Welcome to Prof. Paula Banerjee, IDRC Endowed Research Chair and Director of the Centre on Gender and Forced Displacement Professor Paula Banerjee, who has a long research and publication record...
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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
Development and Sustainability
INTERDISCIPLINARY
SUSTAINABILITY POLICY
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

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

DPMM
Disaster Preparedness Mitigation and Management program
Disaster Preparedness Mitigation and Management
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE
RISK-KNOWLEDGE NETWORKING
NATURE-BASED RESILIENCE

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)
Urban Innovation and Sustainability
SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
SMART AND SUSTAINABLE CITIES
EXCHANGES AND PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS
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
Environmental and Social Sustainability Assessment and Management
- ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
- INTERNATIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND LOCAL CONTEXT
- SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT FOR PROJECTS AND ORGANIZATIONS

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

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

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
News and Events
NRM Open Seminar: Tips for Effective Thesis Writing and Presentation
NRM Open Seminar: Tips for Effective Thesis Writing & Presentation Department of Development and Sustainability organized an Open Seminar on “Tips for Effective Thesis Writing and Presentation” designed to provide valuable guidance and...
Read MoreResearch Article: bodies and Dichotomy in gendered control over mobility in borderland of Bangladesh
Guarding border: bodies and dichotomy in gendered control over mobility in a borderland of Bangladesh Attention all readers and researchers interested in the intersection of gender and border studies! The...
Read MoreLearning of Thai Ben Culture and the Gender Impact of development (GDS)
Learning of Thai Ben culture and the gender impact of development Class of Gender Analysis and Gender-responsive Development Planning went for a study trip to Kok-Salung sub-district, Pattananikhom district, Lopburi...
Read MoreFrom Farm to Fashion: Sharing experiences of ‘Folkcharm’ A sustainable fashion brand traceable to home grown heritage weaves of Thai rural communities
Special Lecture: From Farm to Fashion: Sharing experiences of Folkcharm’ A sustainable fashion brand traceable to home grown heritage weaves of Thai rural Date: 24th March 2023Time: 9:00-10:00 A.M. (ICT/GMT+0700...
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.