Graduate School’s Vision The Graduate School is a supporting unit which aims for quality and effective graduate study management at Kasetsart University. The Graduate School also aims to produce academic works of international level by using control, support and coordination with each faculty so they fully develope their graduate study potential and increase sustainable domestic and international competition capacity.

To develop the quality and standard of graduate student production. To support all lecturers and graduate students in reaching their full potential under limited resources. To develop and improve the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of an auditable administrative system with equity to all staffs members together with social responsibility awareness. Graduate School’s Objectives

9/13/2015 Organization Structure

Dean and Administrative Teams Assist. Professor Dr. Nuchanata Mungkung Associate dean Assoc. Professor Dr. Gunjana Theeragool Dean of the Graduate School Tel Ext. 302

Assoc. Professor Dr. Somwang Khantayanuwong Associate dean Assoc. Professor Dr. Somchai Numprasertchai Associate dean Assist. Professor Dr. Sujate Chaunchom Associate dean

Doctoral Degree Programs: 100 Master’s Degree Programs: 165 Graduate Certificate Programs: 8 The Graduate Study Programs

International Programs Doctoral Degree (9 programs) * Faculty of Agriculture - Tropical Agriculture * Faculty of Agriculture at Kamphaeng Saen Campus - Agricultural Research and Development * Faculty of Sciences - Bioscience * Faculty of Agro-Industry - Biotechnology - Food Science * Faculty of Veterinary - Bio-Veterinary Science * Faculty of Engineering - Industrial Engineering - Chemical Engineering * Faculty of Economics - Agricultural Economics

9/13/2015 Master’s Degree (22 programs) Faculty of Agriculture - Tropical Agriculture - Sustainable Agriculture - Entomology Faculty of Agriculture at Kamphaeng Saen Campus - Agricultural Research and Development - Animal Product - Animal Breeding - Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology Faculty of Agro-Industry - Food Industry and Technology - Biotechnology - Food Science International Programs

Master’s Degree (22 programs) (cont.) Faculty of Economics - Agricultural Economics Faculty of Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Maintenance Management Engineering - Chemical Engineering - Engineering Management - Civil Engineering - Information and Communication Technology for Embedded Systems - Environmental Engineering - Industrial Engineering International Programs

Master’s Degree (22 programs) (cont.) Faculty of Business Administration - Business Administration Faculty of Forestry -Tropical Forestry Faculty of Veterinary Faculty of Veterinary - Bio-Veterinary Science International Programs

Interdisciplinary Programs  Resource Management  Agricultural Biotechnology  Social Development  Post-harvest Technology  Genetic Engineering  Sustainable Land Use and Natural Resource Management  Landscape Architecture

1, ,1 36 Total Lecturer Assistant Professor Associate Professor Professor Total Bachelor MasterPh.D. Education background Academic position As of June 22, 2009 KU faculty members registered with The Graduate School

Academic Year Number of Registered Graduate Students in the first semester Doctor Master Certificate

Number of Registered Graduate Students in the second semester Academic Year Doctor Master Certificate

Publications and Presented Papers International Publication National Publication Presented in International Conference Presented in National Conference

Doctoral Degree: Plan 1: Thesis Oriented Plan 1.1: Thesis  48 Credits Plan 1.2: Thesis  72 Credits Plan 2: Thesis and Coursework Plan 2.1: Thesis  36 Credits Coursework  12 Credits Coursework  12 Credits Plan 2.2: Thesis  48 Credits Coursework  24 Credits Coursework  24 Credits The Curricular Structure

Master Degree:  36 Credits Plan A1:Thesis  36 Credits Plan A2:Thesis  12 Credits, Coursework  12 Credits Coursework  12 Credits Plan B: Non-thesis Oriented (  36 Credits) Coursework + Independent Study Coursework + Independent Study 3-6 Credits 3-6 Credits The Curricular Structure

Graduate Certificate: Non-thesis Oriented Non-thesis Oriented Coursework  24 Credits Coursework  24 Credits The Curricular Structure

 Teaching Staff: For Master’s Programs:  At least, an MS holder or Assistant Professor For PhD Programs:  must be a PhD holder or Associate Professor Academic Personnel:

 Academic Advisor: must be a PhD holder or Associate Professor must be a PhD holder or Associate Professor (for MS students) must be a PhD holder or Professor must be a PhD holder or Professor (for Ph.D. students) Academic co-advisor (optional) must have similar academic qualification. Academic co-advisor (optional) must have similar academic qualification. Thesis: 1 Academic Advisor = 5 students (max: 10) Independent Study: 1 Academic Advisor = 15 students (max) Academic Personnel:

 Examination Committee: Comprised of: Comprised of:  A permanent academic staff member (appointed by the Graduate School, acting as a chairperson)  Academic Advisor(s)  An invited outside scholar All must be PhD holders or Associate Professors. All must be PhD holders or Associate Professors. Academic Personnel:

PhD Plan 1 thesis only Master’s Plan A1 thesis only Enrollment English Proficiency Graduation PhD Plan 2 thesis and coursework Master’s Plan B coursework and independent study Master’s Plan A2 thesis and coursework Thesis Proposal Study Plan Final Oral Examination /Comprehensive Examination Publication acceptance Student may satisfy this criterion by one of three means: passing the English examination or enrolling in the English course provided by the Faculty of Humanities (only for master’s student), or by having TOEFL of IELTS test score that meets the Graduate School requirements. Master’s degree (plan B) candidates take a comprehensive exam Qualifying Examination Coursework Complete Advisor Appointment At least 6 months before taking the Final Oral Examination

 Doctoral Degree: Foreign language qualification examination Foreign language qualification examination Final oral examination Final oral examination  A permanent academic staff member (appointed by the Graduate School)  Academic advisor(s)  An invited outside scholar Publication in peer review journal/publication Publication in peer review journal/publication Toward Graduation…..

 Master’s Degree: Plan A1 & A2 (average GPA = 3.0 for course works) Final oral examination Final oral examination  A permanent academic staff member (appointed by the Graduate School)  Academic advisor(s)  An invited outside scholar Publication in journal/proceeding/publication Publication in journal/proceeding/publication Toward Graduation…..

 Master’s Degree: Plan B (average GPA = 3.0 for coursework) Comprehensive examination (written or oral) Comprehensive examination (written or oral)  A permanent academic staff member (appointed by the Graduate School)  Academic advisor(s)  An invited outside scholar Toward Graduation…..

 Graduate Certificate: Pass all course work requirements with the average GPA = 3.0 Pass all course work requirements with the average GPA = 3.0 Toward Graduation…..

Every academic program must submit:  Academic program administrative plan  Teaching and research resources  Supportive and consultancy services to the students  Demand and satisfaction of job market/employer/society Academic Program Revision = every 5 years Quality Assurance

Other Services……

Several options for financial support are available to KU students. International Publication Scholarships: The Graduate School allocates 15 million baht for students conducting research projects; all projects must result in publication in an international journal. * Master’s Degree Student: 100,000 baht/year for 2 years * Doctoral Degree Student: 100,000 baht/year for 3 or 5 years Research Aid Scholarships: 750,000 baht is allocated per year for students doing research projects, without the requirement of publication. * Thai Thesis Proposal:10,000 baht * English Thesis Proposal:20,000 baht Scholarships

Oral presentation Scholarships: Funds can be obtained for students giving oral presentations at international conferences. * 10,000 baht for an international conference held outside Thailand * Up to 5,000 baht for an international conference held in Thailand Publication Support Scholarship: Students can apply for support following the publication of work in international journals. * 20,000 baht for each title published Teacher’s Assistant Support: A student who chooses to work as a teacher’s assistant in the first and second semester of study is entitled to apply for funding. * Master’s Degree Student:2,000 baht per month * Doctoral Degree Student:3,000 baht per month Scholarships

English Writing Workshops English Editing Student Exchange Program International Counter Service Student Excursions Thesis Library/ Reading Room Website English Language Classes The Graduate School offers a number of additional services to all graduate students.

9/13/2015 Foreign Student Services

These small conversation groups (6-8 students) aim to give graduate students the opportunity to gain more practice and confidence in communicating using spoken English. English Conversation Groups Conversation groups: l Communicative teaching l Skills-based learning l Informal atmosphere

The practice interview took around 30 minutes per student. Students were asked to introduce themself, talk about their research and answer questions in English. Some feedbacks were then given to help the student prepare for their actual examination. English Oral Exam Practice for Doctoral Degree Students

This is a course that aims to help graduate students write proposals, theses and research papers in English, and concentrates on content, style and common mistakes. Academic English Writing Workshop

Student Exchange Program Louisiana State University - Kasetsart University

Graduate School Summer Camp 2006 at Prachuap Khirikhan Province Language, culture, history, agriculture, society…and fun!!!

Graduate School Summer Camp 2007 at Trad Province

Lunchtime “Brown Bag” Seminars Monthly presentations in English by graduate students

The Graduate Student Organization

Kamphang Saen Campus

Published monthly to disseminate information/ announcements related to works, events, activities at the Graduate School and including international news or tips.

9/13/2015 The Graduate School Webpage (Thai)

9/13/2015 The Graduate School Webpage (English)

9/13/2015 The New English Graduate School Webpage (Developing)