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SDG-related Courses at Faculty of Economics

Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University is one of the leading economics faculties in Thailand. It is also one of a few economics faculties that provide diverse courses in economics.

Regarding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the 2018 curriculum offers wide range of courses that provide better understanding, economic theories and solutions for sustainability challenges in relations to the SDGs, such as Gender Economics, Climate Change Economics, and Economics of Sustainable Development. These courses are as follows:

  • EC445 Local Public Finance
  • EC446 Economic Analysis of Corruption
  • EC361 Economics of CLMV Countries
  • EC362 Contemporary Issues in ASEAN Countries
  • EC364 Gender Economics
  • EC365 Economics of Local Development
  • EC366 Local Study and Development
  • EC463 Globalisation and International Development
  • EC465 Sustainable Development
  • EC466 Political Economy of Development
  • EC468 Integrated Public Economics, Development and Political Economics
  • EC471 Labour Economics
  • EC472 Economics of Population and Family
  • EC473 Economics of Education
  • EC474 Health Economics
  • EC375 Applied Economics for Natural Resources and Environment
  • EC376 Economics of Climate Change
  • EC475 Economics of Natural Resources
  • EC476 Environmental Economics
  • EC477 Energy Economics
  • EC383 Cultural Economics
  • EC494 Food Economics and Policy

Please see the website: http://www.econ.tu.ac.th/?action=course&type=course&menu=34&pgmenu=296&lang=th&link=

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Master of Arts in Social Innovation and Sustainability (MAS): School of Global Studies

“Thammasat University’s School of Global Studies is pleased to offer a pioneering Masters degree in Social Innovation and Sustainability. The graduate program is driven by a mission to develop a vibrant and diverse community of practitioners and researchers in Southeast Asia with the knowledge, mindset and skills necessary for tackling the region’s most pressing social and environmental challenges while creating prosperous, just, inclusive and sustainable communities.”

(Quote from the Programme’s website)

Please see the programme’s website: https://sgs.tu.ac.th/ma-sgs/

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TU103: Life and Sustainability

Thammasat University’s General Education program includes TU103: Life and Sustainability, a course designed to equip all students with a foundational understanding of sustainability principles. This course is structured into three distinct modules: Economics, Built Environment, and Environmental Science, each spanning five weeks.

Economic Module: This module delves into the historical roots of unsustainability, examining both Thai and global contexts. It highlights pressing global challenges, particularly climate change, and introduces key international initiatives like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement. Students explore relevant economic theories and real-world applications, culminating in a group project where they propose solutions to a self-selected sustainability issue.

Built Environment Module: Led by the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, this module explores the intricate relationship between physical environments and social dynamics. Students learn how sustainability principles apply to the built environment, from individual buildings to entire cities. Group activities focus on design and sustainability, fostering practical application of learned concepts.

Environmental Science Module: This module provides a comprehensive overview of sustainability challenges within various natural resource sectors, including water, forests, food, and agriculture. Students are introduced to technological and scientific solutions, such as carbon footprint measurement tools and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes, empowering them to understand and address global environmental issues.

Throughout TU103, a dynamic blend of lectures and active learning methodologies encourages student engagement and promotes a deeper understanding of sustainability.