Master of Public Administration (Revised in 2022)

1. DEGREE NAME AND AREA OF STUDY

Full name: Master of Public Administration
Short name: M.P.A

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM
 

1. To produce graduates with morals, ethics, knowledge, academic ethics, leadership, and public interest responsibility, as well as being a good role model for the organization, society, nation, and region

2. To produce graduates who profoundly understand concepts and theories of Public Administration and have the ability to analyze and apply the knowledge for interpretation and systemically synthesis for effective modern management at all levels, as well as being able to manage instructions, research, and development

3. To produce graduates with modern management skills consistent with the current context, including the ability to select appropriate techniques and administrative tools along with the use of research bases, analytical thinking, and systematic synthesis

4. To produce graduates with good human relationships in their organizations and communities, attitude, the ability to coordinate, collaborate, and work with diverse sectors and individuals, and the ability to communicate creatively in academic and public communication based on public administration concepts and theories

5. To produce graduates who think analytically and design data, information, and charts presentations by using information technology efficiently and effectively

3. CURRICULUM AND TYPE OF PROGRAM

Total credit of study is 36 credits consisting of:

4. Courses

4.1 Madatory Courses

Plan A2 students are required to take and pass18 credits of the following mandatory courses:

HS457101 SCOPE OF CONCEPTS AND THEORIES IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 3 (3-0-6)
HS457102 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 3 (3-0-6)
HS457103 INNOVATION IN ORGANIZATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 (3-0-6)
HS457104 PUBLIC POLICY 3 (2-2-5)
HS457105 PUBLIC FINANCE ADMINISTRATION 3 (3-0-6)
HS457106 สัมมนาทางรัฐประศาสนศาสตร์ 3 (3-0-6)

4.2 Elective Courses

Plan A2 students are required take the following elective courses for not less than 6 credits and be able to choose according to students’ interest.

HS457201 ประเด็นปัจจุบันทางรัฐประศาสนศาสตร์ 3(3-0-6)
HS457202 การบริหารงานสาธารณะโดยใช้เทคโนโลยีดิจิทัล 3(3-0-6)
HS457203 การบริหารการบริการสาธารณะในบริบทโลก 3(3-0-6)
HS457204 การบริหารการพัฒนาทรัพยากรมนุษย์ 3(3-0-6)
HS457205 การวางแผนเชิงกลยุทธ์ระดับพื้นที่และภูมิภาค 3(3-0-6)
HS457206 การเมือง เศรษฐกิจและการบริหาร 3(3-0-6)
HS457207 การบริหารจัดการองค์กรท้องถิ่น 3(3-0-6)
HS457208 การจัดการองค์การประกอบการทางสังคม 3(3-0-6)
HS457209 การจัดการข้อมูลเพื่อการบริหารงานสาธารณะ 3(3-0-6)
HS457210 RISK MANAGEMENT OF ORGANIZATION 3(3-0-6)
HS457211 การจัดการภาครัฐและเอกชน 3(3-0-6)

4.3 Thesis

Note 1: 3 (3-0-6) = 3 Credits (Theory - Practice - Self-study)
Note 2: Not counted = Non-credit courses must be registered as 'AU' (Auditing)
Note 3: Thesis / Independent Study courses must be registered as 'SU' (Satisfied-Unstatisfied)

5. SAMPLE STUDY PLAN

6. QUALIFICATION

7. PROGRAM CHAIR