Educating Intelligences and Active Minds to Change the World

ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY of THAILAND

Doctor of Philosophy in Management and Organization Development

Ph.D.MOD

ABAC

Graduate School

of Business

Our professors are not Nobel Prize winners. They are not Einsteins. But they are dedicated men and women who adhere to the philosophy of education which holds that Best teaching begins with the realization that students learning is more important than teachers teaching. Because of this way of reasoning, our professors will try their best to motivate students how to learn through the concept of self-development under teachers leadership. Students will be trained how to learn by doing. Could our students change the world? Of course they can and they should. In his context, George Prince says, educating, learning and changing are so closely related to problem solving that they may all be names for the same thing Rev. Martin P. Komolmas, f.s.g., Ph.D. President Emeritus, Assuption University of Thailand

Educating Intelligences and Active Minds to change the world. A vision, a mission, an aspiration!

The ABAC Doctor of Philosophy in Management and Organization Development (Ph.D.MOD) Program, is a research-based, professional-practice doctoral program in management studies areas, particularly focused on the areas of Management in Organization, Organization Development, Organization Change, Technology and Innovation Management. Students are based at Assumption University with the collaboration of well-known international network of universities and institutes. Those who successfully complete the program will receive a degree from Assumption University.
The program consists of a combination of workshops and presentations interspersed by periods of individual research and supervision. It is structured so that the majority of registrations will be full-time and that students will combine research with ongoing careers in business, OD Practice, commerce or management education, training and/or consulting. The Ph.D.MOD is conducted in English and the nal Dissertation is written and examined in English. Students whose rst language is not English or who have not already studied successfully in an English speaking environment will be required to provide evidence of advanced pro ciency in English.

From scanning the Ph.D.MOD curriculum, it is apparent that the program is giving the student an interesting and wide base to organizational life. It seems to me the Ph.D.MOD program could be a high bene t to any manager/director/executive who understands that humans are the real important resource of any organization, and that it is important to build the right system in order to enjoy these bene ts. Of course this is an ideal program for any scholar Dr. Rita Aloni Former IODA president Senior lecturer in Ruppin-Academic Center, Israel

Lecturers in the program are drawn from the highest expertise in the eld of Organization Development and from all corners of the globe.

"From the inception of the Program, I have found it a truly gratifying experience to work with each successive class of highly motivated Ph.D.MOD students. It is a delight to see them labor diligently and energetically in burnishing their skill sets and insights in preparation for the assumption of leadership roles in planned organizational change. Change and transformation have increasingly become the sine qua non of organizational vitality in the global competition arena. Thus, the Ph.D.MOD programmatic focus is an incontestably important one. But, it is outside the Program that the supremely important work has begun to get underway, as our growing cadre of OD professionals help launch their respective organizations on the path toward the kind of systemic changes needed to survive and thrive in the 21st century. "
Prof. Dr. Cli ord E. Darden Professor of Organization and Management, The Graziadio School PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY

OD is a planned change process OD is a management strategy change OD is a technology set for system change OD is a program at AU for Leaders/ Executives / Managers / Supervisors (LEMS)

What is OD from Various Lenses?

OD is a structural change in the corporate/bureaucracy to enable large systems to be responsive, e cient, and consistent in adhering to quality in their functions and services.

OD is a creative process that enables organizations to transform themselves towards ful lling their life purpose-vision-mission-values, strategizing and aligning e orts with common directions.

Ph.D.MOD

OD is the process of re-engineering the business practice and/or technology to enable the organization to engage in new ventures or relevant business in sync with the changing times, while at the same time staying on purpose.

OD is the process of culture change in the organization that enables people and communities to transform their ways of doing and relating to one another and the larger community in peace, harmony, cooperation and integration

Study Plan
The Ph.D.MOD program o ers excellent opportunities to prepare young professionals for dealing with organizational change and complexity in a global world. Managing change has become a prerequisite for sustainable organizational success and development. Teaching the Leadership and Change Management course in the Ph.D.MOD program has been a fascintating experience during the past years. Each year I am impressed by the background of the students, their diversity in terms of experiences and interests as well as their ambition. Exploring leadership challenges in such a unique settiung leads to interesting and insightful approaches and conclusions.

Curriculum Structure
The total number of credits of the program is 54 credits.
Required Course Elective Courses Dissertation Total 3 15 36 54 Credits Credits Credits Credits

Year 1 First Semester OD 5900 Research Design and Methodology Core Courses Total Second Semester Core Courses Qualifying Examination Total Year 2 Third Semester OD 9100 Doctoral Dissertation I Total Fourth Semester OD 9101 Doctoral Dissertation II Total Year 3 Fifth Semester OD 9102 Doctoral Dissertation III Total Sixth Semester OD 9103 Doctoral Dissertation IV Total

3 Credits 6 Credits 9 Credits 9 Credits 9 Credits 9 Credits 9 Credits 9 Credits 9 Credits 9 Credits 9 Credits 9 Credits 9 Credits

Schedule

Prof. Dr. Herbert Paul University of Applied Sciences Mainz, Germany

Courses

Required Course (3 credits) OD 5900 Research Design and Methodology The Core/Elective Courses OD 6900 Organization & Management Theories (Inclusive of Structure & Design) OD 6901 Organization Development and Change OD 6902 Organization Communications and Cultures OD 6904 Strategic Leadership and Change Management OD 6905 OD Strategies & Approaches inclusive of AI, FUTURE SEARCH and other APPRECIATIVE & GENERATIVE PROCESSES. Elective Courses OD 6903 Organizational Innovation OD 6906 Interpersonal Processes in Organization OD 6907 Action Research OD 6908 Strategy and Policy OD 6909 Global Perspectives OD 6910 Professional Issues OD 6911 Doctoral Project Seminar OD 6912 Whole Systems Theory and Transformation Change OD 6913 Leadership in Socio-Cultural-Political Realities Cultural Diversity, Belief Systems and Social Equality OD 6914 Human Information Process Tools and Techniques of Learning & Change OD 6915 Systems and Strategic Thinking, Creating, Visioning & Shaping Futures OD 6916 Designing, Leading and Managing Change in Complex Social Systems OD 6917 Generative & Strategic Dialogues, Participative Consultations and Networks OD 6918 Holistic Thinking and Creative Problem-Solving Decision-Making OD 6919 Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation of Systems Learning and Change OD 6920 Qualitative & Quantitative Evaluation Processes OD 6921 Leadership, Governance, Ethics, Professionalism and Social Responsibility / Accountability OD 6922 Stewardship, Sustainable Development and Ecology Dissertation (36 credits) OD 9100 Doctoral Dissertation I OD 9101 Doctoral Dissertation II OD 9102 Doctoral Dissertation III OD 9103 Doctoral Dissertation IV

Admission Schedule Qualication for Admission

Admission Period Interview Instruction

Through the year until the end of Nov. November January

Admission to the program is considered for the applicant who fullls the following entry requirements: Has at least 3 years of work experience in organizations in the area of interest and expertise. Holds a Masters Degree in related elds (MBA, MM,) or any other eld, with GPA above 3.50 on scale of 4.00 or equivalent A valid TOEFL score of 580 PBT or 237 CBT or an IELTS (Academic) overall band of at least 6.5 or GMAT score of 550. (These scores are valid for 2 years). Any applicant who does not obtain the required score must take the AU English Prociency Test. Submits two acceptable letters of recommendation from either former instructors or employers. All applicants must submit statement of purpose 1. A completed application form 2. Bachelor and Masters Degree Certicate 3. Bachelor and Master Degree Transcript 4. Curriculum Vitae 5. Statement of Purpose 6. Two copies of Citizen I.D. 7. Two copies of resident registration or passport copies for non-Thai applicant 8. Four Recent Photo (1 x 1 size) 9. Two recommendation letters 10. Recent TOEFL (minimum 580) or IELTS (minimum 6.5) 11. Admission fee: 2, 000 baht

Admission Requirements

Selection Criteria Graduate Requirements

For applicants with a Masters Degree from any eld, admission will be granted only after they have passed the oral entrance examination. Assumption University confers the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Management Organization Development (Ph.D.MOD) upon students who meet all the requirements as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Complete the total number of credits of the program Achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00 Pass the Qualifying Examination Pass the dissertation oral defense Have the dissertation published or obtain an acceptance for publication in a recognize journal or academic publication which have the peer review 6. Attend at least 2 international conferences or seminars or eld trip to strategic partners and international networks; e.g. IODA, ODN, and other related fora overage in conferences is variable on location. 7. Maintain proper conduct worthy of being a Ph.D. degree holder 8. Settle all nancial obligations to the University

Year 1 400,000 bht. or 12,500 USD Year 2 400,000 bht. or 12,500 USD Year 3 400,000 bht. or 12,500 USD TOTAL COST

1st installment 200,000 (6,250 USD) 3rd installment 200,000 (6,250 USD) 5th installment 200,000 (6,250 USD)

2nd installment 200,000 (6,250 USD) 4th installment 200,000 (6,250 USD) 6th installment 200,000 (6,250 USD)

Fees

1,200,000 bath. or 37,500 USD

Note - Overseas student is subject to pay additional fees of matriculation THB 12,500 and insurance fee THB 5,000 at rst enrollment. - Fees are subject to change when applicable to the university discretion and without prior notice. - Payment may be arranged in 6 installments as requested by Assumption University - Currency exchange rate : BHT32 = US$1

Faculty Members
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Dr. Kitti Phothikitti Dean of Graduate School of Business Assumption University, Thailand Ph.D. (Organization Management) California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP), USA Dr. Perla Rizalina M. Tayko Program Director of Doctor of Philosophy in Organization Development Assumption University, Thailand Ph.D (Organization Development & Planning) Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary Development Institute (SAIDI), Philippines Dr. Ann Clancy Ph.D (Human and Organizational Systems) Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA Dr. Bruce James Hanson PH.D (Organizational Behavior) Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio Dr. Charles Vance Ph.D (Business Strategy and HRM Management) Loyola Marymount University, USA Dr. Cli ord E. Darden D.B.A (Organization Behavior) Harvard University, USA Dr. Don Mankin Ph.D (Psychology) The Johns Hopkins University, USA Dr. Herbert Paul Doctor of Business Administration Justus Liebig-Universitt, Giessen, Germany. Dr. Je rey Chang Ph.D (Industrial and Management Studies) Warwick University, UK Dr. Kitikorn Dowpiset Doctor of Philosophy Assumption University, Thailand Dr. Kumiko Watanuki Ed.D in Adult Education National-Louis University, Chicago, Illinois Dr. Luis Danai Kristanin Ph.D (Educational Psychology) Ohio University, USA Dr. Lee Lu Ph.D (Organization Development) Benedictine University Dr. Marissa Fernando PhD in Organization Development Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary Development Institute Dr. Noel Jones Ph.D. Management Sciences (Management and Psychology) University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) Dr. Peter Steane Ph.D (Ethical Business Strategy) Gri th University, Australia Dr. Rita Aloni Ph.D (Social Sciences) Tel-Aviv University Dr. Sming Chungviwatanant Ph. D. in Leadership and Human Behavior with emphasis on Management and Organizational Development (MOD) United States International University, San Diego, California, U.S.A. Dr. Susan Mcgury Ph.D. English Literature and Visual Arts Reading University, Berks, UK

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