Philosophy of TNI TNI's founder, Technology Promotion Association (Thailand-Japan) or TPA, operates under the philosophy of "disseminating knowledge, building economic bases" reflecting the clear direction and goal in TPA's operation and services throughout over 45 years acting as a bridge for technology dissemination on management and engineering from Japan to Thai personnel. TPA has played a major role in cultivating human resources possessing requisite knowledge and skills contribute to the development of the Kingdom's economy. The founding committee of TNI contemplated that the philosophies of TPA and TNI regarding organizational operation must be in accordance with each other in order to proliferate the value of activities and services as well as expand the service role by positioning TNI as an academic institute focused on creating and developing the Kingdom's personnel, a vital resource for creating new knowledge and serving as a channel for disseminating knowledge to society, especially in the industrial sector. Therefore, the TNI philosophy for operation is:

 

Mission "Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology is an academic institute which was established to be an academic and high-level vocational centre and a resource to specifically develop the Kingdom's personnel in industrial technology and administration to be excellent in academic areas, applying and disseminating knowledge to society by adhering to virtue and social conscience."

Vision Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology aims to become one of the leading academic institutions providing high levels of knowledge in specialized fields and produce highly qualified industrial and management technology graduates who can adequately apply and disseminate those technologies to society with integrity and accountability.

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Objectives of TNI

The main objectives for establishing TNI is to provide education at the undergraduate level focusing on technology, social sciences and humanities. TNI's missions are teaching, producing graduates, conducting research, providing academic services to society and maintaining arts and culture of the Kingdom. These missions include:

• to provide education at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the fields of science, technology, social sciences and humanities by focusing on practice and theoretical knowledge;
• to be a leading academic institute in the area of research and development and to continuously contribute to the modern body of knowledge;
• to be a center of competent academics and consultants, as well as to promote the cooperation of high level knowledge research, strengthening the role of researchers in developing enterprises and industries in Thailand;
• to transfer technology from Japan and other developed countries by linking up relationships with academic institutes, governmental and private organizations in Japan and other countries in order to foster cooperation through exchanges in terms of experts, research and development programs, educational training and study tours to other countries;
• to provide academic services to society such as short-term courses, training, and consultancy for industrial entrepreneurs, as well as the exchange of knowledge in technology to entrepreneurs, administrators, engineers and industrial technicians; and
• to encourage activities which help preserve the arts and culture of Thailand and Japan.

 

TNI Graduates’ Key Competencies Skills based on the demands and requirements of Thai industries Practical and theoretical application Language skills, with ability to communicate in Japanese and English Ability to work for Thailand-Japan joint venture companies or Japanese investors Ability to manage own businesses

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Facts & Figures

Total students in academic year 2017	4,432 students
1. Undergraduate	4,215 students
2. Graduate	217 students
Total faculty members (Jul 2017)	212 persons
Total supporting staff (Jul 2017)	80 persons
In academic year 2016, there were 40 student exchange programs organized between TNI, Japanese universities and ASEAN, with 252 students from TNI and 201 students from Japan and 25 students from ASEAN taking part.   There were 46 faculty members participating in exchange programs with Japanese and other academic institutions in 2016. Excellence in the innovative learning style of Monodzukuri (the art, science, craft and joy of making things). TNI focuses on 6 Core Values 1. Kaizen: continuous improvement  2. Monodzukuri: Dedication, creativity, and development  3. Hansei: Accept mistakes and learn from them  4. Respect: Respect yourself and others  5. Honest: Be honest 6. Public Interest: Consider public interest Offering the curriculum that perfectly meets the needs of today’s business and industry. Good opportunities for career prospects after graduation. Small institute with positive environment and warm family-like ambience

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TNI-Monodzukuri Concept of Program Administration

Technology advancement has been changing rapidly; therefore, TNI’s concept of program administration on the Competency-based Education prepares students to perform jobs based on the demands of entrepreneurs, where core competencies covers the following areas:

• Technical Competency. The specific competency gained through every course, where programs aim for students to be practitioners and experts in applying theories, principles, concepts and technologies into their work through different teaching processes such as participating in workshops, conducting projects, taking study tours and training with entrepreneurs, inviting Thai and Japanese experts to share experiences, academic field trips to Japan, etc.
• Managerial Competency. TNI provides basic knowledge and skills in business administration that may be applied at all levels of individual, group and organizational. TNI graduates will therefore have high potential for a wide range of prospective careers.
• Language Competency. TNI appreciates the importance of communication, knowledge, the exchange of knowledge and borderless technology.  Therefore, TNI emphasizes language competency along the dimensions of speaking, reading and writing.  Apart from taking English and elective courses, TNI students are required to have language competency in English and Japanese business communications so that they can be competitive in the labor market and have opportunities for further studies in Japan and other countries.
• Ethics and Human Relations Competency. TNI emphasizes the concepts of teamwork and ethics in every program.  TNI graduates can utilize discretion in analysis and decision-making in any operation by considering the principles of appropriateness and fairness.

Executives Board