Khon Kaen University

SDG Alignment for Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Overall SDG Alignment Evaluation:

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program (Revised Curriculum B.E. 2566) at Khon Kaen University is fundamentally aligned with the principles of sustainable development. The program's core philosophy explicitly aims to produce professional business leaders who "create sustainable social value" under the guidelines of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By integrating courses that focus on "Organization Design and SDGs," ethical leadership, and shared value creation, the curriculum directly addresses the intersection of economic growth and social responsibility. The program strongly supports SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) through its rigorous focus on entrepreneurship, financial management, and strategy. It fosters SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) via courses on digital transformation and new venture creation. Furthermore, the explicit inclusion of corporate governance and tax ethics aligns with SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), while the emphasis on sustainable supply chains and quality management supports SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).

Best Practices

        Master of Business Administration Program at Khon Kaen University (KKU) has driven the mission to be a leading institution in management, focusing on producing visionary executives and organizational leaders capable of guiding businesses toward sustainable growth and coping with strategic challenges in the era of Digital Disruption.
        The objective is to solve the risk problems regarding the digital competency of personnel and operations that do not meet standards. The curriculum intensely integrated applied learning with social responsibility through core courses such as Strategic Management, Digital Technology and Innovation Management, and Business Ethics and Social Responsibility, to enable students to analyze, synthesize, and design Data-driven business plans and possess a consciousness for decision-making that considers widespread impact.
        The evident result achieved is the production of graduates with advanced digital competency, with a target of 100% of personnel passing the university's digital competency assessment criteria, which truly reflects the production of executives ready for the modern business world. This led to the widespread sustainable impact of elevating the competitiveness of the regional business sector to adapt to the BCG economy and possess comprehensive responsibility toward stakeholders.
        The curriculum activity is therefore clearly strategically aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) by promoting research and innovation to create a resilient digital business infrastructure; SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by producing executives capable of creating quality jobs and driving sustainable economic growth; and SDG 4 (Quality Education) by providing modern and quality education to cultivate future leaders who truly understand and operate according to sustainability principles.