On December 21, 2017, Assoc. Prof. Supatra Kosaiyakanont, the President of Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, warmly welcomed the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to Thailand, His Excellency Saif Abdulla Mohamed Khalfan Al Shamisi, and his delegation at Thewet campus.

The purpose of the visit was to discuss the future cooperation between the UAE embassy and RMUTP, to define mutual objectives and to establish a common work team.

The faculty of Business Administration under the guidance of its Dean, Dr. Parinya Maglin and the International Business Department under the guidance of its Head, Dr. Rattanavalee Maisak were allowed to put forward a roadmap for the targeted cooperation. This suggested roadmap was widely accepted by the UAE Ambassador and the President of RMUTP.

As a result the President of RMUTP charged the International Business Department with joining the UAE-Embassy-RMUTP task force. The IB department is deeply honored by this great opportunity to represent RMUTP in this work team and to be allowed to work together with the UAE Embassy.

In the very near future this new established, international task force will start its work. The first focus lays on promoting the EXPO 2020 in Dubai.

Name: Kezang Wangmo

What do you like about studying at RMUTP University?

– I am honoured to be studying at RMUTP with kind and professional professors, good friends who were always there to give their hand. I like environment where all encourages us to do well in studies. I like everything at exist in university the President, all Professors and friends.

What is your technique to get a first class honour degree?

– Studying is important as well as attitude do matters to achieve the goal so I did it. Dedicated myself to studying without distraction, and I did improve by joining the group study with my friends, focused on class lectures, assignment and the encouragement from Lecturers.

How do you manage time for study and activities?

– About managing time I did by keeping track of time and setting the particular time for study and other for activities by avoiding procrastination.

What are your career goals?

–  I am planning to continue my study for Master Degree after working for one to two years. 

Could you please leave your comment for juniors’ students?

– I want to say that study well and don’t give up when you face difficulties in life. Think as an opportunity to make life better. Always keep track of time and be aware of what are you doing? And it’s never too late for you all to start studying and setting the career goals. So, please avoid procrastination, distraction and have patience in everything you do as it takes time to achieve something.

Lastly, I want to thank you all, the University and the President for giving me the opportunity to study, all professor for sharing knowledge and encouraging and friendss for always helping and being there supporting.

Warmest congratulations to all our students who graduated, 25 November 2017.

The Department is very proud of all international students who have graduated in its subject areas, at an undergraduate level.

Head of Department, Dr.Rattanavalee Maisak, has a personal message for them:

“As graduates, you have joined an eminent, lifelong community. We look forward to welcoming you back soon, either as alumni. Wishing you to achieve your goals and have a great career.”

On November 22, 2017, Assoc. Prof. Supatra Kosaiyakanont, President of Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon together with Dr. Parinya Maglin, Dean of The Faculty of Business Administration and other RMUTP delegates received a very warm welcome by the UAE ambassador to Thailand, His Excellency Saif Abdullah Mohammed Al Shamsi at the UAE embassy in Bangkok.

Dr. Rattanavalee Maisak, head of the International Business Department accompanied by two lecturers of the international Business department also joined the RMUTP delegation.

The purpose of the visit was to discuss options for possible future collaborations in exchange of information, knowledge which will eventually be beneficial for businesses in the United Arab Emirates as well as for businesses in Thailand.

The creation of a knowledge hub, which promotes an understanding of the respective cultures and for the business conducts was considered. Further talks between the UAE embassy and RMUTP will follow.

While our students are constantly aiming for higher goals in their academic development, it also is our responsibility to introduce these future professionals and leaders into the importance of recreation. In today’s world which is governed by a constant use of technology the right way of recreation becomes more and more the focus of attention in today’s society.

In our recreation classes, students are taught the significance of balancing work and life and what has to be learned in order to relax and recreate in the right way after a long, demanding and successful working day.

In a time where burn-out syndromes become progressively frequent and where stress-related diseases are on the rise, finding the right way to recreate body and mind and to maintain the ability to work on a high level becomes an essential task in today business world and for every successful employee and employer. 

Discovering the practical part of recreation, learning the necessity of brainstorming and problem-solving in a stress-free, friendly and inviting environment is of great importance. For this purpose, the classroom was relocated for one day into the parks of Bangkok where the students were asked to find answers and solutions for different recreational challenges. 

Furthermore, they were instructed to connect with park visitors to discover the parks’ significant role for the recovering process of the people in Bangkok. Additionally, the students were suggested to do recreational activities and to experience nature without the constant use of the cellphone. 

For the students as well as for the accompanying Ajarn, this event was an interesting, exciting and joyful experience.

With support from the Faculty of Business Administration, International Business (IB) Department, sent the exchange students to Germany one semester to pursue studies. The students received scholarships through the IB Student Exchange Program, which enables enroll at one of RMUTP’s partner universities.

Mr.Tawan Chiamchit and Mr.Thanapol Tupmongkol, IB students, studied at FHWS University, Wurzburg, Germany for one semester (1/2017).

“I was taking a total of about six classes with FHWS students for one semester. I joined because I had the chance to thoroughly experience the culture of the host country. I also wanted to maintain my English skills while in Germany. I enjoy interacting with friends from the circle, talking in German, going on training camps, and so on. I also traveled to other countries such the Czech Republic and Italy. I had an enjoyable experience spending on weekend at a park, having a barbecue and talking with friends, going on walks, etc.” Mr.Thanapol said.

Dr.Rattanavalee is Head of IB department. She said that every year the IB department encourages and supports students interested in participating in an overseas study experience as part of their university degree with a wide range of financial assistance available and over 100 Partner Institutes across 30 countries.

Mr.Tawan would like to recommend young IB students to participate in the Exchange Program.

“Germany is an excellent country to study in. It is because life here is safe. I am enjoying my life here as an exchange student. I think that before coming to Germany, you should plan things like what kind of classes you will take at the university, what kind of exchange programs you will participate in and where you want to visit in European countries. I think that by doing that you will be able to spend an even richer life as a foreign student”

The four International Business (IB) of RMUTP students studied at Shih Chien University, Taipei, Taiwan in a short-term exchange program.

The 14-day summer program, which began Aug. 6, 2017, includes tours of Shih Chien University, Taipei, and attractions like Chiang Kai‑shek Memorial Hall, National Palace Museum and Shilin Night Market.

Ms.Satreerat Thamtong is an IB student visiting the Taipei for the first time in her life. “I want to get to know the differences between the Thai education system and the Taiwan one,” Satreerat said. “I am considering coming to the Taiwan for a postgraduate program.”

Ms.Satreerat is one of four IB students coming to the Taiwan with the short-term exchange program. The program has been subsidized by the Faculty of Business of Administration, International Business Department.

Asst. Prof Patcharinporn Phuapisit is a Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs and Research. She said that while 14 days may not be enough time for students to learn Mandarin Chinese, it is plenty of time for them to get a glimpse of Taiwan culture.

“14 days is enough time for them to learn about Taiwan culture and see how people do things here compared to Thailand.” Patcharinporn said.

Some students have already begun to learn about the Taiwan way of life, especially when it comes to food.

“There is a wide variety of Chinese food here,” said Ms.Karn Nacapol, an IB student “It is the first thing I noticed when I arrived, but I’m excited to see the diversity of the country and hear people speaking in both English and Mandarin Chinese.”

On August 22, 2017, Assoc. Prof. Supatra Kosaiyakanont, President of Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon warmly welcomes Bali State Polytechnic delegates led Mr. Ketut Pasek, Head of BA department, nine lecturers and 99 Bali State Polytechnic students at Faculty of Business Administration, Bangkok Commercial center.

The purpose of the visit is to strengthen the long-term relationship between RMUTP and Bali State Polytechnic and to seek more collaboration regarding business administration.

During the visit, Bali students have a chance to learn Thai traditional dance and simple Thai language.

Every year, both academic institutes cooperate through student exchange program and visiting professor since 2007.

A group of 17 FHWS academics and students, led by Prof. Dr. Manfred Kiesel, Director International Management, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, University of Applied Sciences, Würzburg-Schweinfurt (FHWS), Germany, visited the International Business (IB) of RMUTP from March 6-16, 2017. The objective of the visit was to exchange knowledge and experiences among FHWS and IB lecturers and students, under the MOU between the two universities.

The visit was a great opportunity for FHWS delegates and IB representatives to learn from each other in the fields of Business Administration, by joining academic activities. FHWS academics and students also had the chance to discover the outstanding research work of their Thai colleagues.

Moreover, FHWS delegates gained a lot of experience regarding the Thai culture and traditions, by joining trips around Ayutthaya and Chiang Mai and enjoying various cultural activities arranged by IB department.

It was a pride for the Business Administration department to present a Real Talk with Harvard University, Jay K. Rosengard. This event was a part of visiting lecturer by Prof. Jay to the Department of International Business, Faculty of Business Administration. The event took place at the meeting room, 90th building, 6th floor Faculty of Business Administration with global finance topic: The Asian new four – Choosing success and the lessons of East and Southeast Asia. It was opened by the Dean of Business Administration and attended by students from the Faculty of Business Administration.

Various references have been provided before the seminar held. The references were books and reports that have been published by the Harvard Kennedy School. One of the reference books was “The Sum is Greater Than the Parts: Doubling Shared Prosperity in Indonesia through Local and Global Integration”. In the seminar, Prof. Jay discussed strategic assessment for growth, equity, and democratic governance. He talked a lot about economic, social and political development that have been factors for great success stories in many countries. He also gave examples of many cases related to global finance around the world. One of the cases was the global finance story in Indonesia that has been successfully leveraged the group of middle-income over the last 45 years.

During the questions and answers, students actively asked to get more information about the topic that was discussing. In the end of the seminar, there was a souvenir that was given from the Dean of Business Administration to Prof. Jay K. Rosengard.