SPECIAL SEMINAR Financing Forest Landscape Restoration WHEN: 19 April 2021 From 5:00 – 6:00 P.M. (ICT/GMT+0700, Thailand Time) WHERE: Via ZOOM → Join ZOOM Abstract Sustainable financing is essential for...
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Competitive Scholarships for August 2021 Intake
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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 >>
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 >>
SOLVING THE UNSOLVED!
The Sustainability Hackathon 2020 is the 2nd Hackathon organized by the Department of Development and Sustainability, AIT. This year of the COVID-19 outbreak, … Explore 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 >>
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 >>
Programs Offered
UIS
Urban Innovation and Sustainability program
(Urban Environmental Management program transformed)
DPMI
Development Planning Management and Innovation
(Formerly known as Regional and Rural Development Planning program)
SEG
Society and Environmental Governance
(New program, accepting applications for August 2021 intake)
DS
Development and Sustainability program
GDS
Gender and Development Studies program
NRM
Natural Resources Management program
DPMM
Disaster Preparedness Mitigation and Management program
USPD
One-Year Master's in
Urban Sustainability Planning and Design program
ESD
One-Year Professional Master's in
Environment and Sustainable Development program
YPM-SBE
Yunus Professional Master's in
Social Business and Entrepreneurship
(One-Year)
Summer Course
Offered in May - June.
These courses are intensive application-oriented courses designed
News and Events
Dr.Vilas Nitivattananon appointed as new Dean of School of Environment, Resources and Development, AIT, Thailand
The Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) is happy to inform that Dr. Vilas Nitivattananon has been appointed as the new Dean of the School of Environment, Resources and Development...
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Students of Gender Analysis and Gender-Responsive Development Planning visited a woman-led community in Chalong Krung, Nong Chok District in Bangkok
Students of Gender Analysis and Gender-Responsive Development Planning visited a woman-led community in Chalong Krung, Nong Chok District in Bangkok. Students learned from the community leaders of the history of...
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DDS Talks: Why Study in Thailand, Opportunities for Chinese Graduates
The Department of Development and Sustainability, AIT, Thailand is organizing the webinar named “DDS Talks” for Chinese graduates on the topic:
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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: ds-hod@ait.ac.th