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On November 25 at Column Tower, SOM hosted the Career Ally 2025 which brought industry experts and SOM students together. Held several times a year, this was an event for our students to learn more about their future career paths from our company partners in different industries. It also exposes them to different business opportunities that they may have never encountered before. From left to right: Mr. Sam Hanna, Mr. Eddy Bellavoine, Mr. Cavaliere Peroni, Dr. Donald Ugsang F

By: Anchal Pandey On November 25, SOM students had the privilege of visiting the Business Online (BOL) office. This visit was an eye-opening and memorable learning experience, providing us with a deeper understanding of the data and information industry in Thailand. We were warmly welcomed by Ms. Mina Intanate, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of BOL, who shared the company’s inspiring journey, its organizational culture, and the wide range of services it offers. Listening t

Here at SOM, we are proud to showcase our recent alumni and share their internship journeys with you. Ms. Aye Chan Myat Moe graduated in May 2024 and wrote about her internship experience at Double A 1991 Public Company Limited at that time. Here is a snapshot from her time as a fresh graduate: My name is Aye Chan Myat Moe, a recent MSc.BADT graduate from the School of Management at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand. Currently, I am working as a Country Repres

On November 18, the EMBA Alumni Gathering Dinner (Vung Tau Chapter) unfolded as a warm and engaging evening, bringing together alumni who shared the same academic journey. The event offered a welcoming atmosphere where conversations flowed naturally and meaningful exchanges enriched the night. Attendees reflected on their professional paths, discussed future directions, and reinforced the value of staying connected as a community. What began as a simple dinner evolved into a

By: Khun Sitahng Puttha On November 14, as part of the Strategic Brand Management field visit, MBA, BADT and PhD students stepped outside the classroom to see how a retail brand turns strategy into lived experience at TOPS FOOD HALL. Kick-off at JustCo Silom Edge Central Food Retail leaders set the tone with powerful, experience-driven insights: Mr. Stéphane Coum (CEO – Food Group) explained how innovation is reshaping food retail. Mr. Chakkit Chatupanyachotikul (Head of Mark

By: Ms. Marianne Montecillo Staff from the School of Management attended Public Sector Day Thailand 2025 in Bangkok, joining leaders, educators, and professionals from across the region. The event focused on how technology, data, and innovation can help improve public services and support government transformation. Throughout the day, the SOM team joined talks on digital government, AI, cybersecurity, and sustainable development. These sessions offered fresh insights that can

By: Dr. Kamille Kiatisakchai The School of Management (SOM) played a part in the recent AIT Roadshow in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, held on 7–8 November 2025. Led by Dr. Kamonkanok (Kamille) Kiatisakchai, Assistant Dean and MBA Director, SOM helped showcase AIT’s academic strengths while highlighting the School’s leadership in sustainability-driven management education. The visit formed part of AIT’s broader strategy to enhance visibility in Vietnam, engage with partner univ

By: Khun Sitahng Puttha The AIT School of Management (AIT-SOM) successfully organized the Business Competency Development Program for Executive Leaders from 3–6 November 2025. The program, led by Dr. Sundar Venkatesh, Program Director, brought together professionals from the banking and financial sectors for an enriching four-day learning experience at AIT. Designed to enhance managerial and strategic leadership capabilities, the program focused on business innovation, organi

This term, students from SOM Vietnam programs including PM-BADT, PM-ESG, and DBA, along with alumni, joined a session on Industry 4.0 with Dr. Frank Ulrich Neuscheler and Mr. Milan Hronek from Bosch Thailand. The speakers shared how technologies like AI, IoT, robotics, and virtual reality are transforming industries and driving digital innovation. Through real-world examples, they showed how leading companies like Bosch are optimizing operations, creating smarter systems, and

We are pleased to announce and congratulate Dr. Joe French on receiving the 2025 AIT Distinguished Teaching Award. This award recognizes outstanding contributions to AIT’s teaching mission, based on 2024 student feedback, course-evaluation scores, class enrollments, grade distributions, and overall teaching performance. For the 2025 Academic Year, the following faculty members in AIT were awarded: Dr. Ekbordin Winijkul Prof. Kyoko Kusakabe Dr. Joseph French The winners shall

By: Kyaw Phyo Naing, BADT January 2025 intake From 31 October to 2 November 2025, I took part in the Siriraj x MIT Hacking Medicine 2025 Hackathon. It was a 3-day innovation sprint hosted jointly by Siriraj Hospital and MIT Hacking Medicine. The event convened healthcare professionals, engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs, designers, and policymakers—creating a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment ideal for collaborative problem-solving. Track Participation: Chronic Diseas

The Second Asia-Pacific Responsible Research Summit took place on October 29 at Sasin School of Management under the topic of “Responsible Research for Tomorrow’s Management.” The event was supported by the University of Queensland, Indian School of Business, and Tsinghua University in collaboration with the Community for Responsible Research in Business & Management (RRBM) and the organizers promoted the agenda of responsible research within the Business School research ecos

Our next featured alumnus simply goes by the moniker, Sue. With over 8 years of experience in Digital Marketing, Sue is passionate about helping businesses enhance their ​brand visibility and attract more clients through ​tailored digital marketing solutions that drive success. Intrigued by this solopreneur, we asked her a few questions. 1) Please give us a brief introduction about yourself. Hi, I'm Sue. I’m a digital marketer with a background in Communication and Management

As part of the Youth Impact Nexus Program, AIT Entrepreneurship Center is hosting a delegation of talented students and faculty from Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), Philippines. This initiative aims to inspire the next generation of leaders and the delegation consisted of 16 ambitious students as well as 3 faculty members led by Prof. Dieter Trau, Director of the AIT Entrepreneurship Center . On October 27 2025, SOM was pleased to deliver a presentation to them as par

The AIT School of Management hosted its first-ever Corporate Finance Boot Camp on October 18–19, 2025, marking a new hands-on learning initiative for the International Finance Program. The two-day event brought together students from Sections A and B of the Corporate Finance course for an intensive weekend of applied finance learning. Over shared meals, informal discussions, and interactive sessions, students had the chance to connect with faculty, peers, and industry profess

The School of Management at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) proudly announces that the Yearbook of Business Analytics & Digital Transformation (BADT) 2025 is officially out and available for readers worldwide. Following its earlier unveiling as the program’s first-ever yearbook, this publication now takes its place on the shelves, both in print and digital form. The BADT Yearbook 2025 offers a vibrant collection of insights, reflections, and research that capture the

By: Dr. Nabeel Bokhari The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand, and the Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIMV), India, have formally entered into a strategic partnership aimed at expanding executive education and joint research in Aisa. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 15 October 2025, establishing a collaborative framework to co-create impactful programs and foster knowledge-driven development in areas such as management, sustainabil

On October 11, 2025, SOM Alumni from all over gathered to celebrate and connect back with their friends and faculty at the SOM Building in the AIT Campus. As an outside event, white pagoda tents were set up for an elegant and festive atmosphere. The Day Program included live music from a trio band, food trucks and drink stations, and an assortment of merchandise and raffle tickets to be purchased from several booths such as Alumni Homecoming polo shirts and SOM tote bags. Dro

By: Dr. Nabeel Bokhari The School of Management (SOM) at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) successfully hosted its annual flagship event, the Doctoral Colloquium 2025, under the theme “From Insight to Impact: Reimagining Management Research in the Digital Age”. Held on 11 October 2025 at AIT’s main campus in Bangkok, the colloquium brought together faculty, doctoral students, and research mentors for a full day of academic exchange, research presentation, and collaborat

From 4 - 11 October 2025, a group of 39 students from Vietnam under the Executive MBA (EMBA) Program embarked on a study trip to Thailand that blended academic learning with practical industry exposure. The journey, held at the SOM–AIT Main Campus and the SOM Bangkok Downtown Campus, offered participants valuable insights into strategic management and real-world business practices. Students engaged in Strategic Management sessions facilitated by Dr. Steven White, which provid