Perspective of Experts on Curriculum Structure and Courses of Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resources Development (Revised A.D. 2023), Faculty of Education, Burapha University

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to study 1) the structure of the study plan of the Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resources Development program (Revised Curriculum, B.E. 2566 (2023)), in the Faculty of Education, Burapha University; and 2)define the course framework for knowledge development and competency of the students in the Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resources Development program (Revised Curriculum, B.E. 2566  (2023)), in Faculty of Education, Burapha University. The researcher used a qualitative research method using in-depth interviews from qualified persons who are regarded as experts and stakeholders of the course, consisting of 8 participants. The study results for Type 1 of the Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resources Development program (Revised Curriculum, B.E. 2566  (2023)), in Faculty of Education, Burapha University, in terms of the overall structure of the study plan was that students should choose to study at least 2 foundation courses and complete a doctoral dissertation. As for the study plan, type 2, it was found that students should choose to study at least 2 subjects in the foundation courses, complete compulsory courses in 3 subjects, in at least 1 additional elective course, and a doctoral dissertation. For objective 2, it was found that the Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resources evelopment program (Revised Curriculum, B.E. 2566 (2023)), in the Faculty of Education, Burapha University, a course framework that covers both knowledge development and skills, attitudes and values that foster higher competence in Human Resource Development should be established. Graduates should have acquired a foundation in English communication in business-related tasks, human resource development and academic work and conduct human resource development research. A second finding related to the course framework for type 2 was that students should be required to complete one compulsory course that included the formulation of policies and plans for human resource development in business organizations, innovative design, and the application of technology in human resource development and business organizations and research and development in human resource development; at least one elective course; and a doctoral dissertation.