Development Planning Management and Innovation (DPMI)
PhD Degree
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Duration
3.5 years
Study Format
On Campus
No. of Student Mentors
60
Total Tuition Fees
1,495,800 THB
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Duration
3.5 years
Study Format
On Campus
No. of Student Mentors
60
Total Tuition Fees
1,495,800 THB
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University
Program structure
Tuition fees
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Possible Career Pathway
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ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
Development Planning Management and Innovation (DPMI) academic program focuses on and the role of innovation and planning in sustainable development and how the areas of planning and innovation interplay, evolve and shape the economy and the environment in different regions and periods of time. The program prepares graduates with knowledge, competencies and skills in planning and managing the challenges of sustainable development such as poverty, food insecurity, social environmental change, with the emphasis of cross-cutting issues like power, politics, justice, and ethics. Practice oriented development planning is carried out regularly at district and sub-district levels following a participatory and integrated approach. Attention is also paid to innovation and knowledge generation for sustainable management of development institutions, infrastructure and human and natural resources.
FOCUS AREAS
- Rural and Regional Planning
- Rural Urban Relations and rural vitalization
- Development Policy and Governance
- Poverty Reduction
- Agricultural Development and zero hunger
- NGOs and Development Administration
- Management of Change
- Social Innovation and Sustainability
- Science, Technology and Innovation
- Decentralization and Governance
KEY INFORMATION
Degree
PhD
Language
English
Location
Pathum Thani
Intake Start Date
May 2025
Study Format
On Campus
Duration
3.5 years
Program Highlight
Standard Program
Total Semester
7
Total Tuition Fees
1,495,800 THB In Total
Application deadline
Jul 2025
ABOUT UNIVERSITY
Asian Institute of Technology, 58 Moo 9, Km. 42, Paholyothin Highway, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand, Khlong Nueng, Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand
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The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is an international English-speaking postgraduate institution, focusing on engineering, sustainability, and management studies. AIT’s rigorous academic, research, and experiential outreach programs prepare graduates for professional success and leadership roles in Asia and beyond.
Founded in 1959, AIT offers the opportunity to study at an institution in Asia which possesses a global reputation. Going forward, AIT will be stressing its global connections, injection of innovation into research and teaching, its relevance to industry, and its nurturing of entrepreneurship, while continuing to fulfill its social impact and capacity building role. Sitting on a beautiful green campus located just north of Bangkok, Thailand, AIT operates as a multicultural community where a cosmopolitan approach to living and learning is the rule. You will meet and study with people from all around the world.
Today, AIT’s internationally recognized engineering, environment, and management graduates are highly sought after by employers in their home countryand elsewhere. Across many walks of life in Asia, AIT alumni have distinguished themselves as CEO’s of private and state enterprises, as business owners, as well-respected researchers and faculty, and as senior university and government officials.
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PROGRAM STRUCTURE
COURSE STRUCTURE
List of courses
Take 2 credits out of the following courses
Course Course Title Credits Remark Semester
ED93.01 Development Policy and Practice 1 Required Fall
ED93.02 Agricultural Development and Social Innovation 3 General Fall
ED93.03 Development Project Planning and Management 2 General Spring
ED93.04 Development Planning Workshop 3 Required Spring
ED93.05 Community Development Planning and Management 3 General Spring
ED93.06 Innovation and Sustainable Development 2 General Spring
ED93.07 Information & Communication Technologies for Development 2 General Spring
ED93.08 Managing Disparities 1 General InterSem
ED93.9001 Governance and Socio-ecological Systems 2 General Fall
ED77.15 NGO Management, Policy and Development Administration 3 General Spring
ED52.9006 Quantitative Research Methods I 2 Elective Inter-program Fall
ED52.9007 Quantitative Research Methods II 2 Elective Inter-program Fall
ED52.9008 Qualitative Research Methods 2 Elective Inter-program Spring
ED87.05 Design Thinking, and Innovations in Healthy Food Product Development 2 Elective Inter-program Spring
ED86.15 Bioenergy 3 Elective Inter-program Spring
ED87.01 Food Safety Standardizations, Risk Management and Traceability Systems 4 Elective Inter-program Fall
ED95.02 Science, Society and Environmental Governance 3 Elective Inter-program Fall
ED95.05 International Environmental Governance 3 Elective Inter-program InterSem
ED82.9008 Community and Climate Adaptation 1 Elective Inter-program Fall
IN84.31 Human Conflicts and Humanitarian Emergency Management 3 Elective Inter-program Spring
Managing Technology & Innovation Elective Inter-program
Integrated Water Resources Management Elective Inter-program
Required Courses
Course Course Title Credits Remark Semester
ED93.01 Development Policy and Practice 3 Required Fall
ED93.04 Development Planning Workshop 3 Required Spring
Elective Courses
Course Course Title Credits Remark Semester
ED93.02 Agricultural Development and Social Innovation 3 General Fall
ED93.03 Development Project Planning and Management 2 General Spring
ED93.05 Community Development Planning and Management 3 General Spring
ED93.9001 Governance and Socio-ecological Systems 2 General Fall
ED77.15 NGO Management, Policy and Development Administration 3 General Spring
TUITION FEES
Tuition fees
1,495,800 THB / In Total
Application fees
800 THB
Application fee cannot be refunded.
Available Scholarships
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ADMISSIONS PROCESS
To be eligible for admission to the regular Doctoral degree program, an applicant must:
- Have strong academic records (both undergraduate and graduate) and normally hold a four-year bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree*, preferably with a combination of course and thesis work, from an institution of good standing, acceptable to AIT. The minimum cGPA requirement for admission to the doctoral program is 3.50 or equivalent, at the Master’s degree level.
- English Proficiency Requirement: AIT-EET: 6; IELTS Academic: overall 6 (writing 6); TOEFL iBT: overall 80 (writing 21-23); & PTE Academic: overall 52 (writing 62-73)
- Submit a brief outline of dissertation research proposal (5-10 pages) including the required research facilities, if necessary.
- Two recommendation letters.
PREFERRED BACKGROUND
Applicants are required to have a Master degree in social sciences, and development studies or any related discipline.
Possible Career Pathway
Career Opportunities
Job opportunities for graduates cover many areas of regional and rural development planning focusing on poverty alleviation, rural institutions, community participation, regional planning and project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation at international, national and local levels both for government and non-governmental organizations. There is a high demand for RRDP graduates particularly in developing countries for professional practices, teaching, research and consulting activities.
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FAQs
Question :
Can I apply to two Academic Programs at the same time?
Answer :
No. You can only apply to one academic program at any time.
Question :
Do you have academic exchange programs and scholarships for those?
Answer :
2 Year Master’s Degree students normally study for 22 months (enrolled in August Intake) and 24 months (enrolled in January Intake) which includes four semesters, two short breaks and one long break between semesters. Doctoral students study for at least 42 months or seven semesters. 1-year Master, Professional Master Program and the Diploma Programs are at least 12 months or two semesters and the Certificate Program is 5 months or one semester.
Question :
What are Unified programs?
Answer :
Unified Programs integrate undergraduate studies with graduate studies into a seamless “Unified” program. For example, undergraduate students may join AIT in their final year to complete their undergraduate degree and at the same time start their Master program at AIT. AIT has several Unified programs with partner universities managed by Office of Special Degree Program.
Question :
What is the AIT English Entry Test (AIT-EET)?
Answer :
The Language Center (LC) offers a 90-minute in-house test of English proficiency called the AIT English Entry Test (EET). The score is based on a nine-point scale similar to the IELTS test. The Writing score, which is the most important at AIT, is based on an essay. The test result will be e-mailed within 7 days. The LC will report the test result to the AIT Admissions only if the score is satisfactory for provisional admission. If applicants fail to obtain the minimum score requirements for admission, they may take the test again.
Question :
Will you waive my admission interviews since I was admitted last year but chose not to register?
Answer :
No. As the application assessment varies from each intake, your application in the next intake must be as competitive as those with others applying in that same intake.
Question :
Do I need to apply for the scholarships listed on the website?
Answer :
You do not need to apply separately for the scholarships. Once you have submitted the application online, your will be automatically considered for all scholarships for which the deadline has not expired and for which you are eligible. The type and amount of scholarship given to applicants is on a competitive basis with the main criteria of academic standing. Should you wish to be considered for full scholarships, you must submit an Official English score of 6 including writing and overall that is not older than 2 years.
Question :
How much is the application processing fee?
Answer :
The processing fee is Baht 800 or US$25.
Question :
If I apply and accepted this intake, can I defer to the next intake with the same condition?
Answer :
Yes, you can defer your entry until the next academic semester. However, the financial conditions of the admission may change depending on the competitive assessment for the next semester. You are also required to pay the application processing fee to reactivate your admission.
Question :
When is the school intake and the application deadline?
Answer :
The AIT academic year consists of two semesters: January and August for School of Engineering and Technology (SET) and School of Environment Resources and Development (SERD).