Academics

Curriculum, Faculty & Global Exchange

How the curriculum is built, who teaches it, the international pathways available, and key academic dates.

1 yearFastest completion

30Credits · 22 required

100%Taught in English

5Colleges teaching in

400Partner universities

Most students finish in 1.5 years.

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.

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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.

Jefferson Adrian · Indonesia · GMBA Class of 2023

Curriculum Philosophy

Not learning AI. Leading with it.

A four-layer framework — every course builds on the last.

“Education is usually the part of our life that lags behind. But in the Global MBA, we talk about contemporary topics — the skills the market actually needs right now.” — Dubinina Kseniia · Russia

Research Foundation

Business Research Methods

Core Pivot

AI & Data Technology Core

Cross-Functional Application

AI Analytics Across Every Function

Top-Level Capability

Leadership · Strategy · Innovation

“A lot of companies nowadays want the AI-to-people connectors — people who understand how to use what AI for what purpose, and to use that for practical day-to-day business application.” — Belgum Zachary Stephen · United States

Required Courses

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)

REQUIRED CREDITS

THESIS

Elective Courses

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)

ELECTIVE CREDITS

TOTAL CREDITS

Taught by researchers

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.

AI, Data & Technology

Business analytics · cybersecurity · data science · AI applications

4 faculty

Finance & Capital Markets

Corporate finance · capital markets · derivatives & risk management

5 faculty

Strategy, HR & Operations

Supply chain · human resource management · service operations

3 faculty

Marketing & Consumer Behavior

Digital marketing · consumer psychology · brand management

3 faculty

Yu-Teng Jacky Jang

Wei-Ting Chen

Min-Chieh Chuang

Policy, Law & Global Affairs

Public management · international relations · trade law

4 faculty

Culture & Communication

ESL/EFL education · Chinese language · intercultural competency

2 faculty

Chia-Hui Chiu

Heng-Xu Bai

For full faculty profiles, visit mana.thu.edu.tw or contact gmba@thu.edu.tw.

Study abroad

GMBA students can pursue exchange semesters and joint-degree opportunities at nearly 400 partner universities across 40+ countries — all coordinated through Tunghai's Office of International Relations (OIR). View short-term, exchange & dual-degree options →

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Participating in an exchange program in Austria was a testament to the program’s efficacy.

Tarah Julius · GMBA Class of 2023

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.

Where our students have gone Exchanges GMBA students have actually taken

Austria

MCI Innsbruck

Management Center Innsbruck

Spring 2023

Germany

RheinMain University of Applied Sciences

Hochschule RheinMain

Fall 2024

Denmark

University of Copenhagen

Københavns Universitet

Fall 2024

Academics FAQ

Common questions about courses, admission background, and duration — see all 39 questions for the complete list.

What courses does GMBA offer?

GMBA's curriculum builds through four layers — Research Foundation, AI & Data Core, AI Analytics Across Functions, then Leadership & Strategy — all in English. See full details →

Who teaches in the GMBA program?

Faculty are drawn from five colleges across Tunghai, not the business school alone, spanning supply chain, finance, marketing, operations, entrepreneurship, and AI applications. See full details →

Can I apply without a business or management background?

A business degree isn't required — a bachelor's degree in any field qualifies, and graduating applicants may apply. The opening Research Foundation courses bring everyone to the same starting line. See full details →

Do I need a GMAT or GRE score to apply?

GMAT and GRE scores aren't part of the admission process; your application is reviewed on degree, English proficiency, and study plan instead. See the full answer →

How long does the program take to complete?

As fast as 1 year with full-time study; most graduate in about 1.5 years, and up to four, completing 30 credits total, with per-credit fees kicking in from year three. See the full answer →

Is GMBA a thesis or non-thesis program?

GMBA is a thesis-track master's — students work with an advisor and complete an oral defense before graduating. See the full answer →

Can I study abroad or earn a dual degree?

Exchange and dual-degree options are open at nearly 400 partner universities in 40-plus countries, with credits transferring back to Tunghai. See the full answer →

See all 39 questions →

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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)

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