National Chengchi University IMBA

What National Chengchi University IMBA does

National Chengchi University IMBA is the English-taught International MBA program operated within the College of Commerce at National Chengchi University, a public national university in the Wenshan District of Taipei, Taiwan. Founded in 2001, the program delivers graduate management education to a multinational student body, anchored by AACSB and EFMD (EQUIP) accreditations and structured around required courses, multiple concentration tracks, optional Mandarin studies, and a dual-degree / international exchange ecosystem. The core product is a full-time MBA degree; ancillary offerings include dual-degree tracks with ESCP Business School (Europe) and Purdue University's Krannert School of Management (USA), Mandarin Studies, and an international exchange program spanning 142 partner schools.

The program's GTM is event-driven and digital: it recruits annually via information sessions held on-campus at the NCCU College of Commerce (玉山國際廳) and off-campus in Neihu Technology Park, participates in the QS Discover MBA Fair in Taipei, and maintains owned channels (official website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, IMBA Brochure download, an alumni-only IMBA Career Lounge LinkedIn group, and IMBAA events). Distribution is mediated through three downstream channels: direct admissions for international and (selectively) local applicants, the international exchange and dual-degree partner networks, and the Career Development office, which connects students to a deep bench of multinational recruiters (Morgan Stanley, Citi, HSBC, BNP Paribas, DBS, BlackRock, TSMC, ASML, P&G, Microsoft, Acer, ASUS, Airbus, Schroders, Porsche Taiwan).

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees, with differentiated rates for domestic versus international students and scholarship offsets via the International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) and the IMBA Distinguished International Student Scholarship. Operating support comes from corporate sponsors — Acer Group, China Motor Corporation, Fubon Group, TSMC Education and Culture Foundation, Taiwan Futures Exchange, and Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation — none of which hold ownership stakes. The program operates with a small 14-person administrative staff and shared faculty from the broader College of Commerce. Notable reputational capital includes alumni team IMPCT's 2015 Hult Prize Grand Finals win ($1,000,000 USD), the highest achievement for a Taiwanese university in that competition.

Name

National Chengchi University IMBA

Legal name

International MBA Program, National Chengchi University

Website

https://imba.nccu.edu.tw

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NCCU IMBA is the English-taught International MBA program at National Chengchi University in Taipei, Taiwan. It serves multinational graduate students seeking a globally credentialed MBA with an Asian focus, recruiting through annual admissions, dual-degree partnerships with ESCP and Purdue, and an exchange network of 142 partner schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Graduate Business Education (MBA)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

MBA & Executive MBA Programs (EDAHAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ)

Keywords

• International MBA program
• Graduate business education
• Dual degree programs
• International student exchange
• Career development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Taipei City

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: The IMBA program generates revenue through tuition and fees charged to enrolled students. Tuition & Fees information is published on the admissions page (https://imba.nccu.edu.tw/en/Admissions/Tuition&Fees). Fee structure includes differentiated rates for domestic vs. international students and varies by scholarship status.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The International MBA Program (IMBA) at National Chengchi University is a full-time English-taught graduate business degree program offering an Asian business perspective with a global view. The program serves international students seeking career advancement in Asia-Pacific business, with structured concentrations, dual degree pathways with ESCP Business School and Purdue University's Krannert School of Management, an international exchange network with 142 partner schools, and Mandarin language study as an add-on module.

Product overview

National Chengchi University IMBA is a single, full-time English-taught International MBA program that serves as the core educational offering. The program is structured with optional add-on modules including Dual Degree Programs (with Purdue, ESCP, Grenoble), International Exchange Programs, and Mandarin Studies. Additional support services include Career Development with connections to major employers. The program is accredited by AACSB and EFMD.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International MBA Program (IMBA) Full-time English-taught MBA program designed for international students combining rigorous management education with an Asian business perspective and global outlook. Includes required courses, electives, and concentrations across multiple business disciplines.
• Dual Degree Programs (IMBA-ESCP, IMBA-Purdue) Two-year structured programs allowing students to earn MBA degrees from both NCCU IMBA and a partner institution (ESCP Business School in Europe or Purdue University in the USA).
• International Exchange Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Team IMPCT won the 2015 Hult Prize (world's largest student competition for social good), securing $1,000,000 USD and raising ~$57,000–60,000 via crowdfunding. This represents the highest achievement ever for a Taiwanese university in this global competition.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Acer GroupminorOthersAcer Group is listed as a program sponsor on the IMBA Sponsors page. The sponsorship supports the IMBA program's operations and international education mission. No specific terms or details of the sponsorship arrangement are described in the source material.
• China Motor CorporationminorOthersChina Motor Corporation is listed as a program sponsor on the IMBA Sponsors page, contributing to the program's funding and international education objectives.
• Taiwan Futures ExchangeminorOthersTaiwan Futures Exchange is listed as a program sponsor supporting NCCU IMBA's educational mission and business education programs.
• Taiwan Stock Exchange CorporationminorOthersTaiwan Stock Exchange Corporation is listed as a program sponsor supporting NCCU IMBA's business education and research activities.
• ESCP Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESCP Business School is a dual degree partner of NCCU IMBA. Students in the IMBA-ESCP Dual Degree Program study at both institutions over two academic years, earning degrees from both NCCU and ESCP. Dual degree cohorts have run from 2020-2022, 2023-2025, and 2025-2027, with ESCP representing the European partner.
• Purdue University (Krannert School of Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPurdue University's Krannert School of Management is a dual degree partner of NCCU IMBA. The IMBA-Purdue Dual Degree Program allows students to earn degrees from both institutions. Cohorts have run from 2020-2022, 2021-2023, 2023-2025, and 2025-2027. Professor Kwei Tang from Purdue received the John S. Day Distinguished Alumni Academic Service Award in 2019.
• Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGEM is an international exchange partner of NCCU IMBA. Students have completed exchange semesters at GEM's Grenoble campus, taking courses such as Business Negotiation, Marketing, and Strategy and Technology. Exchange students need a minimum course score of 85 at NCCU to qualify for the GEM exchange program.
• 142 Partner Schools (International Exchange Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCCU College of Commerce maintains exchange partnerships with 142 prestigious commercial schools overseas, enabling student mobility and faculty collaborations. Students can participate in exchange programs at these partner institutions, and the annual Partner School Fair (NCCUC Partner School Fair) connects students with representatives from partner schools.
• IMBA Alumni Association (IMBAA)coreOthersThe IMBA Alumni Association (IMBAA) is led by elected alumni officers (President Selina Hsin, class of 2005; Vice President Israel Gogol, class of 2011) and organizes events including Family Day, career seminars, economic outlook conferences, and alumni networking activities. IMBAA promotes links between alumni living abroad and the program.
• QS (MBA Fairs)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerQS (Quacquarelli Symonds) organizes the Discover MBA Fair series, at which NCCU IMBA participates to recruit prospective international students. The QS Discover MBA Fair in Taipei is listed as an event where the program engages with prospective MBA candidates.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Singapore Management University (SMU) Lee Kong Chian School of Business: SMU's MBA program is a leading Asian international MBA targeting globally-recruited professionals with strong Asia-Pacific career placement. Directly comparable in scale, target student profile, and AACSB accreditation positioning within the regional MBA market.
• China Europe International Business School (CEIBS): CEIBS is the leading international MBA program in Greater China, offering English-taught MBA, EMBA and executive education with a strong Asia/China focus. Directly comparable to NCCU IMBA in targeting internationally-mobile professionals seeking Asian business expertise, with broader scale and ranking position.
• NUS Business School (National University of Singapore): NUS Business School offers multiple MBA tracks including a full-time MBA and the NUS-Kellogg double degree, with strong Asia-Pacific focus and AACSB/EFMD-equivalent accreditations. A direct competitor for internationally-recruited MBA candidates seeking careers in Asia, with substantially larger scale.
• INSEAD: INSEAD operates a major Asia campus in Singapore and offers a globally-recruited 10-month MBA with strong APAC career outcomes. A direct peer in targeting internationally-mobile MBA students and offering dual-degree and exchange networks, with significantly larger global brand presence.
• Purdue University Krannert School of Management: Purdue Krannert is an existing dual-degree partner of NCCU IMBA, offering an MS/IMBA-style international program. Directly comparable as an international business education provider with whom NCCU IMBA shares curriculum, faculty, and student exchanges.
• Thunderbird School of Global Management (ASU): Thunderbird is a US-based international MBA historically focused on global management with strong Asia-Pacific and emerging-market career placement. Comparable to NCCU IMBA in targeting internationally-recruited professionals seeking cross-cultural business careers and Mandarin/Asia expertise.
• HKUST MBA (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology): HKUST's full-time MBA is a flagship international MBA program in Asia, recruiting globally and competing for the same pool of applicants seeking careers in APAC financial services and technology. Directly comparable in scope, target student profile, and Asia-anchored value proposition.
• ESCP Business School: ESCP is an existing dual-degree partner of NCCU IMBA, offering multi-campus European MBAs. Directly comparable as an internationally-recruited MBA program with multiple country campuses and a similar profile of globally-mobile students seeking cross-border credentials.
• National Taiwan University (NTU) MBA: NTU's College of Management offers Taiwan's other flagship MBA program, competing with NCCU IMBA for the same domestic and international applicant pool in Taiwan. The most direct domestic peer, offering similar Asia-anchored MBA value with larger scale and stronger global ranking position.

Regional players

• Melbourne Business School: Melbourne Business School offers full-time and executive MBAs in the Asia-Pacific region targeting international students. Comparable as an Asia-Pacific international MBA competitor, though anchored in Australia rather than Northeast Asia, with similar employer recruiting networks across finance and industry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nccuimba
• Instagraminstagram.com/nccuimba

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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