A SYNTHESIS OF RESEARCHES OF MASTER OF POLITICAL SCIENCE PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPING GOVERNMENT

Abstract

         The objectives of the research entitled “Research Synthesis of Master Degree Curriculum in Political Science for Government Development” are: 1) to study the research synthesis in curriculum of master degree in Political Science of Mahamakut Buddhist University, 2) to study the development of government in present Thai society, and 3) to propose guidelines for the development of government in present Thai society by the research synthesis in curriculum of master degree in Political Science. The data of this documentary qualitative research were collected from 21 theses and thematic papers done by graduate students of Master Degree in Political Science.
        The results of the study can be classified into 3 aspects; 1) 21 titles were on government leadership development, 2) 7 titles were on democratic government development, and 3) 8 titles were on participation in politics and government. There were 3 main issues in synthesis as the guidelines for government development in Thai society; 1) Background problems and motivation in doing the research, and 2) Implementation consisting of: 2.1 The advantages of the direct concerned, 2.2 The academic advantages, and 2.3 The application of the research results.