in Asia-Pacific Studies
International Doctoral Program
About IDAS
The International Doctoral Program in Asia-Pacific Studies (IDAS) at National Chengchi University, located in northern Taiwan, is the first to offer an English-taught doctoral program in Asia-Pacific Studies in Taiwan. The IDAS program brings an interdisciplinary understanding of the Asia-Pacific region and offers students courses and research related to many aspects of the region. Starting Fall 2011, we now offer four tracks–political economy, socio-cultural research, public governance, and international relations–that take advantage of NCCU’s excellent academic talent as one of Asia’s top universities. ���������������������������������������� This program focuses on training professionals and places an emphasis on the combination of theory and practical research. For students who want to broaden their horizons and stretch their boundaries, we offer an essential learning environment to equip students with well-rounded research skills and enhance their professional abilities. We are part of NCCU’s College of Social Sciences, and draw on English-speaking faculty throughout the campus. We also offer the opportunity for students to study abroad, and those who come to NCCU can also take advantage of our excellent language center for learning Mandarin.
The Program
“Welcome to IDAS! This brochure gives a synopsis of essential program information, which I hope you find useful. Please contact us at idas@nccu.edu.tw .” – The Director
Curriculum
Track1: Political Economy Independent Study Economic Analysis
Five (5) Elective Courses (examples)
Seminar on Industrial Development in East Asia
Five (5) Required Courses
Other
Track Core Courses (2)
Asian Economic Development
Our comprehensive, Asia-Pacific Studies program involves : • A minimum of 30 credit hours and specialization (see curriculum below) • A Qualifying Exam after coursework • Publishing or presenting at least one academic paper (in English) related to your dissertation in a national or international journal with an official anonymous peer review system • A dissertation of original research • Completing all requirements within 7 years, excluding 2 years for an approved sabbatical
Track 2: Social & Culture Independent Study Culture,Gender and Development in Asia
Track3: Public Governance
Track4: International Relations
Independent Study Political Development and Governance in Asia-Pacific
Independent Study Asia-Pacific Security
Public Management in Asia-Pacific
*Theories of International and Regional Relations
International Political Science, Technology and Society Civil Society and Citizen Participation Economic Studies in Asia-Pacific International Images and Global Cross-strait Relations Communication and the US-China-Taiwan Interactions Development and Culture in a Public Policy Governance in AsiaRegionalism and Global Context Pacific Southeast Asia
Asian Political Economy Cultures and Societies in a Changing World
Additional Tool Course IR Methods / Program Evaluation / Qualitative Methods / Statistics / Advanced Statistics /Methodology of Social Science / choose at least 1 Policy Analysis Foundation Courses (2)
Research Methods Asia-Pacific Regional Development