About Curriculum
INTRODUCTION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE SAR
The self-assessment report is designed to analyse the criteria that are being assessed. It covers the period from the establishment of the Airline Business programme that is revised and approved February 16, 2020. Briefly, the criteria that are analysed are: 1. the suitability of the programme, 2. How successful programme has been, at operational and academic levels and 3. The final results obtained by students, including their academic achievements, employability and integration into employment. Essential criteria for the continuous improvement of quality are: an analysis of indicators of the results, and self-criticism, which contributes to the creation of an improvement plan in accordance with the previous conclusions. This should be the focus of the self-report.
ORGANIZATION OF THE SELF-ASSESSMENT REPORT
The Internal Review Panel (STIC) is responsible for drawing up the self-assessment report. This Panel is created for the purpose of assessment and is comprised of individuals from different areas of the Faculty who are involved in degree quality: from the Dean to a student representative, and including all of the academic heads. The report is available to the entire STIC community on the Faculty website: self-assessment report.
The structure of the self-assessment report is determined by the guidelines in the ASEAN University Network – Quality Assurance at Program Level Version 4.0 for the assessment of Bachelor of Airline Business program. This consists of 8 criterions for the self-assessment report such as:
- Expected Learning Outcomes, 2. Program Structure and Content, 3. Teaching and Learning Approach,
- Student Assessment, 5. Academic Staff, 6. Student Support Services, 7. Facilities and Infrastructure,
- Output and Outcomes.
For every degree, all 8 Criterions are assessed independently and given a rating: (1) absolutely inadequate, (2) inadequate and improvement is necessary, (3) inadequate but minor improvement will make it adequate, (4) adequate as expected, (5) better than adequate, (6) example of best practices and (7) excellent (example of world class or leading practices. The results for the 8 criterions count towards the overall assessment of the degree.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE COLLEGE, FACULTY AND PROGRAM
St Theresa International College (STIC) offers internationally recognized programs that are fine-tuned to ensure that students are given a high quality education. STIC make its ultimate goal to help students fully prepare for their future careers. STIC areas of excellence range from the humanities to business to nursing sciences. In addition to its rigorous coursework, St Theresa stands out for its commitment to real-life practice. It produces and encourages students to have the opportunity to apply and develop the skills and experience they will need to compete and excel in the professional world.
STIC courses comply with international standards and are taught primarily in English by multicultural staff. If students love to travel, study abroad and exchange programs STIC can send a student overseas to study at one of its partner institutions. The student’s study will be fully accredited to the STIC degree. This is in accordance to its vision, mission, objectives and quality policy.
STIC has five different faculties. One of the faculties is Faculty of Business Administration. The FBA is an integral part of a learning organization that adopts quality assurances, cultural knowledge and wisdom in conjunction with international collaborations, and university network to produce successful graduates who are highly prized by national and global professions.
The Faculty of Business Administration is internationally recognized for its world-class programs offered in a congenial and research environment. As an active and integral part of a learning organization, the faculty strives to develop business management and service professionals with core competencies, learning attitude, strong leadership, moral values, professional ethics and concern for social responsibility. Programs are organized and directed by our highly qualified faculty that are specialized in business administration, aviation and services of globalized corporations.
The Faculty of Business Administration consists of 7 Undergraduate programs and 1 Graduate program. One of the programs underlying it is Airline Business Program.
Airline Business program aims to produce first-class graduates in the field of airline business. The students will experience an international learning environment as all courses are conducted in the English language. Friendly facilities such as simulated cabin mock up together with courses directed by experienced airline experts and academic professionals, shall prepare students for the career challenges ahead.
Through field trips, our students will have the chance to visit numerous airline business industries such as Suvarnabhumi Airport, TG Operation Center (OPC), Thai Airways International Cargo and Thai Catering where they will be well familiarized with real-life routines.
Our program includes “On-the-Job-Training” opportunities for 4th year students, with the purpose of engaging them in practical skills needed for professional development within both, local and international airline industries such as Singapore Airlines, Nok Air, Qatar Airways, Mahan Air, Oman Air, Air France, Lufthansa, Thai-Air Asia, Thai Airways International, Thai Airways Royal Orchid Lounge, Emirates, Austrian Airlines, EVA Air and the Airport Authority of Thailand (AOT).
Graduates will be ready to step out and obtain prominent positions, working together with professionals in the airline business, not only locally, but at an international level as well.