Doctor of Education Program in Educational Administration

The development strategy for both the country and its regions must prioritize the advancement of education, recognizing it as a vital force in fostering personal growth, nurturing individuals to become global citizens, and contributing to the economic, social, and structural progress of the nation and its various regions. Across the globe, many countries have acknowledged the pivotal role of educational development and have consequently devised comprehensive strategies for investing in education, often in conjunction with international trade policies.

This proactive approach has fostered international collaboration in education within Asian and neighboring regions. The primary goal is to encourage continued cooperation in areas such as curriculum development, personnel training, and the enhancement of educational resources. These collaborative initiatives seek not only to expand educational opportunities for students to study abroad but also to provide scholarships that enable foreign students to access education in international universities.

Furthermore, an increasing number of international universities have embarked on the expansion of their campuses into various countries across Asia and neighboring regions. This expansion reflects a sincere commitment to promoting collaboration between Thai educational institutions and their foreign counterparts.

Additionally, the government's decentralization of educational administration has enabled broader participation in education management. Schools have gained more autonomy and responsibility, extending their roles beyond mere teaching and learning management. However, while this decentralized approach has distributed educational authority, the desired outcomes in terms of educational quality have not been fully realized. Urgent efforts are required to enhance and improve the efficiency of teaching and learning management, especially in the face of rapidly evolving national and global landscapes.

Hence, it becomes imperative to cultivate educational leaders who possess a global perspective and the ability to adapt their insights to the specific context of their institutions. These leaders must be individuals equipped with the knowledge, skills, managerial capabilities relevant to the 21st century, and leadership qualities that facilitate the transformation of educational management. Innovative thinking, coupled with the application of principles and theories tailored to the ever-evolving educational landscape, characterized by lifelong learning, is essential.

In conclusion, educational administrators should be individuals with a global outlook, capable of adapting global perspectives to their unique educational contexts. As Bangkokthonburi University, an institution of higher learning, possesses the potential and readiness to produce and develop educational administrators, educational leaders, academics, and high-level professionals equipped with the knowledge, abilities, and skills required in educational administration in the 21st century. This program aims to deliver specialized education, transform the mindset of educational leadership, and address the ongoing development of education in the country, thereby ensuring sustainable educational leadership for the future.