ABOUT SOM
Brief History
In 1957, Ming Chuan College was founded to fulfill a huge demand for a competent office workforce. The college offered applied programs in Secretary Science, Commercial Design, Banking, Insurance, Accounting and Electronic Data Management.
In 1990, with approval from the Ministry of Education, Ming Chuan College was promoted to Ming Chuan College, a co-educational senior college. It began to offer bachelors’ and masters’ degree programs in Management, Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Communication Management.
In 1997, Ming Chuan College was promoted to university status as Ming Chuan University. The name “School of Management” came into being in 1997, consisting of departments of Business Administration, International Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management and Insurance, Applied Statistics and Information Science, and Economics.
In Spring 2016, the Economics Department and the Applied Statistics and Information Department were transferred to the School of Social Science for better mission alignment.
The MCU School of Management was granted accreditation with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in July 2017.
MCU School of Management re-accredited by AACSB in 2023, AACSB now has 1,004 accredited institutions over 60 countries and territories and 194 institutions with AACSB accreditation for accounting programs. Achieving this milestone ensures greater access to high-quality business education for learners around the world and businesses seeking top talent.
Mission
The mission of the SOM is to cultivate our students to become ethical and knowledgeable management professionals with global mobility and teamwork spirit through experiential learning environment that integrates quality research, excellent teaching and service to the industries.
The mission is supported by the following strategic priorities:
- Develop and enhance students’ critical thinking, communication skills, and teamwork
- Promote and develop an understanding of effective management of ethical issues and social responsibility
- Enhance student understanding of cultural impact in global markets
- Continuously improve faculty intellectual capital through the production of applied research
- Collaborate with local business and community through innovative programs
Value Statement
- Determined faculty who do not give up on students
- Excellent teaching, research, and professional service by faculty
- Innovation in curriculum
- Entrepreneurial spirit among students
- Partnerships with local business and community
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