Department of Development and Sustainability

Education for Future Leaders

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SDG Open Hack Bangkok

Digital Solutions for the Wellness of Elders and People with Disabilities

Join our SDGs Wellness Hack 2022 to share your digital solutions to address the elders and people with disabilities and make the world a better place for everyone. No one is left behind … Explore More >>


DDS Student Seminar

The seminar for improving thesis/research writing skills

We aim to improve their thesis/research writing skills even research study as well. This seminar will deliver by the faculty on various topics such as tips for proposal writing, thesis research using secondary data, data collection and analysis, or other topics deemed necessary. … Interested! >>


PhD Colloquium

The space to share the learning experiences

Ph.D. Colloquium aims to share the learning experiences of their research and study outcome on a live discussion forum. Also, to build the network between the students from different academic programs. … Read more >>


AIT Scholarships

More than 100 competitive scholarships, and study with the World-Class Faculty. AIT Scholarships for August 2021 Intake are the awarded on a very competitive basis. These scholarship criteria may differ according to sponsors. See more >>


Summer Course 2020 – offering online

Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) is offering a series of Summer Courses in May – June (available online for this year). These courses are intensive application-oriented courses designed for participants who would like to brush up their knowledge on specific development issues in the region. Learn more >>


1-Year Professional Master in Environment and Sustainable Development (ESD)

This is a one-year professional master program, equivalent to about 42 weeks of study and research. To complete the program, all students are required to achieve 30 credits, in which 24 credits are from course works and 6 credits are research project. More details >>


1-Year Master in Urban Sustainability Planning
and Design (USPD)

This program aims to develop the expertise and leadership of professionals in urban planning and design with a strong emphasis on evaluation and application of sustainability. A minimum of 30 credits over 2+ semesters is required to complete the program. More details >>


1-Year Professional Master in Environmental and Social Sustainability Assessment and Management (ESAM)

This program aims to develop the expertise and leadership of professionals in Environmental and Social Sustainability Assessment and Management with a strong emphasis on evaluation and application of sustainability. A minimum of 30 credits over 2+ semesters is required to complete the program. More details >>


SDGs Related Activities

Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) is working to help achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through our research, outreach and teaching work. Below are some examples of our projects. Explore more >>


INTERSECTIONS

Global Dialogue on Gender,
Development & Social Justice

The Gender and Development Studies Program at AIT is pleased to invite you to join us for a series of conversations on contemporary global issues with gender experts from the field. This cross-cultural transnational forum aims to spur dialogue and reflections on a range of topics bridging theorizing, policy and development practice addressing current Feminist concerns and intersectional work towards social justice. More details >>

Programs Offered

Regular Programs

Certificate | One-Year Master’s | Two-Year Master’s | Master of Philosophy | Ph.D.

DS

Development and Sustainability program

Development and Sustainability

INTERDISCIPLINARY

SUSTAINABILITY POLICY

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING


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DPMI

Development Planning Management and Innovation

(Formerly  known as Regional and Rural Development Planning program)

Development Planning Management and Innovation

STRATEGIC PLANNING

DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES

INNOVATION AND CHANGE


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DPMM

Disaster Preparedness Mitigation and Management program

Disaster Preparedness Mitigation and Management

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE

RISK-KNOWLEDGE NETWORKING

NATURE-BASED RESILIENCE


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GDS

Gender and Development Studies program

Gender and Development Studies

HUMAN RIGHTS

MIGRATION & WORK

GENDER ANALYSIS


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NRM

Natural Resources Management program

Natural Resources Management

ENVIRONMENT

MANAGEMENT

TECHNOVATION


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SEG

Society and Environmental Governance

(New program, accepting applications for August 2021 intake)

Society and Environmental Governance

GOVERNANCE

ENVIRONMENT

SOCIETY


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UIS

Urban Innovation and Sustainability program

(Urban Environmental Management program transformed)

Urban Innovation and Sustainability

SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT

SMART AND SUSTAINABLE CITIES

EXCHANGES AND PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS


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One-Year Programs

ESD

One-Year Professional Master’s in 

Environment and Sustainable Development program

Environment and Sustainable Development

PROFESSIONAL

INTERNATIONAL

TRANDISPLINARY


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ESAM

One-Year Professional Master’s in 

Environmental and Social Sustainability Assessment and Management

Environmental and Social Sustainability Assessment and Management

  • ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
  • INTERNATIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND LOCAL CONTEXT
  • SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT FOR PROJECTS AND ORGANIZATIONS


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USPD

One-Year Master’s in

Urban Sustainability Planning and Design program

Urban Sustainability Planning and Design

SYSTEMS PLANNING AND DESIGN

SMART AND SUSTAINABLE CITIES

EXCHANGES AND PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS


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YPM-SBE

Yunus Professional Master’s in 

Social Business and Entrepreneurship

(One-Year)

Social Business and Entrepreneurship

offered jointly by the School of Environment, Resources & Development and the School of Management, with Yunus Center AIT


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PM-SC

Professional Master in Smart Cities 

(One-Year)

Smart Cities

  • Innovative and sustainable urban development and management 
  • Environment 
  • Social and other development studies across the world 


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News and Events

Call for

IPCC’s Call for Scholarship Award 2023  IPCC’s call for Scholarship Awards is open until Sunday 2 April 2023 at midnight CET. IPCC invites PhD students from developing countries to submit…

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Degrees Offered

Doctoral Program

7 Semesters

84 Credits

Master Program

4 Semesters

48 Credits

Professional Master Program

2 Semesters

33 Credits

Certificate Program

1 Semester

12 Credits

Both full time and part time options are available.


AIT Scholarships Available

Programs Offered


Development and Sustainability Program (DS)


Gender and Development Studies (GDS)


Natural Resources Management (NRM)


Urban Environmental Management (UEM)


Regional and Rural Development Planning (RRDP)


Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management (DPMM)


One-Year Professional Master in Environment and Sustainable Development (ESD)


One-Year Master in Urban Sustainability Planning and Design (USPD)

Get in Touch

Find us at the office

Department of Development & Sustainability
Room S202, Academic Building School of Environment, Resources and Development
Asian Institute of Technology P.O.Box 4  58 Moo 9, Km 42, Paholyothin Highway,
Khlong Luang, Pathumthani, 12120 THAILAND

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Tel: (+66) 2524 6387; (+66) 2524 5668
(Mon - Fri, 7:30-16:30 (GMT+07:00))
Fax: (+66) 2524 6431
Email: dds-admissions@ait.ac.th

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