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Future Students

Future Students

Explore Economics・Discover Your Path・Shape Your Future

WHAT IS ECONOMICS?

Think Economics Is All About Stocks?

Actually, economics is not about teaching you how to buy and sell stocks.

Economics is about choices: when resources are limited, how do individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions? How do those decisions interact to shape the markets, industries, and broader economic forces we encounter every day?

Economics is not an investment course. It is a way to understand choices, institutions, and how society works.

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Why Do Prices Rise?

Why Do Central Bank Rate Hikes Affect Consumption, Investment, and Exchange Rates?

How Does a Higher Minimum Wage Affect Wages and Employment?

How Will AI Transform Jobs and Industries?

How Can Climate Policies Change the Choices Made by Businesses and Consumers?

WHY NDHU ECONOMICS?

Why Choose NDHU Economics?

Build a solid foundation in economics while exploring interdisciplinary learning, technology, real-world practice, global opportunities, and a university life that fits you.

01
Solid Economics Training

From fundamental theory to empirical applications, our curriculum helps you build strong skills in problem analysis, logical reasoning, and data interpretation.

02
Flexible Interdisciplinary Learning

Let economics be your starting point, not a boundary. Explore finance, management, information technology, arts, education, and more to develop a second area of expertise.

03
AI and Next-Generation Skills

Combine economics, AI applications, and self-directed learning to use new tools for data analysis, research, and solving real-world problems.

04
From Classroom to Career

Through industry talks, alumni sharing, company visits, and career activities, gain early exposure to industries, sustainability, ESG, and the connection between your studies and future careers.

05
From NDHU to the World

Through exchanges, dual-degree programs, and other overseas learning opportunities, take what you learn at NDHU into new countries and academic environments while expanding your global perspective.

06
Explore Your Future Between Mountains and Sea

Study with focus on a spacious and peaceful campus while making room for sports, walks, activities, and self-discovery—creating a university life with a rhythm of your own.

DESIGN YOUR PATH

Design Your Own Learning Path at NDHU

Start with professional training in the bachelor's program, then expand into interdisciplinary and overseas learning according to your interests. After graduation, you may enter the workforce directly or continue to master's and Ph.D. study.

Professional Learning Theory・Statistics・Econometrics・Applications
Interdisciplinary Exploration Double Major・Minor・Cross-disciplinary Courses
Bachelor's Program Build Core Economics Skills
Overseas Learning Exchange・Dual Degree・Global Engagement
Master's Program 3+2 Five-Year Program
Ph.D. Program Advance Research and Professional Expertise
Career Turn Different Learning Paths into Careers
Bachelor's Program Build Core Economics Skills
Professional Learning
Interdisciplinary Exploration
Overseas Learning
Master's Program 3+2 Five-Year Program · Early transition available
Ph.D. Program Advance Research and Professional Expertise
Career Move into a career after the bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D. program
Bachelor's → Career Bachelor's → Master's → Career Bachelor's → Master's → Ph.D. → Career

Undergraduates may take graduate-level courses in accordance with university regulations and may apply for the 3+2 Five-Year B.A.–M.A. Program.

CAREER PATHWAYS

Build on Economics and Explore Your Career Path

The Economics Professional Program (28 credits) provides a shared professional foundation. Students can then combine electives, interdisciplinary study, and advanced courses according to their interests to develop their own career paths.

Shared Professional FoundationEconomics Professional Program (28 Credits)

The seven pathways below are career-oriented recommendations, not separate tracks or required programs. Students may combine courses flexibly according to their interests.

01
Economic Research & Academic Development
Recommended Electives

Mathematics for Economists, Econometrics (II), Advanced Independent Study (I) & (II)

Interdisciplinary / Advanced Course Recommendations

Graduate-level courses in economic theory, econometrics, and specialized fields

UCAN Representative Occupations

Economist・University Teacher (Economics)・Research Assistant

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UCAN Career ClusterUCAN Career PathwayUCAN Representative Occupation
Science, Technology, Engineering & MathematicsMathematics & ScienceEconomist
Education & TrainingTeachingUniversity Teacher (Economics)
Education & TrainingEducation AdministrationResearch Assistant
02
Financial Investment & Risk Analysis
Recommended Electives

Financial Markets, Investments, Fixed-Income Securities, Risk Management, International Financial Markets, Financial Software Applications

Interdisciplinary / Advanced Course Recommendations

Finance Program, Financial Data Program

UCAN Representative Occupations

Quantitative Financial Analyst・Banking Data Analyst (FinTech)・Real Estate Title Review / Appraisal Specialist

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UCAN Career ClusterUCAN Career PathwayUCAN Representative Occupation
FinanceFinancial ManagementQuantitative Financial Analyst
FinanceBanking ServicesBanking Data Analyst (FinTech)
FinanceSecurities & InvestmentReal Estate Title Review / Appraisal Specialist
03
Data Analysis & AI Applications
Recommended Electives

Introduction to Big Data Analysis, Introduction to Data Science, Big Data Econometrics, Introduction to Machine Learning, Text Mining, Financial Software Applications

Interdisciplinary / Advanced Course Recommendations

Humanities and Social Sciences Artificial Intelligence (AI) Micro-Program, Artificial Intelligence Exploration and Application Program, Department AI Micro-Program (under development)

UCAN Representative Occupations

Big Data Analyst・Business Intelligence Analyst

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UCAN Career ClusterUCAN Career PathwayUCAN Representative Occupation
Science, Technology, Engineering & MathematicsMathematics & ScienceBig Data Analyst
Information TechnologyInformation Support & ServicesBusiness Intelligence Analyst
04
Industry & Business Analysis
Recommended Electives

Industrial Economics, Industry and Trade, Multinational Industry Analysis, Platform Economics, Introduction to Game Theory and Economic Applications, Strategic Trade Theory

Interdisciplinary / Advanced Course Recommendations

May be combined with business, financial data, and other interdisciplinary courses

UCAN Representative Occupations

Industry Analyst・Operations Intelligence Analyst・Management Analyst

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UCAN Career ClusterUCAN Career PathwayUCAN Representative Occupation
Business Management & AdministrationOperations ManagementIndustry Analyst
Business Management & AdministrationOperations ManagementOperations Intelligence Analyst
Business Management & AdministrationOperations ManagementManagement Analyst
05
Market Research & Marketing Analysis
Recommended Electives

Industrial Economics, Platform Economics, Introduction to Data Science, Introduction to Big Data Analysis, Econometrics (II)

Interdisciplinary / Advanced Course Recommendations

Business, management, and data-related courses may be added according to career interests

UCAN Representative Occupations

Market Research Analyst・Market Research & Marketing Specialist

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UCAN Career ClusterUCAN Career PathwayUCAN Representative Occupation
Marketing & SalesMarket Analysis & ResearchMarket Research Analyst
Marketing & SalesMarket Analysis & ResearchMarket Research & Marketing Specialist
06
Public Policy & Regional Development
Recommended Electives

Public Finance (II), Environmental Economics, Industry and Trade, Strategic Trade Theory

Interdisciplinary / Advanced Course Recommendations

Graduate-level courses: Regional Economics (I) & (II), Industrial and Regional Economic Analysis, Regional and Industrial Economics (I), Regional and Microeconomic Analysis

UCAN Representative Occupations

Government Administrative Officer・Government Tax Officer・Urban & Regional Planner

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UCAN Career ClusterUCAN Career PathwayUCAN Representative Occupation
Government & Public AdministrationPublic AdministrationGovernment Administrative Officer
Government & Public AdministrationPublic AdministrationGovernment Tax Officer
Government & Public AdministrationPublic AdministrationUrban & Regional Planner
07
Health Economics & Health Policy
Recommended Electives

Health Economics, Contemporary Health Issues and Policy; may be combined with econometrics and data-analysis electives

Interdisciplinary / Advanced Course Recommendations

Health economics research and advanced graduate-level training

UCAN Representative Occupations

Health Economics Analyst・Medical & Health Services Manager

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UCAN Career ClusterUCAN Career PathwayUCAN Representative Occupation
Health ScienceBiotechnology Research & DevelopmentHealth Economics Analyst
Health ScienceHealth ServicesMedical & Health Services Manager

* Career pathways and course combinations are recommendations for academic planning rather than course restrictions. UCAN career clusters, career pathways, and representative occupations are provided to help students understand the connections between professional skills and possible careers.

STUDENT VOICES

What Is It Like to Study Economics at NDHU?

Hear directly from the students who study here.

I realized economics is much broader than I had imagined.

— Current Student

I have the freedom to explore what I want to learn.

— Current Student on Interdisciplinary Learning

Everyone has been very kind and warm and welcoming.

— International Student
ColleGo! Alumni Story IOH Student Experience

LIFE AT NDHU

University Life Between Mountains and Sea

Between mountains and sea, give yourself four years to explore the world—and discover who you are.

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