History

Established in 1973, the Department of International Trade has evolved through several stages of changes. With the advent of expanding global markets, the focus of the department in its early years was aimed at equipping students with trade skills necessary to gain competitive advantages in the global arena. In more recent years, the trends of economic liberalization, technological developments, and financial innovations, have propelled the Department to redesign its curriculum by expanding courses to cover aspects of finance and international business. The name of the department was changed accordingly to “The Department of International Trade and Finance” in 1998, making it one-of-a-kind in Taiwan. At present, two undergraduate classes are admitted every year. The present chairperson of the department is Dr. Han Chien-Shan, Ph.D.

Features

• Specialized Courses
  Besides those related to International Trade, Courses are divided into two divisions, International Business and Finance.
  
• Accomplished Faculty
  Our faculty members consist of professors in the fields of International Trade, Finance, and International business. They not only receive recognition for published papers and research excellence, but also serve as inspirational mentors in and beyond Fu Jen University.
  
• Detailed Planning
  
  • Freshman Year: Parent Teacher Conference/ Freshman Course and Career Planning/ Orientation
    
  • Sophomore Year: Division Selection Conference/Internship Preparation/ International Student Conference/TOEIC Tests
    
  • Junior Year: Graduation Thesis Presentation/ Programs on Continued Education
    
  • Senior Year: Graduation Thesis Presentation/ Overseas Exchange Programs/ Career Counseling/Senior Farewell Party
    
  
  
• Broadened Vision
  We invite distinguished leaders and alumni members from renowned enterprises to share their experiences and know ledges with students from the department.
  
• Diversified Choices
  Sophomore students are to choose from two specialized divisions, International Business or Finance. They also have the opportunity to double major, minor, or participate in other specified programs.
  
• Student Life
  Students can participate in the English Laboratory, the Finance Lab, and other student club activities to outline an exciting and fabulous university life.
  
• Continuing Innovation
  Through integrating recourses with the English Lab, we provide students with a pure English learning environment. We also focus on helping students stay attuned to the evolving trends of the market place and provide learning opportunities by incorporating cross-strait management strategies with top mainland universities
  
• Great Opportunities
  Scholarships, fellowships, or overseas exchange programs are provided to students for more diversified opportunities.
  
• Communication
  We provide brochures, newsletters, websites, and alumni directories for those who are interested in our department.
  

Vision

• Language Skills
  IT&F provides a range of comprehensive language courses for all students. TOEIC exams are also regularly held/ Students who wish to further study English may join the English Laboratory or sign up for overseas student exchange programs to enhance their English conversational abilities.
  
• Professional Knowledge
  IT&F has designed its curriculum to strengthen the depth and scope of the student’s professional knowledge. Students are encouraged to join the Investment Lab and are required to complete a thesis before graduation. The department hopes that students will be able to learn experiences by participating in these academic activities.
  
• Global Perspective
  IT&F offers students a holistic exposure to business discipline, empowering them with the interpersonal skills needed to succeed. The department also provides opportunities such as lectures and conferences to expand the students’ global perspective.
  

Learning Goals

1. Be able to fulfill the skills of international trade, financial knowledge and oral communication.
2. Be able to care and serve society.
3. Be able to recognize and understand the transnational management and international finance.
4. Be able to expend the capacity of practical problems-solving.

Mission, Services, and Future Developments

One of the most important missions of IT&F is to serve the people connected to it. We believe that service is the basis for continuous success and new developments within the department.

• Serving Students

  We strive to encourage excellence in students by providing scholarships and academic awards. The department regularly reviews courses, holds TOEIC tests, and other academic activities and lectures.

• Serving Faculty

  Educational conferences are held to on a regular basis to increase quality of classes. We also encourage our faculty members to engage in research or community service.

• Serving Alumni

  We utilize school resources to assist alumni in holding alumni related events, and alumni members are always welcomed to join or EMBA courses.

• Serving Parents

  IT&F annually holds “Freshmen Parent Teacher Conferences” to increase interactions between the parents and the teachers. We also send newsletters each semester to parents to.

• Serving High School Students

  We provide information and free consulting to prospective high school students who are interested in IT&F.

• Serving Enterprises and Society

  We hope to seek cooperation with enterprises and create programs that serve the community