Ming Chuan University International College

Ming Chuan University (MCU)-A Well-Known International University

Over its 61 years of development, MCU has become an international well-known university, which has cultivated over 140,000 alumni around the world. Beyond Taipei Campus, Jihe Complex, Taoyuan Campus, and Kinmen Location, MCU established a fifth location across the Pacific Ocean in 2013 in the state of Michigan of the United States. Currently the university has 11 schools (Management, Communication, Design, Information Technology, Tourism, Education & Applied Languages, Health Technology, Social Sciences, Law, Financial Technology, and International College), 2 doctoral degree programs, 30 masters’ degree programs, 38 bachelors’ programs in different professional fields, 6 English-taught bachelors’ degree programs, and 3 English-taught masters’ degree programs. Additionally, there are 2 masters’ degree programs offered at Michigan Location (Teaching Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language Program, and New Media and Communication Administration Program), and a third program for International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) is now under preparation.

International CollegeWith the implementation of internationalization,

MCU’s campus environments have been enriched by having diverse nationali t ies, races and languages co-exist on its campuses, making it the foremost multi-cultural education environment in Taiwan.

English is the required tool for teaching and communication in International College (IC); students are required to communicate and present in English, which cultivates learning in an environment of diverse languages and multiple cultures during their university life. MCU’s teaching environment is truly unique in Taiwan, especially among undergraduate programs.

In te rna t iona l Co l lege fea tu res a c lose combination of theory and cultivating students with high quality employability to meeting job market needs. To that end, IC actively advances international internships and learning mechanisms for students on the foundation of English-instructed curriculum. And in the case of entering the fashion market in Europe using French as a third language, MCU students are cultivated with high competiveness for global employment. Compared with other higher education institutions which cultivate similar young professionals, multilingual internships and learning environment is another special feature of IC.

Campus Program Degree

Taipei CampusInternational Business and Trade Program Bachelor of Science

Journalism and Mass Communication Program Bachelor of ArtsFashion and Innovation Management Program Bachelor of Science

Taoyuan CampusInternational Affairs and Diplomacy Program Bachelor of Arts

Applied Computing Program Bachelor of ScienceTravel and Tourism Program Bachelor of Science

Jihe Complex Master’s Program in International Affairs Master of Arts

Currently, there are over 20,000 students enrolled for study at MCU. Over the years, MCU has recruited students from 91 countries around the world, and every year there are students from around 60 different foreign countries studying at MCU. This year, 4,000 overseas students are enrolled, which ranks first place among private universities in Taiwan Moreover, MCU has been recognized as a friendly international university for all overseas students.

The university earned Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) Accreditation on November 18, 2010, becoming the first U.S.-accredited university in Asia. Re-accreditation with MSCHE was granted to Ming Chuan for 10 years in 2016. This is the maximum re-accreditation term granted among U.S. accrediting entities. MCU remains the first and only U.S.-accredited university in Asia.

In regard to program accreditations, 12 MCU departments hold IEET international accreditation the School of Management earned AACSB accreditation in record time to join the elite 5% of Schools of Business around the world which have earned this accreditation.

I n 2 0 1 7 , M C U e n t e r e d b o t h UK Times Higher Education Asia Univers i ty Rank ings and Wor ld University Rankings.

By way of the 2017 QS Academic Survey , the M ing Chuan name was also promoted, and MCU was included in Emerging Economies University Rankings 2018, recognizing i t pub l ica l l y as one o f the top international universities in Asia.

In order to achieve the requi rement o f internationalization and globalization in both teaching and research, IC curriculum planning not only emphasizes equipping students with professional knowledge, but also strengthens them following market trends in the industry and job market.

IC appoints faculty members with professional experience for enhancing instruction in theory with experience in applications. Furthermore, in order to establish a complete international academic foundation for IC and cultivate talents for the market, instruction combines learning and practice using innovative, creative practice and case studies to cultivate students with business management ability, communication skills and professional abilities.

IC aims to cult ivate talents with global / international business management capacity. Even though IC has only been established for ten years, its graduates have demonstrated great abilities in diverse professional fields and society.

With spirited devotion, IC cultivates excellent talents for the national and global markets, promotes added value for Taiwan so that its potential is thoroughly cultivated, and from that looks out toward the world and steps forward globally.

Program FeaturesProgram Mission and Goals

The mission of the International Business and Trade program in International College is to foster global vision in both local and international students. Moreover, we develop expertise in international business through providing students with quality business education in professional disciplines that strives for a balance between theories and practices. The program provides a multicultural environment which promote students’ foreign languages expression and communication skills to cultivate students’ bilingual abilities and international view.

Direction of Program Development1.Cultivate Professional Business Knowledge:

Develop students’ professional business knowledge and theoretical foundation, as led by international and professional faculty members and diversified curriculum design.

2.Cultivate Global Career Competencies: To s t rengthen s tudents ’ employment

Professional CoursesCourse StructureCurriculum Design for Cultivation of Multi-faceted

International Business and Trade Program

(Taipei Campus/Bachelor of Science)

Career Prospects Post-Graduation Employment MarketType of Work for Alumni

1.Internat ional Business and Market ing: Market ing or admin is t ra t ive p lann ing departments in international enterprises or assisting local enterprises in the foreign trade field or exploring international markets.

2.International Finance: Financial institutions, investment firms or handling related financial affairs in an enterprise.

3.Human Resource Management: Human resource departments in enterprises or other related employment firms to assist enterprises in talent recruitment.

Business Management Talents: According to students’ needs and interests,

the program has designed three professional business concentrations to prepare students to go deep in their studies, and be highly competitive in International Finance, Human Resource Management, and International Business and Marketing.

compe tenc ies , t he p rog ram focuses on cultivation of abilities such as use of information technology, interpersonal and group communication, as well as case studies and analysis.

3.Cultivate International Vision: Following the trend of enterprise internationalization, the program actively cultivates students’ international vision. The program provides an English-instructed environment with overseas students from many countries and facilitates students to know many cultures through special course design and academic act iv i t ies, advances students ’ fore ign language expression and communication skills. These equip students with bilingual ability and global vision.

Program Development Focus1.International business knowledge and abilities

2.Quantitative tool and information technology application abilities

3.Interpersonal and group communication abilities

4.Case study and analysis abilities

Program FeaturesMission

To develop responsible professionals with academic knowledge, practical abilities, and people skills to serve the international communities through journalism and mass communication.

Development Focus1. Since the related industry has an increasing

need for communication talents with a g lobal v is ion, the program has c lose connections with the profession and cultivates communicat ion ta lents or mul t i l ingual programming professional talents with English and multilingual ability.

2. Cultivate communication professional talents with global mobility..

Curriculum PlanProfessional Required Courses

Journalism and Mass Communication Program(Taipei Campus/Bachelor of Arts)

Professional ElectiveCourses Features1. The program provides English-instructed

courses and a learning environment which cul t ivates students ’ g lobal v is ion in a multicultural environment.

2. The program designs interdisciplinary courses and provides complete training in theory and creative production

3. Faculty recruitment, internship institutions, and future employment, which cultivate students’ cross-border mobility are all connected to global trends.

Graduation Regulations1. Complete an off-campus internship of at least

288 hours.2. Graduation thesis or graduation project

completion.

Career Prospects After graduating from the program, students

can work in a local or overseas media group, film production company, TV production company, PR marketing company, government department, or Internet and new media-related company. Prospective positions include news production (including Internet) newspaper editors, compilers, journalists, magazine editors, news anchors, program hosts, TV program planners, advertising plan executives, advertising (short film) producers, multimedia designers, web planning specialists.

Program FeaturesProgram Mission and Goals

Following professional practice-oriented course design to prepare talents who meet the needs of the international fashion market, this program cultivates graduates’ innovation management, and develops a globalized employment learning platform for students. The direction of program development follows global market trends to cult ivate fashion management talents, and promote 3+1 curriculum planning. Students must complete 128 credits in 3 years, then fourth-year students will complete professional fashion courses with opportunities for exchange at MCU’s sister universities and for fashion industry internships. The program aims to develop students’ internationalization, internship global izat ion, and a mult i l ingual teaching environment.

Professional Courses

Fashion and Innovation Management Program(Taipei Campus/Bachelor of Science)

The FIM program, located in Taipei, often hosts workshops and discussions for students to interact and network with numerous industry professionals. With its international surroundings on campus and our unique fashion and aesthetic studio, limitless opportunities await for students.

FIM Graduation Requirements1. 500 hours Internship

2. Professional Portfolio Development

Career Prospects Post-Graduation Employment Market

The fash ion indus t ry c rea tes a g loba l employment marke t , i t s recent focus on development in emerging countries has led to great performance in Asia. Greater China is now seen as the main employment market in the world. Graduates from this program have great advantage in cross-border employment markets since they are equipped with multilingual skills and professional management ability.

Course Structure1. Fashion Management:Learn about the fashion

industry from a business perspective. By using various fashion business models to design and analyze current trends, which will help students construct knowledge in the fashion business world.

2. Innovation and Aesthetics:The courses are designed to inspire creativity by educating students about the history of fashion in order to appreciate art and aesthetics and to develop the innovative minds of the future.

3. Marketing and Branding:With the fast pace of today’s fashion world, marketing strategies for brands are constantly changing. Insights of fashion strategic marketing plans and branding portfolios are acquired as the fundamentals to build up students’ individual portfolios upon graduating.

Program FeaturesProgram Mission and Goals

The thrust of this program is to prepare fully cultivating talented professionals in both international diplomacy and global governance. Not only focused on cultivating talents for the country, the program also stands on solid ground to reach out to the world.

Direction of Program Development1.4-year English-instructed undergraduate

program that provides high-quality teaching and international campus environment.

2.The program focuses on international relations and diplomacy, research on cross-disciplinary theories (international relations, diplomacy, cross-cultural communications) and offers practical courses. Aside from the required courses, students may select elect ive professional courses based on their interests or future plans.

3.Instruction in this program is divided into four main disciplines, which are diplomatic c o n s u l a r a f f a i r s / N G O , i n t e r n a t i o n a l procurement management , educat ion and academics, and global business and international trade. Professional courses of each field are taught by faculty with strong academic backgrounds and emphasize both theory and practice. Our full-time and part-

time faculty members are all graduated from renowned universities around the world, including Northwestern University, University of Cambridge, University of Warwick, etc. Many faculty members have abundant practical experiences, as they have served as board members in industries, as diplomatic and consular personnel , and in NGO organizations.

4.Accepting industry-academia collaboration cases in relevant field to emphasize the combination of theory and practice.

a.Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Youth Ambassadors Exchange Program

b.Minist ry of Foreign Af fa i rs NGO100 International Affairs Summer Camp for Youth Leaders

c.NGO International Affairs Training Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Workshop on Control and Prevention of Ebola and Global New Infectious Diseases.

d.Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Talents Training Course.

Program Development FocusCultivate professionalism, enhance communication

ability and elevate internationalization in students through four years of education in theory and practical training, with the aim that students become well-rounded internationalized talents.

International Affairs and Diplomacy Program (Taoyuan campus/Bachelor of Arts) (Jihe Complex/Master of Arts)

Course PlanningCourse Structure

5.Interplan Group

6.Professor at The University of Panama

7.Doctoral Candidates at Yale University/The University of Tokyo/Peking University

8.Masters’ Program Students in International Relations and Business Management of National Chengchi University/ National Sun Yat-sen University/ National Chung Hsing University/ National Chi Nan University/ Yuan Ze University/ Tamkang University..

9.Importers and Exporters Association of Taipei

10.ASUSTeK Computer Inc

11.Gogoro Taiwan Limited

12.EVA Airways/ Singapore Airl ines/ Thai Airways/ Malaysia Airlines

MCUCore

Required Credits

Professional Required Credits

Professional Elective Credits

Free Electives

GraduationCredits

33 64 14 17 128

Career Prospects Development of Program Graduates

We have complete career planning in 4 major fields, including diplomatic consular affairs/NGO, international procurement management, education and academics, and global business and international trade.

Outstanding alumni ’s current posts and students’ potential future development

1.Counselor, Delegation of the Republic of El Salvador, the United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture.

2.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, R.O.C.

3.Minister, Embassy of the Dominican Republic.

4.Hong Kong Television Broadcasts Limited-US branch.

Program FeaturesProgram Mission and Goals

The Applied Computing program in International College aims to foster an environment that encourages students seeking solid advancement of knowledge in the field of Information Technology aligned with regional economic and social development; through both practical experiences of Computing machines and theoretical study of Business.

Program Development Focus1. Solid IT foundation courses that cover both

information technology and management fields

2.A learning environment that emphasizes practice

3.Deep and versatile international exchange that connect with different cultures. All program courses are instructed in English within a cross-cultural learning environment under an educational philosophy aligns information technology with business management

Core Competencies:

1. The ability to apply fundamental techniques and tools in the computing disciplines.

2.The ability to possess basic knowledge of common business practices.

3.The ability to apply knowledge to the solution of practical problems.

4.The abil i ty to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.

Professional CoursesCourse Structure

The two main categories in the curriculum are Data analysis and application and Application software development combined with business management courses. Students may easily connect with the current trends such as big data, internet of things, artificial intelligence, etc.

Applied Computing Program(Taoyuan campus/Bachelor of Science)

Career Prospects Post-Graduation Employment Market

The courses on the learning map meet the goal to cultivate professional talents such as Database Designer, Business Intelligence Analyst, Software Engineer, Programmer, and other professional talents for business management. Students may continue to pursue further studies based on their interests or enter the job market directly. More than 25% of program graduates choose to pursue further study in graduate schools at home or abroad, such as NTU, NTHU, NCTU, NCKU, NCU in Taiwan, NYU in the USA, University of St Andrews in the UK and Tohoku University in Japan, etc. Those who choose to enter job market also serve in various corporations, such as TSMC, Quanta Computer, Fubon Financial, E Sun Bank, HTC, ASE Group, and Data Systems Consulting Co., Ltd etc. Many international students return to their countries and serve in government organizations or important posts in information technology units of private corporations.

Program FeaturesProgram Mission and Goals

To meet the development trend and market needs of globalization and internationalization for the tourism industry, Travel and Tourism Program conducts all courses in English within a cross-cultural learning environment to cultivate professional talents with internat ional ized worldview for industry.

Program Development Focus1.Professional tourism and hospitality education:

An English-instructed and internationalized learning environment for domestic and international students. The curriculum covers: hotel industry, travel industry, food service industry, and aviation industry, etc.

Professional CoursesCourse Structure

MCUCore

Required Credits

Professional Required Credits

Professional Elective Credits

Free Electives

GraduationCredits

33 66 15 14 128

1.Travel and tourism courses: Introduction to Travel and Tourism, Geography for Travel and Tourism, Sustainable Tourism, Commercial Recreation, Tourism Marketing Management, Tourism Administration and Regulations, Tou r i sm Marke t Research , F inanc ia l Management in Travel Industry, Tourism Internship, Consumer Behavior, International Etiquette, Travel Agency Management, Product Strategy and Tour Design, Tour Guide Practices, Travel Industry and the Media, Computerized Reservation and Ticketing System, Travel Risk and Safety Management.

2 . M a n a g e m e n t c o u r s e s : H o s p i t a l i t y Management, Hotel Management, Restaurant Management, Convention and Meeting M a n a g e m e n t , S e r v i c e M a n a g e m e n t , Financial Management in Travel Industry, E - c o m m e r c e , G a m i n g M a n a g e m e n t , Beverage Management, International Hotel Management, Hospitality Servi

Travel and Tourism Program (Taoyuan campus/Bachelor of Science)

Career Prospects Post-Graduation Employment MarketType of Work for Alumni

1.Travel and Tourism Industry- Foreign language tour guide, travel agency sales representative, ticketing agent.

2. Aviation industry- Flight attendant, airport ground staff.

3. Hotel industry- Hotel guest recept ion, marketing and sales specialist, etc.

4. Government organizat ions- Market ing specialist in Tourism Bureau or staff in tourist information centers.

5. International trade and administration- Sales and administration staff in multinational companies.

6. Education unit- English teacher, administrative staff.

2. Diversified learning: Aside from regular classes, the education offered combines various learning opportunit ies such as speeches delivered by industry professionals, field trips, competitions, etc.

3.Practical working experiences: Students are required to complete 400 hours of professional internship in travel or tourism industry enterprises such as hotels, restaurants, travel agencies etc. to acquire practical experience six-month, advanced internship is also available in the last semester.

4.International Mobility: Encourage students to join overseas internship program and hold overseas visits and exchanges to promote students’ international mobility and competitiveness

Program Development FocusInternationalize learning environment, convey

travel and tourism professional knowledge, establish domestic and overseas internship system, reinforce character education and value personal potential

MCUMCU Contact Information

Taipei Campus: 250 Zhong Shan N. Rd., Sec. 5, Taipei 111, Taiwan

Phone Operator: (02) 2882-4564International Business and Trade Program: Ext. No. 2409Journalism and Mass Communication Program: Ext. No. 2408Fashion and Innovation Management Program: Ext. No. 2683

Taoyuan Campus: 5 De Ming Rd., Gui Shan District, Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan

Phone Operator: (03) 350-7001International Affairs and Diplomacy Program: Ext. No. 3300Applied Computing Program: Ext. No. 3195Travel and Tourism Program: Ext. No. 3332

Jihe Complex: 3F, No.130, Jihe Rd., Shihlin District, Taipei City 111, Taiwan

Phone Operator: 02) 2882-4564Master’s Program of International Affairs: Ext. No. 8015

Website & E-mail AddressWebsite: http://ic.mcu.edu.tw/E-mail Address: mcuic@eta.mcu.edu.tw