CHIANG MAI UNIVERSTIY ANNOUNCEMENT ADMISSION TO THE GRADUATE PROGRAM MASTER OF ECONOMICS PROGRAM

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1 CHIANG MAI UNIVERSTIY ANNOUNCEMENT ADMISSION TO THE GRADUATE PROGRAM MASTER OF ECONOMICS PROGRAM Introduction The Faculty of Economics at Chiang Mai University (CMU) is the only public educational institution in Northern Thailand that offers training in economics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The graduate economics degree program, which began in 1983, aims to promote education, impart knowledge of economics, and produce scholars and professional economists to meet the demands of both governmental and private agencies in Thailand (particularly the northern region), as well as throughout Asia. Requirements for admission Candidates must hold a Bachelor s Degree or the equivalent thereof. Titles of the degrees Name of the Curriculum : Master of Economics Program (International Program) Name of the Degree : Master of Economics Abbreviation of the Degree : M. Econ. Class hours The classes for the international master degree program will be conducted during regular hours between 08:00 and 16:30 Monday through Friday. Time period of regular study program The minimum time requirement is one and a half years and does not exceed three years. Tuition 1. Tuition s for the duration of the three semesters are charged on a lump sum basis of 105,000 Baht for the whole degree program or 35,000 Baht per semester. This lump sum includes the student enrollment, university registration, university, library service, healthcare, university sporting activities, university activity, insurance, student card, laboratory, technology and computer service s, registration document, and economic student. 2. If the students cannot complete their study within three semesters, they are required to pay a student status of 10,000 Baht per semester. 1 P age

2 Academic Year Semester Tuition Thai Status Total 1 st 1 st 35,000-35,000 2 nd 35,000-35,000 2 nd 1 st 35,000-35,000 cannot complete study within three semesters of regular program (or 1.5 years) 2 nd - 10,000 10,000 3 rd 1 st - 10,000 10,000 2 nd - 10,000 10,000 Academic Year Semester Foreign Tuition Status Foreign Total 1 st 1 st 35, ,000 2 nd 35, ,000 2 nd 1 st 35, ,000 cannot complete study within three semesters of regular program (or 1.5 years) 2 nd - 10,000-10,000 3 rd 1 st - 10,000-10,000 2 nd - 10,000-10,000 * Other s may also be added if there is an announcement by the Chiang Mai University Administration. Course requirement For a total normal duration of 18 months (or three semesters), students will take intensive courses taught entirely in English. Thesis s will take 10 courses (carrying 30 credit hours) and write a thesis (carrying an additional 12 credit hours), totaling 42 credit hours. Each student will have to pass a foreign language test, as required by the Graduate School. 2 P age

3 Structure Degree Requirements Coursework : a minimum of 30 credits Thesis : 12 credits Total : a minimum of 42 credits Curriculum Structure A. Coursework a minimum of 30 credits 1. Graduate courses a minimum of 30 credits 1.1 Field of concentration courses a minimum of 30 credits Required courses 18 credits ECON701 Microeconomic Theory ECON702 Macroeconomic Theory ECON703 Econometrics ECON705 Quantitative Analysis in Economics ECON706 World Economy ECON708 Research Methods Elective courses a minimum of 12 credits Must be choose from the following courses: Group I Quantitative Economics Group II Theory and Ideology of Economics Group III Monetary and Fiscal Economics Group IV Resources Economics Group V International Economics Group VI Developmental Economics B. Thesis 12 credits ECON799 Master s Thesis C. Non - credit courses 1. Graduate School requirement: English proficiency 2. Program requirement: In order to graduate, 1) A student must organize and present a seminar at least once every semester for at least three semesters and must attend one seminar per semester until graduation. 2) At least part of the thesis (primarily authored by the student) must be published in a peer-reviewed journal or other academic media, or it must be presented during the international conference proceedings presided over by an editorial board. Moreover, it must be copyrighted by the author and must be accessible in both printed and electronic form. 3 P age

4 Study program Recommended Study Program Leading to The Master of Economics (International program) FIRST YEAR 1 st Semester ECON ECON ECON ECON Total 15 * Submit Thesis Title 2 nd Semester ECON ECON Total 15 * Defense Thesis Proposal SECOND YEAR 1 st Semester ECON Total 12 * Thesis Oral Examination * All courses in the Study Program must be approved by the Graduate Studies Committee in every semester. 4 P age

5 Admission schedule for the Academic Year 2015 The Faculty of Economics, Chiang Mai University (CMU) announces the admission schedule for the Academic Year 2015 enrollment for the following program: 1. Application Period (2 nd Period) - Apply Online at Now-15/07/ Admission Result Announcement to be announced at 3. Registration and Enrollment to be announced 4. Enrollment Payment to be announced 5. Beginning of Classes 10/08/2015 Required Documents (Certified copies of every page) You must apply online at and upload all the necessary supporting documents as part of the online application process. If you are unable to do so, you will not be able to complete your online application. 1. A complete Graduate School Application Form with two recent I.D. type photographs 2. Official Bachelor s Degree Transcript 3. Bachelor s Degree Certificate 4. Application s 900 baht+ (pay to Graduate School, CMU, when you apply or see more details at You must send all these necessary supporting documents as part of the application process to thawarot.t@cmu.ac.th. If you are unable to do so, your application will be rejected. 5. English Proficiency with the TOEFL (minimum 500) or IELTS (minimum 5.5) or CMUeTEGS (CMU test of English for Graduate s) (minimum 65) 6. Two Letters of Recommendation 7. Curriculum Vitae 8. Statement of Intent - Why do you apply for the graduate program in economics? - Which fields and specific research interest do you hope to pursue at CMU? - How do you intend to use your education in your career? * Applicants who do not meet the English Proficiency requirement will be considered on the basis of the application and might receive a conditional offer. Application Checklist Be sure to read all pages in this booklet before completing the online application. To ensure that your application will be reviewed as quickly as possible, please do the following: 1. Check the Admission Schedule to make sure that you have the correct address and deadline. You may apply to only one program. 2. Submit all application materials and s at the Graduate School, CMU. Check with the Graduate School for supplemental application materials and/or s. Further information Faculty of Economics, CMU The Graduate School, CMU 239 Huay Kaew Road, Suthep, 239 Huay Kaew Road, Suthep, Mueang, Chiang Mai Thailand Mueang, Chiang Mai Thailand Tel: Fax: Tel: Fax: thawarot.t@cmu.ac.th