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Welcome Letters Message from Assoc. Prof. Wuthiya Saraithong, Ph.D. Head of the Department of Economics On behalf of the Department of Economics, all faculty members and staff, I sincerely welcome new students to our BEcon Program and be a part of this small community which has been established for over 80 years as the founding faculty of Kasetsart University. As a leading institution, one of our missions is to provide high quality education comparable with the international standards. We aim at preparing our students to be professional economists with sufficient knowledge and skills as well as equipping them with high ethical and social responsibility. However, students’ success will not happen by chance, instead it depends on their determination, dedication, and efforts. I hope that our new students can meet all of the program requirements and succeed well in their studies. Our department can ensure that we will do the best to assist our students to achieve their goals. Lastly, let me, once again, congratulate all new students on their successful first step as a university student. May I wish them all a further success here. Warm regards, Wuthiya Saraithong Head of the Department
Message from Assoc. Prof. Siwapong Dheera-aumpon, Ph.D. Director of the Bachelor of Economics (English Program) I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate and welcome all new students to the Bachelor of Economics (English Program) at Kasetsart University. This year is the eleventh year of the BEcon program. All through the past years, the program has kept and continued our goal of providing students with training most suitable for the changing economic and business climate and the growing global competition. With a focus on ensuring students’ future success, the program prepares students to meet the international academic standard. During your time at Kasetsart University, I wish that you take opportunities to develop yourself and realize how to navigate your future path. I and all Program’s staff will do all we can to support our students without compromising Kasetsart University’s standards. I hope that all of you will become the BEcon graduates of whom I am proud in the next four years. Sincerely, Siwapong Dheera-aumpon Director of the Program
History of Faculty of Economics at Kasetsart University 1 About the Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics, Kasetsart University 2 Background of BEcon 3 BEcon Objectives 3 BEcon Committee 4 Faculty Members 5 Faculty Members 5 Active Retired Members 8 Tuition and Fees 11 Program Requirements 12 The Number of Credits 12 Curriculum Structure 12 Courses 12 Study Plan 16 Course Descriptions 19 Student Services 35 Computer Services 35 Library Services 35 General Information from the ECIA 36 University Map 38 Appendix 40 Table of Contents
1 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University History of Faculty of Economics at Kasetsart University 1941 1969 1956 1943 1966 1992 In 1941, Cooperative Department was developed in Kasetsart College. In 1969, all units changed their status becoming “Departments” for better administration. In 1956, Faculty of Cooperatives was renamed “Faculty of Cooperative Economics”, offered the first Master Degree Program in Agricultural Economics. In 1943, it became one of four units in “Faculty of Cooperatives”, which was one of the first four faculties of Kasetsart University. In 1966, the name was changed again to “Faculty of Economics and Business Administration” to embrace both disciplines. In 1992, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration was divided into two faculties: Faculty of Business Administration and Faculty of Economics. Faculty of Economics is one of the first four faculties of Kasetsart University established under the Royal Act, on the 2nd of February 1943. Presently Faculty of Economics consists of 7 operating units: Department of Economics, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Department of Cooperatives, Office of Administration, Graduate Study Center, Center for Applied Economics Research, Cooperative Academic Institute, and Bidyalankarana Library.
2 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University The mission of Department of Economics is to produce economic graduates who believe in social values and ethical conduct, who are equipped with theoretical knowledge, yet practical enough to meet with the public and private demands for high quality work. The graduates are trained to blend their theoretical and practical knowledge to tackle real life economic problems and to contribute to the progress of their organization and the society. The department offers four degrees, one in undergraduate level, two in master level and one in doctorate level. The undergraduate degree in Economics - Bachelor of Economics or B.Econ. - comprises of 8 fields: 1) Economics of Development and Planning, 2) Business Economics, 3) Human Resources and Industrial Economic, 4) International Economics, 5) Monetary Economics and Public Finance, 6) Natural Resources and Environmental Economics, 7) Quantitative Economics, and 8) Economic Theory. The Thai Regular program offers all 8 fields whereas the Thai Special program and the English program offer 4 fields, namely, Economics of Development and Planning, Business Economics, International Economics and Monetary Economics and Public Finance. The two master degrees are Master of Economics in Economics (M.Econ. (Economics)) and Master of Economics in Business Economics (M.Econ. (Business Economics)). The Master of Economics is offered both as a regular daytime program and special evening program while the Master of Economics in Business Economics is offered only as a special evening program. The master programs intend to strengthen students’ practical capabilities and prepare them for knowledge - based society and global competition. The department has initiated the Doctor of Philosophy Program in Economics in 2009 to develop productive capacity of human resources to support the country’s development path. About the Department of Economics Faculty of Economics, Kasetsart University
3 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University Background of BEcon The undergraduate program in Economics at the Department of Economics offers an in-depth training in theories, principles, thoughts and applications of economics on economic and social issues. The program covers a wide range of economic fields/ subjects including economic development and planning, transportation, international trade and finance, fiscal and monetary policies, labor, industrial organization, natural resources and environment, quantitative economics and business economics. The program meets the international standard of excellences in economic training. The department of economics commits to providing excellent training for future workforce who is competitive in the job market as well as in academic world. BEcon Objectives Objectives of Bachelor of Economics Program are: 1. To create moral, social, and ethical persons. 2. To create talented individuals with sound analytical and reasoning skills and the ability to use them to think critically, solve problems, analyze logically and quantitatively, and respond effectively to change. 3. To create persons with ability to effectively apply knowledge acquired during their study to analyze and evaluate a wide range of social and economic issues. 4. To create self - responsible persons with ability to think logically, critically, and creatively as well as with capability to work in teams. 5. To create persons with competency in IT, mathematics and statistics in computing and interpreting data and conducting economic analysis.
4 BEcon Committee Committee Members Navarat Temsumrit, Ph.D. [email protected] Program Director Assoc. Prof. Siwapong Dheera - aumpon, Ph.D. [email protected] Committee Members Asst. Prof. Thana Sompornserm, Ph.D. [email protected] Committee Members and Secretary Nattnicha Chairassamee, Ph.D. [email protected] Committee Members Asst. Prof. Puttiphat Thaweevachiraphat, Ph.D. [email protected] Committee Members Assoc. Prof. Kanokwan Chancharoenchai, Ph.D. [email protected]
Asst. Prof. Chittawan Chanagul, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof. Kanokwan Chancharoenchai, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof. Dusanee Kesavayuth, Ph.D. Hongsilp Sriket, Ph.D. Asst. Prof. Mana Luksamee-arunothai, Ph.D. Navarat Temsumrit, Ph.D. Nattnicha Chairassamee, Ph.D. 5 Assoc. Prof. Aunkung Lim Faculty Members Faculty Members Assoc. Prof. Arunee Punyasavatsut, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof. Attasuda Lerskullawat, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof. Bundit Chaivichayachat, Ph.D. Asst. Prof. Chayun Pipoblabanun, Ph.D.
6 Asst. Prof. Saksit Budsayaplakorn, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof. Sauwaluck Koojaroenprasit, Ph.D. Asst. Prof. Sanha Hemvanich, Ph.D. Sasipen Bhuvapanich, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof. Siwapong Dheera-aumpon, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof. Somskaow Bejranonda, Ph.D. Asst. Prof. Sommai Udomwitid, Ph.D. Asst. Prof. Puttiphat Thaweevachiraphat, Ph.D. Faculty Members Assoc. Prof. Piyaphan Changwatchai, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof. Non Vorlapanit, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof. Rewat Thamma-apiroam, Ph.D. Asst. Prof. Rosada Vesdapunt
7 Asst. Prof. Thanasin Tanompongphandh, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof. Woradee Jongadsayakul, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof. Thitima Puttitanun, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof. Witsanu Attavanich, Ph.D. Asst. Prof. Worawan Toommongkol, Ph.D. Yuvaluck Setboonsrung, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof. Wuthiya Saraithong, Ph.D. Asst. Prof. Teerasak Sapwarobol, Ph.D. Faculty Members Asst. Prof. Sumalee Pumpinyo, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof. Supanee Harnphattananusorn, Ph.D. Asst. Prof. Thana Sompornserm, Ph.D. Asst. Prof. Thanarak Laosuthi, Ph.D.
8 Active Retired Members Assoc. Prof. Chiraphan Kuladilok Assoc. Prof. Sumalee Santipollavut, Ph.D.
9 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University List of Departmental Members Arunee Punyasavatsut, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. (Economics), Thammasat University, Thailand Attasuda Lerskullawat, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. (Economics), University of Birmingham, U.K. Aunkung Lim, Assoc. Prof. M.A. (Economics), Thammasat University, Thailand Bundit Chaivichayachat, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. (Economics), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand Chayun Pipoblabanun, Asst. Prof. Ph.D. (Economics), Oregon State University, U.S.A. Chittawan Chanagul, Asst. Prof. Ph.D. (Economics), University of Vienna, Austria Dusanee Kesavayuth, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. (Economics), University of Essex, U.K. Hongsilp Sriket Ph.D. (Economics), University of Essex, U.K. Kanokwan Chancharoenchai, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. (International Economics and Economics of Development), Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, U.S.A. Mana Luksamee - arunothai, Asst. Prof. Ph.D. (Economic Development and Policies), Kobe University, Japan Nattanicha Chairassamee Ph.D. (Agricultural, Environmental and Regional Economics), Ohio State University, U.S.A. Navarat Temsumrit Ph.D. (Economics and Finance), University of St. Gallen, Switzerland Non Vorrapanit, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. (Population Education), Mahidol University, Thailand Piyaphan Changwatchai, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. (Economics), University of Utah, U.S.A. Puttiphat Thaweevachiraphat, Asst. Prof. Ph.D. (Agricultural Economics), Kasetsart University, Thailand Rewat Thamma - apiroam, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. (Economics), State University of New York Binghamton, U.S.A. Rosada Vesdapunt, Asst. Prof. M.S. (Economics), Kasetsart University, Thailand
10 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University Saksit Budsayaplakorn, Asst. Prof. Ph.D. (Economics), Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, U.S.A. Sanha Hemvanich, Asst. Prof. Ph.D. (Economics), University of Warwick, U.K. Sasipen Bhuvapanich Ph.D. (International Development), Nagoya University, Japan Sauwaluck Koojaroenprasit, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. (Economics), Oregon State University, U.S.A. Siwapong Dheera - aumpon, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. (Economics), Ohio State University, U.S.A. Sommai Udomwitid, Asst. Prof. Ph.D. (Agricultural Economics), Kasetsart University, Thailand Somskaow Bejranonda, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. (Agricultural Economics), Ohio State University, U.S.A. Sumalee Pumpinyo, Asst. Prof. Ph.D. (Urban Environmental Management), Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand Supanee Harnphattananusorn, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. (Economics), Thammasat University, Thailand Teerasak Sapwarobol, Asst. Prof. Ph.D. (Economics), Claremont Graduate University, U.S.A. Thana Sompornserm, Asst. Prof. Ph.D. (Economics), Claremont Graduate University, U.S.A. Thanarak Laosuthi, Asst. Prof. Ph.D. (Economics), University of Kentucky, U.S.A. Thanasin Tanompongphandh, Asst. Prof. Ph.D. (Applied Economics and Management), Cornell University, U.S.A. Thitima Puttitanun, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. (Economics), University of Colorado at Boulder, U.S.A. Witsanu Attavanich, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. (Agricultural Economics), Texas A&M University, U.S.A. Woradee Jongadsayakul, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. (Economics), University of Colorado, U.S.A. Worawan Toommongkol, Asst. Prof. Ph.D. (Agricultural, Environmental and Regional Economics), Pennsylvania State University, U.S.A. Wuthiya Saraithong, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. (Economics), University of London, U.K. Yuvaluck Setboonsrung Ph.D. (Economics), Clemson University, U.S.A.
11 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University Tuition and Fees Regular Semester (Baht per Semester) Tuition 35,000 University Fee 4,700 Program and Faculty Fees 18,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 57,700* * Upon entering, students must also pay the new student registration fee and damage deposit, both are one - time payments, in total of 6,500 Baht. The damage deposit of 1,000 Baht will be returned to students upon graduation. Summer Semester (Baht per Semester) Tuition 18,000 University Fee 1,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 19,000 Additional details on tuition and fees are included in the Appendix.
12 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University Program Requirements The Number of Credits In order to graduate from the Bachelor of Economics Program in Economics, students are required to complete at least 130 credits. Curriculum Structure (1) General Education at least 30 credits In five themes: Wellness 6 credits Entrepreneurship 3 credits Language and Communication 13 credits Thai Citizen and Global Citizen 5 credits Aesthetics 3 credits (2) Department Requirement at least 94 credits Core courses 61 credits Electives courses at least 33 credits (3) Free Electives at least 6 credits Courses (1) General Education at least 30 credits 1.1 Wellness Theme 6 credits 01175xxx Physical Education Activities 3 credits And students are required to enroll in additional 3 credits of Wellness courses from the General Education field. 1.2 Entrepreneurship Theme 3 credits Students are required to enroll in 3 credits of the Entrepreneurship courses from the General Education field. 1.3 Language and Communication Theme 13 credits Thai Language 3 credits Students are required to enroll in 3 credits of Thai language course from the Language field. Information/Computer 1 credit Students are required to enroll in 1 credit of information/Computer course from the General Education field. English Language electives at least 9 credits Students are required to enroll in at least 9 credits of English Language courses from the English Language field.
13 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University 1.4 Thai Citizen and Global Citizen Theme 5 credits 01999111 Knowledge of the land 2 credits And students are required to enroll in additional 3 credits of Thai Citizen and Global Citizen courses from the General Education field. 1.5 Aesthetics Theme 3 credits Students are required to enroll in 3 credits of Aesthetics courses from the General Education field. (2) Department Requirement at least 94 credits 2.1 Core Courses 61 credits 2.1.1 Economics 58 credits 01101171 Mathematical Economics I 3 01101181 Microeconomics I 3 01101182 Macroeconomics I 3 01101231 Labour and Industrial Economics 3 01101271 Mathematical Economics II 3 01101272 Economic Statistics I 3 01101273 Introduction to Computational Economics 1 01101281 Microeconomics II 4 01101282 Macroeconomics II 4 01101283 Economic Thinking 2 01101284 Economics of Natural Resources and 3 Public Policy 01101312 Thai Economy 3 01101371 Economic Statistics II 3 01101372 Econometrics I 4 01101375 Operations Research for Economic Applications 3 01101381 History of Economic Thought 3 01101384 Economics of Money and Banking 3 01101385 Economic Development and International Trade 3 01101491 Research Methods in Economics 3 01101497 Seminar 1 2.1.2 Non-Economics core courses 3 credits 01130101 General Accounting 3 2.2 Elective Courses 33 credits 2.2.1 Economics electives 27 credits 2.2.1.1) Students choose economics electives courses at least 27 credits from these following courses.
14 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University 01101221 Managerial Economics 3 01101314 Economic Development 3 01101316 Urban Economics 3 01101321 Financial Business Economics 3 01101331 Economics of Industrial Organization 3 01101332 Economics of Human Resources 3 01101333 Logistic Management Economics 3 01101334 Intermediate Transportation Economics 3 01101335 Labour Market Analysis 3 01101352 Household Financial Economics 3 01101361 Natural Resource Economics 3 01101362 Environmental Economics 3 01101363 Economic Development and Natural 3 Resources Utilization 01101373 Mathematical Economics III 3 01101374 Economic Data Analysis 3 01101382 Microeconomics III 3 01101383 Macroeconomics III 3 01101395 Study Abroad 1-6 01101396 Body of Knowledge from Oversea University 1-15 01101411 Economic Planning 3 01101412 Regional Economics 3 01101413 Project Preparation and Evaluation 3 01101414 Economic Administration 3 01101415 Economic Development of ASEAN Countries 3 01101416 Economics of Poverty and Inequality 3 01101417 Comparative Economic Development 3 01101421 Business Economic Forecasting 3 01101422 Economics of Financial Risk Management 3 01101423 Marketing Business Economics 3 01101424 Business Economics of Strategy 3 01101425 Business Economic Ethics 3 01101426 Real Estate Business Economics 3 01101431 Economics of Industrialization 3 01101432 Game Theory and Its Applications in 3 Industrial Economics 01101433 Labour Economics 3 01101435 International Transportation 3
15 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University 01101437 Economics of Education 3 01101438 Health Economics 3 01101441 International Trade Policy 3 01101443 Theory of International Finance 3 01101444 International Finance Policy 3 01101445 Economics of International Investment 3 01101446 Economics of International Integration 3 01101451 Monetary Theory and Policy 3 01101452 Financial Market Theory 3 01101453 Economics of Monetary Fluctuations 3 01101454 Financial Institutions and the Economy 3 01101455 Fiscal Theory and Policy 3 01101456 Economics of Government Expenditure 3 01101457 Economics of Government Revenue 3 01101458 Wealth Theory 3 01101459 Economics of Central Banking 3 01101461 Economic Valuation Techniques of 3 Natural Resources and Environment 01101462 Energy Resources Economics 3 01101471 Mathematical Programming for Economic 3 Applications 01101473 Input - Output Analysis 3 01101474 Econometrics II 3 01101475 Mathematical Economics IV 3 01101476 Microeconometrics 3 01101478 Intermediate Computational Economics 3 01101481 Welfare Economics 3 01101482 Economic Growth and Stability 3 01101483 Political Economics 3 01101485 Buddhist Economics 3 01101486 Behavioural Economics 3 01101496 Selected Topics in Economics 3 01101498 Special Problems 3 2.2.2 Non - Economics electives 6 credits Students choose 6 credits from one field outside of the Economics program. (3) Free Electives at least 6 credits
16 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University Study Plan 1st Year, 1st Semester Credits 01101171 Mathematical Economics I 3 01101181 Microeconomics I 3 General Course: Aesthetics 01255101 Man and Sea 3 General Course: Thai Citizen and Global Citizen 01999032 Thai Studies 3 01999111 Knowledge of the Land 2 General Course: Language and Communication 01999021 Thai Language for Communication 3 01355xxx English Language 3 General Course: Wellness 01175xxx Physical Education Activity 1 Total 21 1st Year, 2nd Semester Credits 01101182 Macroeconomics I 3 01101272 Economic Statistics I 3 General Course: Entrepreneurship 01200101 Innovative Thinking 3 General Course: Language and Communication 01418101 Computer Applications 1 01355xxx English Language 3 General Course: Wellness 01387101 The Art of Living with Others 3 01175xxx Physical Education Activity 1 Free Elective Course: 01390112 Psychology and Crcss-cultural Communication for Sernce 3 Total 20
17 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University 2nd Year, 1st Semester Credits 01101271 Mathematical Economics II 3 01101281 Microeconomics II 4 01101283 Economic Thinking 2 01130101 General Accounting 3 General Course: Language and Communication 01355xxx English Language 3 General Course: Wellness 01175xxx Physical Education Activity 1 Total 16 2nd Year, 2nd Semester Credits 01101273 Introduction to Computational Economics 1 01101282 Macroeconomics II 4 01101284 Economics of Natural Resources and Public Policy 3 01101371 Economics Statistics II 3 General Course: Language and Communication 01355xxx English Language 3 Total 14 3rd Year, 1st Semester Credits 01101372 Econometrics I 4 01101381 History of Economic Thought 3 01101384 Economics of Money and Banking 3 01101385 Economic Development and International Trade 3 Economics Elective Courses 01101xxx Economics Elective Course 3 01101xxx Economics Elective Course 3 Total 19
18 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University 3rd Year, 2nd Semester Credits 01101231 Labour and Industrial Economics 3 01101312 Thai Economy 3 01101375 Operations Research for Economic Applications 3 01101491 Research Methods in Economics 3 Economics Elective Courses 01101xxx Economics Elective Course 3 01101xxx Economics Elective Course 3 Non-Elective Course 01xxxxxx Non-Elective Course 3 or Free Elective Course 01xxxxxx Free Elective Course 3 Total 21 4th Year, 1st Semester Credits 01101497 Seminar 1 01101xxx Economics Elective Course 3 01101xxx Economics Elective Course 3 01101xxx Economics Elective Course 3 Non-Elective Course 01xxxxxx Non-Elective Course 3 or Free Elective Course 01xxxxxx Free Elective Course 3 Total 13/16 4th Year, 2nd Semester Credits 01101xxx Economics Elective Course 3 01101xxx Economics Elective Course 3 01101xxx Economics Elective Course 3 Non-Elective Course 01xxxxxx Non-Elective Course 3 or Free Elective Course 01xxxxxx Free Elective Course 3 Total 12/15
19 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University Course Descriptions Courses of Economics 01101171 Mathematical Economics I 3 Methods and principles of mathematics for economists. Functions, graphs, equations, system of equations, matrices, limits and continuity, of function derivatives and antiderivatives, integrations. 01101181 Microeconomics I 3 Meaning, nature and methods of economic study. Economic problems. Functioning of the economy. Demand, supply, price, elasticity of demand and supply, application of demand and supply. Consumer behavior and utility. Production and cost, short-run cost and long-run cost, production in the long-run and the very long-run concerning progress and pollution. Price determination in different types of market, application of price theory. Income distribution, determination of wage, interest, and return on investment; poverty and inequality. 01101182 Macroeconomics I 3 National income account. Determination of national income. Business cycle and national income fluctuations. Theories and measures of fiscal policies. Money and banking, monetary and income analysis. International trade and finance. Unemployment, inflation, economic growth and development. Comparative economic systems. 01101221 Managerial Economics Pre: 01101181 and 01101182 3 Application of economic theories and quantitative tools to firm’s decision process. Analyses of demand, cost, profit, pricing, and investment criteria. Analyses of aggregate demand, aggregate supply, economic stabilization, and economic policies for business decision making. Application of international economics for management. 01101231 Labour and Industrial Economics Pre: 01101182 and 01101281 3 Structure of industrial economy. Role and importance of industrial development. Industrial organization. Relationships among structure, conduct, and performance, with the interaction from basic conditions and government policies. Role and importance of transportation industry. Categories and components of labour. Supply and demand for labour. Labour mar ket and role of labour in industrial economy.
20 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University 01101271 Mathematical Economics II 3 Pre: 01101171, 01101181 and 01101182 The use of mathematical techniques as a tool to explain microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts by applying calculus and matrix algebra to economic problems, both static and comparative static. The use of simple mathematical models. 01101272 Economic Statistics I 3 Methods and principles of statistics for economists, comprised of descriptive statistics, graphical and tabular presentations, measures of central tendency, measures of variation, probability theory, probability distributions, random sampling, distributions sampling, and index number, with emphasis on economic applications. 01101273 Introduction to Computational Economics 3 Pre: 01101171, 01101181, 01101182 and 01101272 Basics of language programming to analyze, visualize and solve numerically different types of economic problems including static equilibrium problem, comparative static equilibrium problem, and economic problems relevant to empirical evidence. 01101281 Microeconomics II 4 Pre: 01101181 Microeconomic principles concerning economic functioning of free-trade economic system in dealing with basic economic problems. Demand, supply, market equilibrium. Theories of consumer, production and cost. The analysis of government policies under perfectly competitive market. Principles of price and quantity determination of goods and services in different types of market. Determination of factor prices. Principles of resource allocation. Market failure. 01101282 Macroeconomics II 4 Pre: 01101182 National income account. The measurement of macroeconomic variables. Determination of equilibrium national income in closed and open economy. Multiplier. Equilibrium in the goods market, financial market and aggregate demand curve. Equilibrium in the labor market and aggregate supply curve. Analysis of the relationship among the goods market , the financial market the labor market and general equilibrium in the economy. The relationship between unemployment and inflation. Growth theories. Expectation. The open economy. Monetary and fiscal policies.
21 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University 01101283 Economic Thinking 2 Pre: 01101181 and 01101182 Thinking and applications of microeconomic and macroeconomic theories. Discourse and discussion on various issues. Applications of economic principles and theories to various issues including sustainable development, economic crisis, poverty, inequality, international trade and investment. 01101284 Economics of Natural Resources and Public Policy 3 Pre: 01101281 Causes and consequences of market failures. Problems of natural resource and environmental management. Role and necessity of government in market economy. Fundamental principles of economics regarding government environmental policies including taxation and tax structure. Applications of taxation policies as remedy to market inefficiencies and environmental problems. 01101312 Thai Economy 3 Pre: 01101281 and 01101282 Basic structure of Thai Economy and its current performance. 01101314 Economic Development 3 Pre: 01101385 General theory of development and underdevelopment. Economic growth models. Agricultural and economic development. Industrial development. Human resource development. Saving - investment and economic development. Monetary and fiscal policies for developing countries. Role of foreign trade on economic development. Foreign aid and investment. 01101316 Urban Economics 3 Pre: 01101281 and 01101282 Urban development, urban spatial structure and choosing the location of households and firms. Using the tools of economics to analyze urban issues, environment, local government finance, and remedial policies to solve these issues. Roles of community and government in urban development. Field trip required. 01101321 Financial Business Economics 3 Pre: 01101384 Business finance and its role in the economy, the impact of monetary policies on business, financial statements, cost of capital and structure of the capital the short-term and long-term financing.
22 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University 01101331 Economics of Industrial Organization 3 Pre: 01101231 Economic principles applied in industrial organization. Relation among market structure, conduct and performance. Firm behavior and performance. Game theory, advertising, research and development, market barrier to entry, integration and merger of firms, pricing strategies, market strategies, role of information, and government intervention. 01101332 Economics of Human Resources 3 Pre: 01101231 Theories and concepts in economics of human resources. Investment in human resources. Education. Training. Migration and health. Government policies on human resource. Manpower planning and human resource management. Human resources and globalization. 01101333 Logistic Management Economics 3 Pre: 01101231 Principles of traffic control and their application in commerce and industry. Managing transportation business and physical distribution of raw materials and finished goods. Location theory. Warehouse management and inventory control. Field trip required. 01101334 Intermediate Transportation Economics 3 Pre: 01101231 Transportation demand and supply estimation. Transportation cost and its determinants. Transportation rate and pricing. Location Economics. General transportation planning processes. Transportation system analysis and evaluation of urban transportation. 01101335 Labour Market Analysis 3 Pre: 01101231 Overview of labour market analysis. Critical issue of labour market. Factors affecting the labour market. Determination of wage and employment. Analysis of unemployment problems. Relation between wage and unemployment. Information system of labour market. Roles of government and unions in labour market. Policies to solve unemployment problems. Analysis of international labour migration.
23 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University 01101352 Household Financial Economics 3 Pre: 01101181 and 01101182 Household financial management. Household income and expenditure management. Saving plan management. Household investment management. Tax management. Insurance management. Retirement financial planning. Household inheritance management. Household financial planning and management. 01101361 Natural Resource Economics 3 Pre: 01101284 Natural resources as production factors and consumption goods; resource depletion and scarcity; conservation and sustainable resource uses; principles, guidelines and economic tools for natural resource management in both market and non-market system. Field trip required. 01101362 Environmental Economics 3 Pre: 01101284 Welfare economics; market and market failures; externalities and public goods; carrying capacity of natural resources and the environment; the problem of natural resources depletion and pollutions; effects of pollutions on quality of life; principles, guidelines and economic tools in solving environmental problems. Field trip required. 01101363 Economic Development and Natural Resources Utilization 3 Pre: 01101284 Concepts and theory of economic development; natural resources and the environment as factors of production and waste assimilating sources: the material balance model principle and toxic wastes discharged into the atmosphere; resources depletion; cause of pollutions; status of Thailand’s and the world’s vital natural resources and the environment; impacts of natural resources and the environment deterioration; guidelines for natural resources development and corrective measures to cope with natural resources and the environment deteriorations. Field trip required. 01101371 Economic Statistics II 3 Pre : 01101181, 01101182 and 01101272 An introduction to statistics as a tool to analyze economics data through interval estimation, hypothesis testing, statistical inference about means and proportions of two economics populations, inferences about economics population variances, tests of goodness of fit and independence, analysis of variance and experimental design in economics, nonparametric methods for economics, statistical methods for quality control in economics, and sample survey in economics.
24 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University 01101372 Econometrics I 4 Pre: 01101371 Relationships between economic variables. Properties of estimators. Simple and multiple regression theories and its application. Diagnostic testing for regression. Definition and detection of multicollinearlity, autocorrelation and heteroscedasticity. Selection of functional form. Regression modeling with dummy variables. Estimation with simultaneous equation system. Cointegration. 01101373 Mathematical Economics III 3 Pre: 01101271 Integral calculus, differential equations, and difference equations in economic dynamics. Linear programming and its applications in economics. 01101374 Economic Data Analysis 3 Pre: 01101371 Economic data handling including data sourcing, data cleaning and data summarizing. Analysis of different types of economic data including cross-sectional data, time series data and panel data. Economic data visualization and presentation. 01101375 Operations Research for Economic Applications 3 Pre: 01101271, 01101281 and 01101282 Analysis of economic problems by using mathematical methods, linear programming, and queuing methods. Decision under uncertainty. 01101381 History of Economic Thought 3 Pre: 01101282 History of the evolution of economic thoughts since the time of Bible, Greek, Roman, and Medieval up to Mercantilism, Physjiocrats, Classical School, Socialism, Keynes, Neoclassical, and Contemporary Schools. 01101382 Microeconomics III 3 Pre: 01101281 Mathematical analysis of consumer behavior theory, production and cost theory, market price determination theory, general equilibrium theory, welfare economics and economic model.
25 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University 01101383 Macroeconomics III 3 Pre: 01101282 Mathematical analysis in determining national income, equilibrium in demand, and supply side of the economy, static equilibrium model, wage determination and unemployment, monetary and fiscal policies, international revenue policies and balance of payments, inflation, relationship between wage, price, and output and economic growth. 01101384 Economics of Money and Banking 3 Pre: 01101182 Money. Monetary system. Financial market. Financial market instruments. Financial institutions. Fundamental of monetary theory and policy. International financial system and institution in the context of global market. 01101385 Economic Development and International Trade 3 Pre: 01101281 and 01101282 Meaning and importance of economic development. Features of developing economies. Economic factors and other factors that influence economic development. Obstacles to economic development. Case study of economic development and planning in Thailand. Theories of international trade and applications to describe real world international trade conditions. International movements of factors of production. The effect of international trade on domestic economy. Trade policies and economic integration. 01101395 Study Abroad 1-6 Learning and personal development from course registered at oversea university. Credit equivalence according to Kasetsart University regulations. 01101396 Body of Knowledge from Oversea University 1-15 Knowledge in economics at the bachelor’s degree level from course registered at oversea university. Credit equivalence according to Kasetsart University regulations. 01101411 Economic Planning 3 Pre: 01101385 Role, rationale and types of economic planning. Planning process. Uses of mathematical and statistical models in economic planning. Macro and sectoral planning models. Community planning. Economic planning of Thailand.
26 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University 01101412 Regional Economics 3 Pre: 01101281 and 01101282 Hierarchy of regional economic activities between regions. Theories explaining regional disparity. Various techniques for analyzing interregional economic relationship. Location theory. Theories on regional mobilization. Analysis of factor of production and output. Measures to solve region disparity. Field trip required 01101413 Project Preparation and Evaluation 3 Pre: 01101385 Project preparation with emphasis on economic and social aspects. Economic and financial analysis of project. Identification and analysis of project benefits and costs. Project implementation. Project selection criteria. 01101414 Economic Administration 3 Pre: 01101281 and 01101282 Concept and principle government’s economic administration. Economic and social development plan. Structuring of the economic development organizations, the impact of monetary and fiscal policy, and politics on the country’s economic administration. 01101415 Economic Development of ASEAN Countries 3 Pre: 01101281 and 01101282 Characteristics and economic structure. Economic development. Obstacles, planning and policies in stimulating economic development of ASEAN countries 01101416 Economics of Poverty and Inequality 3 Pre: 01101182 Definition and characteristics of poverty and inequality. Their causes and resulting problems. Measurement of poverty. Policies and measures to overcome such problems with emphasis on the case of Thailand. Field trip required. 01101417 Comparative Economic Development 3 Pre: 01101181 and 01101182 Comparison of economic systems such as capitalism socialism and other economic systems. Institutional economics, economic values and objectives of each system. Comparison of the evolution of economic development, economic structure, social structure and political structure of countries and economic groups such as ASEAN and European Union.
27 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University 01101421 Business Economic Forecasting 3 Pre: 01101371 Basic business economic forecasting, model selection for forecasting, forecasting with multiple regression, time - series decomposition, choosing forecasting techniques. 01101422 Economics of Financial Risk Management 3 Pre: 01101171, 01101181 and 01101182 Financial risk and its effect on business and economy. The use of derivatives in financial risk management. Forward contracts, futures, options, and swap. The analysis of benefits and concerns from risk management. 01101423 Marketing Business Economics 3 Pre: 01101281 The role of marketing, marketing process, analysing the marketing environment, consumer behavior, marketing research and information, estimating and forecasting market demand, identifying market segments and selecting market targets, production and costs, market structure and designing marketing strategies, pricing, managing marketing channels, marketing promotion and international marketing. 01101424 Business Economics of Strategy 3 Pre: 01101181 and 01101182 Economics and strategy. Business firm operation in the modern economy. Economic concepts for strategy. Economic and public policies affecting strategic management and business policy. Analysis of macroeconomic environment. Industry analysis and business strategy. Business organization analysis and strategy. 01101425 Business Economic Ethics 3 Pre: 01101181 and 01101182 The relationship between business economics and social ethics. Developments of social ethics from personal to organization and institutional levels. Ethics, efficiency, and the market system. Ethical responsiveness to business and economic stakeholders Ethical issues related to politics and socio - economics, economic policy, environment, human rights and corporate good governance. Trend of social ethical standard and its application for business and economic developments.
28 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University 01101426 Real Estate Business Economics 3 Pre: 01101181 and 01101182 Demand and supply of real estate sector. Analyses of real estate markets. Real estate development and investment. Real estate business sector and economic system. Economic factors affecting real estate business sector. Real estate business sector and economic and public policies. 01101431 Economics of Industrialization 3 Pre: 01101231 Economics principles for industrialization, establishing industrial enterprise industrial, growth and development. Factors contributing to industrial growth and development, industrial competitive advantage analysis, industrial promotion policy design and evaluation. 01101432 Game Theory and Its Applications in Industrial Economics 3 Pre: 01101231 Basic concepts of game theory. Static games. Solution techniques for solving static games. Dynamic games. Repeated games. Games with imperfect information. Game applications under oligopoly. Location model. Entry deterrence. Principal-Agent problem. Signaling. 01101433 Labour Economics 3 Pre: 01101231 Theory of labour supply and demand. Wage determination and employment in various labour markets. Job search theories. Wage theories. Unemployment. Labour management. Labour organizations. Labour relation system. Theory of conflict and conflict resolution. Government policies related to labour. Law related to labour relation. Field trip required. 01101435 International Transportation 3 Pre: 01101231 Role of transportation in international goods and passenger movement. Operations of international air and ocean transportations. Organizations and associations controlling international transportation to raise efficiency. Problems and suggested solution. Field trip required.
29 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University 01101437 Economics of Education 3 Pre: 01101231 Theories and concepts of education economics. Education efficiency. Roles of government and private sectors in education management. Cost and benefit analysis of education. Public finance of education. Education impacts on economic and social development. Manpower planning. Education and socio-economic problems. Education and welfare economics. 01101438 Health Economics 3 Pre: 01101231 Theories and concepts of health economics. Important aspects of health market, market trends and future problems. Public goods and services related to health. Demand and supply in health markets. Failure of market system and provision of health services by government. Cost and benefit analysis in service related to health. Effects of health development and public health medicine on economic and social development. Planning and allocation of public health resources. Economic and social problems related to health and public health medicine. Health insurance economics. 01101441 International Trade Policy 3 Pre: 01101282 Basic theory of international trade policy, both export and import. Objectives of the policy. Tariff and non - tariff trade barriers. The efficiency and distribution effect of export promotion, import substitution and other measures. The methodology of measuring effective rate of protection. Roles of the General Agreement on Tariff and Trade (GATT) in promoting free trade. Roles of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in protecting the developing countries interest. A policy to raise the bargaining power of exporting countries. Price and income stabilization policy. 01101443 Theory of International Finance 3 Pre: 01101282 National income accounting and the balance of payments. Exchange rates and foreign exchange market. Models of exchange rate determination. Relationship between exchange rate and the balance of payments. Macroeconomics policy in open economy. International monetary system. International financial institutions and international aid.
30 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University 01101444 International Finance Policy 3 Pre: 01101282 Foreign debt sustainability analysis. Evolutions of international monetary system and related policies. Economic crises and government bailout. Capital control policies on international movements of currency and capital, and conditional assistance policy. Global debt, problems and solutions. 01101445 Economics of International Investment 3 Pre: 01101384 Types of international investment and theories explaining causes. The economic effects of international investment on home and host countries. Measures for promoting foreign investment. Multinational corporations and government and international organization policies. 01101446 Economics of International Integration 3 Pre: 01101385 Basic theory of economic integration, stage of international integration and theory of customs union. Welfare and dynamic effects of the international integration. The impact on the international trade and monetary policy. Conditions of integration success. The European Union and ASEAN experience. 01101451 Monetary Theory and Policy 3 Pre: 01101384 Monetary theories. The impacts of monetary variables on price, employment, income, interest and international balance of payment. Monetary policy for economic stabilization. Internal monetary policy. 01101452 Financial Market Theory 3 Pre: 01101384 Functions and roles of financial markets in an economy. The importance of saving and investment. Demand and supply of financial funds. The nature of money and capital markets. The nature and types of securities in the markets: flow - of - fund account. Theory of interest rate and prices of securities. The investment decision rules. The monetary and fiscal policy and financial markets. Money markets and securities exchange in Thailand. Field trip required. 01101453 Economics of Monetary Fluctuations 3 Pre: 01101384 Monetary fluctuations and causes. Its impact on the efficiency of resources utilization, income distribution, and economic development. Monetary stabilization policy.
31 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University 01101454 Financial Institutions and the Economy 3 Pre: 01101384 Main characteristics of financial institutions in Thailand. Their behavior and role in mobilizing and distributing financial fund. Impact on monetary variables and economic development. The international financial institutions and their role in Thailand. Field trip required. 01101455 Fiscal Theory and Policy 3 Pre: 01101284 Economics of public activities including the analysis of government functions, expenditures, as well as alternative means of obtaining revenue. Government policies for economic stabilization and growth. The relationship between monetary policy and fiscal policy. Public debt and policies for managing public debt. 01101456 Economics of Government Expenditure 3 Pre: 01101284 Government expenditure. Theories of Public goods. Goals of Government in production and income distribution. Project appraisal in government budgeting. Impact of government expenditure. State enterprises. Field trip required. 01101457 Economics of Government Revenue 3 Pre: 01101284 Government revenue budget. Principles of Taxation. Tax incidence and effect of taxation. Tax structure in Thailand and other countries. Taxation and economic problems. Income from state enterprises. Income from sales of assets and services. Other miscellaneous sources of revenue. Public debt. Treasury accounts. 01101458 Wealth Theory 3 Pre: 01101384 Birth of wealth and its impact on an economy. Types of wealth: money wealth in barter, commodity money, and fiat money economy, nonmonetary wealth and its components. Wealth and consumer behavior. Wealth in macroeconomic models analysis. 01101459 Economics of Central Banking 3 Pre: 01101181 and 01101182 Development and function of central banks. Development of monetary policy and exchange rate policy. Monetary policy operations. Financial system stability measure. Financial market development. Financial institution development. Financial regulation and supervision of central bank. Payment system policy and financial innovation of central bank.
32 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University 01101461 Economic Valuation Techniques of Natural Resources and Environment 3 Pre: 01101284 Value in economic context, market failure in valuation, benefit and cost in market and non-market economy. Principles and concepts of resources and environmental valuations; economic concepts related to natural resources and environmental valuation, preliminary - valuation techniques. Application and problems of valuation techniques used in Thailand. 01101462 Energy Resources Economics 3 Pre: 01101284 Definitions and types of energy in various forms; applications of economic concepts to energy topics and environmental impacts due to energy consumption and production; energy price determination mechanism; public policies in managing energy utilization and environmental impact mitigation. Field trip required. 01101471 Mathematical Programming for Economic Applications 3 Pre: 01101181, 01101182 and 01101271 Concepts and theories of linear and nonlinear programming for economic applications. 01101473 Input - Output Analysis 3 Pre: 01101281, 01101282 and 01101271 Concepts and theories of input - output analysis. Its application to economic problems. 01101474 Econometrics II 3 Pre: 01101372 Simultaneous - equations estimation, types of equation systems, identification problems, problems of contra - assumptions, ordinary least squares, maximum likelihood estimation, K - class estimators, and lagged variables. Econometric forecasting. 01101475 Mathematical Economics IV 3 Pre: 01101373 Covering the concepts from Mathematical Economics which are missing from Mathematical Economics I, II, and III, in a way which strengthens the students’ formal reasoning and prepares them for advanced economic theory including set, logic, proof, metric space and consumer choices, sequences and series of economic variables, utility function and continuity.
33 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University 01101476 Microeconometrics 3 Pre: 01101372 or 01422341 The use of Probit Model, Logit Model, Tobit Model, Multinomial Logit Model, Ordered Probit Model, Sample selection Model and Duration Analysis to analyze microeconomic data. 01101478 Intermediate Computational Economics 3 Pre: 01101273, 01101373 and 01101471 Language programming to visualize, analyze and numerically solve various economic problems including solving static equilibrium problem using root finding algorithms, solving basic problems of economic agents using numerical optimization. Steady state and convergence of time-varying economic variables. 01101481 Welfare Economics 3 Pre: 01101281 Concept and basic proposals for economic welfare. Theory of welfare economics and social optimum. The application of welfare policy for social and state enterprises. 01101482 Economic Growth and Stability 3 Pre: 01101282 Dynamic theories in economics, business cycle, and growth models. Policy impact on economic growth acceleration and stability. 01101483 Political Economics 3 Pre: 01101181 and 01101182 Basic concepts of philosophy, politics, and society. Expansion of the economy, steps of socio - politico - economic evolution process. Structure of socio - politico - economic system. Patterns of society’s production. Mechanism of economic functioning in the perspective of Marxian economics and politics together with those of Lenin, Mao, and other great local and foreign economists. 01101485 Buddhist Economics 3 Pre: 01101181 and 01101182 A comparative analysis of mainstream economic principles and the concept of human behavior in Buddhism: production and consumption. An application of Buddhist economics to development economics, human resource economics, natural and environmental economics, and other branches of economics. Sufficient economy. Green economy. Alternatives in solving economic problems and crises from Buddhist economic perspectives.
34 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University 01101486 Behavioural Economics 3 Pre: 01101281 Economic behavior of human beings based on real observed data. Various behavioral factors including risk preferences, time preferences and social preferences affecting individual consumption. Various behavioral factors affecting investment decisions. 01101491 Research Methods in Economics 3 Pre: 01101281, 01101282 and 01101371 Principle and procedure of economic research. Research methodology, problem identification, hypothesis testing, data collecting, data processing, data analyzing, and research conclusion. Computer usage in economic research. 01101496 Selected Topics in Economics 3 Selected topics in economics at the bachelor’s degree level. Topics are subject to change each semester. 01101497 Seminar 1 Presentation and discussion on interesting topics in economics at the bachelor’s degree level. 01101498 Special Problems 3 Study and research in economics at the bachelor’s degree level and compile into a written report.
35 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University Student Services Computer Services 1. The Faculty of Economics The Faculty of Economics provides computer facilities for lab teaching information searching and report preparation. The computer center is well equipped with 48 computers with online access to worldwide communications. Printing services are also available at the center. Location: Room 5519, Operation Building, Faculty of Economics, Kasetsart University Service Hours: During Academic Year: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Summer Semester: Monday to Friday 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 2. The Office of Computer Services The Office of Computer Services (OCS), Kasetsart University provides computer including computer network infrastructure, computational resources, research platforms, development and maintenance expertise, and transactional services to the executives, personnel, researchers, and students within Kasetsart University community. Certain services are also available to the public through the University’s IT Corporate Social Responsibility (KU CSR - IT) program. Location: Office of Computer Services, Kasetsart University Service Hours: Office: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on weekends and official holidays) Helpdesk: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on Sunday and official holidays) Library Services The Faculty of Economics and the Faculty of Business Administration provide library services, specializing in Economics and Business materials for their students and staffs. Location: Bidyalankarana Library, Faculty of Economics Service Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. National Holidays Closed Services: ◆ In - house reading with 200 seats available ◆ Borrowing of books and other materials according to the library rules ◆ Reserved books service ◆ Information advising service Copying services
36 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University General Information from the Faculty of Economics Center for International Affairs-ECIA reneuri 1) Non-degree and exchange students from partner universities Nomination and application International Affairs Division (IAD) Website: https://iad.intaff.ku.ac.th/portal/webinter/ Email: [email protected] Course registration Faculty of Economics Center for International Affairs (ECIA) Ms. Wanida Kammani Foreign Relations Officer and Exchange Program Coordinator Email: [email protected] or [email protected] 2) Degree and visiting students (fee-paying students) Application Undergraduate degree and visiting students Kasetsart University International College (KUIC) Website: https://kuic.ku.ac.th/ Email: [email protected] Graduate degree students Department of Agricultural and resource economics Website: http://are.eco.ku.ac.th/2019/?lang=en Course registration Please contact the program you are applying for. Kasetsart University Main Campus 36,444 Faculty of Economics - Bachelor Degrees 3,704 Entrepreneurial Economics Bachelor Program (EEBA) 265 Economics English Programs (BEcon) 222 Faculty of Economics - Postgraduate Degrees 284 M.S. Applied Economics for Agriculture and Environment (English) 7 Ph.D. Agricultural and Resource Economics (International) 9 Nomination and application Faculty of Economics Center for International Affairs (ECIA) - Asst.Prof.Thanasin Tanompongphandh, PhD Associate Dean for International Affairs Email: [email protected] - Ms. Wanida Kammani (Foreign Relations Officer) Email: [email protected] Consulting for study abroad opportunities Prof. Matthew Downs (Consultant for International Relations) Email: [email protected] 1st Semester: Early August 2nd Semester: Early January 1st Semester: August to December (Exams Mid-December) 2nd Semester: January to May (Exams Mid-May) Orientation for new students Semester period 15 to 18 credit hours (5 or 6 classes; generally 15 weeks of instruction with 3 credit hours of instruction per week, plus midterm and final exam or project) Note: 1 KU credit is approximately equal to 2 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) Name of Institution Kasetsart University, Faculty of Economics Location Bangkok, Thailand Webpages University website https://www.ku.ac.th Website for incoming students http://ecia.eco.ku.ac.th/2019/?page_id=2168&lang=en Contacts for Incoming international students Rankings QS World University Ranking: 751-760 - Agriculture & Forestry: 57 / - Asian University Ranking: 150 Student Enrollments contacts for Outgoing KU Economic students seeking to study abroad Academic Calendar Credit Workload per Semester (KU Credits)
37 Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University Undergraduate Degree Programs 1) Entrepreneurial Economics Bachelor of Arts – International (EEBA) A hybrid between Economics and Business Admistration with a focus on entrepreneurial studies and business economics, especially agricultural business. http://eeba.eco.ku.ac.th 2) Bachelor of Economics – English (BEcon) A mainstream economics program offering an in-depth training in theories, principles, thoughts and applications of economics on economic and social issues http://becon.eco.ku.ac.th/ Graduate Degree Programs 1) M.S. Applied Economics for Agriculture and Environment 2) Ph.D. Agricultural and Resource Economics These degree programs are research oriented, with an emphasis on empirical and applied research, often with field studies in regional agricultural economies. http://are.eco.ku.ac.th/2019/?lang=en Non-degree students from partner universities and visiting students Application deadline 1st semester: 15 May 2nd semester: 16 October Degree students Application deadline Undergraduate degree: 30 April Graduate degree: Please visit the KU Graduate School Faculty of Economics Center for International Affairs (ECIA) Economics Laboratory Building – Office room 5216 50 Ngam Wong Wan Road, LadYao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 THAILAND Tel: +66 (0) 81 869 1544 or +66 (0) 81 819 1544 Degrees in English Offered by the Faculty of Economics Approximately 80 different subject classes are offered by the Faculty of Economics in English; visiting students may separately petition for permission to take classes offered in English by other KU Faculty, such as Business Administration; Education; Humanities; Engineering; Agro Industry - Food Science; Agriculture; Forestry; Fisheries. (Additional fees, if any - estimate 10,000 THB per class) Language of Instruction and Other International Programs Thai language classes are available for visiting students. (estimate 3,000 THB) Note: Tuition fee may be waived, subject to a valid partner exchange agreement Tuition Fee per Semester (if applicable) 15,000 to 25,000 THB month (estimate, depending on individual preferences) - Rent: 5,000 to 10,000 THB month (international dorm or nearby private rental) - Further costs (Food, phone, books, etc): 10,000 to 15,000 THB month Housing is available on campus or in nearby private apartments. Please see our suggestions of on-campus and off-campus accommodations here: https://kuic.ku.ac.th/accommodations/ Further Information for Visiting or Exchange Students The KU International staff regularly plan cultural tours and activities. Faculty of Economics offers a robust Buddies Program. All students must wear the KU uniform. Details are available on this website http://bit.ly/2EVEPs5 Brochure: http://eeba.eco.ku.ac.th/2019/?page_id=522&lang=en Video: https://youtu.be/sW_AufWm65A Faculty of Economics Center for International Affairs (ECIA) in July 2023 Undergraduate Degree Programs Thai students Non-Thai students - EEBA 72,200 THB 82,200 THB - BEcon 57,700 THB 67,700 THB Graduate Degree Programs Thai students Non-Thai students - M.S. ARE 68,090 THB 64,800 THB - Ph.D ARE 53,090 THB 70,800 THB Deadlines Thai Language Study TOTAL Costs of Living Accommodations Promotional Materials Updated by Bachelor of Economics (English Program) Kasetsart University
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