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Master's Program
Research-focused training in methodology and independent study, with flexible course selection to suit individual research directions and strengthen the integration of academic inquiry and applied practice.
Objectives
Independent Research |
Thesis or Technical Report
Credits Required
Research 30 | Applied 36 |
International 27
Duration
1 ~ 6 yrs
Admissions
*The International Track admits students for the fall semester (Semester 1) only.
Announcements
Curriculum
International Track
27
credits
Requirements:
Master's Thesis
Applied Track
36
credits
Requirements:
Technical Report
Research Track
30
credits
Requirements:
Master's Thesis
Required Courses
2 credits per enrollment
Seminar
Required every semester. A maximum of 3 enrollments (6 credits) count toward graduation.
0 credits
Colloquium
Required every semester throughout the program. Does not count toward graduation credits.
2 credits per enrollment
Independent Research
Required every semester. A maximum of 3 enrollments (6 credits) count toward graduation; additional enrollments do not count toward graduation credits but are included in GPA calculation.
Elective Courses
Ecology and Conservation
Combining plant and animal ecology, population biology, and conservation genetics, with eastern Taiwan's rich ecosystems as the primary research environment.
Earth Sciences
Integrating geochemistry, seismic monitoring, and spatial analysis, using Taiwan's distinctive geological conditions as a research context, with a focus on disaster prevention applications.
Environmental Policy and Planning
Linking resource economics, environmental law, and spatial planning to address conservation administration, common-pool resource management, and land use decision-making.
Environmental Education and Ecotourism
From theory to field practice, covering environmental interpretation, recreation impact assessment, and sustainable tourism planning.
All tracks are open to all master's students regardless of admitted track.
Students are encouraged to select courses across tracks based on their background and career goals.
Full course listings are available via the Registrar's Course Catalog.
Graduation Requirements
Required Credits
All courses in the International Track
must be passed with a grade of B− or above.
Thesis or Technical Report
Students in the Research Track and International Track are required to complete a master's thesis. Students in the Applied Track may substitute a technical report. An oral defense is required for all.