Webster university thailand
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Webster University – Thailand is a fully US-accredited college located near the resort town of Hua Hin, about two hours south of Bangkok, Thailand. Webster-Thailand is a small school that offers an individually-centered, high-quality education with a global outlook. Webster-Thailand is part of the worldwide network of seven US-accredited campuses under the leadership of Webster University, St. Louis Missouri, USA. The Thailand campus currently has students from Asia, Europe, Africa, and America. Webster Thailand web-site, http://www.webster.ac.th/
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Undergraduate Programs
In the School of Business and Technology, Webster-Thailand currently offers undergraduate degrees in Business Administration, Management, Management with emphasis on International Business, and Management with emphasis on Marketing. In the Webster School of Communications, the Webster-Thailand campus offers undergraduate degrees in Media Communications and Advertising/Marketing. In the Webster College of Arts and Sciences, the Webster-Thailand campus offers undergraduate degrees in International Relations and Psychology.
In addition, students may opt to add an academic minor to any of their degree programs. Webster-Thailand offers minors in a wide range of subjects, including Computer Applications, Political Science, Mathematics, and Religious Studies. Webster Thailand web-site, online course catalog
Graduate Programs
Webster-Thailand currently offers three Masters Degree Programs: Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Masters in International Relations (MAIR), and a Masters of Media Communications.
Bangkok Center
In addition to the main campus in Cha-am, Webster-Thailand also has offices and classroom facilities at the Bangkok Center in the Maneeya Building in Bangkok’s business district. Courses in the MBA and MAIR program are taught there so that working professionals in Bangkok can participate in these degree programs.
Students and Student Activities
The students at Webster-Thailand are from all over the world. Currently over 25 countries are represented, ranging from Norway to Ghana and from Korea to Nepal. About 35% of the students are from America. Also there are quite a few students from other campuses in the Webster network and also students on Study Abroad programs. The school’s small size and multi-cultural population means that students get to know everybody on campus and learn about a range of world cultures. Almost every weekend there is some activity involving groups of Webster students. These activities can range from visits to Buddhist temples, rock climbing and other sports, beach excursions, and trips to Bangkok. Yim Times Spring Edition http://www.webster.ac.th/pdf/YimTimes%20SP08-2ed.pdf
Students at Webster-Thailand have several options regarding housing. The university maintains student-housing at two beachfront condominium complexes on the outskirts of Hua Hin. The school provides comfortable tour-bus transportation to and from the campus and also to and from Hua Hin town and the main shopping center. Students can also arrange to rent housing in Hua Hin town if they prefer.
Location and Environment
The main campus of Webster University – Thailand is located in the Thai countryside in the district of Cha-am about 17 km from the beach resort of Hua Hin. The town of Hua Hin is an international tourist destination – very popular with European visitors and families – and it is also a favorite weekend getaway spot for Thais living in Bangkok. In Hua Hin is also one of the primary palaces of the highly-revered King of Thailand. All in all, Hua Hin is one of the safest and cleanest places in Southeast Asia. Convenient transportation to and from Bangkok is available by train, bus and van services. Lonely Planet Thailand Guidebook, chapter on Cha-am/Hua Hin
Webster University – Worldwide
Webster University was founded in 1915 in St, Louis, Missouri, USA as a small private university. The home campus – now with over 12,000 students – is located in Webster Groves, a picturesque suburb of St. Louis. Undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business, computer science, psychology, media and communications, international relations, science, education, fine and performing arts, and the liberal arts are offered. The institution has grown and now has a worldwide network of seven fully-accredited campuses (including Webster – Thailand). In addition, Webster provides university course-programs to the US government at nearly 100 government facilities and military bases. Currently, the University enrolls approximately 22,000 students worldwide who range from traditional college-age students to adult learners and represent over 100 nationalities. Webster University St. Louis website http://www.webster.edu/
The Webster worldwide network is composed of US-accredited campuses in London, Vienna, Leiden (The Netherlands), Cha-am (Thailand), Shanghai, Geneva, and the home campus in St. Louis. Students can easily transfer to other campuses in the Webster network and thus obtain an education with a truly global outlook.
External links
- Webster University website
- Webster University Orlando website
- Webster University in China
- Webster University in Geneva, Switzerland website
- Webster University in Vienna, Austria website
- Webster University in Leiden, Netherlands website
- Webster University in Cha-Am, Thailand website
