(1) Introduction
The Information Management Department aims to cultivate talents specializing in information systems and management. In order to meet the demands of information talents domestically, we utilize academic leadership to develop the information technology industry. In facing the information technology challenges of the twenty-first century and the critical moment of comprehensive development, we will propose measures from a professional viewpoint to assist our students in successfully accepting the new challenge. Additionally, we have a strong professional faculty. Furthermore, we cooperate with other departments in the College of Management to ensure diverse development in our department.
The Information Management Department was established in 2002 under the College of Management. It offers an undergraduate program. In 2009, the master's program was established. During the initial period, Wen-Tsung Lo served as the chairman. Subsequently, the IM department was led by four professors: Tzer-Shyong Chen, Chin-Shan Wu, Fang-Yie Leu, and Jeng-Wei Lin. All faculty members work diligently in the department as we strive for excellence in teaching and research, and we have made comprehensive progress during these years. Our faculty's expertise aims at the development of teaching and research. The department is highly regarded in both teaching and research. We will gradually recruit new professors and expand our faculty to better cultivate our students.
(2) Teaching and Research Development Priorities
The development of the department is based on the existing research resources of the school. We create a new concept with the development and management of advanced information technology to establish a comprehensive R&D environment in the system of enterprise information management.
The following is the features.
- Emphasize both theory and practice: Central Taiwan Science Park and Taichung Industrial Park are near to Tunghai university. We have more opportunities that students can learn how to combine the theory and the practice.
- Counsel students in the internship, the employment and the career: We consider students' personality and career planning; therefore, we encourage students to strive for internships, employment opportunities or continue their studies to accumulate the stronger strength. Under the guidance of our professional faculty, students both bachelor and master are outstanding. They are highly regarded.
- Certification Exam: "Digital Marketing and E-commerce Applications" and "Internet of Things and Big Data Applications" are the main development of the Information Management Department. We have the courses lecturing Amazon Web Services (AWS)、SERP、BI、MTAISO、ISO 27001、EPCglobal RFID、and EPCIE. In the future, we will include the highly practical certification courses and will encourage students to obtain English certifications. Please refer to the website below to check the curriculum and graduation regulations. https://im.thu.edu.tw
- Hardware Equipment: The laboratory of our department equips the seminar classrooms and IoT classroom with VR, PC, and Mac. Otherwise, we still have Cloud server, network intrusion detection/defense system, 3D scanner and 3D printer, eye tracker, brain wave instrument, IoT various modules and Arduino development environment, and other hardware devices.
- Professional Software: Tableau Big Data Visualization Software, IBM SPSS AMOS 20.0 Big Data Statistical Analysis Software, SAP-BI Business Intelligence Software, V-Point Executive Information System Software, Expert Choice 11.5 Decision Software, etc.
(3) Prospects after Graduation
Possible jobs in the future：
- Information Management Department Supervisor: Responsible for developing or maintaining plans for information software and hardware systems, and establishing management processes, regulations, forms, and operational mechanisms for information system development and maintenance.
- MIS Programmer: Planning the architecture of Management Information Systems (MIS), determining the primary technologies to be used, specifying system requirements, setting development conditions and methods, coordinating principles, and writing system design specifications, usage instructions, test data, and acceptance programs.
- Software Design Engineer: Engaging in the design, writing, testing of various software programs, and assisting in testing, modifying, maintaining, and safeguarding programs.
- Database Administrator: Engaged in the design, development, control, maintenance, and security management of databases to ensure their normal operation.
Department Contact Information
TEL: (04)23590121#35900
FAX: (04)23504930
Email: im@thu.edu.tw
