Director’s Speech
Yi-Chi Chang, Yevvon
International mobility is a global phenomenon, and growing. It requires ensuring that graduates are better prepared as global citizens, with the ability to be multilingual and multicultural, to approach different cultures with tolerance, to be sensitive to global problems, and to develop international understanding and sensibility. We believe in international education, and our goal is to help you open up your horizons as well.
There are three unique advantages to the IBA Program at Tunghai. The first, global leadership courses, the second, an international experience, and the third, a mentor program.
Global Leadership Courses
Our Bachelor of Science degree in International Business Administration is composed of the traditional content courses found in most business programs. However, a unique feature is the Global Leadership (GL) Honors Program. The goal of the GL courses is to enhance students’ international awareness and global vision. Through coursework, public lectures, and special events and activities in an international atmosphere, students will gain a multi-faceted, factual, and first-hand understanding of global trends in business, economy, culture, and the arts. The GL program is designed to be completed in the first two years of study. These courses will also transfer as some of the General Education requirements at Trinity University, the University of Rhode Island, and others, as part of Tunghai’s Dual Degree Programs (2+2 Programs).
International Experience
The teachers, students, and study overseas opportunities create a unique international experience for students in the International College. The faculty of the International College is composed of both local and international teachers, and at the end of each spring semester, we invite American professors to come to Tunghai to teach during our 5-week Mini-mester Program. Also, a quarter of the student population (degree-seeking and exchange students) are from overseas (28 different countries). This combination of teachers and students creates a truly international environment. Moreover, the university has numerous exchange and double degree programs with leading universities around the world.
Mentor Program
Another unique feature of the International College is the Mentor Program. Each incoming class has an American mentor who helps students make the transition from high school to independent learners. They review the basic topics that were covered weekly by required and GL courses and help students with personal and academic problems, as well as facilitate communication between teachers, students, and parents through a monthly newsletter. They also host cultural activities and help students with their international exchange and college applications. In short, they ensure that students are off to a good start on the road to success.