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Established in 1989,
the Department of Finance is devoted to high-quality financial
education and research. The Department now offers both
undergraduate and graduate programs, with a current enrollment
of about 250 undergraduates, 60 Master’s students, 60 EMBA
students and 25 doctoral students.
With its outstanding
faculty, the Department contributes to finance theory and
practice in an increasingly knowledge-intensive and
technology-pervasive financial world. A recent study conducted
by Social Science Research Center of the National Science
Council ranks 33 finance programs in Taiwan. NCU’s Finance
department is ranked first in publications in leading finance
journals. According to another ranking of finance programs
published in Pacific-Basin Finance Journal (2005), NCU’s Finance
department is ranked 19th in 170 universities in Asia-Pacific
and second in Taiwan.
Our E-finance Lab,
sponsored by Reuters, Sun and Sybase, is strongly committed to
effectively integrating information technology into learning and
research. Faculty and students can access real-time financial
data around the world through Reuters system, as well as major
domestic and international databanks, including Taiwan Economic
Data Journal (TEJ), PACAP, CRSP, COMPUSTAT, Datastream. These
facilities combined with Reuters Kondor+ provide a platform for
sophisticated derivatives modeling and risk management.
One of our new
developments in financial education is the graduate Financial
Engineering track which is a collaborative effort among Finance
Department, Graduate Institute of Statistics and Mathematics
Department. It offers solid training in mathematical modeling
and state-of-art knowledge on how to structure, value complex
financial products and develop risk management strategies.
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PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Doctoral Program
The PhD program aims to
educate promising students to become outstanding researchers and
university-level teachers in the field of finance. The
coursework in the program provides students with a thorough
knowledge of the frontier developments in finance theories, an
understanding of financial markets and instruments, and an
ability to apply quantitative methods to analyze models and
evaluate financial decisions. Students are required to take
finance courses including Finance Theory I and II, Investments,
Corporate Finance, Derivatives, and Financial Institutions. They
will also take Microeconomic Theory and Macroeconomic Theory at
the Economics Department or the Graduate Institute of Industrial
Economics. The research tools requirements include Quantitative
Methods I and II, and two elective courses in Mathematics or
Statistics. At the end of the second year, students will take a
qualifying examination covering the core curriculum. After
passing the qualifying exam, students officially enter the
dissertation phase. Students must demonstrate their capacity to
undertake independent research and make significant contribution
to the area of specialization in their dissertations.
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Master Program
The Master’s program
aims to provide a solid foundation in modern finance with a
strong emphasis on analytical and quantitative skills. Students
are required to take courses in Financial Management,
Investments, Futures and Options, International Finance and
Quantitative Methods, along with seminars on Financial Theory
and Application. Students must also complete 4 elective courses
in areas of interests. An applied thesis supported by an oral
presentation will complete the degree requirements. BACK
Executive MBA Program
The EMBA program is
designed to meet the needs of finance professionals with at
least five years of work experience. It brings practical,
real-world perspective into learning program. The curriculum
focuses on cutting-edge knowledge in finance and strategic
skills needed for sound financial decision in the ever-changing
financial world. Courses are offered in the evenings and
weekends to accommodate students’ busy schedule.
Undergraduate Program
The undergraduate program prepares students for the challenges
of today’s financial service industry. With 19 required courses
and 25 elective courses offered, the program provides students
with a comprehensive understanding of financial markets and
instruments, accounting and tax rules, information technology,
as well as general management skills. Completion of the program
enables students to pursue highly rewarding careers with firms
such as commercial and investment banks, corporate treasury
offices, and other modern financial institutions.
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