Academic Group (Group A)

❖" The Ph.D. program admissions are divided into five groups: Strategic Management, Operations Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, and Financial Management. We attract diverse talents, spark interdisciplinary synergy, and cultivate immense research potential. "

Features:

To obtain the degree, students must publish journal papers in three stages and meet English proficiency standards. The rigorous review process builds students' research and analysis skills and their ability to connect internationally. We aim to cultivate outstanding national researchers through solid professional training. The Ph.D. program admissions are divided into five groups: Strategic Management, Operations Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, and Financial Management, attracting diverse talents to spark interdisciplinary synergy and cultivate research potential.

Admission Information

Academic Group (Group A) Admission Information

  • Eligibility: Applicants must hold a Master's degree and meet the criteria set out in Article 8 of the "Standards for Recognition of Equivalent Educational Level for University Admission"[cite: 13]. Applicants must submit a work equivalent to a Master's thesis[cite: 13]. (Eligibility is confirmed only after the submitted review materials are approved by the department during registration[cite: 13].)
  • Admission Quota: 6 students (Academic Year 114)[cite: 13].
  • Selection Process: Application Review (50%) and Oral Exam (50%)[cite: 13]. A certain number of top-scoring candidates from the first stage (review) will be notified to attend the second stage (oral exam)[cite: 13].
  • Required Documents:
    1. One copy of the Research Proposal[cite: 13].
    2. One copy of the Research Paper (including Master's thesis)[cite: 13]. (Current graduates may submit a draft of their Master's thesis signed by their advisor; candidates with foreign degrees who lack a research paper or Master's thesis may attach relevant term papers[cite: 13].)
    3. One original copy of the Master's program transcript for all academic years[cite: 13].
    4. Other favorable review materials[cite: 13].
    5. Group Field Preference Form (can be downloaded from the department website)[cite: 13].

Specific Educational (Short-Term) Goals:

Cultivating talents for teaching, research, and professional management in the field of business administration, equipping them with the following core competencies:

  • Specialized knowledge
  • Teaching ability
  • Research training ability
  • International perspective
  • Business ethics and humanistic care

Overall (Medium to Long-Term) Goals:

  • Integrate theory with practical application
  • Emphasize ethics and humanistic care
  • Enhance language proficiency and international perspectives
  • Value innovation and teamwork
  • Participate in international academic communities and elevate the standard of academic research

Course Planning

Department of Business Administration [Ph.D. Program] Course Planning

Category 1st Year Fall 1st Year Spring 2nd Year Fall 2nd Year Spring
Required Courses Management Theory (3)
【Group A Required】 [cite: 14]		 Advanced Business Research Methods (3)
【Group A & B Required】 [cite: 14]		 Qualitative Research Methods (3)
Quantitative Research Methods (3)
【Group A & B Required to Choose 1】 [cite: 14]
Industry-Academia Research Project (II) (3)
【Group B Required】 [cite: 14]		 Industry-Academia Research Project (I) (3)
【Group B Required】 [cite: 14]		 Industry Analysis (3)
【Group B Required】 [cite: 14]
Knowledge Development Seminar (I) (1)
【Group B Required】 [cite: 14]		 Knowledge Development Seminar (II) (1)
【Group B Required】 [cite: 14]		 Knowledge Development Seminar (III) (1)
【Group B Required】 [cite: 14]		 Teaching Case Writing (1)
【Group B Required】 [cite: 14]
Elective Courses Group A: Guided by the "Major Field Letter of Intent" filled out during the exam, students primarily select courses offered by or approved by the designated faculty of their field (interdisciplinary electives require discussion in a departmental meeting). A total of 19 elective credits is required[cite: 14].
Group B: Students must take courses offered or approved by their thesis advisor, requiring a minimum of 9 elective credits[cite: 14].

Ph.D. Program Graduation Process Flowchart

Ph.D. Program Graduation Regulations Flowchart (Group A)

1
Coursework: Complete 6 Required Credits, 3 Required Elective Credits, and 19 Elective Credits[cite: 15].
Stage 1 Research Output Review: Submit a "Journal Publication Proposal"[cite: 15]. The proposal must include three targeted English journals, research topic, literature review, and potential academic contributions, and invite two external professors for feedback[cite: 15].
2
Stage 2 Research Output Review (Qualifying Exam): Students can choose one of two ways to waive the qualifying exam:
1. Pass exams in two disciplines.
2. Publish papers in TSSCI, THCI Level 2 or above, SCOPUS journals, or conference papers[cite: 15].
3
Stage 3 Research Output Review: Dissertation Proposal Oral Defense[cite: 15].
*Must complete academic research ethics education courses (via the Taiwan Academic Research Ethics Education Resource Center)[cite: 15].
4
Stage 4 Research Output Review:
1. Complete a submission to any targeted journal (primarily English journals recommended by the Ministry of Science and Technology) and secure an opportunity for revision, OR submit rejection proofs from all targeted journals[cite: 15].
2. Additionally, have at least one paper accepted in an SCI/SSCI journal related to the discipline, OR have at least two papers accepted in SCOPUS, TSSCI, or THCI Level 2 or above journals[cite: 15].
5
Stage 5 Research Output Review: Ph.D. Dissertation Oral Defense[cite: 15].
*Must undergo a dissertation plagiarism check (similarity index standard must be below 15%)[cite: 15].

English Proficiency Graduation Threshold

【Group A】 Graduation English Proficiency Requirements: (Students may only apply for the degree examination after obtaining proof of foreign language proficiency.) Students must pass ANY of the following tests and hold a valid certificate to graduate.

  • (1) TOEIC: 750 or above
  • (2) TOEFL ITP: 527 or above / TOEFL-CBT: 197 or above / TOEFL-iBT: 71 or above
  • (3) GEPT: High-Intermediate level (Second Stage) or above
  • (4) IELTS: 5.5 or above
  • (5) FLPT: Total score of 240 or above in the three written tests
  • (6) BULATS: ALTE Level 3 or above
  • (7) Cambridge Main Suite: First Certificate in English (FCE) or above
  • (8) CSEPT: Level 2: 330 or above
  • (9) TOEIC score of 600 or above, AND attend a department-approved international conference and present a paper in English twice.
  • (10) During the Ph.D. study period, take at least two English-taught professional courses at an overseas university or graduate school in an English-speaking country recognized by the Ministry of Education.
  • (11) Complete 4 Master's/Ph.D. English courses (8 credits) offered by the department, passing with a score of 70 or above. (Language courses are not counted towards graduation credits).
  • (12) Hold a Bachelor's degree (or above) from an English-speaking country, apply with relevant proof documents, and be deemed to have passed upon review approval.

Academic Regulations