FAQ

DDI (Design & Digital Innovation) is a 3-year BBA program at Assumption University Thailand. It combines business education with hands-on entrepreneurship, technology, and design thinking. Students build real companies, receive seed funding, and can earn degrees from international partner universities.

Yes, DDI is an international program taught entirely in English. This prepares students for global careers and facilitates the international exchange opportunities in Year 3.

You receive a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Design and Digital Innovation from Assumption University. In Year 3, you can also earn additional degrees from partner universities including Bournemouth (UK), Northampton (UK), Essex (UK), or SHMS (Switzerland).

DDI focuses on learning by doing. Instead of just studying case studies, you build actual startups in Year 2 through our Sandbox program, receive real seed funding (฿50,000+), and pitch to industry mentors. Our students have raised over ฿6.6 million in external funding from Ted Fund, Thai Health, and private investors.

You need a high school diploma (M.6 or equivalent) and English proficiency. We accept various English tests including IELTS, TOEFL, or Assumption University's own English test. We also conduct interviews to assess entrepreneurial mindset and creativity.

Total tuition for the 3-year program is approximately ฿900,000. This covers all coursework, Sandbox participation, seed funding for your startup, and access to industry mentors. International Year 3 options have additional costs depending on the partner university.

Yes, Assumption University offers various scholarships based on academic merit and financial need. Contact the admissions office or visit ddi.au.edu for current scholarship opportunities.

DDI accepts applications year-round with multiple intake periods. The main intake is in August, with a smaller January intake available. Early application is recommended as spaces are limited.

The Sandbox is DDI's startup incubator program in Year 2. Students form teams, develop business ideas, and build real companies over the course of the year. It's not a simulation - these are actual businesses that can continue after graduation.

Each team receives ฿50,000 in seed funding to develop their startup. Top-performing teams can access additional funding through competitions and our partner network (Ted Fund, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, etc.).

Absolutely! Many DDI alumni continue building their startups after graduation. Team Zeri raised ฿3.5 million and launched their supplement brand "FEMI". Team Starters founded iReadCustomer with ฿1.5 million in funding. The companies you build are yours to keep.

Beyond seed funding, teams get mentorship from industry leaders at companies like True Corporation, Kasikorn Bank, Microsoft Thailand, and Saha Group. You also get workspace, pitch training, legal guidance on company registration, and connections to investors.

Yes! Year 3 offers multiple international pathways. You can study at partner universities in the UK or Switzerland, earning additional degrees while experiencing global education and cultures.

Our partners include Bournemouth University (UK) - ranked #17 worldwide for hospitality, University of Northampton (UK), University of Essex (UK), and Swiss Hotel Management School (Switzerland) - ranked #3 globally. Each offers unique degree combinations.

Double Degree means you earn two bachelor's degrees - one from AU and one from a partner university. Triple Degree (available with SHMS Switzerland) means you earn three degrees in approximately 3.5 years: BBA from AU, BA from a UK university, and a Swiss diploma.

You have options! Choose the Full Internship Track (work at partner companies like True Corporation), Entrepreneur Track (continue building your startup), Academic Track (complete your degree at AU), or Hybrid Track (combine internship with coursework).

DDI graduates pursue diverse paths: founding startups, joining tech companies, working in corporate innovation departments, consulting, digital marketing, product management, UX design, and more. The combination of business, tech, and design skills opens many doors.

We partner with True Corporation (True Academy internship program), Kasikorn Bank, Microsoft Thailand, Saha Group, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA), Thai Health Promotion Foundation, and Stanford Thailand Research Consortium.

Yes! Our flagship internship is True Academy - a 4-5 month program at True Corporation where you work on real projects and receive job certification. Other internship opportunities are available through our partner network.