About the college
Innovation creates value. Wisdom creates the future.
Innovation College was established to provide education in innovation for labor-market development in Thailand and internationally.
Founding history
Approved in 2019 and built into a four-program academic college.
Innovation College was approved for establishment by the North-Chiang Mai University Council at meeting No. 3/2561/82 on 20 February 2019.
The college officially began teaching operations on 1 June 2019, initially emphasizing graduate-level education.
In academic year 2020, the college opened the M.Ed. in Educational Innovation and the Ph.D. in Innovation Management for Business Development.
In academic year 2021, it expanded with the BBA in Digital Business Management and MBA in Strategic Management.
Philosophy and identity
Digital innovators who think creatively, lead change, and take responsibility for society.
To produce graduates, researchers, and innovation entrepreneurs with morality and professionalism, and to create knowledge, innovation, and academic services that elevate the economy, society, and communities under good governance and the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy.
To be a learning college outstanding in educational innovation, digital business management, and lifelong learning, creating change leaders for sustainable development at an international level.
Develop competence in educational innovation, digital business, and entrepreneurship.
Promote future skills and continuous development.
Create knowledge and innovation for economic and social development.
Transfer knowledge to communities and business sectors.
Preserve and communicate Thai arts and culture to international students.
Manage with good governance, digital technology, and continuous improvement.
Development timeline
The college's academic portfolio was built in stages.
Approved by the University Council.
Operations began with a graduate-education emphasis.
M.Ed. and Ph.D. programs launched.
BBA and MBA-SM expanded the portfolio.