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PROGRAM INFORMATION

MASTER OF ARTS AND SCIENCE PROGRAM IN BUSINESS STRATEGY (SPECIAL PROGRAM)

Level Master's
Faculty / Institute FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES

Degree Designation

MASTER OF ARTS AND SCIENCE(BUSINESS STRATEGY)

Additional advantages of the programme

The Master of Arts and Science in Business Strategy is a one-year intensive graduate program designed to integrate knowledge in competitive strategy, leadership, finance, and business sustainability. The program aims to develop strategic thinkers and ethical leaders who are well-prepared to meet the challenges of today’s increasingly complex and dynamic business environment. This program is jointly developed by the Graduate School, Mahidol University, and Newton Business School, with the support of distinguished international business partners, including Pearson, Swissotel, E.ON, IKEA, and True Corporation. Such collaboration ensures that academic learning is seamlessly connected with real-world business practices and global perspectives. Courses are delivered on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) at Siam Scape, Siam Square, Bangkok, providing students with convenient access to a vibrant learning environment located in the heart of the city. Graduates of the program will be well-positioned for advancement in diverse professional fields, including careers as strategic executives, business analysts, and innovative entrepreneurs.

Admission Requirements

Curriculum Structure

Plan 2 Profession
Required Courses
24
Credits
Elective Courses not less than
6
Credits
Independent Study
6
Credits
Total not less than
36
Credits

Job Option after Graduation


- Chief Strategy Officer: CSO
- Strategic Planner/Analyst
- Corporate Strategist
- Management Analyst
- Business Development Manager
- Entrepreneur/Startup Founder
- Business Consultant
- Investment Analyst/Manager
- Marketing Strategist
- Operations Manager
- Policy Analyst

Course Requirements

Plan B

Required Courses Credit
MODULE 1: UNDERSTANDING COMPETITIVE STRATEGY - THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO COMPETITION AND STRATEGY
GRBS501 : WORLD OF COMPETITION - ESSENTIALS OF COMPETITION 3
GRBS502 : WORLD OF STRATEGY - ESSENTIALS OF STRATEGY 3
MODULE 2: UNDERSTANDING CEO - THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
GRBS503 : WORLD OF MANAGEMENT (CHO, COO) - ESSENTIALS OF MANAGEMENT 3
GRBS504 : WORLD OF LEADERSHIP (LEADERSHIP, CEO) - ESSENTIALS OF LEADERSHIP 3
MODULE 3: UNDERSTANDING CFO - THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO FINANCIAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT
GRBS505 : WORLD OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - ESSENTIALS OF FINANCIAL, COMPLIANCE, AND FUNDING 3
GRBS506 : WORLD OF STRATEGIC FINANCE - ESSENTIALS OF INVESTMENT AND COMPANY VALUATION 3
MODULE 4: UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY - THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO SUSTAINABILITY AND BUSINESS ETHICS
GRBS507 : WORLD OF GEOPOLITICS AND CLIMATE CHANGE - ESSENTIALS OF SUSTAINABILITY 3
GRBS508 : WORLD OF BUSINESS - ESSENTIALS OF BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY AND BUSINESS ETHICS 3
Elective Courses Credit
GRBS509 : INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSES IN THE REAL WORLD - THE COMPREHENSIBLE GUIDE TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND CULTURE 3
GRBS510 : THAI BUSINESSES IN THE REAL WORLD - THE COMPREHENSIBLE GUIDE TO BUSINESSES AND CULTURE IN THAILAND 3
GRBS511 : MARKETING STRATEGY IN THE REAL WORLD - THE COMPREHENSIBLE GUIDE TO MARKET AND SALES 3
GRBS512 : BUSINESS STRATEGY IN THE REAL WORLD - THE COMPREHENSIBLE GUIDE TO CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS 3
GRBS513 : BUSINESS IDEAS IN THE REAL WORLD - THE COMPREHENSIBLE GUIDE TO SOLVING SOCIAL PROBLEMS AT PROFIT (SHARED VALUE) 3
GRBS514 : BUSINESS INNOVATION AND DISRUPTION IN THE REAL WORLD - THE COMPREHENSIBLE GUIDE TO CHANGES AND ADOPTION (TECHNOLOGY AND AI) 3
GRBS515 : THE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE OF NATIONS - THE DIFFERENCES IN PROSPERITY OF NATIONS 3
GRBS516 : CURRENT TOPICS IN BUSINESS STRATEGY 3
GRBS517 : WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE REAL WORLD - THE ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE IN REAL WORK AND BUSINESS PRACTICE 6
GRBS518 : FINANCIAL WISDOM 3
GRBS519 : THE EVOLVING SELF 3
GRBS520 : OVERSEAS BUSINESS TRIP 3
GRBS521 : BUSINESS ENGLISH COMMUNICATION 3
GRBS522 : DESIGN THINKING FOR BUSINESS 3
GRBS523 : BUSINESS DRAMA 3
Thematic Paper Credit
GRBS696 : INDEPENDENT STUDIES 6