Since 2021, Chang Gung University (CGU) has implemented the Ministry of Education's Bilingual Education for Students in Colleges and Universities initiative. The College of Management leads the effort, designated a Key Cultivation College in 2023 and elevated in 2024 as a national key college in Social Sciences. CGU has developed a bilingual model combining management expertise with cross-college collaboration.
Key Achievements
1.Governance & Strategy
- Established the Bilingual Promotion Committee aligned with the EMI Resource Center.
- Expanded international partnerships (125 →163) and dual-degree enrollment (+153%, 15 →38).
- International student population grew 60% (194 →312).
2.Faculty & Teaching
- 11 faculty members obtained international EMI certification.
- 278 EMI courses are offered university-wide, and 48 are offered by the College of Management in finance, marketing, international business, and IT.
- EMI quality assurance integrated with AACSB's Assurance of Learning and course observation.
3.Students & Learning
- Incentives such as buddy programs, English study groups, and awards expanded university-wide.
- 200+ students benefited from English test support; scores improved steadily.
- Cross-cultural learning strengthened via buddy programs, presentation competitions, Go International events, and club activities.
Conclusion & Outlook
CGU's bilingual initiative has achieved robust governance, strong faculty capacity, active student engagement, and enhanced internationalization. Next steps include:
- Expanding dual-degree programs and international industry collaboration,
- Strengthening EMI teacher communities and cross-college integration,
- Advancing student learning management to cultivate globally competitive management professionals.