TNI Academic Programs

 TNI provides academic opportunity to students in formal education and employees of entrepreneurs to attend any of following programs during and after the office hours.

Undergraduate Programs

Faculty of Engineering

1)  Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering: AE)

The automotive industry has been one of the top three biggest industrial sectors in Thailand for decades. The next-generation automotive industry is categorized in the first S-curve of targeted industries to receive investment privileges under the government of Thailand’s 20-Year National Strategy and Thailand 4.0 Policy. To support this policy automotive engineers who possess knowledge and skills in various fields of automotive design, electric vehicles, automation, system simulation, and management will be needed for the next generation in the automotive industry. The Automotive Engineering (AE) program at TNI, revised in 2016ม aims to educate and train students to be such next generation automotive engineers by providing mandatory courses in electric vehicles, automation, and Japanese style management. This will secure the high employment rate of TNI AE graduates and ensure that the AE program continues to play an important role in Thailand’s future industries and economics.

2)  Bachelor of Engineering (Production Engineering: PE)

The Production Engineering Program or PE is a course aimed to prepare engineering students for a career in production design and manufacturing either domestic or international. This program is designed in order to produce educationally well-rounded individuals in CAD/CAM/CAE, Mold and Die design, Machine tools, Computer Numerical Control, Technology of machine tools, Automation control and Production systems, Material engineering, and Production and evaluation integrated systems. Also, this program includes Management of industrial production processes, Work study, Quality control, Logistics and Supply chains. TNI’s production engineering students graduate to be employed in the industries and can develop an excellent career as well as being morally and ethically sound.

3)  Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering: CE)

It is a fact that computer systems have become an essential part of human life from almost every step in the production line to daily life in every household. The increase of electronics or programmable parts in most industries has resulted in an increased expected need for computer engineers who posses various aspects of knowledge all over the world. With state-of-the-art tools and equipment, TNI’s Computer Engineering program offers a thorough development program to establish fundamental computer engineering knowledge focusing on the practical applications based in real-life work such as the Internet of Things (IoTs), Artificial Intelligence (AI), embedded systems, hardware architecture, computer automation, industrial robot system, etc.

4)  Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial Engineering: IE)

In addition to our Production Engineering program that focused on the manufacturing processes, TNI’s Industrial Engineering (IE) program offers students more in-depth industrial engineering and management skills and knowledge along with the actual industrial graded equipment and tools used in real-life industries. Industrial engineers apply science, mathematics, and engineering methods to complex system integration and operations. Because these systems are so large and complex, industrial engineers need to have knowledge and skills in a wide variety of disciplines, the ability to work well with people, and a broad systems perspective. The IE courses will provide the students with essential knowledge and direct experience in industrial engineering and management fields such as plant layout, work study, quality control system, Toyota production systems, and supply-chain engineering.

The industrial engineering program is designed to comply with the Thai Engineering Council’s requirements. The student graduates from this program will be eligible to take the Engineering Professional License’s Examination. Similar to other programs offered at TNI, the students are subject to intensive study in English and Japanese languages to make sure that the student’s language proficiency meets the standards needed for the corporate world and further continuing study. Also, the co-operative study plan is available to students who possess the minimum requirements of the program and meet the qualification required by the industries. International exchange programs/studies are also available to those who are interested and qualified.

5)  Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering, Robotics and Mechatronics: EE)

The Electrical Engineering Program is a new program. Started in 2013, it aims to equip graduates with knowledge in various fields of electrical engineering such as electrical power systems, electronics, instrumentation and control systems, mechatronics, intelligent robotics and energy systems. Students will learn to apply their knowledge to effectively analyze and design electrical engineering, control systems, inventing several electrical engineering projects, as well as learning to work effectively and innovatively in the competitive world.

Faculty of Information Technology

6)  Bachelor of Science (Information Technology: IT)

At present, Information Technology plays an important role in the efficiency of management, especially as a supporting tool for quick and concise decision-making and risk reduction. Information Technology is a significant strategic tool for organizations in order for them to become competitive in the long run. Information Technology can also be applied in other areas such as information dissemination, public relations, sales of products and services via the Internet, human resources development, knowledge management etc.

TNI’s Bachelor of Science Program aims to train graduates who are involved in computer programming, management and design of database and computer networks, multimedia and computer graphics, data processing for administration including applying knowledge in information technology into other fields such as public relations, customer relationship management and services on websites, etc., therefore, graduates of this program are ready to work for modern organizations which are concerned in any way with Information Technology systems

7)  Bachelor of Science (Multimedia Technology: MT)

Bachelor of Science Program in Multimedia Technology is one program among others offered by the Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology (TNI) which follows the Institute’s philosophy, that being the perfect combination of relevant theory and practical knowledge. The rise of Multimedia Technology in today’s world has led to it having a significant role in our society and has become key material and a strategy factor in business organization. TNI realizes this worldwide trend and developed the Multimedia Technology Program (MT) to serve the trends and influences of the multimedia technology in current society. The program is comprised of a variety of disciplines such as game development, computer graphic design and animation, human-computer interaction, digital image processing, multimedia technology and design. The Multimedia Technology Program aims to produce graduates for businesses and industries who are equipped with knowledge and skills capable to design, analyze, process, and manage multimedia information. Our graduates shall be able to develop their own potential to keep pace with the rapid change of technology in the multimedia field and be ready to engage in further academic research and education.

8)  Bachelor of Science (Business Infomation Technology: BI)

The advances in information technology (IT) have played an ever increasing significant role in business and management. TNI became aware of this phenomenon and the impact of IT, so TNI designed its Business Information Technology Program based on the standard curriculum of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) to integrate theoretical knowledge into relevant practical training. This program aims to produce graduates, for enterprises and industries, who have knowledge and skills to design, analyze, process, and manage IT, particularly business information technology. Our graduates should be able to develop their own potential to keep pace with the rapid change of technology in the business technology field and be ready to engage in further academic research and education.

9)  Bachelor of Science (Digital Technology in Mass Communication: DC)

Nowadays, Information Communication and Technology (ICT) is widely used to operate the business of various organizations, specifically high value-added, creative, cultural, and service industries in both the private and state enterprise sectors. The digital and communication technology workers in an organization must be knowledgeable in analyzing and designing mass communications using digital technologies as well as understanding corporate culture and working effectively along with possessing high moral values and strong ethics.

Our Digital Technology in Mass Communication curriculum provides integrated teaching and learning in the field of communication and digital technology with highly advanced content in line with the Creative Industries Initiative and the Thailand 4.0 developmental strategy plan. In addition, our core principles of MONODZUKURI, which focuses on learning and doing by practice, will enable our students to analyze, design, produce and evaluate their digital work. Students also have tremendous and interesting opportunities to learn from experts in the workplace especially from Japan since many Japanese companies are considered as the international standard in the mass communication industry. Moreover, students can practice the techniques and use tools based on the standards of the ever-changing digital mass communication industry.

Faculty of Business Administration

10)  Bachelor of Business Administration (Industrial Management: IM)

At present, business operations are faced with high competition in price, quality and delivery, therefore, industrial executives are important in administrating the organization for it to be successful and competitive. Their missions are management of working systems, creating administrative environment and dynamics to stimulate learning, innovation and adding value to products, services and personnel in organizations.

The Industrial Management (IM) curriculum is a course which includes content that is well informed about the business industries and project management. The application of innovation and technology in management in particular in the form of the Japanese style developing systems in the industrial sector efficiently, such as Toyota Production System (TPS), Total Quality Management (TQM), Total Productive Maintenance, Enterprise Diagnosis and Business Plan (Shindan), Monodzukuri, ISO Series, Practical Production Planning and Control, Feasibility Studies and Industrial Project Management, Innovation Management, Industrial 4.0, industrials Energy management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management and organization analysis. These courses are necessary and will be applied in organizational management in the industrial sector; therefore, graduates of this major are well-prepared to work for industrial organizations or to be entrepreneurs.

11)  Bachelor of Business Administration (Japanese: BJ)

Japanese direct investment in Thailand reached THB 79 billion or close to 20% of the total FDI to Thailand in 2016. Along with increasing business transactions and cooperation between Thailand and Japan, due to the free trade agreement between the two countries or JTEPA, there is an increasing need for a Japanese speaking workforce in various industries, not only in the automotive or electronic business but also in other businesses such as banking, agricultural, retails, logistic, tourism and airline businesses. TNI’s Business Japanese program (BJ) is a hands-on curriculum focusing on essential aspects of business administration including accounting, finance, human resource, marketing, logistics, international business management, tourism etc. specifically for Japanese businesses or Thai-Japanese joint ventures. Most courses are conducted in Japanese by qualified Japanese instructors and specialists to make sure that all graduates have sufficient knowledge and skills to enter the Japanese business environment.

12)  Bachelor of Business Administration (International Business Management: IB)

Due to the rising trend of business across borders, there is a huge demand for graduates who have the knowledge, skills, and experience in dealing with people and businesses from various cultures and norms. This is a core value for the International Business Management program at Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology. Our program aims not only to provide advanced and up-to-date knowledge relating to international business, but also to develop essential skills for international business through the most innovative and hands-on teaching methods. In addition, students will gain real life experience in setting up and operating an international business. After they have graduated, students will have enough knowledge, skills, and experience to work in management level jobs within top multinational firms, or to be well-equipped global entrepreneurs establishing the business of their dreams.

13)  Bachelor of Accountancy (AC)

As an important professional service area, the AEC blueprint stated “Accountancy“ is one of those services to be “freely flown“ in 2015. Accordingly, Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology (TNI) deliberately designed its Accountancy program to not only create competent accountants for ASEAN, but also to fulfill the needs of Thai-Japanese industries with accounting specialists who can communicate in Thai, English and Japanese in particular fields; such as BOI, Japanese Accounting, income-tax, monetary matters, and international accounting standards of practice. We provide three branches of study: Managerial Accounting, Financial Accounting and Accounting Information and Technology. Our 139-credit program, with Monozukuri’s teaching & learning, converts theoretical knowledge to practice. Co-operative Education or Professional Internships in Accounting, are available from a wide range of our network companies.

With accreditation from the Thailand Federation of Accounting Professions, students who graduate from our program will also attain Thailand’s minimum requirement of professional skills and qualifications to apply for Certified Public Accountants (CPA). Moreover, TNI’s Accountancy program focuses particularly on Environmental Accounting (EA), which incorporates monetary and material aspects of the environment to relevant business activities. We intentionally provide the world with well-prepared accounting specialists for the “Factory of Tomorrow“, the worldwide agenda for sustainable development.

14)  Bachelor of Business Administration (Japanese Human Resources Management: HR)

The Business Administration in Japanese Human Resources Management program was deliberately designed to meet the industrial requirements of competent administrators who have managerial knowledge, and possess the special attributes of ethics and morals in theoretical and practical competency in human resource management and development. The program aims to produce graduates who can apply knowledge from their studied field effectively into industry. The program also aims to produce well-educated graduates who have excellent English and Japanese language skills for communication.

15)  Bachelor of Business Administration (Logistics and Supply Chain Management: LM)

There is a growth in demand of Logistics and Supply Chain Management graduates in Thailand. For companies to make continuous improvements they need to develop current personnel in areas such as Logistics and Supply Chain in Service Industries such as Logistics Service Providers and 3rd Party Logistics. This course aims to produce graduates capable of both theory and practice in project management in the logistics and supply chain integration services, by focusing on the integration process to develop the logistics services, optimizing Support Operations to support production including the ability to effectively analyze systems and processes and resource allocation. Applying information technology for monitoring, reporting and also calculating the number of resource requirements and rate of charge and better understanding of business-related services logistics (Logistics service provider) such as distribution centers, transportation and information technology. In order to achieve the objective of delivering happy customers both goods and services must be delivered efficiently punctually and safely. The courses are generally taught in the usual day time school. The program can be completed within 4 years depending on the allowed credit-transfers.

16)  Bachelor of Business Administration (Creative Marketing: CM)

Many industrial companies and service businesses in Thailand have continued to flourish due to the non-stop demands from both the industrial and service sectors based on present trends and future trends of borderless trading and labor markets.

The program of Bachelor of Business Administration in Creative Marketing is a comprehensive program that focuses on creating young graduates with abilities in all creative activities of marketing, technology, innovation and management to cover all key 4P’s; such as Products and Services development, Price strategy, Marketing distribution management, and Marketing communication and promotion. This program also aims to enhance graduates with a clear understanding of organizational management and how these principles can be applied into their own organizations.

International Programs

1)  Bachelor of Engineering (Digital Engineering: DGE)

The Digital Engineering (DGE) Program is the 1st International Program of the Faculty of Engineering, commencing in the academic year 2018. The convergence of mechanical and electronic engineering, coupled with intelligent embedded software, has fostered digitally innovative products and services, leading to great demands in digital system designs through various emerging technologies. Consequently, digital engineers who are capable of integrating knowledge in Artificial intelligence (AI), Internet-of-Things (IoT), System Integration (SI), Robotics, and Smart Automation, are required to fulfill the coming demand in both the government and industrial sectors, particularly in the transformation era to Thailand 4.0. The program provides students with some essential fundamental courses, involving Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Communications, and Computer sciences. Specialization and core competency in the DGE Program is divided into three main areas, i.e. (i) Data Science and Analytics, (ii) Mechatronics and Robotics and (iii) the Digital Industry. Particular subjects have been designed in order to differentiate from other universities and the unique aspects of the DGE program are, for instance, Artificial Intelligence Techniques, Intelligent Human-Computer Interaction, Industrial Robotics, Machine Learning and Data Analytics, Fog and Cloud Computing, Big Data Engineering, System Integration, and Internet-of-Things. Students in the DGE international program are expected to not only have knowledge and skills in digital technology but also have a perspectives on economics, Startup entrepreneurship and innovation management. The teaching and learning techniques are project-oriented, problem-based learning systems. With fully available learning facilities and high-experience internationalized lecturers, the Digital Engineering (DGE) Program is a potential alternative for students who prefer to be digital engineers that serve jobs in the future era of our technology-based society.

2)  Bachelor of Science (Data Science and Analytics: DSA)

Data is everywhere. People, industry and society produce and consume data in various forms at all times. Data scientists and data analysts are becoming attractive and in high demand as careers, they rank among some of the top-paid professionals.

Data Science and Analytic programs are a new breed of multi-disciplinary fields of study, combining the science of statistics and computers with the art of business and visualization in order to make better informed and strategic decisions.

Our DSA program aims to produce graduates for the next generation who have the knowledge and skill sets that can revolutionize important industries such as manufacturing, finance, services, health care or even agriculture under the Thailand 4.0 policy.

Using innovative analytics and tools, our graduates can turn information to understanding, discover hidden patterns, and predict the future, there by driving the business forward.

3)  Bachelor of Administration (International Business Management: IBM)

According to the borderless nature of the world economy, both large and small companies must adapt themselves to survive in the highly competitive business environment. The International business program at TNI attempts to produce competent graduates who meet the standard level required and are able to compete in the workforce market. Students will acquire knowledge from passionate and outstanding teachers who are highly effective, have extensive teaching experience and academic ability.

This program covers many important topics in international business fields such as the role of globalization, the policy of trade barriers, the business environment of different countries in Asia and emerging markets, building effective change management organizations, business trends of the automobile industry, marketing online, industry 4.0 model, the impact of the digital economy, the relationship between entrepreneurship and innovation and the future of logistics. The International Business department focuses not only on an effective curriculum and theoretical knowledge but also on business skills. Every student of the international program must apply theories into in- house projects and take part in doing real business during the 4 years on the TNI campus. The house project is considered as a professional training project, this offers students a great opportunity to gain access to the real world of doing business including strategic planning, financial management, how to sell products and services, how to manage the people in an organization and how to get the benefit from social media. As well as outstanding subjects, the real-world business project and highly qualified lecturers, TNI generates competent graduates who meet international standards and are able to compete in the workforce market due to several factors. These are as follows:

1. Educating students to learn the overall picture of business and production processes through company visits.
2. Providing several language classes such as Japanese, French and Chinese.
3. Providing undergraduate students with opportunities to undertake internship programs with TNI’s partnerships.
4. Building an international environment for students.
5. Providing education scholarships and awards for TNI students.

 

Graduate Programs

 

1)  Master of Engineering (Engineering Technology: MET)

This is TNI’s 1st engineering program at master’s level. It will be essential for bridging Thai and Japanese technology. This program is strategically important for establishing TNI’s industrial research and development footprint. The graduate students will have opportunities to do research or studies both at TNI and at its allied institutions especially in Japan through exchange programs. With modern equipment and qualified staff along with support and cooperation from various universities and organizations in both Thailand and Japan, the program prepares its students for in-depth engineering technology transfer and co-development between Thailand and Japan. The program offers four specializations, i.e. 1) Advanced Design and Technology in Manufacturing (ADM), 2) Energy and Environmental System (EES), 3)Engineering Innovation and Management (EIM) 4), and Smart Electrical Engineering Systems (SES).

2)  Master of Science (Information Technology: MIT)

Nowadays, Big Data and Business Analytics are very important factors for doing business. If you wish to survive with all the numerous rapid changes that might affect your company’s performance and stability, you must pay attention to this matter. In addition, there is a demand to employ staff who have computational and analytical skills. Also staff are needed who can make informed business decisions in order to increase efficiency as well as skills capable to design, analyze, process, and manage information technology in those organizations.

Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology (TNI) recognized these trends and developed the Master of Information Technology (MIT) curriculum to serve the trends in relation to the influences of information technology in our current society. The MIT course is designed to cater to applicants who currently work in the IT industry and have an IT background, as well as applicants who have a bachelor’s degree in another discipline but work in the IT industry.

The MIT curriculum is aimed to produce graduates who are knowledgeable and have skills to be able to design, analyze, process, and manage information technology as well as data analytics in their organizations. Our graduates should also be able to keep pace with the rapid changes of modern information technology.

3)  Master of Business Administration (Industrial Management: MIM)

The Master of Business Administration Program in Industrial Management (MIM) was the first Master’s Degree program at Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology. In order to produce capable personnel at managerial and executive levels for multinational companies, the program focuses on the integration of Japanese and Western principles and theories in Business and Industrial Management, which have been proven as successful approaches in Southeast Asian regions. The courses focus on creativity development and problem solving for coping with business complexity, resource scarcity, and dynamism by combining initiative project management with industrial management techniques, such as TQM, TPS, TPM, and Lean Six Sigma in order to create a learning transfer which can enhance the organization’s competitiveness and sustainability.

4)  Master of Business Administration (Strategic Planning and Management for Entrepreneur: SME)

The M.B.A. in Strategic Planning and Management for Entrepreneurs program aims to develop abilities of entrepreneurs, middle and top level executives to enhance their professionalism and to successfully manage businesses worldwide. The uniqueness of this program is that it offers East-Meets-West business management theories in order to prepare entrepreneurs for the multicultural business model. This course will also help graduates to create achievable business plans and allow entrepreneurs to have the opportunity to learn from real leaders in the ASEAN business community.

This program focuses on organizational diagnosis and business development, venture business planning, applications of advanced management tools and techniques for holistic problem solving, in order to reach business strategic decisions, which will create alignments and synergies within the enterprise’s organizations and sustain advantages and successes for their businesses.

5)  Master of Business Administration (Japanese Business Administration: MBJ)

The MBA in Japanese Business Administration aims to create business and industrial executives, who can develop a clear overview of the business along with the ability to use various business and industrial management tools in order to analyze, diagnose, strategically plan, and execute key strategic actions to improve and raise the organization’s potential in business competitiveness.

One of the key factors required to succeed in business and industrial development in almost every area is effective internal or organization communication. Especially in the Japanese organization, the ability to communicate and understand Japanese corporate culture is essential to the successful operation of the business in the most efficient way. This program is designed not only to develop and broaden the business management view, but also to improve graduate students’ ability in Japanese communication and understanding of corporate culture to be ready to do business in or with any Japanese organization.