Learning Objectives
Curriculum Structure
The program is designed to integrate general education, professional coursework, and practical training. Students must complete 128 credits for graduation (including the required zero-credit Service Learning course). The curriculum includes:
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General Education Core Courses (Required): 18 credits
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General Education Liberal Arts Courses (Elective): 10 credits
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College General Education Courses: 16 credits
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Program Required Courses: 49 credits, including:
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Academic and Applied Courses: 10 credits
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Academic Courses: 13 credits
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On-Campus Internship: 2 credits
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Off-Campus Internship: 9 credits
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Capstone Course: 1 credit
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Specialty Elective Courses: 35 credits
To strengthen the balance between theory and practice, the program includes both Professional Internship and Practical Internship courses. Students participate in a six-month industry internship, gaining first-hand work experience and understanding workplace expectations and culture.
Specialty Areas
Students may choose one of the following specialty areas based on their interests and career plans:
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Tourism and Leisure
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Hospitality and Culinary Arts
These specialty areas provide diverse learning pathways and help students develop professional skills aligned with their strengths and future goals.
Further Studies
Graduates may pursue advanced studies in Taiwan or abroad in fields such as:
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Tourism
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Tourism and Recreation
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Leisure Management
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Hospitality Management
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Applied Life Sciences
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Business Administration
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Human Resource Management
Students may also apply to Indigenous Studies or Indigenous Cultural Development–related graduate programs to strengthen knowledge in Indigenous culture and community development.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can pursue careers across the tourism and hospitality industries, including:
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Travel agencies (domestic and international)
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Convention and exhibition centers
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Event planning and consulting firms
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Tour guiders and tour leaders
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Hotels, resorts, and theme parks
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Recreation clubs and leisure farms
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Event operations and marketing companies
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International hotels, business hotels, and resort hotels
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Chain restaurants and hospitality groups
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Hospitality management consulting firms
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Various government positions through civil service examinations
Graduates may also return to Indigenous communities to engage in cultural preservation, heritage transmission, cultural promotion, or work in community-based industries, such as:
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Indigenous cuisine and catering
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Homestay and guesthouse management
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Community tourism and cultural tourism
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Ecotourism operations