Hatyai University (Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยหาดใหญ่) is a private university in Hat Yai, Songkhla Province, Thailand. Founded in 1997, the university offers undergraduate programs through its seven faculties: business administration, law, education and liberal arts, science and technology, political science, communication arts, and Didyasarin International College. Its graduate school offers in education administration, business administration programs, and doctoral programs.[1]
History
Hatyai University was the first private university in southern Thailand. It was previously named Hatyai City College and was established on 9 April 1997 by Madam Praneet Didyasarin, the founder and the licensee of Hatyai Amnuaywit School Group. The Ministry of University Education Affairs promoted Hatyai City College to university status on 30 May 2003. "Hat Yai University". Study in Thailand.org. August 23, 2018. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
Hatyai University first became a college on 9 April 1997. with the inaugural ceremony held on 20 April 1999. On 4 June 2003, it became a university. The institutional status was officially changed from Hatyai City College to Hatyai University.
1997
Establishment of Hatyai City College and the first faculty was Faculty of Business Management offered one curriculum, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA.) (four year program) in three fields: management, accounting, and marketing.
There were 182 students
The first strategic plan for university development was set up for 1997-2001
1998
Faculty of Business Management offered a two-year program with one curriculum: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in three fields: management, accounting, and marketing.
847 students (increased 665 students from 1997).
1999
Official Foundation Ceremony of Hatyai City College was conducted on 20 February 1999 by the former Prime Minister, Mr. Chuan Leekpai.
The Faculty of Business Management offered two fields (two and four year programs): Business Computer and Human Resources Management.
1,808 students (increased 961 students from 1998).
2000
The Faculty of Law was founded to offer the a curriculum, Bachelor of Laws (LLB.)
HU first graduation ceremony was held for students who graduated from the Continuing program in the Faculty of Business Management.
2,417 students (increased 609 students from 1999).
2001
The Faculty of Liberal Arts was founded to offer the new curriculum: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business English program (four year program).
The Graduate School was founded to offer a new curriculum, Master of Education (MEd) in one field, educational administration.
3,205 students (increased 788 students from 2000).
Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony was conducted between Universiti Utara Malaysia and Hatyai University.
Official Signing Agreement of Establishment of Authorized Sun Education Center (ASEC) was conducted between Microsystems and Hatyai University. It is the first center in southern Thailand for producing Java programmers.
Implementation plan of the quality assurance was set up.
Implementation plan of the university development was set up for the second period (2002-2007).
2002
Faculty of Science and Technology was founded to offer the new curriculum; Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) (four year program) in one field, information technology.
3,651 students (increased 446 students from 2001).
Joint hosted with the National Education Committee and Universiti Utara Malaysia for the International Conference on the Challenge of Learning and Teaching in a Brave New World (CoLT 2002). Over 200 administrators and academic officers from 22 countries participated in the conference.
2003
Hatyai City College became Hatyai University.
4,138 students (increased 487 students from 2002).
HU identity
HU's emblem is the shield with the title of HU underneath and a torch on top. Inside the shield, are a Ma Hat Tree, book, and the wheel of life.
Programs
Bachelor's Degrees
Two and four year programs in
Management
Marketing
Business Computer
Human Resource Management
Service Industries
Retail and Franchise Business Management
Accounting
Law
Thai for Business Communication
Education in Thai (five year program)
Education in Social Studies (five year program)
Art and Design
Pop Music (five year program)
Society Development
Information Technology
Geo-informatics
Public Health Program in Community Public Health (BPH)
Politics and Government
Public Administration
Local Government
International Relations
Communication Arts
Digital Media
International Program
Bachelor of Education in English (five year International Program)
Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business Management
Bachelor of Arts in Business Chinese (Bilingual Program)
Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Industry (Airline Business) (Bilingual Program)
Master's degrees
M.Ed. (Curriculum and Instruction) Master of Education Program in Curriculum and Instruction
M.Ed. (Educational Administration) Master of Education Program in Educational Administration
M.P.A. Master of Public Administration Program in Public and Private Management
Master of Business Administration Program
Graduate Diploma in Teaching Profession Program
Doctoral degrees
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration
Doctor of Education in Educational Administration
Facilities
Interactive Digital Classroom
Computer center and internet center
Library with multimedia services
Laboratory
Mock court
Sound lab
Student Union
Geo-Informatics Laboratory
Classical music chamber
Sport Center and Student Union
U Studio / U Radio 101.25 MHz
Prayer room
Multimedia Production Lab
MOS and Prometric Testing Center
Student One-Stop Service (SOS)
Shuttle service and car service
Post office
Mock Up cabin crew
Student services
Scholarships for athletes, academic abilities, extraordinary contributions
Government student loans
Work-exchange scholarships
The Madam Praneet Didyasarin Scholarships for foreign students
Counseling service and job-seeking service
Personal insurance (accident)
Off-campus dormitory services
Health center
Academic collaboration
Thailand
Central Retail
CPF Trading
Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau
Darunsartwittaya School
Assumption University
International collaboration
Malaysia
ADAM College
Equator Academy of Art
HELP University
Erican College
Limkokwing University
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)
China
Beijing Geely University
Guangxi Normal University
Henan Normal University
Liuzhou City Vocational College
University of Sanya
Yunnan University
Yunnan College of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Languages
Yunnan Normal University
Indonesia
Akademi Manajemen Administrasi Yogyakarta
Akademi Manajemen Administrasi YPK
Akademi Keperawatan 17 Karanganyar Surakarta
Ahmad Dahlan University
Duta Wacana Christian University
Perkumpulan Ahli Dan Dosen Republik Indonesia (ADRI)
