The School of Architecture of Assumption University was first operated at Hua Mark campus in the first semester of the academic year 1997, after the approval of Assumption University Council on December 19, 1996 (the faculty birthday) and the accreditation of the Ministry of University Affairs on May 1, 1997. From the beginning, the Faculty comprised of two departments, namely:
1) Department of Architecture
2) Department of Interior Architecture
In 2008, the School was relocated to Suvarnabhumi campus and bestowed with the name “Montfort del Rosario School of Architecture and Design.”
On May 1, 2011 two more departments had been accredited from the Ministry of University Affairs, namely:
1) Department of Interior Design 2) Department of Product Design
Currently, the School comprises of 4 departments as follows:
1) Department of Architecture
2) Department of Interior Architecture
3) Department of Interior Design
4) Department of Product Design
VISION
To be the leading international school of architecture and design in the region that operates within a creative-driven design eduscape encompassing integrative approach to curriculum development delivered by transformative intellectuals within a truly diverse and international community.
MISSION
To produce highly creative, versatile, and professional architects and designers through curriculums integrating management and marketing disciplines as well as training in professional practices in architecture and design, entailing market viable and integrationistic designs that correlate with globalized socio-economical environments as well as benefit humankind and society.
STRATEGIC GOALS
1. Learning environment is conducive comprising of international standard facilities, integrative curriculums, and accommodating pedagogy enabling students to be versatile and internationally competitive in architectural and design-related industry.
2. Research development is competency-based and strategically allied with architectural and design practice contributing to the enrichment of the School’s academic profile, teaching and learning, as well as professional and academic community.
3. Graduates are ethical, professionally competent, and versatile capable of performing as ASEAN as well as global citizens.
4. The School synergizes formal and collegial management model to enhance implementation of vision and mission, strategic goals, and management of organizational identity.
5. The School integrates as well as disperses arts and culture into the educational community and society as a whole.
6. The School pursues excellence as a unique and learning organization through effective quality assurance.
7. Faculty members and staff are transformative intellectuals in the milieu of academic, professional, and social responsibility.