History
The Department of Management Information Systems was established in 2002 with approval from the Ministry of Education (document number: 台(九一)高(一)字第九一一六五四九○號). It first began student enrollment in the 2003 academic year. The department aims to cultivate students’ professional capabilities in applying information technology and developing management information systems, supplying talent for both domestic and international enterprises, while contributing to the long-term growth of the information management discipline.
Compared to other information management departments in Taiwan, this department is characterized by its focus on cultivating professionals with expertise in IT applications and management information systems. Students are equipped with the skills to guide enterprises toward digital transformation and enhanced competitiveness.
Initially, the department was affiliated with the College of Social Sciences and Management, with its offices and classrooms located in the second building of the School of Social Management. In 2005, it relocated to the Life Science Hall (formerly the Plant Chemistry Hall), adding computer labs and research facilities. By 2008, it had officially moved to the newly constructed Social and Management Building and is now part of the College of Management.
Timeline of Program Establishments
- 2003 academic year: Established the “Undergraduate Program.”
- 2007 academic year: Launched the “Master’s Program.”
- 2009 academic year: Introduced the “Master’s Degree Program in Information Management for In-service Secondary School Teachers.”
- 2012 academic year: Added the “Executive Master’s Program.”
- In the same academic year, enrollment for the “Master’s Degree Program in Information Management for In-service Secondary School Teachers” was suspended.
- 2020 academic year: Officially discontinued the “Master’s Degree Program in Information Management for In-service Secondary School Teachers.”
Mission and Goals
The department’s mission aligns with the university’s overarching goals, aiming to nurture interdisciplinary talent proficient in IT applications and management information system development and integration. Under this mission, educational objectives are formulated for both the undergraduate and graduate (including executive) programs.
Department Features
The department emphasizes integrating theory with practice, aligning with IT trends and industry development through cross-disciplinary system integration. Its primary research focuses on two major areas:
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
- Information Management and Information Security
Detailed development areas, subfields, and application domains are illustrated in the accompanying diagram.
| Main Development Areas | Sub-Area | Application Field |
| Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (Artificial Intelligence /Machine Learning) | Computer Vision/ Image Processing | Affective Computing |
| Image Recognition | ||
| Natural Language Processing | Information Retrieval | |
| Text Mining | ||
| Chatbot | ||
| Big Data Analysis | Bioinformation | |
| Precision Medicine | ||
| Cloud Computing/Edge Computing | ||
| Smart Life | ||
| Business Model | ||
| Industry 4.0 | ||
| Information Management & Information Security (Blockchain/Information Security) | Internet of Thing | |
| Blockchain | ||
| FinTech | ||
| Information Security | Security of IoT | |
| Information Security Management | ||
| Internet Security | ||
| Image Authentication | ||
| Image Authentication | E-learning | |
| Project Management |
Education Objectives & Core Competencies
Bachelor
| Education Objectives | No. | Objectives | |
| 1 | Instructing the knowledge of information technology. | ||
| 2 | Cultivating the literacy of contemporary management. | ||
| 3 | Broadening the global horizons. | ||
| 4 | Enhancing the ability of problem solving. | ||
| Core Competencies | No. | Objectives | Competencies |
| A | Expertise & Application | 1,2 | |
| B | Independent Analysis | 1,2 | |
| C | Creativity | 1,2 | |
| D | English (Language Ability) | 3 | |
| E | Global Awareness | 3 | |
| F | Communication & Coordination | 4 | |
| G | Business Ethics | 2 | |
Master
| Education Objectives | No. | Objectives | |
| 1 | Cultivating advance talents with information management and technology application. | ||
| 2 | Cultivating researchers with independent thinking and academic creativity. | ||
| 3 | Cultivating managers with team communication and problem solving. | ||
| 4 | Cultivating leaders with social care and global vision. | ||
| Core Competencies | No. | Objectives | Competencies |
| A | Expertise & Practice | 1 | |
| B | Independent Research & Analysis | 2 | |
| C | Creative Research | 2 | |
| D | Leadership & Teamwork | 3 | |
| E | Social Responsibility & Global Vision | 4 | |
In-service Master
| Education Objectives | No. | Objectives | |
| 1 | Cultivating advance talents with information management and technology application. | ||
| 2 | Cultivating industrial talents with independent thinking and creative cogitation. | ||
| 3 | Cultivating managers with team communication and problem solving. | ||
| 4 | Cultivating leaders with social care and global vision. | ||
| Core Competencies | No. | Objectives | Competencies |
| A | Expertise & Practice | 1 | |
| B | Independent Problem Solving | 2 | |
| C | Creative Cogitation | 2 | |
| D | Leadership & Teamwork | 3 | |
| E | Social Responsibility & Global Vision | 4 | |
Opportunities and Strengths
Opportunities:
- To seize the opportunities brought by AI development, the Taiwanese government declared 2017 as the “First Year of AI in Taiwan” and launched the “AI R&D Strategy” in August of the same year. Starting in 2018, the government rolled out the four-year “Taiwan AI Action Plan” (2018–2021), fully advancing the industrialization of AI. Industrial AI applications and the development of the AI industry are pivotal to Taiwan’s AI progress.
- AI has gradually transitioned from laboratory research to commercial applications, encompassing fields such as retail, financial services, biotechnology and medical treatments, autonomous driving, robotics, and smart living. Cross-disciplinary professionals, including data scientists, algorithm engineers, and robotics engineers, are in high demand. In recent years, graduates from diverse fields such as physics, psychology, and finance have successfully entered high-paying roles as data scientists with annual salaries exceeding one million NT dollars.
- The Department of Information Management at National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) emphasizes the integration of theory and practice. It identifies two primary research and development domains: “Artificial Intelligence and Data Science” and “Information Management and Information Security.” Within these domains, the department further focuses on subfields such as:
- Computer Vision and Image Processing
- Natural Language Processing
- Big Data Analytics
- Blockchain Technology
- Information Security
- Information Management
These areas represent essential skills for advancing the AI industry.
- Additionally, NCHU’s proximity to Taichung Industrial Park, Central Taiwan Science Park, the Taichung City Precision Machinery Innovation Technology Park, and the Nantou Zhongxing New Village Advanced Technology Park underscores the strong demand for talent in information management and information technology within the region.
Strengths：
- NCHU’s Unique Position: NCHU is the only comprehensive national university in central Taiwan selected for the Ministry of Education’s “Development of World-Class Universities and Research Centers of Excellence Plan” (a five-year, 50-billion NT dollar initiative).
- Diverse Talent Pool: NCHU boasts strong expertise in management, information technology, and biomedical sciences.
- Central Taiwan Academic Network Hub: NCHU serves as the academic network center for central Taiwan.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: The newly constructed College of Management building provides dedicated laboratory and research spaces to meet the needs of faculty and students.
- Exceptional Faculty and Resources: The department has highly qualified professors and comprehensive facilities.
- Educational Objectives: The department is committed to “cultivating advanced interdisciplinary researchers who emphasize both theory and practice, possess industry experience, and have a global perspective.”
