FAQ on International Program
1.Why should you choose PIM? And what is the differences between PIM and others?
Panyapiwat Institute of Management (PIM) is the unique Corporate University running under the CP Group, so the students will be supported for the global networking and job opportunities. We certainly have strong networking and use the Work-based Education as the education model. The students could gain more experiences from real-case study and internship in Thailand and overseas, including the networking from company visits.
2.How about the educational system for students in the international program?
Work-based Education >> Not only studying in the class, but also the students have to do the internship in every summer intake since the 1st-year in order to gain hands-on experience through real projects and internship opportunities. When graduated, they will be ready to work with real-work experiences.
3.What international programs are offered at PIM?
There are both the bachelor and master degree programs, which are under International College (IC).
1. B.B.A. in Modern Business Entrepreneurship (iMBE) >> 3-year program
2. M.B.A. in International Entrepreneurship (iMBA) >> 2-year program
3. Fast Track Program (3-Year iMBE + 1-Year iMBA) >> 4-year program
4. Fast Track Program (1-Year iMBA) >> 1-year program
4.Who are the prospect students and who can apply for iMBE program?
The B.B.A. in Modern Business Entrepreneurship (iMBE) is ideal for ambitious students who want to build a bright future in entrepreneurship, innovation, startups, and international business, and those who want to develop practical business skills and soft skills to be ready for real-working in the future.
5.What is special and outstanding about the iMBE learning experience?
The iMBE experience is built around real business exposure. Students learn through projects, startup activities, global networking, and international experiences. The 4th-year students will have the international experiences to pitch the business idea to CEOs in Singapore and visit Singapore Management University.
6.How long to complete the iMBE program?
The students can normally complete the iMBE program in 3 years, and the iMBA in 2 years. However, we would like to offer the 3+1 fast track program so that they can spend 4 years to complete the iMBE and iMBA programs with real-work and internship experiences. This is the fast-track pathway that allows students to achieve both the bachelor and the master degree programs.
7.How about the students in terms of international community?
The students come from various nationalities. More than 90% are foreign students. For undergraduate program (iMBE), we have students from 16 countries. And for the master degree program (iMBA), we have students from 22 countries. Since establishing international programs in 2013 until now, we have students from around the world. It’s international community.
8.How about the opportunities on the exchange program or internship overseas?
International College emphasizes guaranteed internship opportunities and real-world learning through CP Group and partner companies, giving students valuable professional exposure before graduation.
They can go for the internship since the 1st year, but only the 3nd year will be provided the exchange program in many countries such as Finland, Germany, and Sweden. Additionally, the 4st-year students will be given the opportunity to pitching the business idea in Singapore.
9.How could the students develop their entrepreneurial skills and gain more experiences?
The International Startup Academy (IC I-SA) is one of the important structure under the international college because of their role in terms of improving and developing students in the business model.
IC-I-SA is playing the role for training the students internally, about the startup, and how to achieve the pitching of business ideas. The students can learn from the real case study by professionals and experts, networking, and any company in Thailand and international wises, not just from the paper or the book.
10.How do the students find any company for the internship?
The Counseling and Career Development for Student center (CCDS) which will fully support the students in terms of the internship place, or even monitor during the internship. This office will provide lists of company for the internship related to students’ dream career. We also give suggestions for students who would like to apply for a job, how can achieve the job interview, preparing the resume, and then they can get ready the job interview.
11.What career paths can iMBE graduates pursue?
Graduates are prepared for a wide range of opportunities, including entrepreneurship, digital platforms, streaming businesses, Health Tech, Fin Tech, AI-related enterprises, including management roles such as marketing manager, business development manager, project manager, business analyst, business owner and even other startups in various kinds of business.
12.How about the iMBA program, and who are the prospect of the iMBA program?
The iMBA program is the Master of Business Administration in International Entrepreneur (International Program), which is designed for future leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals and also bachelor graduates who would like to achieve in the advanced career of business with more experiences and networking, strong practical relevance, international perspective, and exposure to real companies and global business thinking.
13.What makes the iMBA program different from a typical MBA?
The iMBA at PIM is positioned as a full-time program designed from the perspective of an Asian executive, combining practical business knowledge with global business philosophy. It includes specialized learning in China-ASEAN business, Oriental Wisdom in Management, and entrepreneurial study environments.
14.What kind of real-world learning does the iMBA offer?
The program features business labs, company visits, on-site classroom learning, and a corporate mentor system. The website also highlights a “one subject, one company visit” approach that connects academic learning directly to real business practice.
15.What is the highlight of the iMBA program?
The highlight is “one subject, one company visit” so the iMBA students just study 15 coursework subjects with 15 different company visits, and “overseas immersion” for a field trip in various countries to make students gain more business, culture, and international networking. They could benefit from corporate mentoring, global partnerships, startup-oriented learning modules, networking opportunities, domestic business study trips, and business practicum experiences that connect theory to actual business situations.
16.What academic and professional advantages does the iMBA provide?
According to the program page, students benefit from corporate mentoring, global university partnerships, startup-oriented learning modules, networking opportunities, domestic business study trips, and business practicum experiences that connect theory to actual business situations.
17.How much do the students have to pay for the iMBE and iMBA programs?
- B.B.A. in Modern Business Entrepreneurship (iMBE) 585,000 Baht
- M.B.A. in International Entrepreneurship (iMBA) 450,000 Baht
- Fast Track Program (3-Year iMBE + 1-Year iMBA) 820,000 Baht
- Fast Track Program (1-Year iMBA) 250,000 Baht
We will give the installment plan to applicants, so the payment will be split to pay by semester as shown in the installment plan.
18.Does PIM have any scholarship or discount?
International College has transitioned to a model that rewards academic dedication and commitment. Instead of granting high-tier scholarships immediately at the start, we encourage students to demonstrate their potential during their first semester first.
Once enrolling, a student can immediately inform the Head of Program on the intention to apply for a scholarship/discount. The faculty will then work closely with him, providing mentorship and monitoring his performance. Scholarship applications will then open for those who show strong commitment and potential.
19.How do the students find the accommodation near PIM?
We provide guidance and recommendations for safe, convenient, and budget-friendly housing nearby. The students are required to pay for the accommodation by themselves, so all the tuition fee does not cover the cost of the dormitory or apartment.
20.How do the iMBE students prepare themselves before the semester starts?
We arrange the preparation course for new iMBE students in August in order that they can meet their new friends from different countries and advisor/teacher, including adjust themselves to a new international environments and PIM facilities.
21.What is the admissions requirement?
- Application Form : Download
- A copy of Transcript
- A copy of Identification Card or passport
- English Proficiency Test Score: iELTS 5.0 for iMBE and IELTS 5.5 for iMBA (if any)
22.How can the students contact to enroll the International Programs?
Any student who would like to get more information, please kindly email to the International Marketing & Recruitment Section at iadmission@pim.ac.th, or call/line to P’Natty 095-5296365 or P’London 098-7892491.
The IMR office is located in the 2nd floor, Multipurpose Building, Panyapiwat Institute of Management (PIM), Chaengwattana Road, Pakkred, Nonthaburi, Thailand.