COLLEGE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT
Introduction
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Dean: Liou, Andy Ay-hwa
Brief History
After more than ten years of planning and development, Tamkang University Lanyang Campus successfully passed the evaluation from the Ministry of Education in the spring of 2005. In fall of the same year, the campus begins accepting students and officially becomes one of the campuses of Tamkang University. The College of Entrepreneurial Development is one of the first two colleges in Lanyang Campus. The College contains two departments at its inception: the Department of Software Engineering and the Department of Information and Communication Technology Management. Both departments are geared toward the development of entrepreneurial spirit which is the mission of the College. At the second year, the Department of Tourism and Hospitality is established.
Motto and Goals
Tamkang, Lanyang Campus: the Incubator of Innovation in Taiwan.
Future Development
The College of Entrepreneurial Development would continue to establish relationships with local community and provide resources for students and alumni embarking on entrepreneurial ventures. As part of the well-established Tamkang University in Tamsui, the school shares the university's core values that shape its distinctive intellectual culture. At the College of Entrepreneurial Development, we would constantly test ideas leading to innovative expansions. More majors would be added in this manner to enhance our educational endeavors.
Course Descriptions
A2178 Organizational Development (2) This course analyzes current concepts of human behavior and development and applies it to the organization. The class emphasizes using concepts of organization behavior and development to develop and improve interpersonal skills. Topics cover individual processes, interpersonal processes, and organizational processes.
B0305 Principles of Economics (3) Individual economy includes price and theory of supply and demand, analysis of acts consumers, theories of production, structure of costs and markets, and supply and demand of production factors. Collective economy is the study of national income, unemployment, inflation and economic growth.
H0001 Envisioning the Future (2) This course focuses on how to create the future. Design implications in created preferred futures are explored. What is the difference between the good and the prefect society? How can one ensure that one's political and social design is robust and does not close the future?
H0002 International Etiquette (2) This course teaches students knowledge concerning how "Manners Makes Men and Women." How do we dine, dress, and walk properly when interacting with people from a variety of cultural settings.
H0003 Global Technology Revolution (2) How will artificial intelligence change how law is conducted? What is the impact of issues such as globalization on the future of international law? What of terrorism and world law? Can we keep up with changes in world economy and technology? Is a science court needed to address issues such as the rights of robots?
H0004 Exploring Local Community (2) This course focuses on discovering the beauty of I-lan County. How hot springs make I-lan County famous? What are the unique tradition/culture/celebration and core values that attract tourists?
H0005 Oral Communication in English (2) This course aims to teach students to gain skills of making effective speeches in English. Students will learn how to prepare a speech and how to perform it from this class. Every student has to practice giving speeches in this class.
H0006 General English Proficiency Test (2) GEPT is gradually becoming a required certificate for everyone in the new language learning era. The purpose of this course is threefold: becoming familiarized with the formats of GEPT at three levels, learning the difference between GEPT and TOEFL, and sharing some test taking and preparing strategies.
H0007 Chinese Language Expression (2) The Chinese language course intends to give students an intensive training so that they can express their thoughts and ideas in an elegant, precise and systematic manner.
H0008 Chinese Writing (2) This course tries to improve students' writing ability and help them appreciate the value and beauty of language through practice.
H0009 Introduction to Information Science (2) This course introduces students with: (1) introduction to information society; (2) networking operations and applications; (3) word processing; (4) hardware and software of computers; (5) applications of computer; (6) computer programming.
H0010 Data Processing (2) An introduction to how to use the computer to administrate, process and manage mass and complex data.
M0086 Introduction to Business (2) This is an introductory exploratory course designed for both business and non-business majors. From this course students learn the key concepts and disciplines of business and its environment, management and organization, people and production, marketing, finance, risk management, and multinational business.
M0405 Management (2) The course offers students not only theoretical frameworks that guide managerial activities but also illustrations and examples of how and when those theories do and do not work in both small and large businesses as well as in nonprofit organizations.
M0518 Accounting (2) An introduction course, teaching basic skills in book keeping, and providing a broad understanding of financial statements.
M1103 Knowledge Management (2) This course focuses on some key concepts such as the knowledge cycle, the taxonomy of knowledge management strategies etc.. It will also examine knowledge management from the following perspectives: organization structure, management and technology.
T0086 Science and Technology Management (2) This course discusses the process of technological innovation, technological innovations and strategic planning, technology transfer, research and development management, technological entrepreneurship and new ventures, technological change and organizational structure, managing information technology, economic analysis and methodologies in the management of technology.
V0001 Research and Development (2) This course discusses elements and processes in order to improve the productivity of expenditure on research and development. The class outlines the structure and guidelines for developing a more innovative organization. Besides, the newly latest technologies are introduced for seeding innovative spirits into students.
