Developmental Guidelines for the Master’s Degree Program in Smart Urban and Community Planning

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This research was aimed at: 1) studying the market demand of employers for graduates and the demand for continuing studies at the master's degree level in the Smart Urban and Community Planning Program; 2) studying the factors influencing the students' decision to continue their study in the Smart Urban and Community Planning Program; 3) obtaining guidelines for developing the Smart Urban and Community Planning Program of the Faculty of Architecture, Urban Design, and Creative Arts, Mahasarakham University. The study was conducted by surveying the target group, comprising agencies and potential applicants for a graduate degree program, and by interviewing qualified individuals and the private sector. The agencies were found to see the importance of knowledge in urban planning and design, analysis based on the principles of economics, urbanism, community participation, and the use of modern technologies. Applicants were found to prefer a program that provided practices in real areas, integrated various fields, and trained learners according to their needs so that they possessed knowledge. and expertise in urban planning for applying in their profession, and emphasizes collaboration with other universities, both in the country and abroad.