Thammasat collaborates with Siam Commercial Bank to develop a curriculum in digital economics, equipping Thammasat students with the tools necessary to enter the competitive world.

Tuesday 27 February 2024

     Prof. Dr. Rattha-korn Vilaichone, the Assistant to the Rector for Academic Affairs at Thammasat University, revealed that Thammasat University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SCB Academy, Siam Commercial Bank PCL, to collaborate in creating online learning courses for university students and the general public. This collaboration aims to drive the development of digital human capacity skills in order to create a sustainable future of learning.

     Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pipop Udon, the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs at Thammasat University, stated that the agreement has enabled Thammasat to incorporate courses from SCB Academy and Google into the curriculum for students who can choose to enroll in these courses at any time through the online system. Upon completion of the courses, students will receive an E-Certification. There is a Credit Bank system where students can accumulate credits to further their current studies. It will help students avoid having to take certain courses and allow them to fasten upon their studies.

     “In today's learning, we refer to it as 'Anywhere, Anytime, Any Devices,' which means that we can learn whenever, wherever, and through any device. This allows students to not necessarily attend physical classrooms, but instead choose to learn online.”

     Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pipop further emphasized that Thammasat University's direction focuses on lifelong learning and recognizes the increasing importance of online education. The university's response is not limited to its own students but extends to various groups, including high school students who will become future university students, working adults, and especially in the future as we move towards an increasingly aging society. It becomes a crucial responsibility of the university to address lifelong education or Life Long Learning.

     Assoc. Prof. Gasinee Witoonchart, the Rector of Thammasat University, reinforced that the signing of this agreement will further establish Thammasat University as one of the pioneering institutions to collaborate on curriculum development with leading national entities such as SCB Academy and globally recognized organizations like Google. Moreover, it will be among the first universities to implement a Credit Bank system, enabling online learning not just to conclude after completion but to allow E-Certificates received to be credited towards further education within the university. This is believed to set a precedent for other universities in Thailand to develop their teaching and learning systems to meet the demands of future learning worldwide.

     As a university student, you can attend classes to earn credits or further enhance your knowledge and skills at https://learning.kaorag.com/. For those who are interested, you can also attend classes at https://pmdacademy.teachable.com/.