Program overview
The curriculum is structured in four deliberate layers — research discipline, AI and data capability, cross-functional application, and strategic leadership — each one building on the last, culminating in the judgment to lead at the highest level.
Most of our learning requires us to face new changes — one of them is AI. We need to be ready for the new technology. That’s why most GMBA programs are about AI.
Not learning AI. Leading with it.
A four-layer framework — every course builds on the last.
Core curriculum
Every student begins with the same required core — a shared foundation designed to build the depth and cross-cultural fluency that global management demands.
- Business Analytics and AI Application (3)
- Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior (3)
- Global Supply Chain Management (3)
- Marketing Analytics (3)
- Financial Management and Reporting (3)
- Economics for Global Managers (3)
- Global Business Management and Strategy (3)
- Thesis (1)
Minimum 4 courses (8)
Electives let you deepen expertise in the areas that matter most to your career — from data analytics to global entrepreneurship.
- Global Entrepreneurship (2)
- Data Science for Global Managers (2)
- Business Research Methods (2)
- Advanced Analytics for Global Market Intelligence (2)
- Advanced Data Analytics for Financial Information (2)
- Advanced Analytics for Global Macroeconomics (2)
- Advanced Data Analytics for Global Investment (2)
- Database Design and Implementation for Business (2)
- Marketing Strategy in the Digital Age (2)
- Global Risk Governance: from Geopolitics to Sustainable Digital Business (2)
- Interdisciplinary Case Studies (2)
- Interdisciplinary Studies for Managers (2)
- Service Innovation in Digital Era (2)
Academic excellence meets industry insight
GMBA faculty hold doctoral degrees from leading universities in Taiwan, the US, Europe, and Asia — and bring that research depth into classrooms shaped by Asia's technology economy.
One program. Five colleges.
GMBA draws faculty from across Tunghai University — combining business, policy, law, and communication in one curriculum — preparing graduates to lead across sectors and borders.
For full faculty profiles, visit mana.thu.edu.tw or contact gmba@thu.edu.tw.
Expand your global horizons
GMBA students can pursue exchange semesters and joint-degree opportunities at over 93 partner universities worldwide — all coordinated through Tunghai's Office of International Relations (OIR).
Participating in an exchange program in Austria was a testament to the program’s efficacy.
Short-term programs
One-to-three month programs at partner universities during summer or winter break — on-site or online — for language, culture, and global business exposure.
Exchange programs
Study one semester or one year at a partner university. Credits transfer back to Tunghai; students pay only Tunghai tuition. Open from the second semester onward.
Dual-degree programs
Graduate with degrees from both Tunghai and a partner university. Application timelines vary by program — see the dual-degree webpage for details.
Academic calendar
Plan your studies with our semester schedule and download the official Tunghai University academic calendar.
| Period | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation | Late August | New Cohort |
| Fall Semester | September – January | Semester 1 |
| Winter Break | Late January – February | |
| Spring Semester | February – June | Semester 2 |
| Graduation Ceremony | June | |
| Summer Break | July – August |
Download the official Tunghai University academic calendar (PDF) for complete holiday schedules and key dates.
Ka-Chun Wong
Assistant Professor — Statistics
junkow@thu.edu.tw | Ext. 35708
Research Room: M433
Education
- Ph.D. in Statistics, Florida State University, USA
Research Expertise
- Object Data Analysis
- High Dimensional Data Analysis
- Manifold Statistics
José Chiu-C. Chen
Professor — Department of Public Management and Policy
josechen@thu.edu.tw | Tel: +886-4-23590121 ext. 36715 | Fax: +886-4-23593843
Education
- Ph.D. in Public Administration, National Chengchi University (NCCU), Taipei, Taiwan
Biography
José Chiu-C. Chen is a professor at the Department of Public Management and Policy, Tunghai University. His teaching and research focus on non-profit management, personnel administration reform, cross-boundary governance, and local and urban governance. He actively engages with the global public administration community and serves as an adjunct/visiting professor at The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) and a country expert for the V-Dem Project.
Professor Chen has held key leadership roles, including department chair at Tunghai University, president of the Taiwan Association for Schools of Public Administration and Affairs (TASPAA) in 2019, and host of the 2019 ARNOVA Asia Conference. He has also served as a consultant and committee member for multiple government agencies, NPOs, and social enterprises.
Current Positions
- Professor, Department of Public Management and Policy, Tunghai University
- Adjunct/Visiting Professor, The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP)
- Counseling Consultant, Taiwanese Turnaround Alliance, Taichung, Taiwan
- Research Consultant, Commerce Development Research Institute (CDRI), Taipei, Taiwan
- Country Expert, V-Dem Project
- Consultant, Taiwan Councilors Forum (TCF)
- Standing Supervisor, Academy of Taiwan Local Governance
- Board Member, Chinese Association of Public Affairs Management (CaPAM)
- Board Member, Social Impact Institute of Taiwan
- Executive Committee Member, Center for Civil Society and Local Governance, NCCU
- Chief Executive, Local Governance Committee of Central Taiwan, Chinese Society for Public Administration
Editorial Roles
- Chief Editor, Journal of Youth & Public Governance
- Editor, Third-Sector Review
- Editor, Journal of Asian Political Economy and Peace Study
- Editor, Journal of Management Profession and Innovation (JMPI)
Major Experiences
- President (2019), Taiwan Association for Schools of Public Administration and Affairs (TASPAA)
- Host (2019), ARNOVA Asia Conference
- Chair, Department of Public Management and Policy, Tunghai University
- Visiting Scholar, College of Urban & Public Affairs, Portland State University, United States (2013)
- Chief Executive, Taiwan Public Governance Research Center (TPGRC) (2008–2014)
- Visiting Research Fellow, School of Philanthropy, Sun Yat-sen University, China (2014–Present)
- Fulbright Visiting Scholar, Sol Price School, University of Southern California (USC), United States (2006–2007)
- Visiting Scholar, School of International and Public Affairs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China (2005)
- Advisory Committee Member, Civic Service Development Institute (CSDI), D.G.P.A., Executive Yuan (2013–Present)
- Academic Consultant, Kaiyuan Social Service Research Center, China (2014–2017)
- Research Consultant, The Can Co. Ltd., Taiwan (2017)
- Board Member, Tunghai University Faculty Association (2016–2018)
Expertise
- Cross-Sector Governance
- Non-Profit Organization and Management
- Public Human Resource Management
- Civil Society and the Third Sector
- Urban Governance and Policy Planning
Courses Taught
- Non-Profit Management
- Personnel Administration
- Local and Urban Governance
- Social Enterprise and Innovation
- Local Revitalization Policy
Awards and Honors
- Tunghai University Outstanding Teaching Award (2012, 2016)
- Short-Term Research Scholarship, Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan (2012)
- Best Ph.D. Dissertation Award, Taiwan Association for Schools of Public Administration and Affairs (TASPAA) (2008)
- Full Grant Winner, Fulbright Program, United States (2006–2007)
Publications in English
| # | Year | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 | Liu, Helen K., & Chen, José Chiu-C. (2020). The roles of community-based nonprofits in the context of collaborative governance in Hong Kong and Taiwan. In Designing Governance Structures for Performance and Accountability: Developments in Australia and Greater China (pp. 167-192). The Australian National University Press. |
| 2 | 2018 | Chen, José Chiu-C., & Cheng, Chen-Yang (2018). Solving social loafing phenomenon through lean-Kanban: A case study in non-profit organization. Journal of Organizational Change Management (JOCM), 31(5), 984-1000. (SSCI) |
| 3 | 2013 | Chen, José Chiu-C., Chiang, Min-Hsiu, & Chen, Tin-Min (2013). Reinventing strategies of oral examination in Taiwan civil service recruitment. Public Personnel Management, 42(2): 292-308. (SSCI) |
Kai-Hsin Chang
Assistant Professor — Law | Director, AI Legal Research Center
gwarce@thu.edu.tw | Ext. 36607
Education
- Ph.D. in Law, Tunghai University
Courses Taught
- Civil Law
- Contract Law
- International Economic Law
- Medical Law
Ho-Yuan Chen
Associate Professor & Director — Graduate Institute of Education
edu666@thu.edu.tw | (04) 23590121 Ext. 36900*218
Education
- Ph.D., Learning & Performance Systems, The Pennsylvania State University, USA
Research & Courses
- Information Communication Technology in Education
- Big Data Analysis
- Materials and Methods of Civics and Society
- Sustainable Development and Local Revitalization
Heng-Xu Bai
Assistant Professor — International College
sunny@thu.edu.tw | Ext. 39302 (PG-IC 310-2)
Office Hours: Tuesday 10:00–12:00
Education
- Ph.D. in Chinese Literature, Tunghai University
Professional Experience
- Assistant Professor, Chinese Language Teaching Center, Tunghai University
- Part-Time Assistant Professor, Department of Chinese Literature, Tunghai University
- Part-Time Assistant Professor, Department of Chinese Literature, Taipei University
- Part-Time Assistant Professor, Department of Chinese Literature, Providence University
Research Expertise
- Intellectual History of China
- Chinese Philosophy
- Oriental Aesthetics
Yin-Tzu Huang
Assistant Professor — GMBA
deannehuang@thu.edu.tw | Ext. 35205
Education
- Ph.D., Graduate Institute of Electrical Engineering (Computer Science), National Taiwan University
Research Expertise
- Cybersecurity
- Healthcare Information Security
- Blockchain Applications
- AI Computational Thinking
Teaching Areas
- Computer Science: Data Structures, Computer Networks, Database Systems, Technical English, Introduction to Computing, Application Design, Web Design, Programming Design
- AI & Big Data Analytics: AI Thinking and Basic Program, Business Big Data Applications
- Information Security: Introduction to Information Security, Blockchain Applications
Taesung Brian Kim
Assistant Professor — GMBA
bkim@thu.edu.tw | Ext. 35202
Courses Taught
Graduate
- Business Analytics and AI Applications
- Data Science for International Managers
- Programming: Python
- International Business Management and Strategy
Undergraduate
- Business AI Tools: Effective Communication with ChatGPT
- Digital Transformation in Platform Economies
- Machine Learning for Business Analytics
- Product and Operations Management
- Western Culture and Society
Education
- Ph.D., Graduate Institute of Technology Management, National Chung Hsing University (2022)
- M.S. in Computer Science, Texas A&M University, USA
- M.S. in Computer Science, Korea University, South Korea
Research Interests
- Mobile Health Technology Acceptance
- Research Trend Analysis via Topic Modeling (ML-based methods)
- Bibliometric Analysis of Academic Big Data
- Machine Learning Applications in Healthcare
- IoT and Smart Living
Professional Experience
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica, Taiwan
- Senior System Analyst / Data Science, Supercomputing Facility, Texas A&M University, USA
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