Application and Admission 2012
The Business English Communication (BEC) International Program is a Bachelor of Arts degree program which integrates English language communication skills used in business context with background knowledge essential in business communication. All courses are taught in English by highly qualified faculty members and guest lecturers.
Program of Study
The BEC International Program is a 4 year full-time program designed to deepen students’ knowledge of business English communication, key business concepts, as well as corporate and business culture. It is also designed to enhance the students’ capacity to keep up with changes in globalization and to apply their professional knowledge in the fields of business, psychology, public relations, applied linguistics, and culture to their future career or further studies.
Application forms are available from March to April.
Application to the BEC Program is open once a year.
Application forms 1 Febuary – 29 Febuary 2012 available at TU or CU bookstores
Submission of application form in person forms 20 Febuary – 29 Febuary 2012
(at the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Tha Prachan) by post 1 Febuary – 27 Febuary 2012
with deposit slip of 600 baht*
*Krung Thai Bank, Tha Tien Branch
Account # 026-1-52083-0
Written examination (9.00-12.00) 17 March 2012
Interviews (13.00-16.00) 17 March 2012
Announcement of successful candidates 18 April Start of semester 14 August 2012
1. High school GPA of at least 2.5 or equivalent
2. BEC written examination and interviews
3. One of the following test scores*
IELTS: 5
TOEFL: 500 (paper-based)
or 173 computer-based)
or 61 (internet-based)
TU-GET: 500
SAT (verbal): 350
O-NET (English only): 70%
Notes* The official score report of these English language proficiency tests is valid only if the test was taken no more than 2 years prior to the last date of the BEC admission period. |
Application Fee (Non refundable)
Application pack: 300 baht
Application fee: 600 baht
Tuition Fees and Expenses
Tuition fees and university service expenses are approximately 52,865 Baht per semester. |
Academic Carlendar
Semester 1: August – December
Semester 2: January – May
Summer: June – July
Summer Preparatory Courses (For 1st year students only) |
English Study Skills 24 hours Foreign Languages 45 hours (Choose 1) * from e.g.
• Chinese
• Japanese
• Spainish
• French |
* Subject to change without prior notice
Documents Required:
1. Application form completely filled
2. Transcripts of academic records from all secondary/tertiary schools attended
3. Copies of certificates or diplomas earned
4. A copy of house certificate
5. A copy of identification card
6. Three one-inch photos (in a student uniform)
7. A copy of bank receipt showing the payment of the 600-baht application fees
8. All other supporting documents, such as a letter issued by the Ministry of Education certifying the status of the school (for those graduating from an international school in Thailand), a letter issued by the Ministry of Education certifying that the applicant has completed an accredited secondary school (or equivalent) course (for those graduating from secondary schools abroad) |
Overview of the Curriculum Structure
subject to change in accordance with curriculum revise
Overall Credits 138 credits
Course Requirements
1. Foundation courses 30 credits
2. Business English Communication(BEC) courses 102 credits
• core courses 84 credits (English skills and content-based courses)
• required electives 18 credits
• electives 6 credits
Sample Courses
Foundation Courses
Integrated Humanities
Integrated Social Sciences
Integrated Sciences and Technology
Thai Civilization
Western Civilization
Eastern Civilization
Fundamentals of Philosophy and Religions
Man and Literature through Modern Media
Man and Arts: Visual Arts, Music and
Performing Arts
General Psychology |
Business English Communication (BEC) Courses
English Skill Core Courses
English for Business Communication
Cross-Cultural Communication
Linguistics for the Analysis of
Business English |
Critical Reading through Arts and Culture
Reading and Writing in Business English
Writing for Electronic Communications
English for Business Presentations
English for Business Meetings
Business Discourse Analysis
English for Business Proposals and Reports
English for Negotiations in Business
Seminar in Business English Communication
Content-Based Core Courses
Introduction to Business
Business Law
Introductory Economics
Principles of Management
Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations
Principles of Marketing
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Required Elective Courses
(choose either group A or B)
Group A
English for Business Organizations
English for Fundamental Marketing
English for Human Resources Management
English for Logistics Management
English for Public Relations in Business Organizations
English for Finance |
Group B
English for Business Organizations
Translation in Business English:English-Thai
Translation in Business English:Thai-English
Translating Business Contracts
Interpretation in Business |
Tuition Fees
(Subject to change without prior notification)
1. Application form and prospectus |
300 baht |
2. Application fee |
600 baht |
3. Tuition fee per credit |
1,600 baht |
4. Program fee per regular semester |
10,000 baht |
5. Intensive preparatory courses and pre-curricular activities |
20,000 baht(First year only) |
6. Enrolment fee |
400 baht |
7. Medical services per regular semester |
125 baht |
8. Student activities per regular semester |
200baht |
9. Sports services per regular semester |
200 baht |
10. Sports Services Center per regular semester |
100 baht |
11. Library services per regular semester |
2,000 baht |
12. Accident insurance per year |
110 baht |
13. University services per regular semester
a. For Thai nationals
b. For international students |
450 baht
10,000 baht
|
14. Academic development and resources per semester |
3,600 baht |
15. Internet services per regular semester |
800 baht |
16. Matriculation continuation per regular semester |
300 baht |
17. Matriculation (if suspended) per regular semester |
600 baht |
18. Graduation fee |
1,200 baht |
19. Transcripts of records per copy |
50 baht |
20. Registration document fee per semester |
|
-- First enrolment (First year only)
-- Regular semester
-- Summer session |
200 baht
20 baht
10 baht |
Total Expenses per year approximately |
52,865 baht |
*Subject to change without prior notice
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