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Program Overview

Siam University's Master of Management Program in Sustainable Business and Digital Ecosystem (MMSD) prepares future leaders to drive digital transformation, ESG integration, and sustainable enterprise growth. The curriculum operates on a student-centered, project-based design built upon the Triple Bottom Line framework (People, Planet, Profit), equipping managers to integrate artificial intelligence, data analytics, and climate governance to create sustainable economic and societal value.

Program Objectives

  • Develop integrated expertise in global business management, sustainability, and digital ecosystems
  • Conduct evidence-based research to design sustainable business models and digital transformation strategies
  • Combine data analytics and AI technologies with real-world case studies for strategic decision-making
  • Apply an entrepreneurial mindset to address global sustainability challenges
  • Instill ethics, professionalism, and social responsibility across business operations

Program & Curriculum Information

Degree Structure

Degree: M.M. (Sustainable Business and Digital Ecosystem)
Academic Unit: International College, Siam University
Total credits: 42
Curriculum Launch: 2026 Academic Year

Study Plan Options

Choose one of two tracks:
Plan 1 — Academic Track (Thesis)
Plan 2 — Professional Track (Independent Study)

Plan 1: Academic Track

30 coursework credits + Thesis (12 credits). Capstone: Thesis Defense. Culminates in published or disseminated research output.

Plan 2: Professional Track

36 coursework credits + Independent Study / Business Plan (6 credits). Capstone: Comprehensive Examination & Pitching.

Intake Periods

August & January. Instruction language: English, open to Thai and international students.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree in any field from a recognized institution
Non-business backgrounds: designated prerequisite foundation courses
English proficiency: IELTS 5.0 (Foundation English 1 & 2) or IELTS 5.5 (Foundation English 2)

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Code Description Track
PLO1 Apply integrated business knowledge in management, finance, marketing, and logistics to manage organizations effectively in global environments. Plan 1 & 2
PLO2 Assess business challenges and analyze data using digital technologies, AI, and visualization tools to support strategic decisions. Plan 1 & 2
PLO3 Integrate ESG principles, climate governance, carbon credit calculation, and net-zero strategies into resilient business models. Plan 1 & 2
PLO4 Develop innovative business solutions addressing societal and environmental challenges with ethical governance. Plan 1 & 2
PLO5A Apply systematic research methodologies to formulate evidence-based solutions via thesis research. Plan 1
PLO5B Analyze financial, social, environmental, and digital innovation dimensions to resolve business challenges via independent study. Plan 2

Study Plan Comparison

Feature Plan 1: Academic Track Plan 2: Professional Track
Primary Focus Academic Research & Thesis Applied Business & Independent Study
Coursework Credits 30 credits 36 credits
Capstone Project Thesis (12 credits) Independent Study / Business Plan (6 credits)
Examination Thesis Defense Comprehensive Examination & Pitching
Total Program Credits 42 credits 42 credits

Core Course Modules

Module 1: Global Management & Investment

743-111 Global Management and Leadership (3)
743-112 Managerial Finance and Accounting (3)
743-113 Marketing and Logistics Management (3)

Module 2: Digital Technology & Transformation

743-114 AI Driven Business Transformation (3)
743-115 Data Analysis and Visualization for Strategic Decision Making (3)
743-116 Project Management and Feasibility Study (3)

Module 3: Sustainable Business

743-201 Sustainable Development and Management (3)
743-202 Sustainable Operation Management (3)
743-203 Climate Governance and Systems Thinking for Business (3)

Module 4: Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

743-204 Research Methods for Management (3)
743-205 Innovation and Design Thinking (3)
743-206 Social Enterprise and Non-Profit Organizations (3)

Plan 1: Academic Track — Curriculum (42 Credits)

Semester Code Subject Name Credit Total (THB)
Year 1, Sem 1 743-111 Global Management and Leadership 3 16,500
743-112 Managerial Finance and Accounting 3 16,500
743-114 AI Driven Business Transformation 3 16,500
743-205 Innovation and Design Thinking 3 16,500
Year 1, Sem 2 743-113 Marketing and Logistics Management 3 16,500
743-116 Project Management and Feasibility Study 3 16,500
743-115 Data Analysis and Visualization for Strategic Decision Making 3 16,500
743-204 Research Methods for Management 3 16,500
Year 2, Sem 1 743-201 Sustainable Development and Management 3 16,500
743-206 Social Enterprise and Non-Profit Organizations 3 16,500
743-301 Thesis Plan 1 (Part 1) 6 33,000
Year 2, Sem 2 743-301 Thesis Plan 1 (Part 2) 6 33,000
Total (Credit Fees + Admission/Tuition Fees across 4 semesters) 42 301,350

Plan 2: Professional Track — Curriculum (42 Credits)

Semester Code Subject Name Credit Total (THB)
Year 1, Sem 1 743-111 Global Management and Leadership 3 16,500
743-112 Managerial Finance and Accounting 3 16,500
743-114 AI Driven Business Transformation 3 16,500
743-205 Innovation and Design Thinking 3 16,500
Year 1, Sem 2 743-113 Marketing and Logistics Management 3 16,500
743-116 Project Management and Feasibility Study 3 16,500
743-115 Data Analysis and Visualization for Strategic Decision Making 3 16,500
743-204 Research Methods for Management 3 16,500
Year 2, Sem 1 743-201 Sustainable Development and Management 3 16,500
743-202 Sustainable Operation Management 3 16,500
743-206 Social Enterprise and Non-Profit Organizations 3 16,500
Year 2, Sem 2 743-203 Climate Governance and Systems Thinking for Businesses 3 16,500
743-302 Independent Study 6 33,000
Total (Credit Fees + Admission/Tuition Fees across 4 semesters) 42 301,350

Graduation Requirements

  • Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
  • Maintain a minimum grade of C in all core module subjects
  • Plan 1: Pass the oral thesis defense and publish or disseminate research output in an accessible academic repository or publication
  • Plan 2: Pass written and oral Comprehensive Examinations, pass the Business Plan oral defense, and publish or publicly disseminate the Independent Study output

Tuition Fee Structure

All fees in Thai Baht (THB). Both study plans total the same program cost. Fees subject to periodic revisions.

Academic Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester Year Total
1st Year 88,200 82,050 170,250
2nd Year (Plan 1) 82,050 49,050 131,100
2nd Year (Plan 2) 65,550 65,550 131,100
TOTAL PROGRAM (42 Credits) 301,350 THB
Payment Information: Fees include a per-credit fee of 5,500 THB, an admission fee of 6,150 THB (1st semester only), and semester tuition fees of 16,050 THB. Fees can be paid semester-wise at registration.
Optional Summer Semester: Students who wish to complete the program sooner may take an additional Summer Semester. This adds 5,300 THB (general tuition + internet fee only) on top of the 301,350 THB program total, bringing the total to 306,650 THB for students who use it.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MMSD program are prepared for leadership roles across:

CEO / Chief Sustainability Officer
Corporate Strategy Manager
ESG Analyst / Sustainability Consultant
Digital Transformation Consultant
Sustainable Business Manager / Operations Director
Sustainable Business Entrepreneur / Tech Startup Founder
Project Manager / Team Leader
Sustainability Policy Advisor

Program at a Glance

2 Years (4 Semesters)

English

301,350 THB

August & January


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Our Educational Philosophy

People
  • Ethics & Social Responsibility
  • Social Enterprise Leadership
  • Inclusive, Student-Centered Learning
Planet
  • Climate Governance & Systems Thinking
  • Sustainable Development & Operations
  • Net-Zero & ESG Strategy
Profit
  • AI-Driven Business Transformation
  • Data-Driven Strategic Decision Making
  • Innovation, Design Thinking & Entrepreneurship

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