MSUProspectus 2011-2012

Welcome Message from the President
Welcome to Mahasarakham University, I am delighted

that you are considering studying with us at one of Thailands foremost centers of higher education. Over the years I am often, asked, What is special about the education at Mahasarakham University? In response, what I feel draws many students to us, beyond our offering of a world-class education is that we provide a small college experience in a large university setting creating a sense of community among our students through a wide variety of special programs and the work of our most talented professors and dedicated personnel.
Secondly, the university and its staff take pride in challenging young scholars to excel academically, think critically and to live their lives in an ethical manner. The local people of the province of Maha Sarakham are justifiably proud of their University and I hold that legacy in hand with a profound sense of stewardship. While the students and staff endeavor to honor and build upon MSUs proud heritage and local cultural traditions we also strive to move together into a future of endless opportunity for all through the promise of new knowledge and application of new technologies. I am thrilled to be part of a learning community that is so talented, dedicated, and caring. I know you will be, too so please consider joining us as you reflect upon your educational needs, options and goals.
Assistant Professor Supachai Samappito, PhD President of Mahasarakham University
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW History Locality Campus Geography and Climate Transportation ACADEMICS Academic Calendar Educational Statistics Research Community Involvement Personnel A TRULY INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE Message from the Vice President of International Relations International Students Thailand Visa Information Cost of Living International Relations Office International Programs, Fees and Tuition Scholarships and Financial Assistance ADMISSIONS Requirements and Supporting Documentation Application Procedures COLLEGES, FACULTIES AND CENTERS APPENDIX Global Partner Universities Campus Maps 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 7 7 7 9 9 9 13 46 47 49
Mahasarakham Univ
OVERVIEW
History The historical development of Mahasarakham University goes back to 1968 from humble beginnings as a College of Education with the mandate of extending higher education to the nations rural northeastern region. At that time, the college functioned to produce quality teachers to serve schools and educational institutions of all levels. The colleges status was later elevated when it became a regional campus of Srinakharinwirot University in 1974 and eventually gained full independent status as Mahasarakham University, Thailands 22nd government university on December 9, 1994 under the University Act graciously authorized by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and published in the Royal Gazette. Locality Mahasarakham University is located in the town Mahasarakham (one word)in the province of Maha Sarakham (two words) which literally means city of great education; an apt name since it hosts seven well-known and respected institutions of higher learning which include Mahasarakham University, Rajabhat Mahasarakham University, Sri Mahasarakham Nursing College, Mahasarakham Vocational College and Mahasarakham Technical College. Also regarded as the Takasila of Isan (Takasila referring to a great learning centre of ancient India) Maha Sarakham throughout its history has always acted as a center of Buddhist wisdom and culture in the region. Because Mahasarakham is primarily a university town, the cost of food and housing, etc. is quite low, as a rather substantial portion of the resident population is comprised of students, teachers and staff from many of the schools in the province. As one might expect, the population tends to grow and shrink with the annual academic calendar cycles of semesters and summer breaks as students flow into and out of the town and its environs.
Mahasarakham University
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Overview
Campus The new, spacious and modern campus at the main Khamriang location acts as the administrative and academic center of the university offering many first-class facilities; including lecture theatres, seminar rooms and residential facilities for students and staff. There are restaurants, shops, sports facilities, libraries and laboratories all within easy walking distance. A wide range of food and beverage services are available on campus year round and wired/wireless Internet access is also widely available and easily accessible.
Geography and Climate Maha Sarakham is at the center of Isan (the northeast region of Thailand), making it a convenient base from which to explore the entire northeast region and neighboring countries beyond like Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar. Topographically, Maha Sarakham province is a vast rolling plain (comprised mostly of rice fields) with the Chi River flowing through it. The province is warm and tropical, its surroundings lush and fertile with a wide variety of flora and fauna, creating an ideal setting for learning and study. The temperature tends to vary from season to season but in the hot season between the months of March to June, local temperatures can reach as high as 39C. During the cool season from November to February temperatures can drop to as low as 15C at night. The rainy season is from May to October when the south-west monsoon sweeps across the Indian Ocean to drench the entire country, hitting from the south first. Although hot and humid, the climate rarely gets as oppressive as it can in other tropical countries around the world. Transportation Both, the town and province has an extensive and efficient public transportation system with stops at the University providing good connections to all the main parts of town. Public transport is primarily by songthaew, (also known in English as a Baht bus - a modified pick-up or a larger truck used as a share taxi). Other means of transport such as motorcycle taxis and tuk-tuks (auto rickshaw or three-wheel passenger motorcycle) can be utilized. The long-distance bus station in town has connections to all the major cities and towns in the region and also travels directly to and from Bangkok (Thailands capital city). Although Mahasarakham does not have its own airport or train station, air and train travel are easily and conveniently accessible via neighboring Khon Kaen provinces train station and modern airport (located just a little over an hour away by bus).
Academics
ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar Mahasarakham University divides its academic year into two 16-week semesters. The first semester starts from first week of June to the second week of October. The second semester starts from the first week of November to the first week of March. In addition, some faculties and programs may also offer an optional summer semester (minimum duration of six weeks) during the months of March and May.
Educational Statistics Mahasarakham University is open to students from all over Thailand and the world who wish to study with us. In 2011, MSU offered a total of 177 programs, 90 Bachelor, 59 Master and 28 Doctoral degree programs. In the same year, Mahasarakham University total enrollment reached 45,877 students, (38,303 Bachelor degree-seeking students, 6,601 Master degree-seeking students and 973 PhD degree-seeking students). During the 2009-2010 academic year Mahasarakham University graduated a total of 8,419 students, (6,189 Bachelor degrees, 2,125 Master degrees and 105 PhDs).
Research As a research oriented learning institution researchers at Mahasarakham University are involved in studies of global significance. They emphasize interdisciplinary approaches drawing from the sciences, social sciences and humanities. MSU fully supports its research community to advance learning through the creative interaction of teaching and research of the highest quality. In particular, MSU works with local, regional, national and international members of the research community to promote and steward excellence in research (peer-reviewed, high caliber, with national and international recognition). Special emphasis is on interdisciplinary research with cooperation between a number of departments, programs, disciplines, centers and institutes and the involvement of students (both graduate and undergraduate) in research work and projects. In 2011 MSU conducted over all 297 research projects with a total research budget of 35,181,611 Baht. Now and in the future, MSU strives to continue its support of research that is essential, exciting, and responsible while also seeking to ensure that our faculties respect fundamental research principles while striving to open a new scientific era with groundbreaking research.
Academics
Community Involvement Service to the community is a primary goal. We undertake a wide range of projects to enhance the universitys ability to spread academic knowledge throughout the region. Many seminars and guest speakers bring people to the university for this urpose. In 2010, Mahasarakham University undertook 422 community projects with over 24,052 participants with an operating budget of 79,867,667 Baht.
Personnel Currently MSU employs over 3,058 people. Of these, 1,098 are academic teaching staff members and 1,960 are university administrative and support staff. Mahasarakham University focuses its efforts and continued attention on staff development at all levels to enhance every aspect of the educational experience as we aspire to achieve full implementation of international standards and quality.
A TRULY
A Truly International Experience
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Message from the Vice President of International Relations At Mahasarakham University, we embrace diversity and celebrate all of the cultures represented in our community. Our goal is to promote and to prepare all of our students to be global citizens through collaborating with people of different worldviews and understanding global issues. As a result, the steadily increasing number of international students who choose to attend MSU or join in one of our many international exchange programs demonstrates its solid international appeal.
International Students Students from more than 25 countries around the world have chosen to study at Mahasarakham University as either full degree or exchange students. During the 2011 Academic Year, there were approximately 257 degree-seeking international students studying at MSU. Chinese students made up the largest majority with 108 students, followed by 78 Vietnamese, 61 Cambodians, 7 Laos and others from Philippines, Mongolia and United Arab Emirates. In addition, during this period MSU also hosted a number of short-term international exchange program students from various countries including USA, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Finland, India, Vietnam, China, Laos, and South Korea, etc.
Thailand Visa Information Foreign nationals accepted as students at MSU will need to obtain a Non-Immigrant ED Visa to enter Thailand. Before entering Thailand you should go to the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in your home country with an official letter issued by MSU to apply for a Non-Immigrant ED Visa to enter Thailand for the purpose of study. Mahasarakham University provides all its students with a rich environment on campus and in the local community with many opportunities for intercultural interactions, dialogue and service, all of which are essential to personal and professional development and keys to our graduates future success. The MSU campus culture prides itself on international understandings, a strong values orientation, and the intention of helping students to find purpose and meaning in life in order for them to take their place in the world. We welcome you to become a part of our growing international community and join us at Mahasarakham, Thailand!
Associate Professor Nathanon Trachoo, PhD Vice President of Planning and International Relations Mahasarakham University
Cost of Living The cost of living in Thailand is generally inexpensive when compared with many other countries throughout the world. As MSU is located in a small rural province in a university town, the cost of living can be even less expensive when compared to other parts of Thailand especially in or near the major tourist areas. As always, when it comes to accommodation, location and amenities are key cost factors thus prices will vary enormously according to where you wish to live and what things you feel you absolutely need to have such as Cable TV or high-speed unlimited internet access that is above the basic package commonly found in student dormitories. Despite this, rent and other associated costs are generally reasonable yet dependent on lifestyle, habits, individual tastes and preferences.
Average Expenditure Ranges Food Expenses: 6,000 Baht/month Transportation: City public transport costs around 10 Baht/one-way trip Accommodation: 2,000 - 4,000 Baht/month (shared) * to 4,000 - 6,000 Baht/month (living alone)* Medical Insurance: 3,000 - 5,000 Baht/year *Generally, a Security Deposit or Bond of 2,000 to 3,000 Baht (up to an equivalent of a months rent may be required in advance) Note: 1 U.S. dollar = @30 Baht (as of July 2011)
International Relations Office The International Relations Office is located on the third floor of the Borommarachakumaree Building (also known as the Presidents Building). The IR Office provides a wide variety of services to international staff and students offering both advice and support. For example, it coordinates the Welcome Program and Airport Coach Pick-up Service for new international students and a number of Study Abroad Programs and other exchange opportunities. The IR Office also works to keep international students up-to-date with important news, events and activities in and around campus in addition to providing assistance with visa, passport, accommodation, transport or any types of official documentation questions or other administrative or general enquiries. MSU and IR personnel recognize that studying abroad can be a big challenge, especially at the beginning. The various steps that lie between applying and matriculating are often entirely new territory for students. Thus, MSU supports its international students assisting them to get started as well as to find their way around the university when they arrive. Most importantly, the support that begins during the international student application process does not end upon their arrival to campus but rather continues throughout the entirety of their studies with us. The friendly and considerate IR staff are always available to help and assist International students who find themselves in need of advice or help with difficulties adjusting to life and/or study at MSU, etc. The IR Office encourages all students to feel free to call, email or stop by the office (in person) to speak with one of our international relations officers and student advisors.
International Programs, Fees and Tuition

International Students at Mahasarakham University are entitled to pay the same tuition and fees as Thai students. Additionally, each year, MSU also offers a limited number of scholarships for international students that include (1) MSU Full Tuition Fee Scholarship, (2) MSU Half Tuition Fee Scholarship, (3) MSU Accommodation Scholarship and (4) MSU Internship Scholarship (provides an 11,000 Baht monthly cash allowance).
Undergraduate (International Programs)

Thai Baht Faculty / Major
Mahasarakham Business School Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Certificate in Thai as a Foreign Language Certificate (Cultural Immersion) PureThai Program Bachelor of Arts in English for International Communication Bachelor of Arts in Thai as a Foreign Language Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management Bachelor of Arts International Tourism and Hotel Management
Per Credit 500 N/A N/A 800 800 1,500
Per Semester 15,000 Variable Variable 8,000 8,000 10,000
Graduate (International Programs)

Thai Baht Faculty / Major
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Doctor of Philosophy in English and Language Arts Faculty of Engineering Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering* Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering* Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering* Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies Master of Science in Environmental Administration and Management* (Available in 2012) Faculty of Public Health Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health* Faculty of Science Master of Science in Palaeontology Doctor of Philosophy in Palaeontology Faculty of Technology Master of Science in Biotechnology* Master of Science in Food Technology* Master of Science in Agricultural Technology* Doctor of Philosophy in Biotechnology* Doctor of Philosophy in Food Technology* Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Technology*
Per Credit 3,000 800 800 800 N/A 3,000 2,500 3,000 800 1,000 800 1,000 2,000 2,000
Per Semester 30,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 N/A 30,000 20,000 20,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 38,000 30,000
Full Time Undergraduate Students register for approximately 21 credits during the 1st & 2nd semester and 12 credits during the summer session. Full Time Graduate Students register for approximately 21 credits during the 1st & 2nd semester and 12 credits during the summer session. Part Time Graduate Students register for approximately 12 credits during the 1st & 2nd semester and 9 credits during summer session. *Thesis-only Mode Note: 1 U.S. dollar = @30 Baht (as of July 2011) and ALL fees are subject to change without prior notice. * Information current as at September 2011
ADMISSIONS
Admissions
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ADMISSIONS Requirements and Supporting Documentation

Undergraduate program applicants seeking to enter an MSU Bachelors degree program must hold a High School Certificate/Diploma or equivalent to Mathayom 6 (Thai educational system), which is roughly equivalent to Grade 12 in the US system or year 13 in the British system. Graduate Masters degree program degree-seeking applicants must hold a bachelors degree or equivalent from an accredited university. Doctoral (PhD) degree-seeking applicants must hold a masters degree or equivalent from an accredited university in a related field or area.
Applications for undergraduate and graduate programs must include the following: 1. Completed Application Form: Applicants must submit a completed application form, which includes attachment of a passport-sized photograph where indicated in the form instructions. 2. Application Fee Payment: Applicants residing within Thailand are required to pay an Application Fee of 300 Baht (payable in Thai currency, cash only) either in person or by an appointed representative at the International Relations Office located on the 3rd Floor of the Presidents Building, Mahasarakham University main campus. Please note that applicants residing outside of Thailand are NOT required to pay the 300 Baht application fee at the time of application submission; however, payment of application fee will be required upon applicants arrival to the MSU campus to take up residence and begin studies. 3. Official Transcript(s): Undergraduate program applicants must submit an official (original) high school transcript while Graduate program applicants must submit official university/college transcripts. Please note that photocopies of transcripts are not acceptable and transcripts must include course grades. 4. Proof of Graduation: Applicants must submit proof of graduation by submitting one of the following: a) High school or college/university issued graduation diploma/certificate or an official letter (original); b) a photocopy of diploma/certificate that has been certified or notarized by school office or public notary; c) an official (original) transcript indicating degree received and date of conferral.
For applicants currently in their final term of study, please submit an official letter from your school registrar affirming the expected date on which the qualification will be officially conferred. For Doctoral (PhD) degree-seeking applicants currently in their final semester of a masters program, please submit an official letter from your thesis supervisor affirming both the expected date of the thesis defense and/or completion of all requirements for the masters degree and the date on which the degree will be officially conferred.
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5. Proof of English Proficiency: Applicants whose native language is not English must submit an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score with their application. This test should be taken not more than five years before the application date. Please note that this requirement is waived for applicants who have obtained a degree from an institution where all their courses were taught in English with English being the official medium of instruction. 6. Letters of Recommendation: All applicants must submit letters of recommendation (TWO for Undergraduate Program Applicants and THREE for Graduate Program Applicants) from persons familiar with the applicants academic work. Additionally, for graduate student applicants, the letters should also include information regarding the applicants capacity for research and writing of a post-graduate program. Doctoral (PhD) degree-seeking applicants should include one letter of recommendation from their masters thesis supervisor and submit a copy of your masters thesis or equivalent research paper with your application. An applicant who does not have a masters thesis may (optionally) submit research papers that s/he wrote during their masters candidacy. If the thesis/papers are in a language other than English, a detailed summary in English should be included. The summary should include the main argument and conclusion, research methods and analytical techniques deployed and descriptions of each chapter/section. 7. Statement of Purpose: All applicants must submit a statement of purpose that gives a clear idea of the applicants study goals and capacity to pursue them and explain how the degree fits into the applicants career plans. For Graduate Program Applicants the statement of purpose should also clearly outline the applicants proposed dissertation topic, capacity to pursue it and in addition, how the degree fits into the applicants future career plans and goals. 8. Proof of Financial Support: All applicants must submit evidence of sufficient financial resources in the form of an official bank statement and/or a letter of financial support. Students receiving a scholarship should provide a letter from the supporting organization showing details of support provided. Self-funding students must provide proof of their ability to support themselves financially for the duration of their study program. Anticipated cost of fees and living expenses for undergraduate program students would be approximately US$4,000 per year while graduate program students would be approximately US$6,500 per year. 9. Proof of Health Insurance: In order to ensure students have access to health care at all times, Mahasarakham University requires all enrolled and exchange students to carry health insurance unless a student can provide evidence of comparable insurance coverage. Students unable to provide such evidence are required to purchase a local health insurance upon your arrival from a Mahasarakham University based insurance company.
Application documents and any supporting documents printed in languages other than English or Thai are required be translated into English and certified by a school official, an official agency, an embassy or consulate.
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Application Procedures 1. Online Application Submission: Applicants can apply online at http://www.plan.msu.ac.th/iroffice/Admission 2. Email Application Submission: Applicants can apply via Email by sending a completed application form (with required supporting documents) to iroffice@msu.ac.th 3. Postal Application Submission: Applicants can apply by printing and mailing a completed application form (with required supporting documents) to the following address: Mahasarakham University International Relations Office (International Admissions) 41/20 Khamriang Sub-District, Kantarawichai District Maha Sarakham 44150 THAILAND 4. Walk-In Application: Applicants can apply directly to the International Relations Office located on the 3rd Floor of the Presidents Building, Mahasarakham University Tel. +664 375-4241
Application Deadlines Undergraduate Students deadline for first semester entry is 30 April while the deadline for second semester entry is 30 September. Graduate students may submit their application at anytime. Accepted graduate program applicants may then commence study at any time of the year but official coursework will commence in June and November each year.
COLLEGES FACULTIES CENTERS
Colleges, Faculties and Centers
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COLLEGES, FACULTIES AND CENTERS 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Nursing Faculty of Pharmacy Faculty of Public Health Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science Humanities and Social Sciences College of Music College of Politics and Governance (COPAG) Mahasarakham Business School Faculty of Education Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management Confucius Institute Mahasarakham University Demonstration Schools (Primary and Secondary) Research Institute of Northeastern Arts and Culture Sciences and Technologies Faculty of Architecture, Urban Design, and Creative Arts Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies Faculty of Informatics Faculty of Science Faculty of Technology Natural Medicinal Mushroom Museum Palaeontological Research and Education Center Walai Rukhavej Botanical Research Institute Academic Support Units Computer Center Faculty of Graduate Studies Mahasarakham University Museum Northeastern Leaf-inscription Conservation Center Silk Innovation Center Sirindhorn Isan Information Center University Industry Cooperation Center (UIC) * Information current as at September 2011
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HEALTH SCIENCES
Faculty of Medicine Dean: Professor Dr. Reon Somana, M.D., Ph.D.
Devotion to public health is a virtue of the professional.
Established on November 21, 2003, the Faculty of Medicine at Mahasarakham University is responsible for educating and training a well-selected group of medical students in cooperation with northeastern regional hospitals under the Ministry of Public Health. The faculty offers degree programs in Medicine and in Applied Thai Traditional Medicine as well as offering a PhD program in Health Sciences. The Faculty of Medicine works to produce proficient and ethical graduates in medicine, and medical specialists to serve the increasing demand for better medical-care services in both the local community and the nation. The faculty aims to train doctors of high quality to serve the community and to conduct valuable research projects for local, national and international reference. Currently the faculty consists of 4 departments with 128 faculty and staff members (49 academic and 79 support staff) including 23 PhDs, 4 assistant professors, 4 associate professors, and 3 full professors. There are 8 PhD students and 460 undergraduate students enrolled in the school.
Programs Bachelor Applied Thai Traditional Medicine Emergency Health Science Doctor of Medicine Program Medicine Doctorate Health Sciences Research Fields Health Promotion and Health Policy Research Thai Herb Research Local Diseases Research
Further Information Phone: +66 (43) 712-992 Fax: +66 (43) 712-991 Email: Kajeab_august@hotmail.com Duangjan_noc@hotmail.com Uraporn.Y@msu.ac.th Website: http://www.med.msu.ac.th/
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HEALTH SCIENCES
Faculty of Nursing Dean: Associate Professor Dr. Darunee Rujkorakarn
Nurses are professionals who have expert knowledge and ethical standards being leaders that promote health in the community. The Faculty of Nursing at Mahasarakham University embodies the concepts of nursing, health and environment as well as nursing education, nursing research, and nursing ractice. We have a firm belief the discipline of nursing is both an art and a science. Established on July 20, 1997 the faculty fulfills an ever-increasing need for trained nursing professionals in the nations northeastern region. The facultys primary responsibility is for the education of quality-nursing graduates that meet national standards, conduct research, distribute body of knowledge and develop innovations in nursing, provide academic outreach services, conserve and nurture our local wisdom and cultural heritage. The faculty also promotes human health resource development by conducting studies combining local wisdom with technology, encouraging good health and public healthcare services for people in local communities. Graduates produced by the faculty will be highly competent clinicians, leaders, researchers, and scholars who are grounded in a sense of inquiry, committed to human caring and highly acknowledged for their superb nursing expertise and performance of duty. Currently the faculty consists of 6 departments with 1 faculty and 39 staff members including 12 PhDs, 8 assistant professors and 5 associate professors. There are, 20 graduate students, and 429 undergraduate students enrolled in the school. Programs Bachelor Nursing Science Masters Nursing Science Adult Nursing Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing Research Fields Health Promotion, Chronic Illness, Family Nursing, Community Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Teaching and Learning and Curriculum Development, Innovation for Nursing, Geriatric care Development, Indigenous Wisdom, and HIV/AIDS. Further Information Phone: +66 (43) 754-333 Fax: +66 (43) 754-357 Email: Jirapa_s44@yahoo.com Website: Thai http://www.nu.msu.ac.th English http://www.nu.msu.ac.th:81/2010/eng/
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HEALTH SCIENCES
Faculty of Pharmacy Dean: Assistant Professor Dr. Jantip Kanjanasilp
Knowledge of medication and ethics underlies responsibility and accountability to standards in ensuring safe, quality, healthy environments for education, research, and patient care. The Faculty of Pharmacy in concert with Mahasarakham University prepares its students for life-long learning and careers in an evolving profession of pharmacy. The faculty is the 12th Faculty of Pharmacy in Thailand and the newest among three such faculties in the northeast region dedicated to the delivery, outcome, and study of pharmaceutical care services. The faculty is also the second in the nation to provide a PharmD curriculum designed to produce scientifically and technically competent pharmacists able to apply this education. The faculty is committed to the advancement of pharmaceutical knowledge in a supportive and caring environment that enhances the attainment of educational excellence and the highest standards in professional and ethical practice while encouraging the conservation of local art, culture and wisdom. Recognized for its leadership in pharmacy education and integrity the faculty continues to advance in innovative practices that create healthy communities through excellent teaching and by disseminating the results of our research. Currently the faculty consists of 3 academic groups with 42 faculty and staff members including 21 PhDs and 8 assistant professors. There are 35 graduate students and 659 undergraduate students enrolled in the school.
Programs Bachelor Pharmacy Masters Clinical Pharmacy Medicinal Plants and Natural Products Doctorate Pharmacy
International 1-2 months international exchange programs with leading universities in US, UK, Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore Research Fields Outcome Research Primary Care Clinical Trials Health Policies Thai Herbal Medicine and Natural Products Medical Chemistry
Further Information Phone: +66 (43) 754-360 Fax: +66 (43) 754-360 Email: info_pharmacy@msu.ac.th Website: Thai http://www.pharmacy.msu.ac.th/2010/ English http://www.pharmacy.msu.ac.th/eng/ Networking: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pharmacy-Msu/219917621367922
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HEALTH SCIENCES
Faculty of Public Health Dean: Prof. Dr. Somjit Supannatas
Learning leads to knowledge and knowledge leads to health behaviour development. Originally set up in 1998 as a division in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, the Faculty of Public Health became a separate unit in 2003. The facultys initial objective was to produce graduates to meet the increasing demand for personnel with expertise in healthcare and public health services in the 19 (now 20) northeastern provinces. Graduates from the faculty are trained to apply their knowledge gained from the degree programs to improve their work in accordance with the slogans Learning at the work place and Life-long learning. The faculty has been responsible not only for producing graduates but also for conducting research and providing academic services in public health. Currently the faculty consists of 43 faculty and staff members including 10 PhDs, 2 associate professors and 1 full professor. There are 5 PhD students, 400 graduate students, and 1747 undergraduate students enrolled in the school. Programs Bachelor Health Systems Public Health Nutrition and Food Safety Management Environmental and Occupational Health Masters Public Health Environmental Health Health System Management Health Promotion and Behavioural Science Health Management of the Elderly Doctorate Public Health (International Program) International Public Health (International Program) Research Fields Health System Development Nutrition and Food Safety Management Environmental and Occupational Health
Further Information Phone: +66 (043) 754-353, 754-321 Ext 2601 Fax: +66 (043) 754- 353 Email: Publichealth.phmsu@gmail.com Website: http://www.publichealth.msu.ac.th/home/
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HEALTH SCIENCES
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science Deputy Dean: Dr. Sukanya Leethongdee
Academic progress through research advances social development.
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science is one of Mahasarakham Universitys newest faculties. Academically, we serve students interested in working with animals through careers in veterinary medicine, production, technical services, agribusiness and research. We support outreach and instruction and provide high quality, relevant education and training for undergraduate and graduate students. The faculty produces graduates in the field of animal science for those interested in the beef, dairy, poultry, swine industries, and even those interested in exotic, zoo, and companion animals. Our faculty is quickly growing and expanding to become a center of expertise and point of reference for veterinary issues for the northeast region as well as nationally and internationally.
Currently the faculty has 3 programs with staff members including 11 PhDs, 3 assistant professors and 2 associate professors. There are 12 graduate students and 744 undergraduate students enrolled in the school. Programs Bachelor Veterinary Medicine (Dr. of Vet.Med.) Animal Science Fisheries Masters Animal Science Research Fields Animal Feed Resource Animal Nutrition Livestock Production Native Breed and Wildlife Conservation Stress and Oxidative Stress in Animals Further Information Phone: +66 (043) 742-823 Fax: +66 (043) 742-823 Email: vet-animsci@msu.ac.th Website: http://www.vet-animsci.msu.ac.th/website/ Networking: http://www.facebook.com/VeterinaryMedicineandAnimalScience
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HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
College of Music Dean: Associate Professor Dr. Supunnee Leauboonshoo
To expand and develop qualities of the human imagination.
The College of Music was originally a division of the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, offering a Bachelor of Arts program in Musical Art. Recognized for its efficiency in producing graduates with expertise in modern and folk music, the department has recently become an independent faculty under its current name with extended functions and objectives. The college offers an undergraduate program in musical art as well as masters and doctoral degree programs in the same field. The college also operates a pre-university program equivalent to an upper secondary school level as a choice for high school students wishing to specialize in musical art. The college supervises a number of proficient string and string-combo bands, Isan folk music groups and also trains and organizes the highly-regarded MSO or Mahasarakham Symphony Orchestra, the only one in the northeastern region of Thailand. Currently the faculty consists of 1 department with 29 faculty and staff members including 7PhDs, 3 assistant professors, 4 associate professors and 10 full professors. There are 46 PhD students, 57 graduate students and 447 undergraduate students enrolled in the school.
Programs Bachelor Bachelor of Fine and Applied Arts (BFA - Music) Masters Master of Fine and Applied Arts (MFA - Music) Doctorate Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D. - Music) Research Fields Thai Classical Music Mor Lam Folk Music Eastern Music Western Music Music Science Music Education Management Disciplines of Music and Performing Arts Management Course in Music and Music Technology Academic Disciplines Composers
Further Information Phone: +66 (043) 754-385 Fax: +66 (043) 754-385 Email: music@msu.ac.th Website: http://www.music.msu.ac.th/
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HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES College of Politics and Governance (COPAG) Dean: Associate Professor Dr. Sida Sonsri
Public devotion is a virtue of the learned.
The College of Politics and Governance was officially established on July 17, 2003. Prior to this, courses in political science and in law studies were offered within the Department of Political Science in conjunction with the Center for Isan Political Information. The two units merged to become the College of Politics and Governance which currently offers degree programs at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels, aiming to improve the quality and standard of curricula in the fields of law, political science and public administration. In addition the College encourages research projects for new knowledge with a focus on the Northeastern region and the Mekong Sub-region.
Programs Currently the faculty consists of 42 faculty and staff members including 5 PhDs, 2 assistant professors and 3 associate professors. There are 227 graduate students and 4984 undergraduate students enrolled in the school. Bachelor Bachelor of Political Science in: Politics and Government Public Administration International Relations Bachelor of Public Administration in: Local Government Bachelor of Laws Masters Master of Political Science in: Politics and Government Master of Public Administration in: Public Policy Research Fields Political Sciences International Relations Politics and Governments Public Administration Law
Further Information Phone: +66 (043) 754-317 Fax: +66 (043) 754-317 Email: copag@msu.ac.th Website: Thai http://www.copag.msu.ac.th/copag/ English http://www.copag.msu.ac.th/encopag/
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HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Mahasarakham Business School Dean: Associate Professor Dr. Phapruke Ussahawanitchakit
Only by utilizing faculty possessing scholarly and professional qualifications, can we prepare students for success and promote moral development of professional knowledge and creative application of business administration, accounting and economics principles to benefit society and the country. The Mahasarakham Business School has become the leading management centre in the Northeast of Thailand, bringing together a range of management disciplines through a significant portfolio of programs that includes research and consultancy, undergraduate, postgraduate masters and doctoral programs. The faculty trains students both undergraduate and postgraduate in accountancy, business administration and other business related fields. The students are also encouraged to gain expertise in specialized fields and to apply that knowledge for self-improvement and community development while maintaining high moral and ethical standards. The faculty operates professional enhancement centers; the Center for Entrepreneurship & Business Management and the Center for Accounting Development located at the main campus. The faculty also operates two other Educational Development Centers in Udon Thani and Nakhon Ratchasima.
Programs
Bachelor Management Marketing Business Computer Financial Management Human Resource Management Entrepreneurship Management Electronic Commerce Management Business Information Technology Accounting Business Economics International Bachelor International Business
Currently the faculty consists of 7 departments with 220 faculty and staff members including 35 PhDs, 7 assistant professors and 3 associate professors. There are 98 PhD students, 350 graduate students and 8200 undergraduate students enrolled in the school.
Phone: +66 (043) 754-321, 754-333 Fax: +66 (043) 754-422 Email: Sutana.t@acc.msu.ac.th Website: Thai http://www.acc.msu.ac.th/2009/ English http://www.acc.msu.ac.th/2009/Eng/
Research Fields Economic Development International Economic Cooperation and Development Modern Enterprise Systems Accounting Applied Accounting in: Economics/ Management/ Human Resource Management/ Investment/ Financial Management Microfinance for Community Further Information Agricultural Economics
Masters Accounting Management General Management Strategic Management TEC Management Business Administration Marketing Management Business Economics
Doctorate Accounting Management Marketing Management
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HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Faculty of Education Dean: Dr. Prawit Erawan
Education is exuberant.
The oldest faculty at Mahasarakham University, the Faculty of Education began its operation with the establishment of the College of Education, Mahasarakham. The colleges maingoal was to produce teachers with a higher degree. Its full status as a faculty was granted when the college became a branch campus of Srinakharinwirot University which later became an independent institution as Mahasarakham University. The faculty has continued its responsibility to produce teachers and educators with expertise in various fields for the development of education at both local and national levels. In addition to offering degree programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, the faculty also emphasizes research for the development of education, Programs as well as the people in local communities. Bachelor Early Childhood Education Currently the faculty consists of 6 departments Special Education with faculty and staff members including Mathematic 51 PhDs and 4 associate professors, Thai language There are 181 PhD students, 2,756 graduate English students and 2,825 undergraduate students General Sciences enrolled in the school. Social Studies Technology and Educational Communications Educational Psychology Sport Sciences Masters Educational Administration Curriculum and Instruction Educational Measurement Research and Educational Evaluation Educational Psychology Educational Psychology and Guidance Technology and Educational Communications Exercise and Sport Science Doctorate Educational Administration and Development Educational Technology and Communications Educational Research and Evaluation Curriculum and Instruction Educational Psychology and Guidance Research Fields Educational Administration Curriculum and Instruction Educational Psychology and Guidance Educational Technology Research Sport Science and Health Further Information Phone: +66 (043) 721-764 Fax: +66 (043) 721-764 Email: c/o iroffice@msu.ac.th Website: http://www.edu.msu.ac.th/2012/
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HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts Dean: Mr. Nonthivathn Chandhanaphalin
artistic and cultural endeavors transform and enrich peoples lives and nurture the soul. Since its establishment, the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts has taken a leading role in conserving and promoting northeastern art and culture. The faculty offers undergraduate and post-graduate degree programs concentrating on the creation of art and artistic expression in various fields of fine art as well as research for the body of creative knowledge. The faculty also focuses its duty to the enhancement of existing native and local art and culture by encouraging talented students and graduates to participate in the development of society with appropriate technology. The faculty endeavours to shape attitudes and behaviors to influence the way people think and feel to enhance their life experiences and to affect their present and future decision-making. The faculty offers students opportunities to develop and apply knowledge in an authentic learning environment that links curriculum content to the global community. Currently the faculty consists of 2 departments with 57 faculty and staff members including 7 PhDs, 4 assistant professors, 3 associate professors, and 2 full professors. There are 13 PhD students, 68 graduate students and 575 undergraduate students enrolled in the school.
Programs Bachelor Visual Arts Performing Arts Masters Visual Arts Fine and Applied Arts Research Doctorate Fine and Applied Arts Research Research Fields Art Design Art Education Drama Fine Art Photography Music Crafts Film
Further Information Phone: +66 (043) 754-384 Fax: +66 (043) 754-384 Email: law1_97@hotmail.com Website: http://www.fineart.msu.ac.th/ Networking: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fine-Arts-msu
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HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean: Dr. Somkiet Poopatwiboon
Language diversity and virtuous wisdom lead the community to global recognition. The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, known as HUSOC, is among the older faculties at Mahasarakham University and continues to be one of the most active. The faculty actively and effectively carries out its missions of producing high-quality graduates, providing academic services to local communities, conserving local arts and culture and conducting research for social development. The faculty includes the departments of Thai & Oriental Languages, Western Languages and Linguistics, Sociology & Anthropology, Geography and History. The faculty is located in the Rajanakharin Building on Khamriang Campus Currently the faculty consists of 5 departments with 103 faculty and staff members including 36 PhDs, 18 assistant professors and 2 associate professors. There are 49 PhD students, 219 graduate students, and 2545 undergraduate students enrolled in the school.
Programs
Bachelor Thai English Business English French International Bachelor Japanese Teaching Thai as a Foreign Language Chinese English for International Communication Vietnamese Korean International Doctorate Language for Printed Media Creation English and Language Arts History Community Development Development Geography for Resources Management Masters Thai History Research for Local Development English Language Teaching Doctorate Thai Thai Studies Research Fields Languages: linguistics, literature, and language teaching Anthropology and folklore Local and community development History Religious and philosophy Geography
Further Information Phone: +66 (043) 75-4369, 75-4321 ext. 2005 Fax: +66 (043) 75-4369 Email: Human_msu@hotmail.co.th Website: Thai http://www.human.msu.ac.th/human_msu/home.html English http://www.human.msu.ac.th/index_en.html
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HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management Dean: Assistant Professor Dr. Surachet Chettamart
Source of knowledge Can uphold cultural development of professional expertise internationally The creation of knowledge and ability in both theory and practice The use of new technologies to compete in a global market To create pride in the nation to love and cherish the nation in nature, heritage and culture To innovate in line with the needs and demands of the country To including the teaching of English, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Laos, Vietnamese and Chinese languages to students The Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management has national reputation for excellence in teaching and learning, offering a culture of a comfortable learning atmosphere. The faculty offers a comprehensive range of high-quality programs meeting the needs of the modern tourism and hotel industry while still understanding the importance of the preservation of local culture and tradition. The faculty is committed to fostering positive public relations for Thai culture and traditions while providing academic services for the development of sustainable tourism. The faculty is highly respected by five star hotels and many tourist organizations.
Currently the faculty consists of 68 staff members including 3 PhDs and 2 associate professors. There are 20 PhD students, Programs 35 graduate students, and 2444 undergraduate students enrolled Bachelor in the school. Tourism Management Hotel Management Masters Tourism and Hotel Management Doctorate Tourism and Hotel Management International Bachelor International Tourism and Hotel Management Research Fields Tourism Management Sustainable Tourism Management Eco-tourism Management Hospitality Management Hotel Management Food Management Event management Service Innovation
Further Information Phone: +66 (043) 754-333 Fax: +66 (043) 970 753-4 Email: hosinfo@msu.ac.th Website: Thai http://hos.msu.ac.th English http://hos.msu.ac.th/eng/
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HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Confucius Institute Dean: Mr. Lin Haoye
To Charity, To Grandness, To Eternity, To Perfection.
The Confucius Institute at Mahasarakham University was founded in 2007 with the aim of promoting Chinese language and culture, mainly through language teaching and cultural exchange activities. The operation of the Institute has been carried out by Mahasarakham University in conjunction with Guangxi National University of the Peoples Republic of China. The establishment of the Institute has been approved by the Office of Chinese Language Council International, the objective of which is to promote and develop Chinese teaching and learning in Thailand. At present, the Institute is highly recognized for its strong capability of Chinese language teaching as well as research in Chinese culture and in minority ethnic groups in China. The Institute greatly benefits not only a large number of MSU students majoring in Chinese but also local people who are interested in learning Chinese for communicative and business purposes.
Programs
Currently the institute consists of 16 staff members including two directors of the institute (Thai director, Chinese director), 1 government-sponsored teacher and 13 volunteer teachers and 1 Thai secretary. We offer Chinese language and culture teaching courses to 11 graduate students, 105 undergraduate students, 4639 high school students, and 144 primary school students.
Bachelor Intermediate and Advanced Chinese Chinese Calligraphy Chinese Speaking and Listening Advanced Chinese Skills for Communication Chinese for Speaking Chinese for Tourism Chinese Newspaper and Periodical Reading Business Chinese Ancient Chinese Literature Contemporary Chinese Literature
Masters Thai -Chinese Literature related to Society and Culture Aesthetic Theory Translation Theory and Practice Chinese Linguistics Aesthetic Theory Sino-Thai Cultural Study International Exchange and Cooperative programs between Mahasarakham University and Guangxi University for Nationalities
Research Fields Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (pedagogy and teaching resources development) Further Information Phone: +66 (043) 742-824 Fax: +66 (043) 742-824 Email: Mahakongzi@hotmail.com Website: http://www.confucius.msu.ac.th/
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HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Mahasarakham University Demonstration Schools (Primary and Secondary) Director MSU Elementary: Dr Maliwan Tunapan Director MSU Secondary: Dr. Jintana Chitchamnong
MAHASARAKHAM UNIVERSITY DEMONSTRATION SCHOOL - ELEMENTARY was established by the recommendation of Professor Adul Wiriyawachakul and received permission by the MSU council on March 26, 2004. Mahasarakham University Demonstration School (Elementary) is an environment that aims to influence a students body as well as their minds, by promoting moral and ethical principles, achieving excellence in academics, teaching how to live based on the Thai culture, correctly know about the democratic process, conservation of the environment and keeping them abreast of current events. Our school has an effective administrative system and trains teachers to teach based on the research process. The education curriculum has eight special learning groups and places special emphasis on correct communication, both in Thai and English. This also includes education in both modern innovation and new technology. The school will be adding computer courses to enhance learning, which will allow students to practice researching information on their own. There are currently just under eight hundred students enrolled in the school. MAHASARAKHAM UNIVERSITY DEMONSTRATION SCHOOL- SECONDARY has operated since 1999 to facilitate research and experiments relating to learning and instruction, mostly managed by the Faculty of Educations staff and students of Mahasarakham University. This has provided local families with the opportunity for their children to obtain a high-quality education through the expertise and efficient teaching techniques of well-selected faculty members . The school, based on Khamriang Campus,has superb facilities and been highly recognized and ranked among the nations top 50 on the basis of its academic excellence. Close to 100% of students have successfully been accepted to attend degree programs at their preferred universities. Because of its good reputation, admission to the school has now become very competitive.
Further Information MSU PRIMARY SCHOOL

Phone: Fax: Email: Website: Phone: Fax: Email: Website: +66 (043) 742-830 +66 (043) 742-830 satit.forums@gmail.com http://202.28.32.19/prathomsatit/ +66 (043) 754-636 +66 (043) 754-636 Dmsu10@gmail.com http://202.28.32.19/satit/sitenew/home.php
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HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Research Institute of Northeastern Arts and Culture Dean: Assistant Prof. Songkoon Chantachon
Barn of wisdom. Sustainable development of society. As a geographical part of Thailand, Isan is the land of plentiful arts and rich culture. The historical and archeological evidences excavated at Ban Chiang, Udon Thani Province have brought Isan to the world attention as being an ancient and civilized land. As a cradle of world civilization, Isan has accumulated beliefs, arts, traditions, and folk knowledge. In 1970 a group of professors, students commenced culture surveys, taking pictures, interviewing people as well as collecting artifacts and fieldwork data for research reports, exhibitions and conservation of the Isan peoples ways of life and their culture. The State University Affairs granted and gazetted the name of the then Center of Northeastern Art and Culture to become the Research Institute of Northeastern Art and Culture (RINAC) in 1986. RINAC has a four storey building displaying an applied Thai architectural design; initially used as an office, art and artifact collection and exhibition area, as well as being utilized for art seminars. Affiliated to the Graduate School, RINAC was able to enroll Masters students in Cultural Science in 2004 and PhD level the following year. RINAC will continue its work in affiliation with the expected creation of the new Faculty of Culture in 2012.
Currently the institute consists of 3 departments with 47 faculty and staff members including 15 PhDs, 4 assistant professors and 1 associate professor. There are 67 PhD students, 46 graduate students, and 257 undergraduate students enrolled in the school.
Programs Masters Cultural Science Doctorate Cultural Science Research Fields Application of local wisdom in natural resource conservation Use and applications of indigenous knowledge The protection, conservation, restoration, development and dissemination of culture and traditions of Isan
Further Information Phone: +66 (043) 721-686 Fax: +66 (043) 742-872 Email: c/o iroffice@msu.ac.th Website: Thai http://culturalscience.msu.ac.th/ English http://culturalscience.msu.ac.th/eng
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SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES Faculty of Architecture, Urban Design, and Creative Arts Dean: Ms Puangpen Wibulsawadi
The wise should be available to public. The Faculty of Architecture, Urban Design & Creative Arts at Mahasarakham University began under an establishment project within the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts from which it separated in 1998 gaining full faculty status in July 2000. As well as producing graduates in architecture, urban design and creative arts, the faculty also promotes art and cultural-conservation activities sharing with our national colleagues the goal of building a better professional community. The faculty draws upon the body of knowledge of architecture through a commitment to a fundamental understanding of the history of the profession; traditional building methods, materials, form, and organization and the nature and context of current practice. Instructors strive to develop student awareness of the present-day profession within the context of a 5,000-year legacy of building instilling in our students the ability to call upon that history for practical application. Extending this understanding to a larger world the faculty dedicates itself through a clear engagement of principles of history, structure, material, and form in design, to participate practically and empathetically in the life of other cultures, religions, ethnicity, and life experiences so that its graduates might emerge with the knowledge, and later, the wisdom needed to build a better world. Currently the faculty consists of 3 departments with 75 faculty and staff members including 5 PhDs, 2 assistant professors and 2 associate professors. There are currently 1,180 undergraduate students enrolled in the faculty. Programs Bachelor Architecture Urban Design Interior Architecture Landscape Architecture Construction Management Creative Arts Masters Urban and Environment Planning Research Fields Urban Planning and Regional Comparative Planning Systems Collaborative Environmental Planning and Management Planning for Environmental Sustainability
Further Information Phone: +66 (043) 754-381 Fax: +66 (043) 754-382 Email: arch_info@msu.ac.th Website: Thai http://www.arch.msu.ac.th English http://www.arch.msu.ac.th/architecture_eng.html
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SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES Faculty of Engineering Dean: Professor Dr Pradit Terdtoon
Strive for perfection in everything you do. Take the best that exists and make it better. When it does not exist, design it. The Faculty of Engineering at Mahasarakham University each year since its establishment in 1999 has successfully produced an increasing number of high quality engineering graduates as it continues to strive for national leadership in innovative engineering education and R&D partnerships with national and international industry leaders. Undergraduates here learn from top professors, seasoned professionals and leading researchers as they pursue degrees in established disciplines like civil, mechanical, manufacturing, biological and general engineering as well as emerging multidiscipline areas like management technology. Post-graduate students continue their education in advanced studies and training in the areas of civil, mechanical and energy engineering. MSU Engineering students are exceptionally bright, active, and involved leaders who receive both the necessary academic training and hands-on experience to develop the skills, savvy and expertise in their chosen field of study to conduct cutting-edge research needed to get them started on a successful career path and enhance the nations competitive capability.
Currently the faculty consists of 4 departments with 77 faculty and staff members (44 academic and 33 support staff) including 19 PhDs, 12 assistant professors, 2 associate professors and 11 full professors. Bachelor There are 34 PhD students, 81 graduate Civil Engineering students and 451 undergraduate students Mechanical Engineering enrolled in the school. Environmental Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Biological Engineering Mechatronics Electrical Engineering Programs Masters and Doctorate Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering International Masters Electrical and Computer Engineering* Mechanical Engineering* Civil Engineering* *Thesis-only mode
Research Fields Solar Energy and Power Electronics Further Information Water Resource and Environmental Phone: +66 (043) 754-321 Ext. 3010-3012 Bio-Energy Fax: +66 (043) 754-316 Heat Pipe and Thermal Tools Design Email: info.engineer@msu.ac.th Concrete Website: http://202.28.32.233/index.asp Mechatronics and Robotics Food and post-harvest Engineering Manufacturing and Metallurgical Engineering
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SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies Dean: Associate Professor Dr. Charlie Navanugraha
Dedication to the advancement of environmental education, environmental management and environmental technology through education, research and service by producing graduates who cultivate sustainable and harmonious living environments in nature and society. The Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies at Mahasarakham University began as a unit under the Faculty of Graduate Studies and has now received full independent faculty status offering undergraduate and graduate (Masters and Ph.D.) degree programs in Environment and Resource Studies and Environmental Technology. The faculty aims to promote research activities, community services and integration of local art and culture for environmental conservation and development. The faculty also places great emphasis on seeking and promoting effective resolutions to environmental problems existing in the northeastern region as well as in the Mekong River Basin. Currently the faculty consists of 3 departments with 26 faculty and 13 staff members including 18 PhDs and 2 associate professors. There are 56 PhD students, 46 graduate students and 736 undergraduate students enrolled in the school. Programs Bachelor Environmental Education Environmental Technology Environmental and Resource Management Masters Environmental Administration & Management Environmental Education Environmental Technology Doctorate Environmental Education International M.S. Environmental Administration and Management (Will be offered in 2012) Research Fields Environmental Technology Water, Waste Water, and Air Pollution Treatment Waste Utilization Energy Renewal Further Information Phone: +66 (043) 742-135 Fax: +66 (043) 742-135 Email: wichitra.s@msu.ac.th Website: http://www.env.msu.ac.th/th/
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SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES Faculty of Informatics Dean: Associate Professor Dr. Wirat Phongsiri
Nothing is brighter than wisdom. The Faculty of Informatics was first established within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in 2000 and became a separate faculty in 2003.The Faculty of Informatics has been established since June 1, 2000. The faculty is engaged in upgrading the quality of education in information science in the northeast region of Thailand by use of appropriate teaching methods, empirical research and effective academic services. Divisions of the faculty deal with library & information science, management information systems, computer science, mass communication and new media. The faculty is engaged in upgrading the quality of education in information science in the northeastern region of Thailand by use of appropriate teaching methods, empirical research and effective academic services. Divisions of the faculty deal with library & information science, management information systems, computer science, mass communication and new media. Programs Bachelor Information and Communication Technology New Media Computer Science Mass Communication Information Science Geo-Informatics Masters New Media Management of Learning Resource Information Technology (new) Research Fields (some) Khon Kaen 1 Stop Services (2010) Pornographic Video Detection System (2003-2005) Pornographic Web Filtering (2004-2006) Differentiated Explicit Rate Adjustment (2004-2006) MSU Ipv6 Tested Computer Centre Surveillance System Security Integrity Authentication for Mail System Digital Library Image Processing for Thai Ancient Characters Currently the faculty consists of 5 departments with 109 faculty and staff members including 17 PhDs, 10 assistant professors and 3 associate professors. There are 207 graduate students and 3161 undergraduate students enrolled in the school.
Further Information Phone: +66 (043) 754-359 Fax: +66 (043) 754-359 Email: informatics@msu.ac.th Website: Thai http://www.it.msu.ac.th/newit/itnews/ English http://www.inter.msu.ac.th/Faculties/?page=Informatics Networking: http://www.facebook.com/itmsuclub
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SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES Faculty of Science Dean: Professor Dr. La-orsri Sanoamuang
Through wisdom and morality, science achieves prosperity.
The Faculty of Science provides the intellectual nucleus around which the academic life of the university revolves. The faculty emphasizes a curriculum that strives to help our students understand the impact of science and mathematics on society and the interdependence of all people. The faculty began in 1968 as a subdivision of the College of Education, Mahasarakham but later became an independent faculty in 1994. It is divided into four departments; chemistry, physics, mathematics and biology as well as research units covering many areas of science and applied science. In addition to producing graduates with expertise in many areas of pure and applied science, the faculty places emphasis on the teaching processes, as well as on research for environmental protection, conservation and utilization of biodiversity and bio-mass energy available in rural areas. The faculty has also gained a reputation for utilizing scientific knowledge in solving problems in local communities. The primary aim of the faculty is to prepare students for a wide variety of career and post-graduate educational opportunities in science that will enable them to become well-informed citizens in an increasingly complex world.
Programs Bachelor Physics Biology Microbiology Chemistry Statistics Applied Physics Mathematics Masters Biology Biology Education Chemistry Chemistry Education Mathematics Education Palaeontology Science Education Doctorate Biology Chemistry Palaeontology International Masters and Doctorate Palaeontology
Currently the faculty consists of 4 departments with Mathematic, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology Departments and staff members including 91 PhDs, 30 assistant professors, 5 associate professors and 1 full professor. There are 27 PhD students, 189 graduate students and 2,291 undergraduate students enrolled in the school. Research Fields Biodiversity and Traditional Knowledge Natural Products and Biotechnology of Natural Products Proteins and Enzymes Genetics and Evolution Microbial Physiology and Cell Biology Biotechnology and Ecology of Algae and Plankton Molecular Biology Polymers Science and Technology Statistics and Mathematics Graphs Theory and Applications Modules and Functional Analysis Energy Research Applied Geographic Information System (APGIS) Supramolecular Chemistry Further Information Phone: +66 (043) 754-322 ext. 1177 / 1173 Fax: +66 (043) 754-247 Email: science@msu.ac.th
Website: Thai http://www.science.msu.ac.th English http://www.science.msu.ac.th/MSU_Science2/index.htm Networking: http://www.facebook.com/msu.science
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SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES Faculty of Technology Dean: Assistant Professor Dr.Rampai Kaensakoo
Nothing is brighter than wisdom. The Faculty of Technology was first established as a new division in Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) and is the first faculty in the University of Mahasarakham,appearing in the Government Gazette Vol 103, Part 139, dated August 7th,1986. At that time the faculty consisted of four departments: namely, Food Technology and Nutrition, Biotechnology, Computer Technology and Electronic Science and Technology. The departments with the specific area beside agriculture later became new faculties in the University. The faculty of Technology currently comprises three departments: Food Technology and Nutrition,Biotechnology and Agriculture. The new mission is to develop the technology and its application for agriculture and related fields.The faculty aims at producing graduates and leaders with expertise in food technology and nutrition, biotechnology and agricultural technology in addition to promoting agro-industry and environmental enhancement projects. Graduates from the faculty are trained to conduct scientific researches of agricultural products throughout the line from farmto-table. Graduates (under graduated & graduated students) from the faculty have been working in many farms, companies and government offices. The faculty research interests are also the conservation and development of Asian local arts and cultures. Currently the faculty consists of 3 departments with 50 faculty and staff members including 30 PhDs, 20 assistant professors, 4 associate professors and 1 full professor. There are 25 PhD students, 75 graduate students and 1300 undergraduate students enrolled in the school. Programs Bachelor Biotechnology Food Technology Food Development Plant Production Technology Masters Biotechnology Food Technology Plant Production Technology Doctorate Biotechnology Food Technology Plant Production Technology International Master Biotechnology Food Technology Agricultural Technology International Doctorate Biotechnology Food Technology Agricultural Technology Research Fields Crop and soil technology, pest control, breeding, hydroponic, sugar cane, cassava, gardening management, organic plantation, rice production. Tissue culture, rice genetics, mushroom, biodiesel, waste management, fermented foods, pathogenic studies, herbal plant applications, industrial microbes, probiotics. Phytochemicals, functional foods, health foods, starch and applications, food innovation, retort pouch and canned food, fresh water fish products, rice products, value-added traditional foods, osmotic drying technology.
Further Information Phone: +66 (043) 754-085 Fax: +66 (043) 754-086 Email: techno.msu.ac.th@gmail.com Website: http://www.techno.msu.ac.th/
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SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES Natural Medicinal Mushroom Museum Curator: Dr. Khwanruan Papong
Connecting people to nature through educational experiences promotes biodiversity, conservation and a greater understanding of our natural world. The Natural Medicinal Mushroom Museum at Mahasarakham University is a learning and research center dedicated to the expansion and dissemination of the knowledge pertaining to natural medicinal mushrooms and fungi. In northeastern Thailand the local people consume mushrooms in vast quantities each year but also revere these edible fungi for their immense health benefits with many making use of some types of mushrooms as medicine to treat certain ailments and diseases. However, academic studies on mushrooms have rarely been conducted. Being located in the center of a region, rich in many varieties of this valuable resource, Mahasarakham University, inheriting the traditional wisdom in the use of this natural treasure has taken on a leadership role in conserving as well as increasing the body of knowledge about mushrooms. At the museum visitors learn about how mushrooms fit into the ecosystem including learning why mushrooms are more closely related to animals than plants and can discover the invaluable symbiotic relationship between fungi and many members of the plant kingdom. Because of its efforts, the museum has become a leading educational and research facility highlighting Thailands mushroom resources so that people, of all ages and in future generations can understand, value biodiversity and local wisdom and seek to help protect the balance of our natural world through conservation. Programs Bachelor Biology Masters Biology Doctorate Biology
Currently the museum consists of Biology, Chemistry departments with faculty of Science, and Pharmaceutical Sciences with faculty of Pharmacy and staff members including 18 PhDs, 7 assistant professors, 2 associate professors and 1 full professor. There is 1 PhD student, 2 graduate students and 6 undergraduate students enrolled in the school.
Further Information Phone: +66 (043) 754-248 ext. 1179 Fax: +66 (043) 754-247 Email: khwanruan.p@msu.ac.th Website: Thai http://www.msutmushroom.org English http://www.phellinus-research.com/
Research Fields Studies of Biodiversity and Documentation of Traditional Knowledge in the Local Community Biodiversity and Development of Food Supplement Biodiversity and Development Cosmetics from shelf Mushrooms Lichenized Fungi with Special Emphasis on Tropical Lichens
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SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES Palaeontological Research and Education Center Acting Director: Dr. Varavudh Suteethorn
Public devotion is a virtue of the learned.
The Palaeontological Research and Education Centre at Mahasarakham University honours Thailands rich prehistoric past and looks forward to its future. Palaeontology is a broad discipline that examines traces of life on Earth through time through the study of fossils to determine the structure and evolution of extinct animals and plants and the age and conditions of deposition of the rock strata in which they are found shedding light upon the origin and evolution of life. As Thailand has an excellent record of non-marine Mesozoic environments, ranging in age from the Triassic to the Cretaceous many localities in several parts of the country have yielded abundant fossils, including plants, invertebrates and vertebrates with fossils of Mesozoic vertebrates being most abundant in the northeastern region of the country. Since Mahasarakham University is located right in the center of this region, a Thai-French team decided to establish the centre here in order to carry out various research activities and to provide palaeontological education to the universitys students
Currently the centre consists of 11 faculty and staff members including 11 PhDs and 3 assistant professors. Programs Research Fields Palaeobiology (including Invertebrate Palaeontology ) Palaeobotany Sedimentology Palaeoecology and Evolutionary Biology Primary emphasis is on: Palaeobotanical research Dinosaur research Mesozoic vertebrate research Cenozoic vertebrate research Invertebrate research
Further Information Phone: +66 (043) 754-373 Fax: +66 (043) 754-373 Email: Prc@msu.ac.th Website: Thai http://www.prc.msu.ac.th/home1.html English http://www.prc.msu.ac.th/en/index.htm
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SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES Walai Rukhavej Botanical Research Institute Director: Associate Professor Dr. Rojchai Satrawaha
Scientific knowledge and local wisdom double the integration of biodiversity. The Walai Rukhavej Botanical Research Institute (WRBRI), initiated in 1987 by Mahasarakham University, has grown into one of Thailands preeminent centers for education and research in biology and botany. The purposeof the institute is to conserve and expand varieties of indigenous plants and animals in the northeastern region of Thailand and to provide support for classroom and research activities as well as to disseminate information and technology to university faculties, students and the public. The core functions of the institute are fourfold. First, it aims to stress the fundamental and applied research in science and technology in integration with local wisdom to promote sustainable rural livelihoods. Second, the institute bears the responsibility to conserve, promote and utilize biodiversity in the Greater Mekong Sub-region for social development and to improve local peoples quality of life. Third, the institute focuses on setting up a database of biological resources and local wisdom to create sustainable community development and a network between public and private sectors. Finally, the institute emphasizes publication of it research on biotechnology for conservation and utilization of native plants, animals and products derived from local materials. To this day, its activities remain critically important for us as we strive for international peace and harmony through the proper management of the worlds remaining biological resources. The institute has two operating sites, namely Kerng and Nadoon.
Programs Masters Biodiversity Doctorate Biodiversity
Currently the institute has about 70 staff, including 1 associate professor (Director), 1 assistant professor and 3 lecturers There are 3 PhD students and 5 Masters students are enrolled in Biodiversity Program administered by the institute. Research Fields Core research fields include fundamental and applied research in Ecology, Botany, Biotechnology, Geography and Social science in integration with local knowledge. Ongoing research include monitoring biodiversity and ecosystem components at genetic, species, population and ecosystem level in the lower Mekong River basin, documentation and utilization of local wisdom and products, native plants and animals, wise-use and conservation of rare species and monitoring wetland ecosystems and vegetation dynamics using RS/GIS technologies. Further Information Phone: +66 (043) 754-322-40, Ext. 1741 Email: c/o iroffice@msu.ac.th Website: Thai http://www.walai.msu.ac.th/newwalai/ English http://www.walai.msu.ac.th/newen/
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT Computer Center Director: Mr.Thawatwong Lawan
Creative services and the development of ICT to create value. MSU information and communication technology raining centre, MSU mail staff, MSU livemail for students, usage statistics, internet information security and network surveillance, software program access and implementation, MOU with Microsoft Thailand (Regional Campus Program), electronic documentation systems, networks and communication workgroups, computer hardware and software installation and maintenance services, MIS software administrator, DR site for MIS and registrar data, MSU Server farm, computer laboratory for students and researcher, IT certificate training centre, VDO conference management. Currently the center consists of 3 departments with 42 center and staff members including 1 PhDs and 1 assistant professor.
Research Fields ICT Services and development Management and infrastructure development Effective Information Technology and Communications Development of Human Resources Development of an Information System to Support Good Management of the University Further Information Phone: +66 (043) 754-333 Fax: +66 (043) 754-350 Email: cc@msu.ac.th Website: http://www.cc.msu.ac.th
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT Faculty of Graduate Studies Dean: Dr. Paitool Suksringarm
Public devotion is a virtue of the learned man The Faculty of Graduate Studies serves as a central unit, coordinating with all faculties offering post-graduate programs and providing information on admission procedures, degree fulfilment, thesis publication and quality control. The faculty also manages and develops curriculum and core courses for all post-graduate programs offered at MSU. To assure high academic standards the Faculty of Graduate Studies collaborates with a large number of universities in Thailand and overseas, focusing on exchange programs for students and faculty members. The faculty was originally nown as The Graduate School and began its operation when MSU was a branch campus of Srinakharinwirot University.
Currently the faculty consists of 3 departments with 18 faculty and staff members including 3 PhDs, 2 assistant professors and 2 associate professors.
Administrative and Coordinative Functions Entrance Language Examinations Admission Procedures Student Graduation Thesis Publication Further Information Phone: +66 (043) 754-333 Ext 2662 Fax: +66 (043) 754-412 Email: graduate@msu.ac.th Website: http://www.grad.msu.ac.th/
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT Mahasarakham University Museum Museum Director: Thom Gatewongsa
Appreciation of our cultural heritage allows us to understand our shared history and identity giving us a sense of our place in the world, boosting self-esteem, providing a sense of belonging, fostering a sense of community and strengthens civic pride that raises the consciousness. The Mahasarakham University Museum through its research, collections, exhibitions, conservation efforts and educational programs advances understanding and exploration of local Isan history, culture, and architecture. A visit to the museum is an opportunity to learn about the traditional local Isan lifestyle and the history of Mahasarakham University. The museum educates by collecting, preserving, and interpreting artifacts and histories, both historic and contemporary that reflects the life of the local community and the region. The museum also works to document and preserve the communitys physical and cultural heritage, which has local, regional, and national significance. Six buildings comprise the museum site providing visitors with a look at typical farm, village homes and outbuildings. Visitors learn about local culture and history through photographs and audio stories (in Thai). The MSU Museum has become a true center of local arts and culture also serving as a recreation and an activity hub for university staff and students as well as people of the province of Mahasarakham and the general public.
Research Fields Project Life in the Northeast The Emerging Role of Local Museums History, Legend and Faith: Life in the Northeast Young Local History Research Project Further Information Phone: +66 (043) 754-380 Fax: +66 (043) 754-380 Email: thom.g@msu.ac.th Website: http://www.museum.msu.ac.th/
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT Northeastern Leaf-inscription Conservation Center Project Chairman: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rachan Nilawannapha
Local wisdom is a lifestyle and spirit of the community
The Northeastern Leaf-inscription Conservation Center was established in order to explore, conserve, transfer and research various aspects of palm leaf documents. Dr Pavich Thongroj, the first president of Mahasarakham University, assigned Assist Prof Weena Weesapen to work on the project. The Centers mission includes exploring and conserving palm leaf documents in the Isan region; transforming palm leaf documents to formats that enable publication; operating seminars and workshops on Isan ancient alphabets; and researching palm leaf documents (both basic research and applied research) focusing on interdisciplinary and academic integration.
Research Fields Exploring and transliterating palm leaf manuscripts Case studies in the roles of monks in palm leaf manuscript preservation and local culture Case studies in Maha Sarakham Province focusing on the Buddhist doctrinal cultural dimensions of palm leaves Paradigms in Isan Folk Tale Fables
Further Information Phone: +66 (043) 754-427 Website: Thai http://www.bl.msu.ac.th/bailan/en_bl/en_bl.html English http://www.bl.msu.ac.th/bailan/en_bl/en_bl.html
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT Silk Innovation Center Administrator: Professor Dr. Preecha Prathepa
MSU has a firm belief in promoting the silk industry of northeastern Thailand and with this in mind established the Silk Innovation Center in 2000. 90% of all farmers families in the region earn additional income from silk production. Being in the geographic center of the region amid the rich silk culture MSU plays a leading role in conducting research and preparing personnel to support the industry throughout Thailand. MSU, in conjunction with Kyoto Institute of Technology (KIT), Japan, which is recognized for its expertise in silk production, has been carrying out a project to develop sericulture. A number of faculty members have accordingly been sent to KIT to pursue a doctoral degree there. The Universitys staff and students have also participated in workshops and field study in Japan. The Japanese government has also donated scientific equipment to the Silk Innovation Center. The center currently serves as a hub for transferring technology and adapting the body of knowledge from Japan to suit the situation in Thailand. The applied technology and knowledge have been passed on to the agricultural and industrial sector to support production. There are approximately 30 undergraduate students from MSU Faculty of Science Biology department enrolled in the center.
Programs International Kyoto Institute of Technology (Japan) - Mahasarakham University (Thailand) Exchange program Research Fields Mulberry Plantation and Management Mulberry Diseases Mulberry Germplasm Biology of Mulberry Biology of Silkworm Silkworm Breeding Physiology of Silkworm Silkworm Diseases Silkworm Germplasm Silkworm Eggs Production Sericulture Byproducts Sericulture Biotechnology Further Information Phone: +66 (043) 754-416 Fax: +66 (043) 754-416 Email: butichirapha.09@gmail.com Website: http://www.sic.msu.ac.th/2010/
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT Sirindhorn Isan Information Center Head of Center: Mrs Pornpimol Manochai
Cultural heritage preservation fosters a sense of community that strengthens civic pride based on a shared and documented history allowing people to appreciate and value a common heritage that gives them a better understanding of their place in the world, boosting self-esteem and a sense of belonging. The Sirindhorn Isan Information Center, which Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously bestowed her name to, operates in conjunction with the Mahasarakham University Academic Resource Center, housing and conserving one of the best collections of its kind in the country. The richness of learning resources and cultural information provided often amaze first time visitors and the significance of the center itself is far reaching in its implications, in that it contributes directly to a wide range of Thai studies providing services to users both domestically and internationally. The center functions as a repository where users can learn about the cultural heritage of the Isan people through accessing a unique collection of artifacts and information relating to Isan culture, traditions, education, arts, history, literature, and all other aspects of northeastern Thailand. The centers collection include; historical relics, bjects, models and materials such as books, research studies, journal articles, local newspapers, clippings, maps, slides, pamphlets, videos, microfilm, CD-ROMS, digital images and other media containing Isan information such as calendars, stamps, greeting cards, etc. Systemically managed and arranged with the use of modern technologies the information and artifacts contained in the collection are easily accessible to visitors, students and scholars. The centers collection acts to foster a much deeper understanding and appreciation of a society comprised of people from a variety of social backgrounds and occupations and serves to promote a sense of regional pride and cultural identity. Additionally, the collection is a way of demonstrating to the people of other regions, as well as to foreign visitors that Isan cultural roots run deep into the past as well as how they have evolved through the ages. Currently the center consists of 3 sections with 5 staff members including 1 support staff, 1 PhD, 2 MA librarians and 1 BA librarian.
Further Information Phone: +66 (043) 754-322 ext 2433 Fax: +66 (043) 754-358 Email: library@msu.ac.th Website: Thai http://nadoon.msu.ac.th/web English http://nadoon.msu.ac.th/web/IndexEng.html http://www.localinfonet.msu.ac.th
Research Fields Preservation and Promotion of Northeastern Thai Culture Local Information and Local Wisdom in Southeast Asia Network Creation of Local Information Management in Southeast Asia
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT University Industry Cooperation Center (UIC) Head of Center: Associate Professor Dr. Nathanon Trachoo To maximize benefit to society through the research and development of innovative ideas, products and services using modern technology and business methodologies.
The University Industry Cooperation Center (UIC), commonly referred to as the MSU Business Incubator, was established in 2006 through funding from the Commission on Higher Education for the establishment of a Business Incubation Center. Two years later the National Office of Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) also gave support to the UIC. The UIC is committed to providing links between MSU students, government departments, private enterprise and other educational institutions for the research and development of innovation or products through the use of the best available technological and research resources. The UIC is a multi faceted center providing many services. Some of these include support, advice, training and financial aid for MSU graduate students wanting to develop business ideas or new products. The UIC is continuing to develop the Science Park on premises located in the centre of Mahasarakham and is a part of the Thai -BSIPA network (Thai Business Incubators and Science Parks Association).
Networking and Liaison
Mahasarakham University*: MSU Technology Business Incubator MSU Science Park MSU IPMO (Intellectual Property Management Unit
Government*: Department of Industrial Works OSMEP (Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Agency) TISI (Industrial Standards Institute) Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand Department of Primary Industry and Mines BOI (Board of Investment) Office of Industrial Economics Office of the Judicial Council Rights Protection and Legal Aid Bureau (Attorney General) Private Enterprise*: FTI (The Federation of Thai Industries) Small and Medium Enterprise Development Institute Chamber of Commerce The Textile Institute Technology Promotion Association (Thailand Japan) The National Privacy Institute The Stock Exchange of Thailand
*These lists are incomplete. Space does permit full listings of all partners.
Further Information Phone: +66 (043) 754-192 Email: spmsu@yahoo.com Website: http://www.spmsu.msu.ac.th/
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GLOBAL PARTNER UNIVERSITIES *

COUNTRY Australia China China Germany India India India Japan Japan Japan Japan Japan Japan Japan Laos Laos Laos Malaysia Malaysia Nepal Philippines South Africa South Korea South Korea South Korea United Kingdom United Kingdom United States United States Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE / UNIVERSITY Murdoch University South China Agricultural University Guangxi University for Nationalities University of Gttingen Tata Institute of Social Sciences National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences University of Hyderabad Kyoritsu University of Pharmacy Eiko-do Ceremony Union Company Limited Japan Student Services Organization Kyoto Institute of Technology Keio University School of Phamaceutical Sciences Showa University University of Tsukuba Faculty of Law and Political Sciences National University of Laos Faculty of Education National University of Laos The National University of Laos Universiti Tenaga Nasional Malaysia Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Institute of Engineering Tribhuvan University University of the Philippines, Diliman University of the Free State Kyungpook National University Daegu Cyber University Hankuk University of Foreign Studies University of Aberdeen University of Central Lancashire University of Washington The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology with The Purdue School of Science Indiana University University of Da Nang Hue Universitys College of Education Hue University Faculty of Sociology University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU Quang Binh University Ho Chi Minh City University of Fine Art
* Information current as at September 2011
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CAMPUS MAPS
Khamriang Campus
KHAMRIANG CAMPUS MAP INDEX

1. Faculty Condo 1 2. Faculty Condo 4 3. Faculty Condo 3 4. Faculty Condo 2 5. Fac. of Technology 6. Fac. of Engineering 7. Silk Innovation Center 8. Unipure Drinking Water Station 9. Fac. of Nursing 10.Fac. of Informatics 11.Computer Center 12.Fac. of Public Health 13.Fac. of Pharmacy 14.Building c (Under Constr.) 15.College of Politics & Governance 16.Fac. of Humanities & Social Sciences 17.Office of the President 18. Division of Building & Ground Services 19. Academic Resource Center 20. Fac. of Architecture, Urban Design & Creative Arts 21. Fac. of Fine & Applied Arts 22 Division of Student Affairs
23. Main Canteen 24. Amphitheatre 25. Mahasarakham Business School 26. AN Building & Fac. of Humanities & Social Sciences 27. MSU Museum 28. Transportation Unit 29. MSU Demonstration School (Secondary) 30. Kantawarachai Dorm. Student Dorm Office 31. Wapi Pathum Dorm. 32. Kudrung Dorm. 33. Yang Sisurat Dorm. 34. Kosum Phisai Dorm. 35. Phayakkhaphum Phisai Dorm. 36. Na Dun Dorm. 37. Borabue Dorm. 38. MSU Plaza 39. Chiang Yuen Dorm. 40. Chuen Chom Dorm. 41. Football Field 42. Gymnasium 43. Fac. of Science 2 44. Fac. of Science 1 45. Tennis Courts 46. Badminton Gymnasium
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CAMPUS MAPS
Downtown Campus
DOWNTOWN CAMPUS MAP INDEX
1. Classrooms Fac. of Education 2. Academic Resource Center 3. Fac. of Education 4. Classrooms MSU Business School 5. Local Handicraft Hall 6. MSU Publishing 7. Classrooms Mahasarakham Business School 8. Research Institute of Northeastern Arts & Culture 9. Buddha Image Hall 10. University Industry Cooperation Center 11. Fac. of Technology 12. Lab & Classrooms Fac. of Technology 13. Classrooms MSU Business School 14. Applied Thai Traditional Medicine Service Center 15. Thai Traditional Manufacturing Center 16. Fac. of Medicine 17. MSU Hospital (Under Construction) 18. Food & Beverage Lab 19. Classrooms MSU Business School 20. Canteen 21. Fac. of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science 22. Pathomvet Dorm. 23. MSU Demonstration School (Primary) 24. Rajapruk Dorm. 25. Residential Area
26. Agricultural Lab Fac. of Technology 27. Classrooms Fac. of Environment & Resource Studies 28. Fac. of Environment & Resource Studies 29. Canteen 30. Office of Academic & Student Affairs 31. Laundromat 32. Ubook Center 33. Parichat Dorm. 34. Benjamas Dorm. 35. Buddharaksa Dorm. 36. Karaket Dorm. 37. Chuancham Dorm. 38. Confucius Institute 39. Ratchapruk Dorm. 40. Khiang Khakhang Hall 41. Suphannika Dorm. 42. Karawek Dorm. 43. Intanin Dorm. 44. Fac. of Tourism & Hotel Management 45. Classrooms Fac. of Hotel & Tourism Management 46. Lab Building Fac. of Technology 47. Residential Area 48. MSU Hotel 49. Student Dorm. Office 50. Fitness Center
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Welcome to Mahasarakham University, I am delighted

Assistant Professor Supachai Samappito, PhD President of Mahasarakham University

A Truly International Experience

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International Programs, Fees and Tuition

A Truly International Experience

Undergraduate (International Programs)

Per Credit 500 N/A N/A 800 800 1,500

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ADMISSIONS Requirements and Supporting Documentation

COLLEGES FACULTIES CENTERS

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Faculty of Medicine Dean: Professor Dr. Reon Somana, M.D., Ph.D.

Devotion to public health is a virtue of the professional.

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Faculty of Nursing Dean: Associate Professor Dr. Darunee Rujkorakarn

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Faculty of Pharmacy Dean: Assistant Professor Dr. Jantip Kanjanasilp

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Faculty of Public Health Dean: Prof. Dr. Somjit Supannatas

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Academic progress through research advances social development.

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HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

College of Music Dean: Associate Professor Dr. Supunnee Leauboonshoo

To expand and develop qualities of the human imagination.

Colleges, Faculties and Centers

Public devotion is a virtue of the learned.

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Doctorate Accounting Management Marketing Management

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To Charity, To Grandness, To Eternity, To Perfection.

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Further Information MSU PRIMARY SCHOOL

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SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES Faculty of Engineering Dean: Professor Dr Pradit Terdtoon

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Through wisdom and morality, science achieves prosperity.

Website: Thai http://www.science.msu.ac.th English http://www.science.msu.ac.th/MSU_Science2/index.htm Networking: http://www.facebook.com/msu.science

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Public devotion is a virtue of the learned.

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Programs Masters Biodiversity Doctorate Biodiversity

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT Computer Center Director: Mr.Thawatwong Lawan

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT Faculty of Graduate Studies Dean: Dr. Paitool Suksringarm

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT Mahasarakham University Museum Museum Director: Thom Gatewongsa