Shinawatra University

"Shinawatra University",(Abbreviation: SIU), an international university in Thailand, was founded in 1996 by Thaksin Shinawatra, now a former prime minister. It emphasizes technology and management. Known as one of the major research universities in Thailand, it offers a range of science, technology and engineering education, as well as related management programs. All are international programs, with the English language as the medium of instruction. The university's stated mission is to nurture creative and entrepreneurial leaders through a broad education in diverse disciplines.

Infobox University
name = Shinawatra University


established = 1996
chancellor = Thaksin Shinawatra, ex-Thai Prime Minister

president = Prof. Dr. Prida Wibulswas
city =Bangkok
country = Thailand
campus = Pathumthani
website = http://www.shinawatra.ac.th|Shinawatra University

Intro

The idea of creatinging Shinawatra University belongs to Dr. Thaksin Shinawatra, who funded it with 1 billion baht from the Shinawatra family. The university was granted a licence by the Ministry of University Affairs in 1999. It has become a "learning organization" as one of the innovations the university has aimed for.

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 Corporation Plc., Vice Chairman
*Mr. Bhanapot Damapong, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Shin Corporation Plc., Member
*Dr. Olarn Chaipravat, Honorary Advisor, Fiscal Policy Research Institute, Member
*Mr. Paron Isarasena Na Ayudhaya, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Shin Satellite 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

chool of Technology

Shinawatra University School of Technology

1.Computer Science Program
*Bachelor of Science Program in Computer Science
**Computer Science
**Software Engineering
**Communication and Information Systems
**Business Informatics

2. Management Technology Program
*Bachelor of Sience Program in Management Technology
**Architecture Technology Management
**Engineering Management
**Food and Biotechnology Management
**Management Information SystemsThe undergraduate program is conducted at Pathumthani Campus.

*Master of Science Program in Information Technology

**Management Information Systems
**Software Engineering

*Master of Sience 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 Technology

chool 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 Bangkok. 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 (L.C). In December 2002 the library became the first in Thailand to implement RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) 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 of the most current 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.

References

* [http://www.shinawatra.ac.th Shinawatra University site]
*Shinawatra University Catalog 2007-2008
* [http://www.bangkokpost.com/education/site2002/cvmy0702.htm Education and language education in Thailand - Bangkok post]

External links

* [http://www.shinawatra.ac.th/ Shinawatra University]
* [http://cs.shinawatra.ac.th/ School of Technology, Shinawatra University]
* [http://www.library.shinawatra.ac.th/ Shinawatra University Library]