Greetings from the Dean

Dean of College of Management

Prof. Yu-Chiun Chiou

 

College of Management (COM) was founded in 1970 and has undergone over 50 years of transformation and growth. It has developed into a research-oriented institution with 4 departments, 3 independent institutes, 2 master degree programs (EMBA, GMBA), 1 part-time master program (with 7 groups of disciplines), and 6 research centers. COM has 2,422 students and 79 full-time faculty members, covering a diverse range of fields, including management science, transportation and logistics, industrial engineering and management, technology management, information management, and finance. Most of the faculty and students have backgrounds in both social science and engineering. The composition of COM is quite different from traditional business schools and has been criticized in the past by external evaluators with business backgrounds. However, at a time when AACSB and management schools both domestically and internationally are struggling to grasp the wave of AI, our college happens to have many top talents in AI research who can develop intelligent transportation, smart manufacturing, business intelligence, and smart healthcare. The composition makes our college having distinctive competitive advantage.

The vision of our college is: “To convert technology innovation into sustainable businesses and enable the last mile from technology advancement to social welfare”, which emphasizes transforming technological innovation into sustainable business operations. The transforming process, from incubating startup companies to innovating business models and integrating industrial supply chains, is at the heart of our teaching and research activities. More importantly, we view technological progress as a means of enhancing social welfare, highlighting the combination of technology and the humanities. While pursuing technological innovation, we also emphasize the application of technology to improve human welfare, reduce social inequality, and address sustainability issues. Therefore, our college’s vision encompasses multiple goals, including academic research, education and training, and social contributions. To realize this vision, our college has outlined the following key strategies:

  1. Cultivating Comprehensive and Internationalized Talents
    Talent is the most valuable asset of our college. Therefore, we will continue to invest in the internationalization and holistic development of both faculty and students, including offering more professional training for faculty and expanding opportunities for international exchange programs and dual-degree partnerships. These efforts will not only enhance academic achievements but also strengthen teaching and research quality through close collaboration with top academic institutions worldwide, nurturing outstanding talents with international perspectives and professional expertise.
  2. Achieving Global Excellence in Academic Research
    Our college emphasizes data-driven and scientific analysis as the foundation for management decisions. This data-driven decision-making model enables our teaching and research to be more practical and forward-looking. We are committed to establishing a research-driven academic brand through close cooperation with leading global research institutions and industries. Particularly in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, big data, and financial technology, our college has already demonstrated exceptional research achievements and innovative capabilities.
  3. Leveraging Local Impact through Industry Collaboration
    Our college has long maintained close collaborations with government agencies and business sectors, participating in policy formulation, performance evaluation, and talent training. These collaborations not only provide valuable practical experiences for students but also contribute positively to the sustainable development of society and the economy. The close integration of academia, industry, and government will position our college as a respected partner in both the industrial and academic communities, further enhancing its local impact and social responsibility.

Although our college still faces many challenges, guided by a clear vision and strategies, and supported by the collective efforts of all faculty, staff, and students, we are confident in elevating our college to new heights, becoming a model for the fusion of technology and social welfare.

Dean of College of Management

Prof. Yu-Chiun Chiou