NTHU IMBA

03/11/2026

🌏✈️My Exchange Semester at RWTH Aachen
Last winter, I spent a semester studying Business and Economics at RWTH Aachen University in Germany, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve made.

🇩🇪Why Germany?
I’ve always been interested in energy, sustainability, and how industries work across borders. Germany felt like the perfect place to see these topics up close, and to challenge myself to adapt, communicate across cultures, and solve problems on my own.

⭐️Life at RWTH
Aachen sits in western Germany, right next to Belgium and the Netherlands. RWTH is one of Germany’s leading technical universities, known for engineering, energy, and sustainability, with strong ties to industry. With students from all over the world, every day was a chance to see how people from different backgrounds think and work.

👩🏻‍🏫In the classroom
I took three courses: Energy Economics, Sustainable Supply Chains, and A2 German. Classes combined lectures with professors and hands-on exercise sessions with teaching assistants. Most courses were graded on a single final exam, which meant learning to manage my own studying.
My favorite was Sustainable Supply Chains. In a team of five, we used OpenLCA software to carry out a life cycle assessment of a product and write a full report. I was really impressed by how organized and efficient my European teammates were. We didn’t always see eye to eye, but working through those differences taught me a lot about teamwork across cultures.

💟What I took away
Living somewhere English isn’t the local language meant even simple tasks took extra effort and creativity. Those daily challenges made me more resilient, more alert, and more confident in handling the unexpected.

💡Tips for future exchange students
✅ Research everything early, from paperwork and housing to daily life, and learn some German before you go
✅ Book appointments for every administrative step in advance
✅ On travel days, plan your route and get to the airport early, especially in Germany 🚆
Thank you to NTHU IMBA and RWTH Aachen for this unforgettable experience!

27/10/2026

2026.10.20 📝
On this Tuesday, our special guest Jack Chen shared his insightful career journey through several major companies and explained the key principles behind his professional achievements. One of his most memorable messages was to do everything well and make the most of every opportunity, because opportunities may eventually come to those who consistently demonstrate their abilities. Thank you Mr. Chen for sharing insightful thoughts.⭐️

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27/10/2026

🎙️Special Keynote Speech & Panel Discussion

📌 Registration: https://forms.gle/kR7nEbq7rf3eJttM7

Co-Manufacturing and Joint Innovation: Building a Trusted Taiwan-US Supply Chain Partnership 🚀

Amid global supply chain restructuring and new trends in tech collaboration, how can Taiwan and the US deepen their partnership in critical manufacturing and R&D? The College of Technology Management has invited Stephen Ezell, Vice President of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF)—a leading US tech policy think tank—to deliver a keynote speech. He will be joined by Dean Hsin-Yi Peng, Prof. Ping-Hsuan Feng, and Prof. Ting-Yuan Chen for an insightful panel discussion on global innovation policy and the future of Taiwan-US collaboration!

🎙 Keynote Speaker
Stephen Ezell | Vice President, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF)

👩‍💼 Moderator
Prof. Hsin-Yi Peng | Dean, College of Technology Management

🗣 Panelists
Prof. Ping-Hsuan Feng
Prof. Ting-Yuan Chen

📅 Event Details
Topic: Co-Manufacturing and Joint Innovation: Building a Trusted Taiwan-US Supply Chain Partnership
Time: Tuesday, Nov 3 | 10:30 – 12:00
Venue: Sun Yun-Suan Memorial Center, 6F, TSMC Building

【專題演講暨座談會】共同製造與共同研發：打造台美供應鏈合作新局 🚀

面對全球供應鏈重組與科技合作新趨勢，台美如何深化關鍵製造與研發夥伴關係？科技管理學院特別邀請美國關鍵科技政策智庫「資訊技術與創新基金會」（ITIF）副總裁 Stephen Ezell 親臨演講，並由院長彭心儀教授及馮炳萱與陳鼎元兩位教授一同參與座談交流，深入剖析全球創新政策與台美合作前景！

🎙 主講人 Speaker
• Stephen Ezell｜資訊技術與創新基金會（ITIF）副總裁

👩‍💼 主持人 & 與談人 Moderator & Panelist
• 彭心儀 院長

🗣 與談人 Panelists
• 馮炳萱 教授
• 陳鼎元 教授

📅 活動資訊
• 演講主題：共同製造與共同研發：打造台美供應鏈合作新局 (Building a Trusted Taiwan-US Supply Chain Partnership: Co-Manufacturing and Joint Innovation)
• 活動時間：11/3（二）10:30 – 12:00
• 活動地點：台積館 9F 友達講堂

📌 報名方式：https://forms.gle/kR7nEbq7rf3eJttM7

15/10/2026

📝 This week, we welcomed back NTHU IMBA alumnus Lakshay Sachdeva for our Career Strategy Workshop. A few years ago, Lakshay was sitting in the same classrooms as us. Today he works in Taiwan and is a permanent resident through the Gold Card, so who better to talk about building a career here? 🇹🇼

➡️ We started by introducing ourselves in just 30 seconds: who we are, something we’re proud of, what we want, and how we can help others. It sounds easy, but it made us realize how important it is to know our own story. 🤝

🎯 Then we got hands-on with real job descriptions from companies in Taiwan like TSMC, ASML, Intel and Shopee, and practiced interview questions in pairs. Along the way, Lakshay shared tips from his own experience: how to prepare for interviews, how to explain our ideas clearly, and how to stand out as candidates instead of just sending another CV.

🔑 One key takeaway: you don’t need to meet every requirement to apply. What matters is having real stories that show what you can do.

Thank you, Lakshay, for coming back to share your journey and for showing us that a career in Taiwan is possible with the right preparation. 💜✨

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14/10/2026

2026.10.13 📖
📝This week, we welcomed Andy Tuan from Flagship International Ltd. to share his inspiring career journey from a student with engineering degree to a founder of consultant company.

➨Using the concept of an odyssey, he illustrated how our careers are lifelong journeys filled with crossroads🚥, unexpected changes, and opportunities for growth. His experiences reminded us that feeling lost in the early stages of our careers is natural. Instead of rushing to find all the answers, we should explore our interests, recognize our strengths, and remain open to new possibilities.

🔑One key takeaway was the importance of regularly reflecting on our lives and maintaining balance among career, health, relationships, personal growth, and giving back to society.

Thank you, Andy Tuan, for reminding us that we are the captains of our own career journeys and can shape our paths through continuous learning and thoughtful decisions.💟✨

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13/10/2026

It's tomorrow!! 🤩

Topic: Career Strategy: Build Your Career, Don't Just Find a Job
Speaker: Lakshay Sachdeva (Commercial Leadership & Partnerships in EdTech)
Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Venue: Room 429 (R429), TSMC Building

What does it take to stand out in today’s job market and build a successful international career?

Join us for an Exclusive IMBA Alumni Workshop with Lakshay Sachdeva, NTHU IMBA alumnus, as he shares real-world insights from his journey building an international career in the global EdTech industry.

From navigating the job market to making strategic career moves, this session is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and gain practical insights for building the career you want. 💼✨

📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Room 429 (R429), TSMC Building

🎟️ Limited seats available — scan the QR code to register!

☕🍩 Light refreshments will be provided.

07/10/2026

2026.10.06 📖
💡 In this week’s seminar, “The Symphony of Finance and Technology,” Assistant Professor Alex Lin—from the Department of Quantitative Finance and Co-founder of Bluesky Capital—offered an insightful perspective on how technology is reshaping the financial landscape. We explored how the true purpose of FinTech extends far beyond merely enhancing speed or convenience.

🌐 This session highlighted the pivotal role of the internet and digital networks in evolving traditional banking into more accessible and seamless financial services. It effectively demonstrated how technology bridges people, information, and financial systems in ways that conventional banking alone never could.

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06/10/2026

⚖️ IMBA recently held a seminar on "Understanding Taiwan's Laws for International Students," aiming to help students from around the world learn the legal basics they need to live safely and happily in Taiwan. 🌏

🚲 At the start of the seminar, lecturer Gary reminded everyone that Taiwan's regulations are updated frequently, so it is important to stay informed and follow the rules. For example, riding an electric scooter or a bicycle after drinking alcohol is prohibited, and you can be fined even if you have only started the vehicle. 🚫🍺

🪪 He also stressed that your Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) and work permit are the most important documents for international students, so please make sure they are complete and valid at all times to avoid breaking the law.

⚠️ Gary also warned that scams in Taiwan are becoming more sophisticated and are hard to spot. Email, text messages, and online shopping are common traps. 📧📱🛒 If you come across an unfamiliar website or message, stop and think before you click, or you could suffer a financial loss. If you encounter anything suspicious, you can call Taiwan's 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline for advice. ☎️

📸 After the seminar, everyone happily took photos with Gary, and IMBA shared egg yolk pastries with the students, a sweet way to celebrate the international students' first cultural event in Taiwan. 🥮🎉

05/10/2026

🎉 Great News! 🎉

Yasmine from Saint Lucia 🇱🇨, a student in our IMBA program, has been awarded the ICDF Intensive Scholarship for the 2nd Semester of Academic Year 114! 👏

This award recognizes ICDF scholarship recipients for their outstanding academic and overall performance during their time at school. When Yasmine heard the news, she was absolutely thrilled! 😲

She shared that life in Taiwan comes with its challenges, but also plenty of warmth ❤️ Although the coursework is demanding, she has made a group of close friends in IMBA who have made this journey even more memorable.

At the award presentation, with encouragement from Director Eric, Yasmine happily received her certificate! 📜✨

Congrats, Yasmine! Keep up the great work. We're so proud of you! 💪

01/10/2026

2026.09.29 📖
This week, we had a guest speaker from Aurica Circular, the CEO and Co-Founder of the company. She has a background in physics and is also an NTHU alumna. Her seminar was titled “The Devil Wears Prada 2: From Workplace Drama to Strategic Leadership “

The interactive approach she used was really interesting. Instead of simply giving a lecture, she introduced a card game using animal character cards. We were divided into groups of five to six people and asked to choose animal characters that represented the personalities we observed in our group members.👩‍💻🧑‍💼 This activity encouraged us to think about how others perceive us and helped us recognize characteristics that we may not notice about ourselves.

After the first section, we discussed different perceptions of leadership and what true leadership means in the workplace. The section describes that leadership is not simply about having a position or giving instructions. It also involves understanding people, recognizing different personalities, and being aware of how others perceive us.

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