According to an evaluation conducted by CommonWealth Magazine of 27 colleges and universities in Taiwan, Tamkang University ranked among the top in the banking and financial services industry in areas including professional competence, dedication, teamwork, and job stability. Since many graduates of the Department of Banking and Finance have pursued careers in banking and finance-related industries, their strong performance has clearly been recognized by the industry. Building on this foundation, the department continues to strengthen its distinctive features.

At present, the Department of Banking and Finance focuses on cultivating outstanding professional managers and practitioners in finance, investment, and banking, as well as developing research talent in the field of finance. The department pursues balanced development in teaching, research, and service; promotes the integration of theory, application, and practice; and implements the principles of informatization, future orientation, and internationalization.

In line with the university’s three development directions, the department’s plans are as follows:

Globalization

1. In line with the university’s internationalization initiatives, cooperate with partner universities in student exchanges and academic collaboration, enabling students to acquire international knowledge and experience related to banking and finance.
2. Invite Taiwan-based multinational corporations and foreign-funded institutions to the department to deliver lectures on international topics.
3. Offer additional professional courses taught in English. In cooperation with the College of Business and Management, organize TOEIC tests as well as English speaking and writing courses to enhance students’ foreign-language proficiency and increase the percentage of students obtaining foreign-language certification.
4. Encourage faculty members to participate regularly in international conferences related to banking and finance overseas.

Information-Oriented Education

1. Actively update the hardware and software of the Department of Banking and Finance website to improve its content and browsing efficiency.
2. In line with the university’s informatization objectives, offer distance-learning courses in selected subjects.
3. Establish a securities simulation trading laboratory and make full use of it in relevant courses to facilitate the integration of theory and practice.
4. Offer courses in information technology, data processing, and financial software applications to enhance students’ information-technology skills.

Future-Oriented Education

1. Regularly review and revise the department’s curriculum in response to future industry needs, offer practical courses, and assist students in obtaining professional certifications.
2. Encourage faculty members to adopt multimedia teaching methods and integrate wireless network-based instructional support equipment.
3. Recruit additional faculty members with doctoral degrees specializing in finance and strong research potential each year.
4. Regularly organize seminars and lectures on future trends in banking and finance.