’s Degree in International Technology and Innovation Management since it can provide me the multidisciplinary knowledge. Besides, this program provides excellent opportunities to visit one of the most innovative countries like Denmark. Thus, I believe this program will lead me to achieve my goal in the future.

I can customize the modules of this M.Sc. program to suit my interest that enables me to define my research topic in broader terms of innovation management. Sharing lessons from innovative project-based firms is crucial in today's challenging times. It not only brings us creative implementers, but also enhances the understanding of how the world changes with emerging technology and innovation.

M.Sc. in International Technology and Innovation Management provides a range of selective modules that aims to provide a good amount of compatibility towards students with different education background. This creates graduates who can operate in very diverse field of expertise.

Technology is the driving force behind this global connection. Furthermore, with the pandemic situation, we realized how magnificent technologies support us through the difficult times. So, by pursuing the M.Sc. in International Technology and Innovation Management, I hope to broaden my knowledge and enthusiasm for difficult issues and demanding problem that we are facing in the industry nowadays.