In view of the incredibly miraculous advances in science and technology and considering the opportunities and challenges presented in the field of education by conditions obtaining during the early years of the 21st Century, the College of Internet Distance Education was established on April 25, 2002 including a management team whose current members comprise of,

1. Rev.Bro.Prathip Martin Komolmas, Ph.D.Advisor
2. Rev. Bro. Bancha Saenghiran, Ph.D. Advisor
3. Prof. Srisakdi Charmonman, Ph.D. Chairman
4. Air Marshal Chulit Meesajjee, Ph.D. Member
5. Prof. Chaiyong Brahmawong, Ph.D. Member
6. Prof. Utumporn Jamornmann, Ph.D. Member
7. Rear Admiral Prasart Sribhadung, Member
8. Jitlekha Teerajarmorn, Ph.D. Member    

     This management committee has been carefully deliberating, mobilizing and marshalling resources in manpower, equipments, accessories and other materials required for the conceptualized institute for many years. The College of Internet Distance Education is now relocated at the 9th Floor of the Srisakdi Charmonman I.T. Building which was auspiciously inaugurated by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on August 20, 2004. The plan was to develop the institution in stages covering four phases viz. Phase 1, 2002-2003, Phase II, 2003-2004, Phase III 2004-2005 and Phase IV, 2005 onwards and the projection for the last phase is to offer electronic learning to 100,000 students per year made up of 20,000 students with Assumption University programs, 20,000 students with Asian programs, 20,000 students with North American programs, 20,000 students with European programs and 20,000 students with Australian & New Zealand programs.
     Assumption University has 26 IT related programs which incidentally is larger than in any other university in the world. For us, Information Technology is not only a field for concentration, investment and further development but also the main impetus and mechanism for expanding the university from a top business center to a paradigmatic I.T. institute of the Southeast Asia region. It is our hope and expectation that encouragement, succor and support for this transition from a campus known for academic excellence in business disciplines to a technologically advanced and superior institution will as usual be forthcoming spontaneously from students, alumni, the public and all well-wishers of our University.

Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Computer
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Science
Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics (Computer)
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunications
Master of Science in Computer Information Systems
Master of Science in Computer and Engineering Management
Master of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science in Information Technology
Master of Science in Telecommunication Science
Master of Science in Telecommunication and Computer Network Engineering
Master of Science in Technology Management
Master of Science in Internet and E-Commerce Technology
Master of Science in Internet and Multimedia Engineering
Master of Science in Telecommunication Management
Master of Engineering in Broadband Telecommunications
Master of Engineering in Power Electronics
Master of Science in Software Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Information Systems
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer and Engineering Management
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
Doctor of Philosophy in Telecommunications and Computer
Network Engineering (in collaboration with South Bank University, London)
Doctor of Philosophy in Internet and Multimedia Engineering (in collaboration with South Bank University, London)

     Asia has always responded positively to challenges, success and crises. Our theme, the Next Generation of Education in Asia, is Learning through the Internet.
     Asia is currently facing the challenge of the "Knowledge-based Economy" and the challenges of innovation and convergence of new technologies.
     As we enter the new millennium, technological innovations continue to change and expand. It becomes increasingly necessary to adopt innovations to keep up with the educational demands of the 21st century such as the changing learning environments, distance education, computer-based course management, and delivery technologies. Information Technology is the primary engine behind much of the world's economic growth. The rapid evolution of the discipline has a profound effect on Information Technology education.
     Global Learn Day is a 24-hour voyage on distance and eLearning and Assumption University is the venue for this event in Thailand.