Computer science (Learning technology)

This program breaks through the boundaries of computer science and focuses on the development of smart technologies that are consistent with human learning nature to produce graduates with special skills in applying smart technologies effectively in the learning and living of each person. The program prioritizes development of analytical thinking and problem-solving skills while using professional tools, and software development and design using modern computer technologies such as IOT, wearable devices and mixed systems to promote natural human learning.

Program Description

This program is studied at the Lampang center. Every student enrolled in this program with a grade point average of 2.00 and above will be eligible to receive a scholarship from Khun Boonchu Trithong throughout the entire curriculum without repayment, since Khun Boonchu Trithong wishes to support this program, which is unique in its emphasis on preparing the essential skills for every computer scientist in working in the modern IT professions and in preparation for unexpected new professions in the future. Graduates will have been trained on how to provide smart technology access to humans in the most natural and effective manner through actual practice utilizing thinking skills and tools also used by professionals.

In the beginning, learners have to develop problem analysis skills and describe problems using an international language. Students also have to learn how to model problem solving and use software development tools and resources until they are familiar with them. The program provides a foundation in understanding about the nature of computers, programming language usage techniques, and data collection structural design for problem solving, including smart system development, network connections and security. Learners will study human-related factors such as the brain, psychology and feelings in learning and working with data and data presentation and use mathematical tools and statistics for evaluations. Later on, learners will begin applied subjects and work on constructing actual systems consisting of web-based applications, and business information systems. In this part, learners can choose two additional data science minor subjects. Finally, toward the end of the program, learners will have to choose projects to complete or work at a place of business through the cooperative education system for six months. Students who follow the program’s plan can complete their studies within three and a half years.

IT work can be performed from any equipped place on earth. Therefore, this program is special in that it strives to produce graduates who possess modern skills regarding human factors and skills in smart systems to enable them to work in the IT field or to further studies in any science. With the learning atmosphere at the Lampang center surrounded by nature, classrooms are also equipped with air purifiers to enhance learning quality even if dust becomes a problem, and nature will constantly provide inspiration as well as relaxation; it is also a factor for success in this program.

Internships or Cooperative Education

Students will receive opportunities for internships at leading organizations in the public and private sectors within the country and abroad that are part of the network of the Faculty of Science and Technology (cooperative education commences in the summer semester of the third year and concludes in the first semester of the fourth year)

Further Studies

Further studies are possible in a Master of Science program in computer science either at the Faculty of Science and Technology of Thammasat University or other leading academic institutions in the country or abroad

Target Occupations After Graduation

• Information system analyst and designer
• Data scientist, market and business analyst
• Innovations and smart solutions designer
• Software tester, UI/UX designer
• Network and server system administrator
• Software project manager and coordinator
• Teacher or instructor on the elementary and high-school levels in computing science subjects.

“I’ve been working for over ten years. The more I work… the more problems I have to solve. This causes the things my instructors used to teach me to keep surfacing, so I think back with gratitude for my instructors for having taught me to the best of their abilities. I would like to thank them very much.”