Background

The origins of the School of Management can be traced back to 1974, when the National Taiwan Institute of Technology (NTIT), the predecessor of Taiwan Tech, was founded with a Department of Industrial Management as one of its first academic units. Following NTIT’s transition to university status in 1997 and its renaming as the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, the School of Management was formally established in 1998.

Since its establishment, SOM has steadily expanded its academic scope and educational capacity. Key milestones include the launch of the EMBA program in 1997, the Graduate Institute of Finance in 2002, the MBA program in 2006, and the Graduate Institute of Technology Management in 2007, reflecting the School’s continued integration of management education with technological and industrial development.

Since 2010, SOM has actively pursued internationalization by building partnerships with leading institutions worldwide and recruiting international degree-seeking students, who now represent approximately 13 percent of the student body.

In 2014, Taiwan Tech joined forces with National Taiwan University and National Taiwan Normal University to form the National Taiwan University System, also known as the “NTU Triangle Alliance.” This strategic alliance enables the three institutions to share academic resources, collaborate in teaching and research, and jointly promote international engagement.

About Us

Founded in 1998, the School of Management (SOM) at Taiwan Tech is one of Taiwan’s leading business schools, dedicated to educating future technology leaders. Embedded within a leading technology university, SOM is uniquely positioned at the intersection of management and engineering.

A defining strength of SOM lies in its close integration with the engineering sciences. Many of our faculty members have academic backgrounds in both engineering and management-related disciplines, and their research and teaching are closely aligned with the needs of technology-driven industries. Our curricula combine solid theoretical foundations with practical, experiential learning, incorporating Design Thinking and project-based learning (PBL) approaches widely adopted in contemporary business education.

SOM offers comprehensive management education across all academic levels, from Bachelor’s to Ph.D., delivered through three departments, two graduate institutes, and specialized programs in Business Administration, including MBA and EMBA programs. Our faculty comprises more than 90 accomplished scholars and educators, complemented by experienced industry professionals who bring real-world perspectives into the classroom. Through strong engagement with the business community, SOM students benefit from extensive opportunities for internships, industry projects, and applied learning.

As one of the few business schools in Taiwan to hold both AACSB and EQUIS international accreditations, SOM demonstrates a sustained commitment to academic excellence, global engagement, and continuous improvement.