Special Lecture: Psychometric Scale Construction Techniques for Research and Practice in Social Sciences Date: 2 December 2022Time: 3:00 – 4:00 P.M. (ICT/GMT+0700 Bangkok Time)Venue: E206 SERD Building, AIT, Thailand, and...
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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 >>
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! >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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
DPMI
Development Planning Management and Innovation
(Formerly known as Regional and Rural Development Planning program)
DPMM
Disaster Preparedness Mitigation and Management program
GDS
Gender and Development Studies program
NRM
Natural Resources Management program
SEG
Society and Environmental Governance
(New program, accepting applications for August 2021 intake)
UIS
Urban Innovation and Sustainability program
(Urban Environmental Management program transformed)
One-Year Programs
ESD
One-Year Professional Master's in
Environment and Sustainable Development program
ESAM
One-Year Professional Master's in
Environmental and Social Sustainability Assessment and Management
USPD
One-Year Master's in
Urban Sustainability Planning and Design program
YPM-SBE
Yunus Professional Master's in
Social Business and Entrepreneurship
(One-Year)
News and Events
Exchange Program between AIT’s GDS Students and Ochanomizu University
Exchange Program Between AIT’s GDS Students and Ochanomizu University Two GDS students, Sneha Shakya and Jitrin Wanmeechai, visited Ochanomizu University in Japan as part of the exchange program between AIT...
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Carbon Project Development and Certificate Date: 17 November 2022Time: 09:00-10:00 AM, Bangkok TimeZoom: ID: 3832200169 Pwd: 582810Special Guest Lecturer: Sutida Rumphoei (Pink)Senior Project Coordinator, South Pole About Lecturer Sutida is a...
Read MoreNational Workshop on Regional-CES in Thailand: “Promoting Regional Circulating and Ecological Sphere (Regional-CES) Concept for Resilient and Sustainable Communities in Thailand”
National Workshop on Regional-CES in Thailand: “Promoting Regional Circulating and Ecological Sphere (Regional-CES) Concept for Resilient and Sustainable Communities in Thailand” The first Regional-CES National Workshop in Thailand under the...
Read MoreGender and Development Studies Project Fellowship
For master’s applicants of Gender and Development Studies (GDS) Gender and Development Studies (GDS) program has fellowships to eligible applicants for 12 credits. Application Deadline for August 2023 Intake: May 1,...
Read MoreCanada- Myanmar IDRC Fellowship 2023 for Gender and Development Studies
Canada-Myanmar IDRC Fellowship is funded under the Knowledge for Democracy- Myanmar Initiative by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) in partnership with Global Affairs Canada. Application Deadline for January 2023...
Read MoreDegrees Offered
7 Semesters
84 Credits
4 Semesters
48 Credits
2 Semesters
33 Credits
1 Semester
12 Credits
Both full time and part time options are available.
Programs Offered
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Department of Development & SustainabilityRoom 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