MM/MBA curriculum for future managers in Thailand.

Abstract

Due to the changes of globalization and technologies have been moving rapidly, the new trends of business managements and strategies are varied according to the world situations. Traditional course curricula might need to be changed in order to contribute the suitable knowledge and practices for the new management trends of the next decade. Thus, the purpose of this study is to find out an appropriate MM/MBA curriculum for future managers in Thailand. The research data will be collected by using an in-depth interview by asking open-end questions. The sample consisted of 7 current MBA students from different both major and university and 3 HR managers who are working in the area of education. There are five curricula from different business school provided. The results of this study showed the significant courses, skills and attitude which able to promote the achievement of being a potential manager in the future. In addition, the result mentioned about the provided curricula that most respondents chose as the best curriculum for being future managers. The result can be implied to the further academic curriculum planning. KEY WORDS: MBA curriculum / MBA trends / changes in MBA / future managers