Shinawatra University
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Shinawatra University, an international university in Thailand
, was founded in 1996 by Thaksin Shinawatra
. It emphasizes technology and management. SIU offers science, technology and engineering education, as well as related management programs. All are international programs, with the English language as the medium of instruction.
, who funded it with 1 billion baht from the Shinawatra family. The university was granted a license by the Ministry of University Affairs in 1999.
The undergraduate program is conducted at Pathumthani Campus.
. The campus's modern architecture has received both the Asia Energy Award and the Energy Efficient Building 2003 Award.
) technology, called LIS Intelligence, to automate book-handing processes, including systems for self-circulation, detection and inventory management.
The undergraduate library at the Pathumthani Campus houses over 10,000 books and magazines from around the world. In addition to hard copies of the 24 top business, management and technology journals, access is provided to online databases covering current and back issues of over 1,500 journals.
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
, was founded in 1996 by Thaksin Shinawatra
Thaksin Shinawatra
Thaksin Shinawatra is a Thai businessman and politician, who was Prime Minister of Thailand from 2001 to 2006, when he was overthrown in a military coup....
. It emphasizes technology and management. SIU offers science, technology and engineering education, as well as related management programs. All are international programs, with the English language as the medium of instruction.
Introduction
The idea of creating Shinawatra University belongs to Dr. Thaksin ShinawatraThaksin Shinawatra
Thaksin Shinawatra is a Thai businessman and politician, who was Prime Minister of Thailand from 2001 to 2006, when he was overthrown in a military coup....
, who funded it with 1 billion baht from the Shinawatra family. The university was granted a license by the Ministry of University Affairs in 1999.
Past presidents
- 1999-2000 Prof. Dr. Purachai Piumsombun President
- 2000-2002 Dr. Sangsan Panich Acting President
- 2002-2003 Dr. Wittaya Manawanicharoen Acting President
- 2003-2004 Dr. Thanong Bidaya Acting President
University Council (UC)
- Prof. Dr. Surin Setamanit, Chair Professor and Advisor, The Institute of Environmental Research, Chulalongkorn University, Chairman
- Dr. Dumrong Kasemset, Chairman of Executive Committee - Satellite & International Business, Shin CorporationShin CorporationShin Corporation is one of the largest conglomerates in Thailand.- History :It was founded in 1983 as Shinawatra Computer by Thaksin Shinawatra, former Prime Minister of Thailand, and took on its current name in 1999, by using the first four letters of his last name...
Plc., Vice Chairman - Mr. Bhanapot Damapong, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Shin CorporationShin CorporationShin Corporation is one of the largest conglomerates in Thailand.- History :It was founded in 1983 as Shinawatra Computer by Thaksin Shinawatra, former Prime Minister of Thailand, and took on its current name in 1999, by using the first four letters of his last name...
Plc., Member - Dr. Olarn Chaipravat, Honorary Advisor, Fiscal Policy Research Institute, Member
- Mr. Paron Isarasena Na Ayudhaya, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Shin SatelliteShin SatelliteTHAICOM Public Company Limited, was formerly known as Shin Satellite Plc , is Thailand's first satellite operator. It is a subsidiary of Shin Corporation, the biggest telecommunications conglomerate in Thailand...
Plc., Member - Prof. Dr Pakorn Adulbhan, Vice Chairman, The Royal Institute of Thailand, Member
- Prof. Dr Naksitte Coovattanachai, Director, Royal Golden Jubilee PhD Program, Thailand Research Support Fund (TRF), Member
- Prof. Oonta Nopakhun, Professor of Non-Formal Education, Chulalongkorn University, Member
- Prof Dr.Somchart Soponronarit, Professor of Energy Technology, KMUTT, Fellow of the Royal Institute of Thailand, Member
- Prof. Dr. Prida Wibulswasj, President of Shinawatra University, Member
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chuvej Chansa-ngavej, Dean, School of Management, Shinawatra University, Member
School of Technology
Shinawatra University School of TechnologyShinawatra University School of Technology
The Shinawatra University, School of Technology is a private institute in Pathumthani, Thailand that is an innovative school for educating, researching and training, provide human resource for the world IT economy....
- Computer Science Program
- Bachelor of Science Program in Computer ScienceComputer scienceComputer science or computing science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems...
- Computer ScienceComputer scienceComputer science or computing science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems...
- Software EngineeringSoftware engineeringSoftware Engineering is the application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software, and the study of these approaches; that is, the application of engineering to software...
- Communication and Information Systems
- Business Informatics
- Computer Science
- Management Technology Program
- Bachelor of Science Program in Management Technology
- Architecture Technology Management
- Engineering Management
- Food and Biotechnology Management
- Management Information Systems
The undergraduate program is conducted at Pathumthani Campus.
- Master of Science Program in Information TechnologyInformation technologyInformation technology is the acquisition, processing, storage and dissemination of vocal, pictorial, textual and numerical information by a microelectronics-based combination of computing and telecommunications...
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- Management Information Systems
- Software EngineeringSoftware engineeringSoftware Engineering is the application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software, and the study of these approaches; that is, the application of engineering to software...
- Master of Science Program in Management Technology
- Built Environment Management
- Energy & Environment Management
- Sustainable Development and Environment Management
- Doctor of Philosophy Program in Technology
- Management Technology
- System Engineering
- Information TechnologyInformation technologyInformation technology is the acquisition, processing, storage and dissemination of vocal, pictorial, textual and numerical information by a microelectronics-based combination of computing and telecommunications...
School of Management
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management
- Management
- International Business
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management
- Master of Science in Management (MSM)
- Doctor of Philosophy(PhD)
- Business Administration
- Management Science
Main Campus
Shinawatra University's main campus is located in Pathumthani Province, 50 kilometers from BangkokBangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
. The campus's modern architecture has received both the Asia Energy Award and the Energy Efficient Building 2003 Award.
Library
The Shinawatra University Library uses the Library of Congress Classification System. In December 2002 the library became the first in Thailand to implement RFID (Radio Frequency IdentificationRadio Frequency Identification
Radio-frequency identification is a technology that uses radio waves to transfer data from an electronic tag, called RFID tag or label, attached to an object, through a reader for the purpose of identifying and tracking the object. Some RFID tags can be read from several meters away and beyond the...
) technology, called LIS Intelligence, to automate book-handing processes, including systems for self-circulation, detection and inventory management.
The undergraduate library at the Pathumthani Campus houses over 10,000 books and magazines from around the world. In addition to hard copies of the 24 top business, management and technology journals, access is provided to online databases covering current and back issues of over 1,500 journals.