International College, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University

Program

Aviation Business
Management

Aviation Business Management, B.B.A.

International Program

This curriculum is a practical type; as a result, students are required to apply their theories studied in class to professional practices in real life within organizations or enterprises with considerable expertise in the aviation industry. Students can integrate languages, services, and professional knowledge and skills efficiency as the industry’s need. This will definitely equip the graduates with full-effort potentials to work and to move forwards in the rapidly changing future.

The prominent point of the curriculum

  • Students can study in a real Aircraft atmosphere as we provide Aircraft Cabin Mock-up.
  • This curriculum is a practical type, students are required to apply their theories studied in class to professional practices in real life within international organizations or enterprises. Communication skill is emphasized: At the College, we study in English and our students are expected to study the 3rd language, for example, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, and French.
  • The international college has signed an MOU with the Association of Civil Aviation and Tourism of Thailand (ACAAT) for planning future collaborations with aviation agencies, airlines, airports, air cargo, and logistics agencies, and future tourism.

Possible Careers after Graduation
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  • พนักงานต้อนรับบนเครื่องบิน (Flight Attendants)
  • พนักงานบริการภาคพื้น เช่น พนักงานการโดยสาร พนักงานต้อนรับผู้โดยสาร ห้องรับรองพิเศษ พนักงานสำรองบัตรโดยสารเครื่องบิน (Ground Services such as Passenger Service Agent, Lounge Attendant, Reservation and Ticketing Officer)
  • เจ้าหน้าที่ด้านการจัดการความปลอดภัยของสายการบิน องค์กรรัฐวิสาหกิจ และ องค์กรภาครัฐ (Flight Safety Officer in Airlines, State Enterprises, and Government Agencies)
  • ตัวแทนส่งเสริมการตลาดสายการบิน (Airline Marketing Agents)
  • บุคลากรในภาคธุรกิจการบิน เช่น เจ้าหน้าที่พนักงานศุลกากร เจ้าหน้าที่หน่วยงาน กำกับดูแลและกำกับมาตรฐานการบินพลเรือนของประเทศไทย เจ้าหน้าที่ปฏิบัติการ ท่าอากาศยาน เจ้าหน้าที่ควบคุมการจราจรทางอากาศ และเจ้าหน้าที่บริหารงาน ทั่วไปในธุรกิจการบิน (Personnel working in the aviation business sector, such as air cargo personnel, customs officers, officials of Thailand’s civil aviation regulatory and oversight authorities, airport operations officers, air traffic control officers, and administrative officers in the aviation business.)

Attributes

Hold a certificate not less than high school or equivalent or Pass the entrance exam in accordance with the Admission Criteria of the Higher Education Office and/ or the Undergraduate Study Regulations of Chiang Mai Rajabhat University in 2014

Study duration

Bachelor's degree, 4 years,
8 academic terms

Tuition fees

Thai students
30,000 Baht/academic term

International students
30,000 Baht/academic term

*International student tuition fee 10,000 Baht per academic term **Excluding summer term fees and first-entry fees

Semester Periods

1st Semester
August - December

2nd Semester
January - May

Ms. Chalitda Waripinturuk

Education

Master’s Degree

  • M.M. (Aviation Management), Civil Aviation Training Center, Thailand

Bachelor’s Degree

  • B.Tech. (Air Traffic Management) (First Class Honors), Civil Aviation Training Center, Thailand

Areas of Expertise

  • Aviation Business Management

  • Safety Management

Publications

Niyomsiri, J., Arsarkij, J., Inkhao, P., Waripinturak, C., & Thanaboonruang, S. (2026). Economic Value Creation of Agricultural Products: A Case Study of Garlic Farmer Groups in Fang District, Chiang Mai Province. Journal for Community Development and Life Quality, 14(2).

Samarkchan, P., & Waripinturuk, C. (2022, August). Directions for Adapting Aviation Curricula in the 21st Century. In Proceedings of the 6th Rajamangala Bangkok National Creative Conference (Cretech 2022) (pp. 325-330). Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep, Chonburi.

Ms. Phichaya Maneerat

Education

Master’s Degrees

  • M.Sc. in Air Transport Planning and Management (Merit), University of Westminster, UK

  • M.Sc. in International Business (Merit), University of Hertfordshire, UK

Bachelor’s Degree

  • B.Econ. (Economics), Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Areas of Expertise

  • Aviation Business Management

  • Service Management

  • Sustainable Aviation

Publications

Maneerat, P., & Thanaboonruang, S. (2025). Personal factors influencing the decision to choose eco-friendly airlines at Chiang Mai International Airport. Journal of Aviation, Travel, and Services, 4(1), 1-18.

Maneerat, P. (2026). A Study on Environmental Awareness Influencing Passengers’ Selection of Eco-Friendly Flights at Chiang Mai International Airport. Journal of Advanced Management Science, 14(1).

Maneerat, P. Passengers’ Behavioral Intentions toward Eco-Friendly Aviation Services: An Analysis of Marketing Mix Factors at Chiang Mai International Airport.

Maneerat, P. (2025). Needs Assessment for the Development of Soft Skills to Enhance Essential Soft Skills for Work in the Aviation Industry: A Case Study of Aviation Business Management Students at Chiang Mai Rajabhat University. Journal of Graduate Research, 16(1).

Maneerat, P. (2025). Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Future Skills of Thai Airline Ground Attendants. Journal of Aviation, Travel, and Services, 4(2), 38-67.

Asst. Prof. Jittkhun Niyomsiri 

Education

Master’s Degree

  • M.Sc. (Marketing), University of Wales, UK

Bachelor’s Degree

  • B.Econ. (Economics) (First Class Honors), Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Areas of Expertise

  • Aviation Business Management

  • Logistics

Publications

Niyomsiri, J., Arsarkij, J., Inkhao, P., Waripinturak, C., & Thanaboonruang, S. (2026). Economic Value Creation of Agricultural Products: A Case Study of Garlic Farmer Groups in Fang District, Chiang Mai Province. Journal for Community Development and Life Quality, 14(2).

Niyomsiri, J., Dangwirun, P., & Intawong, P. (2024, January – April). Analysis of Tourism Supply Chain and Community Products to Develop New Value Chains and Appropriate Business Models under the New Normal: A Case Study of Phrao District, Chiang Mai Province. Journal of Academic for Spatial Innovation Development, 5(1), 92-108.

Niyomsiri, J., Arsarkij, J., Srikaew, A., & Kadidang, K. (2022, July – December). Guidelines for Potential Development and Marketing Cost Analysis of Community Products and Services in Mae Win Sub-district, Mae Wang District, Chiang Mai Province. Journal of Liberal Arts and Service Industry, 5(2), 386-402.

Inkhao, P., & Niyomsiri, J. (2022, July – December). Guidelines for Creating Public Consciousness through the Decision to Use Cloth Bags among Chiang Mai Rajabhat University Students. Journal of Liberal Arts and Service Industry, 5(2), 108-119.

Ms. Kanokwan Kadeedang 

Education

Master’s Degree

  • M.Sc. (Tourism Management), University of Surrey, UK

Bachelor’s Degree

  • B.A. (French) (First Class Honors), Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Areas of Expertise

  • Aviation Business Management

  • Service Management

Publications

Niyomsiri, J., Arsarkij, J., Srikaew, A., & Kadeedang, K. (2022, July – December). Guidelines for Potential Development and Marketing Cost Analysis of Community Products and Services in Mae Win Sub-district, Mae Wang District, Chiang Mai Province. Journal of Liberal Arts and Service Industry, 5(2), 386-402.

Ms. Suthamanee Thanaboonruang 

Education

Master’s Degree

  • M.B.A. (Strategic Management), University of Wales, UK

Bachelor’s Degree

  • B.A. (Political Science), Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Areas of Expertise

  • Service Management

Publications

Niyomsiri, J., Arsarkij, J., Inkhao, P., Waripinturak, C., & Thanaboonruang, S. (2026). Economic Value Creation of Agricultural Products: A Case Study of Garlic Farmer Groups in Fang District, Chiang Mai Province. Journal for Community Development and Life Quality, 14(2).

Maneerat, P., & Thanaboonruang, S. (2025). Personal factors influencing the decision to choose eco-friendly airlines at Chiang Mai International Airport. Journal of Aviation, Travel, and Services, 4(1), 1-18.

Ms. Lanliya Phraepanichawat 

Education

Master’s Degree

  • M.Sc. (Aviation Science) (Highest Honors), Everglades University, U.S.A.

Bachelor’s Degree

  • B.Sc. (Physics), King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand

Areas of Expertise

  • Aviation Business Management

Publications

Phraepanichawat, L., Inkhao, P., Thanakonphisit, T., & Padpai, C. (2021, April). Attitudes of Airline Passengers Toward LGBTQ+ Service Providers in the Aviation Business at Chiang Mai International Airport. Journal of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Khon Kaen Campus, 7(1), 175-188.

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