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{{Infobox university
{{Infobox university
|name= Webster University Thailand
|name= Webster University (Thailand)
|established= 1999
|established= 1999
|city= [[Cha-Am]] and [[Bangkok]]
|city= [[Cha-Am]], [[Bangkok]]
|country= [[Thailand]]
|country= [[Thailand]]
|campus= Rural and urban
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|mascot= [[Gorlok]]
|mascot= [[Gorlok]]
|website= http://www.webster.ac.th
|website= http://www.webster.ac.th
|president= Ratish Thakur <ref>http://www.webster.ac.th/about/office-and-units/rectors-message/</ref>
|president= Elizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble <ref>http://www.webster.edu/president/</ref>
|endowment= $0 (2015)<ref>{{cite news | url= http://www.collegetimes.tv/webster-university-cha-am/ | title = Webster University Cha Am - CollegeTimes}}</ref>
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'''Webster University Thailand (WUT)''' is an Indian-managed<ref>http://www.webster.ac.th/about/office-and-units/rectors-message/</ref> liberal arts college established in 1999<ref>{{cite news | url= http://www.collegetimes.tv/webster-university-cha-am/ | title = Webster University Cha Am - CollegeTimes}}</ref> with an undergraduate campus located near the resort town of [[Hua Hin]] in the district of [[Cha-Am]], and additional graduate programs located in [[Bangkok]], Thailand. WUT is one of several international campuses associated with [[Webster University]] in [[St. Louis]], [[Missouri]], in the United States. Although the campus claims to be a non-profit American institution, there are no Americans in WUT's administration, its faculty is composed largely of Filipinos and Indians, and its current endowment fund is $0 (2015).<ref>{{cite news | url= http://www.collegetimes.tv/webster-university-cha-am/ | title = Webster University Cha Am - CollegeTimes}}</ref> Despite its primary focus on undergraduate business and MBA programs, neither of the WUT campuses are accredited by [[Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business|AACSB]].<ref>https://datadirect.aacsb.edu/public/profiles/profile.cfm?interstitialComplete=1&runReport=1&unitid=55038&userType=All</ref>
'''Webster University''' in Thailand is an extended international location of Webster University from St. Louis, Missouri, USA.<ref>{{cite web|title=Worldwide Webster|website=http://www.webster.edu/worldwide/asia.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Nation|website=http://www.nationmultimedia.com/smartlife/20060403/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Business Standard|website=http://www.business-standard.com/article/management/american-degree-from-thailand-106071901099_1.html}}</ref> The American-based non-profit <ref>http://www.webster.edu/about/glance.html</ref> University established its international campus in Thailand in 1999<ref>{{cite news | url= http://wenr.wes.org/2014/03/education-in-thailand/ | title = Education in Thailand - World Education News & Review | accessdate = 10 February 2015}}</ref> with an undergraduate campus located near the resort town of [[Hua Hin]] in the district of Cha-Am, and additional graduate and undergraduate programs located in [[Bangkok]], Thailand. The facility in Thailand is one of several international campuses associated with [[Webster University]] in [[St. Louis]], [[Missouri]], in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|website=http://www.webster.edu/worldwide/}}</ref> University’s international campuses, study abroad opportunities, international programs, the Confucius Institute, and the Center for International Education are overseen by Grant Chapman, JD.<ref>{{cite web|title=Director of International Programs|website=http://www.webster.edu/arts-and-sciences/graduate-programs/internationalrelations/chapman.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bangkok Post|website=http://www.bangkokpost.com/print/428622/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Grant Chapman, M.A., J.D.|website=http://www.siue.edu/linc/speakers/chapman_biosketch.shtml}}</ref> The director of the campus in Thailand is Ratish Thakur.<ref>http://www.webster.ac.th/about/office-and-units/rectors-message/</ref>
==Undergraduate Programs==
==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, it offers undergraduate degrees in International Relations and Psychology.<ref>http://www.webster.ac.th/academics/</ref>
In the School of Business and Technology, Webster University in Thailand currently offers undergraduate degrees in Business Administration (BS), Management (BA), Management (BA) with an emphasis in International Business, Management (BA) with an emphasis in Marketing and Management (BA) with an emphasis in Human Resources Management . School of Communications offers undergraduate degrees in Media Communications (BA) and Advertising & Marketing Communications (BA). College of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate degrees in International Relations (BA) and Psychology (BA).<ref>http://www.webster.ac.th/academics/</ref>
==Graduate Programs==
==Graduate Programs==
WUT currently offers three masters degree programs: Masters in Business Administration ([[MBA]]), Masters in International Relations (MAIR), and a Masters of Media Communications.<ref>http://www.webster.ac.th/academics/</ref>
The University currently offers graduate programs for Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Masters in International Relations (MAIR), and a Masters of Media Communications.<ref>http://www.webster.ac.th/academics/</ref>
==Bangkok Center==
==Bangkok Academic Center==
In addition to the main campus in [[Cha-am]], WUT also has offices and classroom facilities at the [[Bangkok]] Academic Center on the 4th Floor M Space of [[Empire Tower, Bangkok]] in Bangkok's business district [[Sathorn]]. Masters (MBA & MAIR) and selected Undergraduate programs are taught there.<ref>http://www.webster.ac.th/academics/</ref>
In addition to the main campus in Cha-am, the University also has offices and classroom facilities at the Bangkok Academic Center on the 4th Floor, EM Space of Empire Tower, Bangkok in Bangkok's business district Sathorn. Masters (MBA, MA International Relations and MA Media Communications) and Undergraduate programs available at the center include Computer Science (BS), Management (BA) with an emphasis in International Business, International Relatins (BA), Animation (BA), and ESL (English as a Second Language).<ref>http://www.webster.ac.th/academics/</ref>

==Faculty==
The university hosts teaching faculty, research professors and adjunct professors from over 15 different countries covering five continents.<ref>{{cite web|title=Faculty|website=http://www.webster.ac.th/academics/faculty/}}</ref>

==Webster Worldwide==
Webster University in Thailand is part of the Webster University Worldwide network of international campuses,<ref>{{cite web|title=Wordwide network|website=http://www.iamexpat.nl/read-and-discuss/education/features/webster-university-netherlands-worldwide-network}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Webster Wordwide|website=http://www.webster.edu/worldwide/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Global Higher Education|website=http://www.globalhighered.org/branchcampuses.php}}</ref> students enrolled at the campus in Thailand have the option to study at any of Webster's campuses including USA, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Netherlands, Austria, China and Ghana.<ref>{{cite web|title=Higher Learning Commission|website=https://www.ncahlc.org/component/directory/?Action=ShowBasic&Itemid=&instid=1474&lang=en}}</ref>

In addition to own campuses the University holds partnerships with several universities worldwide including Haute École de Bruxelles through the Institut Supérieur de Traducteurs & Interprètes (ISTI), in Brussels, Belgium, Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU), Trier University (UNIVERSITÄT TRIER), in Germany, Trier, Webster-Florence at Kent State University-Florence, Italy, Obirin University (Tokyo), Kansai University (Osaka), The Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG), Mexico and Oviedo or Uviéu (in Asturian), Spain<ref>{{cite web|title=Study Abroad|website=http://www.webster.edu/study-abroad/}}</ref>

==Accreditation & Awards==
Webster University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, which covers the University's campus in Thailand<ref>https://www.ncahlc.org/component/directory/?Action=ShowBasic&Itemid=&instid=1474&lang=en</ref>. In addition, the campus in Thailand is accredited locally by Office of the Higher Education Commission Thailand (CHE) <ref>{{cite web|title=Office of the Higher Education Commission Thailand (CHE)|website=http://www.inter.mua.go.th/main2/page_detail.php?id=167}}</ref>. Webster University's School of Business & Technology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP).<ref>http://www.acbsp.org/members/?id=18776402</ref> In 2013, the Webster University Thailand campus was awarded the "Prime Minister's Business Excellence Award and earned an "excellent" rating from Thailand's Office of National Education Standards and Quality Assessment.<ref>http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678467-webster-wins-business-excellence-award/</ref><ref>http://www.webster.ac.th/news/webster-wins-business-excellence-award/</ref>

==References==
==References==
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Webster University (Thailand)
TypePrivate, four-year
Established1999
PresidentElizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble [1]
Location
Cha-Am, Bangkok
,
Thailand
CampusRural and urban
ColorsNavy, gold, and white
NicknameWebster, WUT
MascotGorlok
Websitehttp://www.webster.ac.th

Webster University in Thailand is an extended international location of Webster University from St. Louis, Missouri, USA.[2][3][4] The American-based non-profit [5] University established its international campus in Thailand in 1999[6] with an undergraduate campus located near the resort town of Hua Hin in the district of Cha-Am, and additional graduate and undergraduate programs located in Bangkok, Thailand. The facility in Thailand is one of several international campuses associated with Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, in the United States.[7] University’s international campuses, study abroad opportunities, international programs, the Confucius Institute, and the Center for International Education are overseen by Grant Chapman, JD.[8][9][10] The director of the campus in Thailand is Ratish Thakur.[11]

Undergraduate Programs

In the School of Business and Technology, Webster University in Thailand currently offers undergraduate degrees in Business Administration (BS), Management (BA), Management (BA) with an emphasis in International Business, Management (BA) with an emphasis in Marketing and Management (BA) with an emphasis in Human Resources Management . School of Communications offers undergraduate degrees in Media Communications (BA) and Advertising & Marketing Communications (BA). College of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate degrees in International Relations (BA) and Psychology (BA).[12]

Graduate Programs

The University currently offers graduate programs for Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Masters in International Relations (MAIR), and a Masters of Media Communications.[13]

Bangkok Academic Center

In addition to the main campus in Cha-am, the University also has offices and classroom facilities at the Bangkok Academic Center on the 4th Floor, EM Space of Empire Tower, Bangkok in Bangkok's business district Sathorn. Masters (MBA, MA International Relations and MA Media Communications) and Undergraduate programs available at the center include Computer Science (BS), Management (BA) with an emphasis in International Business, International Relatins (BA), Animation (BA), and ESL (English as a Second Language).[14]

Faculty

The university hosts teaching faculty, research professors and adjunct professors from over 15 different countries covering five continents.[15]

Webster Worldwide

Webster University in Thailand is part of the Webster University Worldwide network of international campuses,[16][17][18] students enrolled at the campus in Thailand have the option to study at any of Webster's campuses including USA, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Netherlands, Austria, China and Ghana.[19]

In addition to own campuses the University holds partnerships with several universities worldwide including Haute École de Bruxelles through the Institut Supérieur de Traducteurs & Interprètes (ISTI), in Brussels, Belgium, Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU), Trier University (UNIVERSITÄT TRIER), in Germany, Trier, Webster-Florence at Kent State University-Florence, Italy, Obirin University (Tokyo), Kansai University (Osaka), The Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG), Mexico and Oviedo or Uviéu (in Asturian), Spain[20]

Accreditation & Awards

Webster University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, which covers the University's campus in Thailand[21]. In addition, the campus in Thailand is accredited locally by Office of the Higher Education Commission Thailand (CHE) [22]. Webster University's School of Business & Technology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP).[23] In 2013, the Webster University Thailand campus was awarded the "Prime Minister's Business Excellence Award and earned an "excellent" rating from Thailand's Office of National Education Standards and Quality Assessment.[24][25]

References

  1. ^ http://www.webster.edu/president/
  2. ^ "Worldwide Webster". http://www.webster.edu/worldwide/asia.html. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  3. ^ "The Nation". http://www.nationmultimedia.com/smartlife/20060403/. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  4. ^ "Business Standard". http://www.business-standard.com/article/management/american-degree-from-thailand-106071901099_1.html. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  5. ^ http://www.webster.edu/about/glance.html
  6. ^ "Education in Thailand - World Education News & Review". Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  7. ^ http://www.webster.edu/worldwide/. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |title= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  8. ^ "Director of International Programs". http://www.webster.edu/arts-and-sciences/graduate-programs/internationalrelations/chapman.html. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  9. ^ "Bangkok Post". http://www.bangkokpost.com/print/428622/. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  10. ^ "Grant Chapman, M.A., J.D.". http://www.siue.edu/linc/speakers/chapman_biosketch.shtml. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  11. ^ http://www.webster.ac.th/about/office-and-units/rectors-message/
  12. ^ http://www.webster.ac.th/academics/
  13. ^ http://www.webster.ac.th/academics/
  14. ^ http://www.webster.ac.th/academics/
  15. ^ "Faculty". http://www.webster.ac.th/academics/faculty/. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  16. ^ "Wordwide network". http://www.iamexpat.nl/read-and-discuss/education/features/webster-university-netherlands-worldwide-network. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  17. ^ "Webster Wordwide". http://www.webster.edu/worldwide/. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  18. ^ "Global Higher Education". http://www.globalhighered.org/branchcampuses.php. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  19. ^ "Higher Learning Commission". https://www.ncahlc.org/component/directory/?Action=ShowBasic&Itemid=&instid=1474&lang=en. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  20. ^ "Study Abroad". http://www.webster.edu/study-abroad/. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  21. ^ https://www.ncahlc.org/component/directory/?Action=ShowBasic&Itemid=&instid=1474&lang=en
  22. ^ "Office of the Higher Education Commission Thailand (CHE)". http://www.inter.mua.go.th/main2/page_detail.php?id=167. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  23. ^ http://www.acbsp.org/members/?id=18776402
  24. ^ http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678467-webster-wins-business-excellence-award/
  25. ^ http://www.webster.ac.th/news/webster-wins-business-excellence-award/

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