On May 6, 2026, the Bachelor of Economics Program, School of Business and Communication Arts, University of Phayao, led by Assistant Professor Dr. Ariya Phaokhrueang, Program Chair, together with the program faculty members, organized the “Driving the Curriculum toward Next Gen Learners” project. The initiative aims to enhance the quality of education in response to rapid changes in the economy, society, technology, and the future labor market.
The project focused on a systematic course verification process to evaluate the alignment between Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) and the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs). It also examined the appropriateness of course content, teaching and learning methods, and assessment approaches in order to equip students with essential competencies for the next generation, including analytical thinking, data and technology literacy, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and the application of economic knowledge in real-world contexts.
This initiative reflects the program’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, through the promotion of learner-centered and future-oriented learning approaches that foster essential future skills. The project also aligns with SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth by supporting the development of high-quality human capital capable of meeting the demands of the future workforce and the digital economy.
The event was honored by the participation of Dr. Nittaya Boonchum, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Corporate Communication, and Global Engagement, and Ms. Nawaporn Ketsuwan, lecturer in the Bachelor of Communication Arts Program in Communication Management, who served as academic reviewers for the course verification process and provided valuable academic recommendations.
As part of the initiative, the program conducted course verification for seven subjects: Microeconomics I, Mathematical Economics, Macroeconomics II, International Economics, Public Finance and Budgeting, Natural Resource and Environmental Economics, and Human Resource Economics. Course instructors presented key information related to their respective subjects, while strengths, areas for improvement, and approaches for enhancing teaching and learning practices were also discussed to ensure greater modern relevance and more effective practical application.This project marks another significant step for the Bachelor of Economics Program in advancing quality education, promoting learning that is closely connected to real-world contexts, and producing economics graduates equipped with the knowledge, skills, and readiness to become key contributors to society and the economy in the future.