About the Special Degree Program (SDP)
The Special Degree Program (SDP)
Where academic rigor meets real-world experience
The Special Degree Program designs, implements, and manages high-impact academic and experiential programs that foster innovation, global engagement, and institutional branding. As a self-financed unit within AIT, it supports the institute’s mission of internationality, sustainability, and excellence, providing students with hands-on, real-world exposure that improves academic success, cultural competency, and community engagement.
To be a leading platform for experiential learning at AIT, elevating the institute’s global standing and inspiring diverse talent to innovate for a sustainable future.
To design, deliver, and manage high-impact academic and experiential programs that foster innovation, global engagement, and institutional excellence, while also providing students with hands-on, real-world exposure that builds academic success, cultural competency, and community impact.
“Inspire, Ignite and Innovate”
OUR GUIDING PHILOSOPHY FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Strategic Alignment with AIT’s Mission
SDP supports AIT’s mission to:
- The philosophy of “Inspire, Ignite, and Innovate” guides academic excellence and innovation goals through experiential learning.
- Promote internationality, diversity, and multicultural education and inspire young graduates to join AIT for their goals of higher learning.
- Advance innovation and sustainability through applied learning
- Strengthening AIT’s brand as a global leader in technology, development, and education
By offering collaborative programs that blend academic rigor with real-world relevance, CEL will:
- Enhance AIT’s visibility and reputation across Asia and globally
- Attract high-caliber students and partners
- Create scalable models for academic-industry-community engagement
Why We Exist
Our strategic objectives
Brand Elevation
Enhanced AIT’s position as a regional and global leader in experiential, collaborative education.
Student Attraction
Offer distinctive programs that appeal to diverse, high-potential students worldwide.
Revenue Generation
Create a sustainable funding model through fee-based and sponsored activities.
Support Special Degree Programs
Create SDPs with seven faculty units and support partners and AIT internally.
Global Engagement
Strengthen AIT’s international partnerships and visibility through inbound mobility.
Innovation and Impact
Promote project-based learning aligned with SDGs, industry needs, and emerging technologies.
Our People
Leadership Team
Prof. Nitin K. Tripathi
Executive Director
Ranadheer Mandadi
Program Director
Arthur Lance Gonzales
Finance & Operations Officer