International Technology
and Innovation Management

We are now open for graduate applications.
KKUIC Graduate Admission
1st Semester | Academic Year 2023
APPLICATION PROCESS
  • Thai applicants
  • International applicants
  1. Apply online through the website of Graduate School, Khon Kaen University. ▶︎Click here◀︎
  2. Upload your required documents as follows:
    • A photo
    • A copy of ID card
    • A copy of house
    • Transcript
    • Graduation certificate
    • English proficiency test results: IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalence (*if any)
    • Statement of Purpose written in English (700-900 words)
  3. Pay the application fee and upload a payment slip.
  1. Apply online through the system of Graduate School, Khon Kaen University (International Admission). ▶︎Click here◀︎
  2. Upload your required documents as follows:
    • A photo
    • A copy of passport
    • Transcript (both English and original version)
    • Graduation certificate (both English and original version)
    • English proficiency test results: IELTS, TOEFL, or an equivalence (*if any)
    • Statement of Purpose written in English (700-900 words)
    • Letters of recommendation (2 letters with different referee’s signature and contact)
  3. Pay the application fee and upload a payment slip.
Admission Timeline
  • 1 Mar. - 30 Apr. 2023

    Application period
  • 3 May 2023

    Announcement of the list of applicants
  • 16 May 2023

    Announcement of eligible candidates for interview
  • 6 May 2023

    Interview date
  • 2 Jun. 2023

    Announcement of the admission results on the website: www.ic.kku.ac.th or gs.kku.ac.th.
  • 7-9 Jun. 2023

    New student registration
  • 12 Jun. 2023

    New student orientation
  • 19 Jun. 2023

    The semester begins.
M.Sc. in International Technology and Innovation Management

1. Degree Requirements

To qualify for admission, a candidate should have a relevant degree on a Bachelor’s level, for instance:

  • Bachelor of Business Administration (any major areas)
  • Bachelor of Science/Technology (any major areas)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (any major areas)
  • Bachelor of Communication Arts/Arts (any major areas)

2. English Language Requirements

This international master’s degree program is entirely taught in English.  Therefore, a candidate should have sufficient English capacity to communicate effectively while pursuing this study program.  The candidate can prove his/her proficiency in English in many ways:

  • A candidate who is graduating (completed his/her Bachelor’s degree requirements) or has completed a related Bachelor’s degree program taught in English (an international program in Thailand or abroad) is exempt from submitting an English language certificate.
  • A candidate can submit an English language certificate directly to KKUIC.  The acceptable test results include IELTS (minimum of 5.5), TOEFL (minimum of 46-59).
  • A candidate without evidence of 1) and 2) can apply.  However, the candidate may be accepted to the program under the condition that he/she must pass the KKU Graduate School’s English language proficiency test by the end of the first semester.   

3. Statement of Purpose (SoP)

An SoP demonstrates your academic background and your skills relevant to this degree program. It also involves your career goals and what you are aiming for.  A candidate must write an SoP (700-900  words) and submit this as part of their application. 

4. Reference Suggestion

Two referees are requested to provide recommendation letters. The referees could be your lecturers or job supervisors.  You will be asked to supply the referee’s names and emails.  Our application platform will then automatically contact your referees.

5. Program Duration and Fees

This program takes a minimum of 1.5 years (3 semesters), including coursework and an independent study/thesis and study abroad program (optional).

Thai students incur a tuition fee of 50,000 THB per semester.

International students incur a fee of 65,000 THB per semester (tuition fee of 50,000 THB plus international student fee of 15,000 THB).

6. Procedure and Important Documents

Start your request for admission to a master’s degree program following this link: !!CLICK!! Generate a user account to access the KKUIC application platform.  Then, upload electronic documents to support your application. The required documents are:

  • A photo size 3X4 cm with no hat or sunglasses, taken within 6 months.
  • A copy of ID card (Thai applicant) or Passport (Foreign applicant)
  • A copy of Housing registration (For Thai applicant only)
  • A copy of academic transcripts or an equivalent document
  • An English language certificate: IELTS, TOFEL, or an equivalence.
  • A statement of purpose (700-900 words in PDF format). Please upload this letter under “Other Document.”

M.Sc. in International Technology and Innovation Management provides 3 study plans with 5 electives modules, and an optional study abroad program.

Track 1: IS 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).

Track 3: Intensive Thesis Plan (Plan A1) This plan consists of a thesis course with a minimum credit of 36. The program may assign the study of some courses or non-credits courses.

Year 1 : First Semester

IC 317 003     International Business Development and Networking


IC 317 004     International Intellectual Property Law


IC 507 202     International Business Strategy


IC 507 208     International Brand Communication

Year 1 : Second Semester

IC 317 001    Technology Creativity and Innovation


IC 317 002    Project Management and Product Development


IC 317 891    Seminar in International Technology and Innovation Management (Audit)


IC xxx xxx    (Area of Emphasis)


IC xxx xxx    (Area of Emphasis)

Year 2 : First Semester

IC xxx xxx    (Area of Emphasis)


IC xxx xxx    (Area of Emphasis)


IC 317 897    Independent Study (6 credits)

Year 1 : First Semester

IC 317 003     International Business Development and Networking


IC 317 004     International Intellectual Property Law


IC 507 202     International Business Strategy


IC 507 208     International Brand Communication

Year 1 : Second Semester

IC 317 002    Project Management and Product Development


IC 317 891     Seminar in International Technology and Innovation Management


IC 317 005     Research Methodology in Technology and Innovation Management


IC xxx xxx     (Area of Emphasis)


IC xxx xxx     (Area of Emphasis)

Year 2 : First Semester

IC 317 899     Thesis (12 credits)

Year 1 : First Semester

IC 317 898     Thesis (12 credits)

Year 1 : Second Semester

IC 317 898     Thesis (12 credits)

Year 2 : First Semester

IC 317 898     Thesis (12 credits)

Study Abroad Track (optional)

Students can select either Plan A1, Plan A2, Plan B and spend their last semester studying and conducting their research at University of Southern Denmark. Students will enroll in the courses as stated below and/or other courses as instructed by the partner university.

Year 2 : First Semester

IC 317 021     Advanced Topics in Technology and Innovation Management


IC 317 022     Current Issues in Technology and Innovation Management


IC 317 023     Management of Technology


IC 317 024     Theories and Methods of Technological Change


IC 317 025     Sustainable Materials in Product Creation


IC 317 026     Consumer Product Testing and Optimization


IC 317 027     Smart Product Development


IC 317 028     New Business Establishment


IC 317 029     Global Entrepreneurship

Module 1 : Marketing Channel Innovation

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

Module 2 : Multimedia and Information Technology Innovation

IC 222 002Technology in Communication
IC 222 006Multimedia Production
IC 222 011Professional Image Management
IC 222 012Television Journalism and Broadcasting
IC 223 005Strategic Communications
IC 317 0063D Printing for Non-technical Innovators
IC 317 007Creativity, Digital Innovation, and Applied Design
IC 317 008Advanced Multimedia Communication

Module 3 : Environmental Sustainability and Innovation

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

Module 4 : Food and Agricultural Innovation

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

Module 5 : Material Science Innovation

SC 007 001Nanotechnology and Innovation
SC 007 002Industrial Material
SC 523 462Polymer Processing
SC 523 418Introduction to Biomaterials
SC 502 252Introduction to Energy Science
SC 522 314Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
IC 317 0063D Printing for Non-technical Innovators
IC 317 009Natural Resources Technology and Innovation
IC 317 010Nanomaterials for Product Development
IC 317 011Frontier Biomaterials

Contact person

Patcharin Srisulert
Patcharin Srisulert

Academic Officer
📬 patcsr@kku.ac.th

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