POST FROM MSU BUSINESS SCHOOL

It is wonderful to see members of MSU Faculties reading this blog. It is even more wonderful to see this first ever faculty contribution to our blog. Below is a post from the Mahasarakham University Business School (Faculty of Accountancy and Management). We are hoping other MSU faculties will take up the challenge to send us posts about news from their faculty so we can share it in the blogoshere.

On Thursday, July 21^st 2554 Mahasarakham Business School held a yearly ceremony to gratitude the teachers and providing scholarships to outstanding students in academic year 2554 at the university’s sport building.

The objective of the event is to let students to respect and gratitude teachers whom have endowed their knowledge and have equipped them with talents. Also, to encourage the students in all program to successfully achieve their goals throughout their four years of education. Additionally, it is also to inherit and maintain the faculty’s valuable ceremony and promoting ethical behavior and gratitude to the students.

15TH GENERAL EDUCATION FAIR

On June 23 to 24 MSU Department of Education representatives participated in the 15^th Annual General Education Exhibition at Ubon Ratchathani University.

The Education Exhibition provides an opportunity for high school students to gather information about undergraduate studies from many different institutions. Mahasarakham University’s exhibition proved to be a popular site with recreational activities, games, giveaways and prizes on offer.

 Students and teachers were on hand throughout to offer advice and information to prospective students.

The large exhibition attracted participating educational institutions from throughout Thailand.

MSU CO-HOSTING 15TH ASIAN FORUM ON BUSINESS EDUCATION

On January 18 MSU President Dr. Supachai Samappito hosted Asian Forum on Business Education (ABFE) President Dr. Brian Sheehan and ABFE Secretary Dr. Victor Egan in discussions on the forthcoming 15^th AFBE Conference to be held in Bangkok at the Landmark Hotel from May 28 – 29 this year.

The theme of the conference is ‘The Opportunities, Threats, and Future Trends of Business in China, India and ASEAN Countries.’

Mahasarakham University is once again co-hosting the conference, giving MSU exposure to a large international audience of business academics. The ABFE conference has gone from strength to strength since its inception in 1992 having extended its activities from just having an annual conference to now including the International Business School Accreditation System (IBSA), International Dr. of Business Administration (IDBA) program and publishing the online AFBE Journal.

Submission deadline for abstracts is February 28 and full papers by April 30. More information is available from the AFBE website:  http://www.afbe.biz    ...more pics

2ND ANNUAL COM BIZ SHOWCASES STUDENTS BUSINESS AND IT SKILLS

On January 17 MSU President Dr. Supachai Samappito opened the 2^nd Annual ComBIZ festival organised by the Faculty of Accountancy and Management.

The MSU Combiz festival was successfully inaugurated twelve months ago due to the lack of a forum accessible to the public and businesses where students could demonstrate their computer related business and information technological abilities as well as showcase products of their work.

The two day ComBIZ festival demonstrates the determination of MSU Faculty of Accountancy and Management to engage students in constructive learning processes which are orientated to real time future careers in computers.

Students do presentations, participate in academic quizzes and erect stalls showcasing displays of information, technology and business systems.

Besides giving the public access to the students work, the well attended ComBIZ festival permits future employers to attend and informally speak with students about their work. ...more pics

OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS & RESEARCH 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SEMINAR

A technical seminar entitled Leaders in the New Millennium was held at Makasarakham’s Takasila Hotel coinciding with 10^th Anniversary celebrations of the MSU Office of Academic Affairs and Research.

MSU President Dr. Supachai Samappito congratulated the staff of the Office of Academic Services and Research (OAS) for the development of its Bureau of Technical Services which creates programs and solutions benefitting not only MSU academic services but also outside organisations.

Over two hundred people attended the seminar which included an address entitled Leaders in the New Millennium given by Dr. Nitipoom Nawarat. The address was given on the subject matter of human resource management regarding the future expansion and role of the Office of Academic Services. The OAS plays a pivotal role in the dissemination of knowledge, strategic management planning and corporate strategies. It has the capabilities to provide innovative service for the enhancement of confidence and image to outside organisations. more pics