Department of Finance - Academic Year 114 Chinese Introduction (Detailed Description)

Educational Objectives

The Department aims to provide students with a solid theoretical foundation in finance while strengthening their practical skills. In response to national economic policies and evolving industry trends and needs, the Department is committed to cultivating well-rounded finance professionals equipped with professional expertise and management capabilities to serve both the public and private sectors.

Curriculum Planning

The Department develops students' core professional competencies based on three principles: practical orientation, employment orientation, and diversified learning. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on practice and practical application. The Department works closely with industries related to students' future careers, invites experts from the financial industry, government, and academia to deliver lectures and participate in collaborative teaching, and arranges industry internships to strengthen students' professional competencies and practical experience. These efforts are intended to bridge academic learning and practical application and facilitate a smooth transition into employment. The curriculum covers a diverse range of areas, including Corporate Finance, Securities and Investments, and Banking and Insurance.

Curriculum Planning

Professional Area	Learning Objectives	Professional Courses
Corporate Finance	Students learn financial planning, investment analysis and management, and tax planning. The program prepares professionals with the knowledge and skills required to make financial decisions in business and industrial organizations.	Financial Management, Corporate Finance, International Financial Management, Case Studies in Financial Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Intermediate Accounting, Financial Risk Management, Management Accounting, Corporate Governance, Mergers and Acquisitions
Securities and Investments	Students learn investment analysis and selection, the application of financial market instruments, and asset management. They apply this knowledge to practical tasks such as asset allocation and portfolio construction and develop professional competencies for careers in securities, futures, investment trusts, and investment consulting.	Investments, Securities Analysis Practice, Financial Trading Practice, Portfolio Management, Fixed Income Securities, Mutual Fund Management, Derivative Financial Products, Financial Application Software
Other Courses (Banking, Insurance, etc.)	Students learn the operation and management of the banking and insurance industries and develop an understanding of the theory and application of various investment instruments. In addition to acquiring current financial marketing skills, students learn to provide financial planning services for clients and develop the professional competencies required by the banking and insurance industries.	Financial Markets, Financial Institutions Management, Insurance, Bank Management, Money and Banking, Investment Banking, Trust and Management, Financial Marketing, Financial Regulations, Risk Management, Personal Financial Planning

Department Features

• The Department strengthens training through virtual financial simulations to develop students' intuitive understanding of macroeconomic variables and enhance their sensitivity to financial market movements.
• Through industry-academia collaboration, the Department promotes the exchange of practical and academic experience while providing students with opportunities for summer and semester-long industry internships, enabling them to apply what they have learned in real-world settings.
• The Department operates a Certification Center and emphasizes professional certification preparation and guidance. Certification preparation is integrated into relevant courses, and incentive programs are provided to encourage students to obtain professional certifications and enhance their competitiveness in the job market.
• The Department provides a FinTech Laboratory and professional finance computer laboratories equipped with a variety of financial planning and investment software and databases. Professional courses integrate information technology applications to develop students' ability to combine financial knowledge with software tools, thereby strengthening their investment analysis and decision-making capabilities.

Academic Programs

• One daytime four-year undergraduate program
• One daytime master's program
• One four-year bachelor's program and one two-year bachelor's program offered through continuing and extension education

Full-Time Faculty

The Department has a strong faculty of 10 full-time professors, all holding doctoral degrees in finance-related fields from universities in Taiwan or abroad.

• LIN, CHIOU-FA, Professor: Ph.D., Department of Finance, National Central University. Areas of expertise: Financial Management, Financial Econometrics, Econometrics, Statistics, Economics, Money and Banking, Fixed Income Securities.
• TU, KUANG-I, Professor: Ph.D., Institute of Industrial Economics, National Central University. Areas of expertise: Principles of Economics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Investments, International Economics, Industrial Economics, Public Finance.
• TSAI FENG-TSE, Professor: Ph.D., Institute of International Business, National Taiwan University, International Finance Group. Areas of expertise: Credit Risk, Asset Pricing, Financial Engineering, Risk Management.
• LI, CHU-FEN, Associate Professor: Ph.D. in Information Management and Finance, European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder), Germany. Areas of expertise: FinTech, Insurance Theory and Practice, Financial Statistics, Financial Institutions and Markets, Banking Theory and Management.
• LIN, HUEY-YEH, Associate Professor: Ph.D. in Management, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Accounting Group. Areas of expertise: Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Sports Economics and Financial Marketing.
• LAI, YA-WEN, Associate Professor: Ph.D., Institute of International Business, National Taiwan University, International Finance Group. Areas of expertise: Information Content of Derivative Markets, Macroeconomic Activities and Financial Econometrics, Empirical Asset Pricing, Nonlinear Econometric Models, Cross-Sectional Forecasting Ability of Accounting Data.
• WU, CHIEN-TAI, Assistant Professor: Ph.D., Department of Finance, National Central University. Areas of expertise: Economics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Investments, Portfolio Management, Fixed Income Securities, Access Database Management, Excel Spreadsheets.
• WANG, JO-YU, Assistant Professor: Ph.D. in Finance, University of Southampton, United Kingdom. Areas of expertise: Financial Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Big Data Analysis, Financial Risk Management.
• CHANG, BI-JUAN, Assistant Professor: Ph.D., Institute of International Business, National Taiwan University, International Finance Group. Areas of expertise: Financial Econometrics and Empirical Analysis, Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Behavioral Finance, Financial Investments.
• Tseng Hsiou Ying, Assistant Professor: Ph.D., Department of Finance, National Taiwan University. Areas of expertise: Insurance, Financial Institutions and Markets, Market Microstructure, Warrants, Securities Investment, Corporate Governance.

Graduate Prospects

Further Studies: Graduates may apply to graduate programs in Finance, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Financial Information, Risk Management and Insurance, Insurance Management, International Business, Business Administration, Management, and other finance-related fields.

Employment: Graduates may take national civil service examinations in finance and insurance, taxation administration, accounting, and related fields to pursue careers in public service. They may also work in banks, insurance companies, securities firms, futures companies, investment trust companies, investment consulting firms, the real estate industry, or general business enterprises in areas such as financial planning, investment, accounting, financial analysis, financial planning and consulting.

Contact Information

• Address: No. 64, Wunhua Rd., Huwei Township, Yunlin County 632, Taiwan
• Phone: +886-5-6315760-62
• Email: finance@nfu.edu.tw
• Website: https://nfufinance.nfu.edu.tw

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Department of Finance - Academic Year 113 English Introduction (Detailed Description)

Department Overview

Finance is one of the most popular fields of study at National Formosa University. The Department provides high-quality education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Finance examines how individuals, institutions, governments, and businesses manage capital and other financial resources. The program provides students with opportunities to study financial management within enterprises and to understand the operations of the banking and securities industries.

Mission

The Department of Finance equips students with a strong theoretical foundation as well as the analytical tools and techniques required to perform a wide range of financial tasks. Our mission is to prepare students for professional positions in financial services, treasury departments of non-financial corporations, real estate firms, accounting firms, government agencies, and other service sectors.

Curriculum

The Department offers a broad range of finance-related courses for undergraduate and graduate students. The finance curriculum is organized into three major areas of financial decision-making: Corporate Finance, Securities and Investments, and Banking and Insurance.

• Courses in Corporate Finance focus on capital budgeting and planning, investment analysis, and financing decisions. These courses prepare students for positions in corporate treasury departments and for careers as financial analysts, financial planners, and management consultants.
• Courses in Securities and Investments emphasize the decision-making processes required to analyze securities valuation and the principles of investment portfolio management. These courses provide students with a foundation for entry-level positions as securities specialists, securities dealers, or financial analysts at securities firms, investment trust companies, investment banks, and other financial institutions.
• Courses in Banking and Insurance focus on the operation and management of banking and insurance institutions. They also develop students' understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of various financial products. In addition to current financial marketing techniques, these courses prepare students to provide financial and tax planning services to clients and to pursue professional careers in the banking and insurance industries.

Graduate Prospects

Graduates of the Department have a wide range of opportunities for further study and employment.

Further Studies: Graduates may apply to master's degree programs in Finance, Finance and Banking, Financial Planning, Financial Information, Insurance, Risk Management and Insurance, International Business, Business Administration, and related fields.

Employment Prospects:

• Graduates may take national civil service examinations at the senior, junior, elementary, or special examination levels to pursue careers in public service.
• Finance graduates may pursue professional opportunities in areas such as planning and budgeting, investments, portfolio management, securities trading, risk management, foreign exchange trading, and financial consulting. Employers include corporations, banks, insurance companies, securities firms, finance companies, accounting firms, real estate firms, and government agencies.

Contact Information

• Address: No. 64, Wunhua Rd., Huwei Township, Yunlin County 632, Taiwan
• Phone: +886-5-6315760-62
• Email: finance@nfu.edu.tw
• Website: https://nfufinance.nfu.edu.tw

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