Graduate School of Management and Innovation Partners with NMB-Minebea Thai Ltd. to Enhance Workforce Capabilities through Proactive Development Programs

On 13 February 2026, the executive team from the Graduate School of Management and Innovation (GMI), King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), together with the Foundation for the Development of KMUTT, held a strategic meeting with executives from NMB-Minebea Thai Ltd. (Bang Pa-in Plant) in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. The discussion focused on establishing collaborative initiatives to strengthen the company’s workforce capabilities through a range of training and educational programs aligned with the needs of modern industry.

This important collaboration was initiated through long-standing connections with KMUTT alumni and faculty members who have worked closely with the company. The partnership aims to equip NMB-Minebea Thai personnel with advanced knowledge and skills to drive sustainable organizational growth and long-term competitiveness.

During the meeting, both parties discussed several workforce development programs, including the Mini MBA to MBA (MMM.) pathway, which is designed using an outcome-based education approach that emphasizes measurable learning results. Participants completing the program will gain practical business management competencies and may transfer earned learning outcomes toward a master’s degree in the future. In addition, discussions included the development of specialized training programs tailored to support the company’s strategic objectives and deepen critical professional skills.

For specialized engineering training, the Foundation for the Development of KMUTT presented customized programs specifically designed to meet the technical needs of NMB-Minebea Thai. These programs are intended to strengthen employees’ technical capabilities and innovation capacity, enabling them to keep pace with rapid technological advancements and global market changes.

“This collaboration with NMB-Minebea Thai Ltd. reinforces KMUTT’s vision of being a leader in innovation and talent development that responds directly to industry needs. We believe that our diverse programs—particularly the Mini MBA to MBA pathway and specialized professional training—will significantly enhance the capabilities of NMB-Minebea Thai personnel, preparing them for future challenges while strengthening the organization’s sustainable competitiveness. This partnership represents a clear example of meaningful collaboration between academia and industry for national development.”
— Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taweesak Kritcharoen,
Dean, Graduate School of Management and Innovation, KMUTT

About KMUTT and GMI

The Graduate School of Management and Innovation (GMI) at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi is committed to developing graduates with advanced management skills and an innovative mindset, responding to the evolving needs of businesses and society at both national and international levels.