Doctor of Philosophy in Development Science (Revised in 2018)
1. DEGREE NAME AND AREA OF STUDY
Full name : Doctor of Philosophy (Development Science)
Short name : Ph.D. (Development Science)
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM
The Doctor of Philosophy in Development Science program (Revised in 2018) aims to produce graduates who have the following qualifications:
(1) Have deep knowledge and ability in the field of Development Science, and have integratuin of knowledge in analizing development problems and developing development strategies by crossing various fields of study.
(2) Be able to conduct research by integrating knowledge to solve complex problems or create new knowledge and transfer to development in the field of Development Science in both national and international levels.
(3) Have morality and ethincs of a good researcher, and have a sense of being good developers who promote and drive society to the balanced and sustainable development.
3. CURRICULUM AND TYPE OF PROGRAM
Total credit of study is 48 credits consisting of:
| Category | Credits | |
| Type 1.1 | Type 2.1 | |
| Mandatory course | - | 9 |
| Elective course | - | 13 |
| Dissertation | 48 | 36 |
This program is a regular program. The classes are taught on Mondays - Fridays.
Type 1.1 = Research based
Type 2.1 = Reseach + Coursework
4. COURSES
Mandatory Courses
Type 1.1 students are required to take the courses ** HS492 711, ** HS492 712, and ** HS492 991. The credits are not counted. Type 2.1 students are required to complete the required courses for 9 credits. However, both program students may be required to take other courses (Credit not counted) under the approval of the Program Committee. Please click on each course name to see the course description.
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Credits |
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**HS492711 DEVELOPMENT SCIENCES THEORIES |
3 (3-0-6) |
Elective Courses
Type 2.1 students are required to take at least 3 credits of from the following elective courses. Type 1.1 students may choose a necessary course from the following courses that will support research conducting and dissertation writing.
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Credits |
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*HS492721 URBAN GROWTH AND CITY MANAGEMENT |
3 (3-0-6) |
Dissertation
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Credits |
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**HS492996 DISSERTATION (Type 1.1) |
48 |
Note 1: 3 (3-0-6) = 3 Credits (Theory - Practice - Self-study)
Note 2: * = New course, ** = Revised course
Note 3: Non-credit courses must be registered as 'AU' (Auditing)
Note 4: Dissertation course must be registered as 'SU' (Satisfied-Unstatisfied)
5. SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
| 1st YEAR - SEMESTER 1 | ||
| Courses | Credits | |
| Type 1.1 | Type 2.1 | |
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HS492711 DEVELOPMENT SCIENCES THEORIES HS492712 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN DEVELOPMENT SCIENCE HS492XXX ELECTIVE COURSE HS492996 DISSERTATION |
3 3 - 3 |
3 3 3 - |
| Total | 9 | 9 |
| Cumulative credits | 3 | 9 |
| 1st YEAR - SEMESTER 2 | ||
| Courses | Credits | |
| Type 1.1 | Type 2.1 | |
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HS492991 SEMINAR ON CURRENT ISSUES OF DEVELOPMENT HS492996 DISSERTATION HS492998 DISSERTATION |
3 9 - |
3 - 6 |
| Total | 12 | 9 |
| Cumulative credits | 12 | 18 |
| 2nd YEAR - SEMESTER 1 | ||
| Courses | Credits | |
| Type 1.1 | Type 2.1 | |
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HS492996 DISSERTATION HS492998 DISSERTATION |
9 - |
- 9 |
| Total | 9 | 9 |
| Cumulative credits | 21 | 27 |
| 2nd YEAR - SEMESTER 2 | ||
| Courses | Credits | |
| Type 1.1 | Type 2.1 | |
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HS492996 DISSERTATION HS492998 DISSERTATION |
9 - |
- 9 |
| Total | 9 | 9 |
| Cumulative credits | 30 | 36 |
| 3rd YEAR - SEMESTER 1 | ||
| Courses | Credits | |
| Type 1.1 | Type 2.1 | |
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HS492996 DISSERTATION HS492998 DISSERTATION |
9 - |
- 9 |
| Total | 9 | 9 |
| Cumulative credits | 39 | 45 |
| 3rd YEAR - SEMESTER 2 | ||
| Courses | Credits | |
| Type 1.1 | Type 2.1 | |
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HS492996 DISSERTATION HS492998 DISSERTATION |
9 - |
- 3 |
| Total | 9 | 3 |
| Cumulative credits | 48 | 48 |
6. QUALIFICATION
Hold a Master's Degree in a related field of study.
7. PROGRAM CHAIR
| Assoc. Prof. Dr. Buapan Prompakping | buapun@kku.ac.th |
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