Transformation from a traditional university into a smart university

Abstract

Education is a method to enhance people's knowledge, capability, and ethics in order to apply knowledge and competency creatively. As a result, this will benefit himself/herself and the social as a whole. Thailand's economic structure is moving toward "Value-Based Economy" or "Innovation Driven Economy" or Thailand 4.0. Major economic city is announced to become the Smart City while the University is an essential driving mechanism. This paper presents components and concepts of administration shifting from traditional university to become the smart university. Also, we analyze Academic Information Systems (AIS) at university level including Transaction Processing System (TPS), Management Information System (MIS), Decision Support System (DSS) and Executive Information System (EIS) as framework and guideline for management of Smart University and driving Thailand 4.0 policy.