Specialization Programs
The Department offers several specialization tracks that allow students to develop expertise in specific areas of economics. Available tracks include:
1. Policy Analysis
政策分析
Career paths: Public sector, banking industry
Career paths: Financial industry, securities industry
Available in English
Career paths: Academia
4. Data Analysis
資料科學
Career paths: Any sectors that need data science as a tool
Available in English
Career paths: Business career, further studies
Available in English
Eligibility Requirements
All undergraduate students are eligible to participate without any specific requirements. Students must complete the mandatory courses listed under each specialization program, as identified by their unique 8-digit course numbers (e.g., “303 46520”).
Application Information
No prior application is required.
Recognition
The recognition of Specialization Programs is on a post hoc basis. No application is needed. The NTU system will automatically track credits based on course identifiers, and certificates will be issued upon graduation.
Note: Programs II (Financial Economics), IV (Data Analysis), and V (Economics in Professional English) can be fully completed through English-taught courses.
See all NTU Specialization Programs
Honors Program
The Bachelor’s Honors Program is designed for students interested in academic research. Students accepted into the program will complete a thesis under the supervision of a faculty advisor.
Eligibility Requirements
- A minimum GPA of 3.3 for each semester prior to application
- Completion of the following core departmental courses:
- Microeconomics (I) & (II)
- Macroeconomics (I) & (II)
- Statistics with Recitation
- Introductory Econometrics with Recitation
- An average GPA of at least 3.3 across the courses listed above
Application Information
- Application Periods: July 15 and December 15 each year.
- Required Documents: Completed application form and academic transcripts for each semester.