Master Program in Hakka Political Economy
Taoyuan, Taiwan
Master degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Master Programme in Hakka Political Economy at National Central University was established August 1, 2004 in the College of Hakka Studies. It explores interactions between politics and economic resources, ideologies, institutions, and public policy, and impacts on public, private, and third sectors. Core courses include Seminar in Hakka Culture Studies; Qualitative and Quantitative Methods; Political and Economic Analysis of Hakka; Master Thesis. Admissions require autobiography, study plan, one recommendation letter, and evidence of Chinese proficiency.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as policy analyst, community development officer, cultural industry manager, NGO/third-sector manager, researcher or academic, and social research roles.
The Master Program in Hakka Political Economy, Department of Hakka Language and Social Sciences was established in the College of Hakka Studies, on August 1, 2004. The important research subject in association with contemporary social science research is the interaction between politics and economic resources, this interaction is shown in such areas as different facets of ideologies, institutions, and public policies, it would also exert a profound effect on the public sector, private sector, and the third sector.
Fundamental Courses
- Seminar in Hakka Culture Studies
- Qualitative Methodology
- Quantitative Methods
- Political and Economic Analysis of Hakka
- Master Thesis
Professional Courses
- Ethnic Relationship of Politics and Economics
- Cultural and Creative Industries Management
- The Study of Third Sector
- Seminar in Public Policy
- Seminar in Hakka Affairs Management
Requirements for Graduation
Required credits: 30 credits (including 4 credits for required courses & 6 credits for elective courses )
Duration of Study: 1-4 years
Admission Documents
- Autobiography,
- Study Plan,
- One Letter of Recommendation,
- Evidence of Chinese Proficiency.
