HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF EDUCATION

Abstract

This research employs the framework of Piaget's Cognitive. Theory to develop human capital through intellectual advancement. It focuses on curriculum, experiences, teaching/development, and assessment. The objectives are: 1) To study the development of human capital in graduate - level education, 2) To compare viewpoints on human capital development in graduate education categorized by gender and work experience, 3) To identify suggestions for human capital development as per requirements. The population comprises students in the Education Management Master's program at Bangkok Thonburi University in the 2021 academic year. (Purposive sampling) yielded 267 participants, with 158 completing the questionnaire utilizing a 5 - level rating scale. Statistical analyses involved frequency distribution, percentages, mean values, standard deviations, t-tests, and content analysis. The research findings indicate: 1) Overall, human capital development in graduate education is at a significantly high level, 2) Gender and work experience - based perspectives on human capital development in graduate education do not significantly differ, and 3) Recommendations for human capital development propose studying managerial practices both domestically and internationally, along with increased research for further critical analysis.