master’s Degree Program
INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
M.Sc. in International Technology and Innovation Management
The program focuses on producing Master’s graduates who have skills and creativity in innovation development that meet the present world’s consumer needs. Meanwhile, this program allows the students to explore how to develop a high-value innovative product that responds to the market demand and enhances a customer experience. The graduates may become skillful next-generation entrepreneurs or work in the modern industrial sector.
The program emphasizes integrating knowledge in business, technology, and innovation management. All instructions and activities are in English to support Thai and international entrepreneurs and employees of modern businesses at the national or international level.
Students can choose to pursue the following areas of emphasis: 1) Marketing Channel Innovation, 2) Multimedia and Information Technology Innovation, 3) Food and Agricultural Innovation, 4) Environmental Sustainability and Innovation, and 5) Material Science Innovation. Please explore “What You Study?” and “Areas of Emphasis” tabs below for more information.
In the Study Abroad Track (optional), students can spend their last semester studying and conducting their research at University of Southern Denmark. This program was established under the collaboration of International College, Faculty of Sciences, Faculty of Technology, and Science Park.
Here are some highlights of this program.
Modern Trend – This program is suitable for an entrepreneur or an employee of a modern industrial sector who wishes to innovate a new product, implement new technology into an organization, and enhance the customer experience.
Time Saving – The program duration is only 1.5 years (3 semesters). Students may choose to spend their last semester in the Study Abroad Track doing the coursework and conducting their thesis at University of Southern Denmark.
The 4+1 Program – This program is offered for only KKUIC students in the 3rd year to become 4th year. 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.
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.
What You Study ?
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 IC xxx xxx | (Area of Emphasis) (Area of Emphasis) |
Year 2 : First Semester | |
IC xxx xxx | 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) |
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 IC 317 024 | Management of Technology Theories and Methods of Technological Change |
IC 317 024 IC 317 025 IC 317 026 IC 317 027 IC 317 028 IC 317 029 | International Brand Communication Sustainable Materials in Product Creation Consumer Product Testing and Optimization Smart Product Development New Business Establishment Global Entrepreneurship |
Areas of Emphasis
master’s Degree Program
INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
