Development Strategies and Future Prospects

The programs offered by our college have long been the top choice for students. Since its establishment, the college has focused on integrating business expertise, aligning with practical applications, incorporating technological advancements, innovating and revitalizing curricula, implementing character-based leadership education, and fostering global vision and international mobility. These efforts have enabled students to secure employment while distinguishing each program with unique characteristics.

In the face of globalization, declining birthrates, intense competition, the polarization of education (M-shaped society), and the knowledge and digital economy era, the college will continue to enhance teaching innovation, quality, and the learning environment. It will strengthen the connection between faculty and industry practices, deepen industry-academic research capabilities, support industrial innovation and transformation, and expand internationally. The college is also actively preparing for AACSB accreditation to elevate educational quality and align with international universities, advancing to new heights. It is committed to pursuing "professionalization, practicalization, digitalization, innovation, characterization, and internationalization" for sustainable excellence.

1. Securing External Resources

Through strategic alliances and collaborations with industries, government, educational institutions, and major nonprofit research organizations, the college actively seeks resources and practical research opportunities to optimize teaching innovation, quality, and the learning environment. These efforts aim to strengthen the connection between faculty and industry practices. Simultaneously, the college integrates its resources with those of other faculties within the university, including faculty expertise, courses, and research capabilities, to enhance students’ employability, support faculty advancement, and benefit both faculty and students within the college.

2. Curriculum Integration and Innovation

In response to international competition and evolving trends, the college designs courses aligned with industry developments to enhance students' employability. Emphasis is placed on the integration and complementarity of various departments and programs. Through SWOT analysis and industry talent demand assessments, interdisciplinary programs with distinct professional features are introduced.

         The College of Finance and Economics integrates teaching and research resources, such as faculty and facilities, from all departments to achieve shared resources and mutual success. Program planning focuses on cross-disciplinary integration to meet industry needs. Multimedia and online teaching are encouraged, alongside efforts to expand English-taught courses, fostering a global perspective in education.

3. Interdisciplinary Research and Industry Linkage

Focusing on "research that combines practice and theory," the college integrates research resources from various departments and fully supports its two established research centers: the FinTech Research Center and the Digital Anti-Money Laundering Center. These interdisciplinary and cross-departmental research centers actively promote and expand practice-oriented research, particularly by securing large-scale integrated research projects from the government or enterprises.

The goal is to become a consulting platform for businesses, aiding industries in innovation and transformation while providing valuable insights for government policymaking.

4. Enhancing the College's Professional Distinctiveness

The college continues to strengthen its professional distinctiveness, actively developing towards "professionalization, practicalization, digitalization, innovation, characterization, and internationalization." These efforts aim to achieve the educational goal of cultivating high-quality business professionals with a global perspective and social responsibility. Graduates are equipped with integrated professional knowledge and skills in accounting and taxation practices, corporate governance, financial management, and business operations.

5. Strengthening Organizational Capacity of the College

To maximize the synergy and competitiveness of the departments and research centers, the college will strengthen organizational capacity and enhance service efficiency. Specific measures include integrating and promoting teaching resources, sharing professional expertise and physical facilities, streamlining resource allocation and reallocation, and consolidating library budgets to increase subscriptions to academic journals and databases. These efforts aim to effectively build a supportive environment for academic research, assist faculty in advancing their academic ranks, and enhance their research capabilities.

6. Expanding Internationalization

To enhance the international perspectives of both faculty and students, the college actively pursues internationalization by improving students' English proficiency and incorporating internationally relevant courses. Initiatives include overseas internships, visits to international enterprises, academic exchanges, enrollment of international students, and offering courses taught in English. Additionally, the college has established EMBA programs abroad and provides general education courses on international cultures. Efforts are also underway to prepare for AACSB accreditation, aiming to elevate educational quality and align with international universities, reaching new heights of excellence.

7. Promoting Continuing Education and Strengthening Alumni Relations

 To achieve the goals of continuing education and lifelong learning while fulfilling social responsibilities, the college plans to establish degree programs and industry-specific master’s programs that align with its distinctive features and resources. These programs will address changing environmental and industry demands, providing alumni, local community members, industry professionals, and the public with enhanced and comprehensive access to professional knowledge and degree opportunities.

As Taiwan’s first business school with nearly a century of history, the university boasts a vast alumni network that forms a cornerstone of society. The college aims to strengthen connections with alumni, fostering engagement and loyalty. Initiatives include offering alumni opportunities for professional development, inviting them back to co-teach, and mentoring current students in career planning and development. The college also seeks to collaborate with alumni on industry-academic projects and provide the workforce required by alumni businesses, creating mutually beneficial outcomes.

8. Fulfilling Social Responsibilities

The college will continue to nurture business professionals to meet the needs of national economic development and industry demands. Special focus will be placed on training talent in digital governance, regulatory technology, and intangible asset valuation, areas where government and industry face significant shortages. The college will also guide enterprises in innovating business models to align with government initiatives on regional revitalization and the innovation economy. These efforts aim to serve society and advance toward the goal of "Harnessing Big Data in Finance and Economics to Create a New Economy."

The College of Finance and Economics upholds its core values of "Professional Integration, Integrity, Innovation and Practicality, and Lifelong Learning." It is committed to continuous improvement and development, striving to cultivate professionals with comprehensive practical skills in accounting and taxation, corporate governance, financial management, and business operations. The college also emphasizes independent thinking, innovative problem-solving, communication, and presentation abilities. Graduates are equipped with a global perspective, cultural literacy, and a spirit of service, making them highly regarded and sought-after talents in the financial management and business operations sectors. The college aspires to be recognized as the "most reputable" and "most popular" institution in the job market.