Academic Background

D.B.A. in Management, National University of Management (NUM), Cambodia, 2009.

M.B.A. in Management, University Utara Malaysia (UUM), Malaysia, 2001.

B.Ed. in English, Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP), Cambodia, 1998.

Research and Publications

Books

1. Sok, S. (2018), “Success Factors of Cambodian SMEs,” Book,ISBN 978-620-2-30030-8, Published by Scholars’ Press, UK.

2. Sok, S. (2017), “Business Letters,” Internal Use Textbook for Year 3 Students, National University of Management, Cambodia.

3. Sok, S. (2010), “Writing Skills,” Internal Use Textbook for Year 3 Students, National University of Management, Cambodia.

Articles

1. Sok, S., El, N, Ou, M., Sath, N., and Ly, K. (2020), “English Learning Strategies of NUM Students,” Working Paper,International Journal of Language and Literacy Studies, Italy

2. Sok, S., Takeru, O., Sau, L. (2019), “Social Innovation Strategies of Cambodian Enterprises,” Working Paper, 2ndSoutheast Asian Social Innovation Network event (SI-LIVE Asia), Bangkok, Thailand.​

3. Sok, S., Sau, L., Paterson, S., Takeru, O., Junko, I., Eugina, M., and Eng, M. (2018), “Enterprising Tendency of Cambodian University Students: Using the Sally Caird’s Get2,” Working Paper, SI-LIVE Asia, Impact Hub Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.​

4. Sok, S. (2017), “Challenges Faced by Cambodian Women Entrepreneurs in Phnom Penh,” Working Paper, NUM Research Series Vol. 4, No. 11.

5. Sok, S. (2016), “Cambodian Women Entrepreneurs’ Motivation for Business Ownership,” Working Paper, NUM Research Series Vol.3, No. 4.

6. Srun, L., Phou, S., Sok, S. & Soun, H. (2016), “A Model of Entrepreneur Success: Linking Theory and Practice,” The WEI International Academic Conference Proceedings 115-124, Boston, USA.

7. Sok, S. (2015), “Determinants of Entrepreneurial Intent Among Graduating Students at NUM,” Working Paper, NUM Research Series Vol. 2, No. 5.

8. Sok, S. (2014), “Factors Contributing to Work Family Conflict of Cambodian Women Business Owners,” Working Paper,NUM Research Series Vol. 1, No. 4.

9. Sok, S. (2009), “Success Factors of Cambodian SMEs,” CAS Discussion Paper, Center for ASEAN Studies, Antwerp University, Belgium, No. 74.

10. Sok, S. (2009), “Success Factors of Cambodian SMEs,”Doctoral Thesis, National University of Management, Cambodia.

Project Paper (Editors)

Takeru, O., Junko, I., Eugeni, M., Radzuan, R., Sok, S., & Paterson, S. (2018), “ASEAN Enterprising Tendency and Entrepreneurial Awareness: Comparative research between ASEAN students and Japanese students,” Born ASEAN Project and Japan Academic Society for Ventures and Entrepreneurs, Japan.

International Projects

1. Project Manager Assistant, FAB Project at NUM (Master’s Programme in Family Business Management – FAB), Led by National University of Management (NUM), Cambodia, Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of European Union, November 2020 – Present. 

2. Administrative Project Manager, BALANCE Project at NUM (Financial Management of Higher Education in Cambodian Public Universities), Led by University of Alicante, Spain, Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of European Union, March 2019 – Present. 

3. Administrative Project Manager, SEASIN Project at NUM (Southeast Asian Social Innovation Network), Led by Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland, UK, Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of European Union, March 2017-March 2020. 

4. Project Manager Assistant, COBLAS-Cambodia (Consulting Based Learning for ASEAN SMES), Born ASEAN Project, Led by Waseda University, Japan, Funded by Asia SEED Institute, Japan, 2005 – 2018. 

5. Advisory Board Member, JICA Project for Strengthening of SME Support System, Ministry of Industry and Handicraft (MIH)/Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), June 2014 – June 2015.

Research Projects

1. Ly, S.H., Sok, S., Ung, L., Chhun, R., Sau, L., Sau, L., &Moeung, L. & Pok, P. (2018), “Survey on Public Opinion on Public Services in Kangmeas, Kompong Cham,” National University of Management, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

2. Ly, S.H., Sok, S., Ung, L., Chhun, R., Sau, L., Sau, L., & Moeung, L. & Pok, P. (2018), “Survey on Student Opinion on Education at Kchao High School in Kangmeas, Kompong Cham,” National University of Management, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

3. Sok, S., Moeung, L., Soun, H., Reth, V., Nin, T. & Suy, S., (2012), “Survey on English Curriculum,” National University of Management, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

4. Sok, S., Moeung, L., Soun, H., Reth, V., (2012), “Graduate Curriculum,” National University of Management, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

5. Sok, S., Moeung, L., Soun, H., Reth, V., (2011), “Undergraduate Curriculum,” National University of Management, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Lecture Notes

1. Sok, S. (2019), “Fundamental of Business Model for Setting-Up Clinic/Hospital,” Lecture Notes for Training, Health Time Corporation, Cambodia-Korea Cooperation Center (CKCC)

2. Sok, S. (2019), “Economic Theories,” Lecture Notes for Training, Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC).

3. Sok, S. (2019), “Business Model Canvas,” Lecture Notes for Training, Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Center (CJCC).

4. Sok, S. (2015), “Lecture Notes: Leadership and Business Ethics,” Internal Use Textbook, National University of Management, Cambodia.

5. Sok, S. (2016 ), “Lecture Notes: Business Model & Entrepreneurship,” Internal Use Textbook, National University of Management, Cambodia.

6. Sok, S. (2013), “21 Success Secrets of Self-made Millionaire,” Lecture Notes for Training, Cambodian-Japan Cooperation Center (CJCC).

7. Sok, S. (2012), “Business Plan,” Lecture Notes for Training, National University of Management, Cambodia.

8. Sok, S. (2011), “Business Mistakes and How to Avoid Them,” Lecture Notes for Training, National University of Management, Cambodia.

9. Sok, S. (2011), “Who Is an Entrepreneurs?” Lecture Notes for Training, National University of Management, Cambodia.

10. Sok, S., & Moeung, L. (2004), “Co-Lecture Notes: Communication and Public Opinion,” Internal Use Textbook, National University of Management, Cambodia.

11. Sok, S. (2003), “Lecture Notes: Leadership and Business Ethics,” Internal Use Textbook, National University of Management, Cambodia.

12. Sok, S. (2002), “Lecture Notes: Entrepreneurship,” Internal Use Textbook, National University of Management, Cambodia.

Presentations

1. Guest Speaker, “Business Model Canvas,” Battambang Province, organized by Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport, October 2020.

2. Presenter, “Social Innovation Strategies of Cambodian Enterprises,” Working Paper, 2nd Southeast Asian Social Innovation Network event (SI-LIVE Asia), Bangkok, Thailand, October 2019.

3. Guest Speaker, “Business Model Canvas,” Battambang Province, organized by Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport, October 2019.

4. Guest Speaker, “Business Model for Clinic & Hospital,”Health Time Corporation, January 2019 – Present.

5. Guest Speaker, “Economic Theories,” Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia, May 2019 – Present.

6. Presenter, “WP4: Strategic Development,” BALANCE Project, University of Alicante, Spain, March 2019.

7. Guest Speaker, “Business Model Canvas,” CJCC Entrepreneurship Course, Cambodian-Japan Cooperation Center (CJCC), 2013 – Present.

8. Presenter, “WP3: Development of Social Innovation Support Unit (SISU),” SEASIN Project, Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland, UK, March 2017. 

9. Speaker, “Business Model Canvas,” Entrepreneurship Education for Local Business Promotion (EELBP) Workshop,Born ASEAN Project, National University of Laos, Laos, February2016.

10. Speaker, “PESTLE Analysis for Cambodia,” Entrepreneurship Education for Local Business Promotion (EELBP) Workshop,Born ASEAN Project, Foreign Trade University, Hanoi, Vietnam, October 2015.

11. TV Guest Speaker, “SME and entrepreneurship in Cambodia,” Internet Talk Program, CTN/CNC February 2010-2014 (See interviews on Youtube: Sok Seang).

12. Guest Speaker, “Business Mistakes and How to Avoid Them,”National University of Management, July 2009.

13. Guest Speaker, “21 Success Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires,” Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Center (CJCC), April 2011.

14. Speaker, “Entrepreneurship Education in Cambodia,” Entrepreneurship Education for Local Business PromotionWorkshop, Born ASEAN Project, Brunei, February 2011.

15. Guest Speaker, “Effective SME Management,” Youth Resource Development Program (YRDP), January 2010.

16. Guest Speaker, “Effective Leadership,” Tmat Porng Military Training Center, Kompong Speu, July 2005.

Short Courses

February 2019​: Certificate of Completion: Strengthening Planning and Development for Innovation Ecosystem and Entrepreneurship, United Nations Institute for Training and Research

May 2017​: Business Professor Certificate, Born ASEAN Project (ASNEP), Asia SEED-Japan, National University of Laos, Lao PDR

May 2017​: Certificate of Participation: Fostering Competitive SMEs in ASEAN by Promoting Business-Academia Networking through Entrepreneurship Education, International Business Partnership Program, Born ASEAN Project (ASNEP), Asia SEED-Japan, Vientiane, Lao PDR

November 2016​: Training of Facilitators on the ASEAN SME Academy Certificate, USAID ASEAN Connectivity through Trade and Investment (US-ACTI)

September 2016​: Certificate of Attendance: Outcome-Based Education: Issues and Solutions in the ASEAN Context, ASEAN Quality Assurance Network (AQAN) and MoEYS

June 2016​: Certificate of Participation: Fostering Competitive SMEs in ASEAN by Promoting Business-Academia Networking through Entrepreneurship Education, International Business Partnership Program, Born ASEAN Project (ASNEP), Asia SEED-Japan, National University of Management

April 2016​: Training for Trainers in Social Entrepreneurship Certificate, The DO School, Impact Hub

February 2016​: Certificate of Completion: Fostering Competitive SMEs in ASEAN by Promoting Business-Academia Networking through Entrepreneurship Education, Strategy Evaluation Program, Born ASEAN Project (ASNEP), Asia SEED-Japan, National University of Laos, Lao PDR

January 2016​: Certificate of Completion: Fostering Competitive SMEs in ASEAN by Promoting Business-Academia Networking through Entrepreneurship Education, Strategy Evaluation Program, Born ASEAN Project (ASNEP), Asia SEED-Japan, National University of Management

December 2015​: Certificate of Attendance: English for Specific Academic Purposes Textbook Development, Directorate General of Higher Education, MoEYS, Siem Reap

November 2015​: Certificate of Completion: Fostering Competitive SMEs in ASEAN by Promoting Business-Academia Networking through Entrepreneurship Education, Strategy Development Program, Asia SEED-Japan, Foreign Trade University, Vietnam

October 2015​: Certificate of Completion: Incubation Manager Training, Asia SEED-Japan, Foreign Trade University, Vietnam

April 2015​: Certificate of Completion: International Training Workshop on Biodiversity Control Plant Pest, Yunnan Agricultural University, China

February 2015​: Certificate of Attendance: English Language Testing and Assessment, Directorate General of Higher Education, MoEYS, Siem Reap

August 2014​: Certificate of Participation: New Trends in English Teaching and Learning, SEAMEO Regional Training Center, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

February 2014​: Certificate of Attendance: Developing English for Specific Academic Purposes (ESAP) Curriculum in Cambodia Higher Education Institutions, Directorate General of Higher Education, MoEYS, Siem Reap

February 2014​: Certificate of Participation: ELIC Teacher Training Workshop, English Language Institute for Cambodia (ELIC) and NUM

August 2013​: Certificate of Participation: Japan-Cambodia Social Entrepreneurship Workshop 2013, CIESF, Waseda University, and NUM, Phnom Penh

February 2013​: Certificate of Participation: ELIC Teacher Training Program, English Language Institute for Cambodia (ELIC) and NUM

April 2012​: Certificate of Attendance: Research Proposal Writing Workshop, Directorate General of Higher Education, MoEYS

October 2011​: ​Certificate of Participation: Training Workshop for Accreditors of Higher 

Education Institutions, Accreditation Committee of Cambodia (ACC)

February 2011​: Certificate of Appreciation: Entrepreneurship Education for Local Business Promotion, Asia SEED-Japan, Negara Brunei Darussalam

September 2010​: Certificate of Up-Grading of Psychological Pedagogy, National Institute of Education and NUM

March 2010​​: Certificate of Participation: Training Workshop for Accreditors of Higher  

Education, Accreditation Committee of Cambodia (ACC)

February 2010​: Certificate Participation: Technical Agricultural Training on EM Natural Fertilizer, Neary Khmer Association for Health and Vocational Training

December 2006​: Certificate of Recognition: University Professor of English Workshop, Consortium for Global Education (CGE) and NUM

November 2005​: Certificate of Participation: Entrepreneurship Education for Cambodia, Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship (AOTS), Japan and NUM

October 2005​: Certificate of Participation: Conference for English Teachers, Consortium for Global Education (CGE) and NUM

March 2005​: Certificate of Participation: Entrepreneurship Education for Local Business Promotion, Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship (AOTS), Asia SEED-Japan, Mae Fah Luang University, Cheang Rai, Thailand

November 1999​: Driving License Certificate, Mitapheab Driving School 

June 1998​: Certificate of Seminar Participation: Training Seminar for Interpreters, Committee for Free and Fair Elections in Cambodia (COMFREL)

August 1997​: Professional Tour Guide Certificate, Ministry of Tourism 

August 1996​: Computer Certificate, Information Computer School (ICS)

October 1994​: English Certificate, Australian Centre for Education (ACE). Level: Advanced

Awards

November 2020​: Certificate of Appreciation for Keynote Trainer on “Business Plan Competition,” Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport

October 2019​: Certificate of Appreciation for Keynote Trainer on “Business Plan Competition,” Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport

June 2019​: Certificate of Appreciation for Keynote Trainer on “Fundamental of Business Model for Setting-up Clinic/Hospital II,” Health Time Corporation

December 2017​: Asarith Medal, Royal Government of Cambodia, Royal Decree No. 

NS/RKT/1217/1252, Dated on 20 December 2017

October 2005​​: Silver Medal for Good Work Performance, Royal Government of Cambodia,

Sub-Decree No. 798 AKR.KT, Dated on 24 October 2005

December 1999​: Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Lecturer, National Institute of 

Management (NIM), No. 183 NIM.S, Dated 23 December 1999

August 1998​: Letter of Appreciation: Interpreter for NDI’s Observation Mission to the 26 July 1998 Cambodian Election, National Democratic Institute (NDI)

September 1995​: Fourth Place Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award, English and 

Education Project (TEFL), University of Phnom Penh 

September 1987​: Outstanding Award for Students in Mathematics, National Math Competition 1987

Research Supervision 

Dr. Sok Seang has supervised bachelor, master, and doctoral students in the area of management. He has supervised one Doctoral student (Mr. Srun Lim Song) to write his dissertation, and he has completed his Ph.D. defense successfully in 2019. He also has supervised 38 Master students to write their research papers. Moreover, he has supervised many Bachelorstudents (e.g. Ms. Chap Sopor Netra, Top 5 students) to write their Bachelor theses. Besides, he has served as a member of many doctoral dissertation defense committees.

Work Experience

Dr. Sok Seang has served as a full-time faculty in academics and research at the National University of Management since 1998. He served as a Chair of English Department from 1998 to 2018. Currently, he is a Vice Dean of Faculty of Economics. He has taught Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and English for 20 years. He has involved in five projects such as JICA Project and Born ASEAN Pjoect funded by ASIA SEED, Japan; SEASIN Project; BALANCE Project; and FAB Project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Program, European Union. He has travelled to many countries such as USA, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Hong Kong, Macau, Brunei, and Taiwan. He was an advisory board member of JICA Project for Strengthening of SME Support System for the Ministry of Industry and Handicraft. He is a guest speaker on entrepreneurship on TV (CTN/CNC), radio, and also for NGOs and universities. His family owns a silver business “Thida Silver Shop.”

Contact Details

Address: 14Eo Street Sothearos (Street 3), Sangkat CheyChumneas, Khan Doun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Email​  : sokseang@num.edu.kh / thidasilvershop@gmail.com

Tel​  : 012 918171

References

H.E. Dr. Hor Peng

Rector, National University of Management

Tel: 012 435309

Email: horpeng@num.edu.kh

 

Mr. Stephen Paterson

Dean, International College

National University of Management

Tel: 012 887693