PANYAPIWAT INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES 2020 ANNUAL REPORT OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
ANNUAL REPORT 2020
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SEEDING THE FUTURE We at PIM are committed to cultivating
While we continue to work around the
the seeds of the future planted by our
condition
Chairman, Mr. Korsak Chairasmisak 14
coronavirus disease 2019, a pandemic
years
that sets the tone for years to come, we
ago
upon
the
Institute’s
establishment. His idea to develop an educational connects
with
system future
that
directly
needs
of
the
country, industry, and society is at the core of the programs we develop at PIM.
brought
about
by
the
are driven with four realizations: 1. Learning has become multi-local 2. Scholars and students have been displaced 3. Online and hybrid delivery
Networking is considered a priority for the International Relations Office, as it is
requires creativity and grit 4. The role of international relations
through these connections that we are
is equivalent to access and
able to develop and implement high
persistence
quality mobility learning experiences for our faculty, staff, and students. Through
This annual report aims to share PIM’s
these connections, the capabilities and
international endeavors to create an
readiness of the Institute are tested and
environment
refined.
without borders and barriers: the new normal.
conducive
to
learning
PIM is Thailand’s first and largest
PIM provides degree programs
Corporate University established in
in
2007 and owned by CP ALL Public
Doctorate
Company Limited. CP-ALL is one of
faculties and 37 subject areas.
the business lines of the Charoen
PIM’s
Pokphand
approach
Group
(CP),
Thailand's
Bachelor’s,
Master’s
level
across
Work-based combines
and 10
Learning classroom
largest conglomerate. CP consists of
based education and practical
three core businesses that operate in
application of learned knowledge
the agribusiness and food, retail and
into a unique learning process
distribution,
that has been appreciated by
including
all
7-Eleven
stores across Thailand (which CP-ALL
many
operates),
telecommunications
and companies across the world.
industries with investments in over 20
More than 20,000 students from
countries. Founded in 1921, the CP
30 countries study at PIM.
and
educational
institutions
Group currently employs, through its subsidiaries over 500,000 people with
More information can be found
offices
at: http://www.pim.ac.th/
and
factories
located
worldwide.
PANYAPIWAT INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT where classroom learning meets real world education
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INTERNATIONAL DNA ROOTED IN THAILAND PIM attracts talent from all over the world and employs many of Thailand's well-know experts in a wide range of specializations. The international background of Thai faculty and staff, most of whom have matriculated in reputed universities across the globe, is a core strength which allows many classroom environments to be a platform to satisfy learners' curiosity and challenge students' views and understanding. PIM also welcomes approximately 800 full time and exchange students from 30 countries and territories every year, which contribute directly to the international flavor of the campus.
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INTERNATIONAL INTEREST TO PIM IN 2020 While the impact of the global pandemic to the number of visitors to PIM is significant, we at the Office of International Relations strive to create new opportunities locally, while practicing social distancing and high-levels of hygiene. The result in numbers is naturally incomparable to the past years, however the team is devoted to our mission to develop international activities for all PIM students.
132 Groups
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665 Visitors
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NEW PARTNERSHIPS University College Leuven-Limburg, Belgium 10 February 2020 Northwestern Polytechnical University, China 1 June 2020 National Chi Nan University , Taiwan 15 June 2020 National University of Laos 15 August 2020 Fukuoka Jo Gakuin University, Japan 15 August 2020 Seneca College, Canada 23 September 2020 Osaka Prefecture University, Japan 25 November 2020
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GLOBAL REACH
PIM WORKS CLOSELY WITH OVER 200 UNIVERSITIES FROM 30 COUNTRIES ACROSS THE GLOBE
International exchanges in education turns countries into people, human beings with aspirations and dreams.
800+ 200+ PIM's Global Network
Universities
30 Countries
HIGHLIGHTS OF 2020 EEC CAMPUS 2020 is second Pattaya, Corridor
the year PIM opened its campus just outside of the Eastern Economic Campus - EEC Campus.
The location is strategic, being close to the thriving industrial zones in the provinces of Chonburi and Rayong.
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The campus architecture is largely characterized by natural lighting and open-air areas. The EEC campus is currently housing a great diversity of more than 500 students, including Thai and international students.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF 2020 FOOD ACADEMY The much anticipated PIM Food Academy, a culinary and food business management institute was launched in November 2020. Food Academy offers a great variety of food-related experience and skill-building programs including short courses on entrepreneurship, food specialist; 1 day amuse & delicious cooking programs; and barista and icecream making classes. The Academy can also customize programs for group bookings. After the opening, PIM Food Academy warmly received positive feedback from many partners, which are business entities, embassies, universities, and international schools.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF 2020 Embassy of Finland Commends PIM on the Institute’s Commitment to Excellence in Education
Mr. Heikki Karhu, Charge de Affairs a.i., Embassy of Finland shared his thoughts on the qualifications of teachers during the Finland and Satit PIM Education Showcase 2020 on 11 November 2020 at the Waldorf Astoria Bangkok. Over 100 participated in the event, with 4 representing the Embassy of Finland. Ambassador-Designate Mr. Jyri Jarviaho was also present during the event. “Being a son of two teachers, a brother of two teachers, and a product of the Finnish school system, I feel this topic is close to my heart”, Mr. Heikki mentioned as he outlined 5 attributes that Finnish teachers possess. The five attributes are respect, competence, trust, empowerment, and joy.
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"An impressive example of the good relationship is that in December 2017, SATIT PIM opened its Finnish model classroom, as the Institute’s concrete commitment to excellence in education.” Mr. Heikki Karhu, Charge de Affairs a.i., Embassy of Finland The keynote was followed by a panel discussion with speakers: Mr. Prawit Srinongwa and Dr. Saral Pacheun from Satit PIM and Asst.Prof.Dr. Sitthikorn Sumalee from Kasetsart University. This session was moderated by Mr. Supachoke Opasakhun of Amarin TV.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF 2020 FIRST VIRTUAL MOU PIM inks agreement with Seneca College, Canada, and PIM
23 September 2020 marked the official partnership ceremony between Seneca College, Canada, and Panyapiwat Institute of Management (PIM) through a memorandum of understanding ceremony (MOU). As the first virtual MOU signing ceremony, PIM hosted the program with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sompop Manarungsan of PIM and Mr. David Agnew of Seneca as key signatories. Seneca President Mr. David Agnew expressed that during this pandemic, "we get to know who our friends are who will continue to work together and move forward together." He mentioned that the past 6 months
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has tested faculty ingenuity to find new ways to continue higher education efforts. PIM President Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sompop Manarungsan shared his optimism with the cooperation saying that he looks forward to both institutions cooperating closely in various fields. Also in the session were the key faculty members who will drive the partnership forward in the field of hospitality and tourism, Seneca’s Ms. Angela Zigras and PIM’s Mr. Anuchit Saeng-on. Acting as witnesses were PIM’s Mr. Phornvit Pacharintanakul and Seneca’s Ms. Monica Kronfli.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF 2020 NHL STENDEN NHL Stenden’s widely reputed international mobility program called Grand Tour selected PIM as its Thailand location since October 2016. Over 1,000 students representing more than 10 countries have studied minors hosted at PIM for 10 weeks at a time. In addition to coursework delivery in areas such as mindfulness leadership, international business, international Relations and tourism; PIM arranges cultural tours, company visits, and networking sessions for the exchange students.
10-11 January 2020 marked the first time that PIM hosted a cultural study tour to Pattaya in order to see the PIM EEC campus. The trip included 30 students from international relations, integrated digital marketing and event management minors.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF 2020 NHL STENDEN A visit to Ratchaburi on 6 March 2020 was also arranged for the last module of students who was able to spend the Grand Tour experience at PIM for Marketing Management in Asia and International Relations minors before all international activities were forced to close its curtain due to the Covid 2019. Despite the difficulties brought by the situation, the usual activities were shifted to online platform, including cross-cultural research session and online escape room activity. Now, we are looking ahead to the familiar vibes back to our campus when international students from NHL Stenden return.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF 2020 V-LED PIM launches first virtual course; responds to partner requests
PIM V-LED 1
PIM V-LED 2
PIM responds to the partner universities
Following the successful virtual course in
seeking creative and alternative solutions to
September 2020, the second V-LED, was
conduct academic cooperation. 1 September
implemented on 27-30 October 2020.This
2020 marked the first day of the three-day
time, a 4-day program including an overview
virtual course titled PIM Virtual-Leadership
of
Entrepreneurship Development, or PIM V-LED.
language, a virtual company visit, and group
Ten universities, including PIM, nominated
work was arranged. The course was well-
participants and observers:
received by PIM’s 12 partner universities in 9
Waseda University, Japan
Thailand,
cultural
sharing,
basic
countries, as follows:
Mie University, Japan
University
Kansai University, Japan
Belgium
Osaka Prefecture University, Japan
CamEd Business School, Cambodia
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Korea
Diponegoro University, Indonesia
National University of Laos, Laos
Chuo University, Japan
Myanmar Noble University, Myanmar Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong PIM, Thailand
Thai
Colleges
Leuven-Limburg,
Mie University, Japan Avans Hogeschool, Netherlands Ateneo de Davao University, Philippines Chinese Culture University, Taiwan Cheng Shiu University, Taiwan Ming Chuan University, Taiwan Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Seoul Campus, South Korea PIM, Thailand
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HIGHLIGHTS OF 2020 CHINA BUSINESS NETWORK Megacorporations from China has been increasing its presence in Thailand over the course of a few years. This is an opportunity for PIM to develop professionals that can work for these Chinese organizations. It is a priority for PIM to continue to strengthen its relationship with such economy builders.
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This year, our team initiated more networks with companies with current investments in Thailand: Tencent Sharp TCL Zong Shen Haier Machinery Midea Delta Foxconn Vivo Huawei Fotile Hisense Intouch Xiaomi Miniso MG Mr.DIY
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HIGHLIGHTS OF 2020 SEMINAR ON LEARNING LANGUAGES PIM was host to a seminar on the "Holistic approach to learning languages" on 22 January 2020. The objectives are to empower participants and allow them to explore learning languages and inspire students and the general public with an interest in foreign language.
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The keynote speaker is Mr. Thongchai Chasawat, President, Taipei Trade and Economic Office in Thailand. He was joined by two experts from PIM's Liberal Arts Faculty: Prof. Pichaya Tiyarattanachai from the Communicative English for Business and Prof. Olan Sumananusorn from Business Chinese.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF 2020 SWEDEN EXCHANGE In January 2020, six senior students enrolled in PIM's International Modern Trade Business Management (iMTM) bachelor program were selected to be exchange students with partner university, University of Boras, Sweden. They studied for one term taking related
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courses in international business such as e-business. They also enrolled in a beginner class on Swedish language. The students were still based in Sweden when Covid19 hit the country and learned many life lessons before they were able to return to Asia.
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CREATIVE STUDENT MOBILITY PROGRAMS
WASEDA X PIM
Waseda University, Japan selects PIM as partner for the SAKURA SCIENCE Exchange Program.
This year, eight students from PIM qualified for the highly selective program.
Funded by Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), the program invites talented young foreign human resources for short-term visits to Japan, giving them the opportunity to experience both Japan’s cutting-edge science and technology and culture.
The application process involved the submission of the video answering why the participant should be selected to go to Japan. The process was implemented through PIM Connect. The winners will be traveling to Japan when the situation for international travel improves.
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CREATIVE STUDENT
UCLL
Virtual International Week on Logistics 9-13 November 2020 PIM student, Ms. Natnicha Santhichaiya participated in a knowledge exchange with representatives from 5 universities and UCLL, Belgium as host.
UNIVERSITAS DIPONEGORO
PIM's Ms. Nipapat Manee participated in the 9-day international online conference in August 2020. hosted by Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia.
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MOBILITY PROGRAM
NIIGATA UNIVERSITY Online Course 12 December 2020 Four senior students from Faculty of Agro-Industry and Innovative Agricultural Management, PIM, and students from Primorskaya State Academy of Agriculture (PGSHA), Russia joined 4th Agricultural Youth Forum (AUF), arranged by Nagiita University, Japan.
DHBW Online Courses and Workshop 14 October – 22 December 2020 24 PIM students attended online courses and workshops arranged by Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW), Germany.
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PIM Connect New channel to get in touch with PIM
SOCIAL MEDIA FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT PIM Connect aims to promote international activities and scholarships, create opportunities for cultural sharing from around the world, and play games to win life-changing prizes.
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IR ROADSHOW Our office launched the IR Roadshow as a way to promote the activities and opportunities available for PIM students. In 2020, we reached out to hundreds of students from the programs of: 1. Communicative English for Business 2. Innovative Agricultural Management 3. Business Japanese 4. Creative Education Management Future plans include inviting participants from other faculties such as: 1. Food Business Management 2. Management Sciences
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