History of Institute for Management Development “The Beginning” from the Institute of Urban Development

      In the year 2008, Bangkok had the idea to establish a "University" because it should bring the experience of learning in the practice seen in each area. and experience of Bangkok that is invaluable Come exchange to find a suitable solution. and concrete, and together with Bangkok, there is still a lack of institutions that produce personnel to develop public affairs, especially urban management (Urban Management), so To be a starting point and a model for learning in the manner of bringing experience from practice to be concrete (Learning by doing) has been promulgated. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Regulations on Urban Development Institute B.E. 2551 (2008) which was established "City Development Institute" officially established. to drive the administration and development of Bangkok under the framework of caring for the environment and the quality of life of urban people by being designated as a government agency within the Office of Town Planning under the management of the Director of the Institute of Urban Development and supervising management by the Board of the Institute of Urban Development by the name "Urban Green Development Institute: URB-GREEN) in the initial phase of the establishment of the Urban Green Development Institute has qualified celebrity and academics from various fields to join as advisors to the Institute, such as Professor Emeritus Dr. Jarus Suwanwela, Professor Dr. Pairach Thatchayapong, Professor Dr. Somboon Suksamran, Professor Wuttisarn Tanchai, Mr. Wanlop Suwandi, Associate Professor Manpong Phong That with Professor (Special) Dr. Anek Laothammathat Served as the chairman of the first committee of the institute There are scholars from various fields. Participated in the board of directors of the institute such as Professor Dr. Jarus Suwanmala, Professor Dr. Nakarin Mektrairat, Associate Professor Dr. Tortrakul Yamanak, Assistant Professor Dr. Karndee Liaopairote. Associate Professor Dr. Bannasophit Mekwichai is the operation of the Institute of Urban Development. Bangkok During that period, emphasis was placed on promoting and supporting urban research and development. Emphasis is placed on conducting or co-operating in the study, research, development, and dissemination of information and knowledge about urban development in a comprehensive manner. and exchanging ideas on urban development at the international level Its main achievement is to organize workshops for city developers who are high-level executives in government agencies, the private sector, and state enterprises. Attend training courses to learn and exchange experiences with experts in various fields, including exchanging ideas on comprehensive urban development management under the training course for senior executives in urban development management.

“Transition” to the production of graduates to develop the city…    When Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has established a higher education institution under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to transfer the city development institute to be a part of that higher education institution…” Bangkok Regulations on Urban Development Institutions B.E. 2551 (2008), item 14 later According to the intention of the establishment of the Institute for Management Development When Bangkok has established Navamindhadhiraj University, therefore, transferred "City Development Institute" to be part of the university. which was established as "The Metropolitan Development College (MCU)" (Institute for Management Development) on December 27, 2013, with the main mission of managing graduate education. to produce graduates who are specialized in the fields of metropolitan and urban development Conduct research and build a network of research partners with other agencies. to enhance the body of knowledge for the development of cities and metropolises Organize a knowledge repository for cities and towns as well as providing training services to enhance the human resource potential of other agencies, First of all, the goal is to prepare resources for building quality cities. It is responsible for teaching and learning, research, academic services, training, and preparation of knowledge bases. as well as building a network coordinate in academic development Research on urban development both domestically and internationally and has offered graduate studies for urban development, such as the field of applied urban engineering for urban development. city management Training in specialized fields and research to develop a body of knowledge (KM) in urban management in terms of economic, social, environmental, and urban quality of life. "Master of Science Program in Urban Development and Management", which is the first master's degree program at Navamindhadhiraj University.

From "Pathumwan" to "Dusit"

     During the first 5 years of establishment, Mahanakorn Pattana College Has used Sri Chulsap Building, 19th Floor, Ban that Thong Road, Pathumwan District as a teaching and learning center. It consists of classrooms, meeting rooms, knowledge centers, offices, and teachers' rooms. But because of the teaching management shortly that the college will start teaching at the bachelor's level. For the efficiency of teaching, research, and organizational administration that has a location in the area of Navamindradhiraj University Until around October 2019, Mahanakorn Pattana College, Therefore, the location has been moved to its current location at Navamin Building 1, Samsen Road, Wachiraphayaban Sub-district, Dusit District.

"To the top" expanding education to a bachelor's degree

      After the opening of graduate studies in the year 2019, Mahanakorn Pattana College has developed a curriculum to meet the needs of the metropolis From the resolution of the Navamindradhiraj University Council Meeting No. 2/2562 on February 26, 2019, it was approved to open teaching at the bachelor's level in two disciplines, namely, “Bachelor of Arts Program in Urban Management" and "Bachelor of Arts Program Aviation Business Services" by the Aviation Business Service Open for the first generation of students in the academic year 2019 and the field of urban management. Open for first-generation students in the academic year 2020 by Mahanakorn College It is considered a faculty of Navamindradhiraj University. with a determination to be an “Academic Institute for Metropolitan Development and Social Service”

   Contact the Institute for Management Development

   Navamin Building 1, 198 Samsen Soi 13, Samsen Road,     
   Wachiraphayaban, Dusit, Bangkok 10300

Contact Number

02-241-3500 dial 5760 

02-241-3500 dial 5758 

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