Doctoral Programs
Doctor of Philosophy Program in Mass Communication Innovation and Management (New Curriculum 2025)
Curriculum
Plan 1.1: Focus on Doctoral Dissertation Only
Total Credits: 48 Credits
Credits/Thesis Course
Plan 2.2 : Coursework and Doctoral Dissertation
Total Credits: 48 Credits
Credits/Core Courses
Credits/Elective Courses
Credits/Thesis Course
Plan 1.1: Focus on Doctoral Dissertation Only
1. Required Courses (Non-Credit) |
6 Credits |
1.1 Seminar Courses |
6 Credits |
2. Doctoral Dissertation Courses |
48 Credits |
Plan 2.2 : Coursework and Doctoral Dissertation
1. Required Courses (Non-Credit) |
6 Credits |
1.1 Seminar Courses |
6 Credits |
2. Core Courses |
3 Credits |
2.1 Required Courses |
3 Credits |
3. Elective Courses |
9 Credits |
4. Doctoral Dissertation Courses |
36 Credits |
Note: Students are required to register for the "Seminar" course. This is a non-credit course graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis. A grade of 'Satisfactory' (S) is required to pass.
Courses
Plan 1.1: Focus on Doctoral Dissertation Only
Foundation Courses (Non-Credit)
| 08-820-001 | Advanced Theories in Mass Communication and Management | 3 (3-0) |
Note** For applicants whose Master's Degree or equivalent does not meet the specified admission criteria, they are required to register for the Foundation Courses (Non-Credit). These courses will be evaluated on a Pass/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis, and the applicant must achieve a passing grade (S). The final decision shall be at the discretion of the Program Director/Coordinator.
1. Required Courses (Non-Credit): 6 Credits
1.1 Seminar Courses: 6 Credits
| 08-820-101 | Seminar 1 | 1(0-3) |
| 08-820-102 | Seminar 2 | 1(0-3) |
| 08-820-201 | Seminar 3 | 1(0-3) |
| 08-820-202 | Seminar 4 | 1(0-3) |
| 08-820-301 | Seminar 5 | 1(0-3) |
| 08-820-302 | Seminar 6 | 1(0-3) |
2. Doctoral Dissertation Courses: 48 Credits
| 08-821-001 | Dissertation | 48 Credits |
Plan 2.2 : Coursework and Doctoral Dissertation
1. Required Courses (Non-Credit): 6 Credits
1.1 Seminar Courses: 6 Credits
| 08-820-101 | Seminar 1 | 1(0-3) |
| 08-820-102 | Seminar 2 | 1(0-3) |
| 08-820-201 | Seminar 3 | 1(0-3) |
| 08-820-202 | Seminar 4 | 1(0-3) |
| 08-820-301 | Seminar 5 | 1(0-3) |
| 08-820-302 | Seminar 6 | 1(0-3) |
2. Core Courses: 3 Credits
2.1 Required Courses: 3 Credits
| 08-822-101 | Advanced Research Methodology in Mass Communication Innovation | 3 (3-0) |
3. Elective Courses: 9 Credits.
Students must select from the following course groups, and courses may be chosen from mixed groups.
3.1 Research Group
| 08-822-102 | Advanced Qualitative Research | 3 (3-0) |
| 08-822-103 | Advanced Quantitative Research | 3 (3-0) |
| 08-822-104 | Statistics and Data Analytics for Advanced Research | 3 (3-0) |
3.2 Innovation Technology Group
| 08-822-105 | Critique of Media Technology and Future of Society | 3 (3-0) |
| 08-822-106 | Soft Power and Cultural Dynamics | 3 (3-0) |
| 08-822-107 | Applied AI for Communication | 3 (3-0) |
3.3 Business Management Group
| 08-822-108 | Innovative Management of Emerging Media | 3 (3-0) |
| 08-822-109 | Strategic Management for Media Organizations | 3 (3-0) |
| 08-822-110 | Entrepreneurship and Digital Content Business | 3 (3-0) |
4. Doctoral Dissertation Courses: 36 Credits
| 08-822-001 | Dissertation | 36 Credits |
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees (Domestic Students, Regular Program)
- Total Program Fee 171,000 THB
- Regular Semester 27,000 THB
- Summer Semester 13,500 THB
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Tuition and Fees (Domestic Students, Special Program)
- Total Program Fee 231,000 THB
- Regular Semester 37,000 THB
- Summer Semester 18,500 THB
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Tuition and Fees (Non-Thai Students)
- Total Program Fee 517,000 THB
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