MASTER'S PROGRAMS

MA in Political Economy

Gain extensive knowledge of the dynamics of the Asian economies and the key trends underlying the global political economy and its transformation by specializing in
Key facts about this program
Minimum residence

Two years (four semesters)

Language

English

Admission slots

39 students
(7 local students, 30 international students, and 2 Overseas Chinese students)

Tuition

Full-time: NT$135,000 (per semester) 

Total cost for two-year program (four semesters): NT$ 540,000 (equal to US$ 18,000, at an exchange rate of US$ 1 = NT$ 30) *

Qualification

Proficiency in English and with sufficient social sciences background
(but not necessarily social sciences majors)

Specialization

Asian Political Economy (MAPE)
Global Political Economy (MGPE) 
Economic Development (MED) 

Course work requirement

24 credits (equivalent of 12 full courses), plus 4 credits of Mandarin Chinese courses for International students***

M.A. thesis

6 credits

Start date

September 2023

Applications Open

November 2022 (international), October 2022 (domestic),
TBA (Oversea Chinese)

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* Tuition:
The total tuition and miscellaneous fees of our two-year program are NT$ 540,000 (pending approval). Students are liable to pay for the first four semesters (two semesters an academic year), of which the tuition and miscellaneous fees are NT$ 135,000 per semester. For those who do not complete the program in the first four semesters, from the fifth semester on, no tuition and miscellaneous fees will be charged. Each year, students with outstanding academic performance may receive a scholarship. The type and eligibility requirements of the scholarship may vary each year.

** Choosing your specialization:
Students can choose their area of specialization in the beginning of the second year.

*** Mandarin courses:
According to University’s policy, international Masters students must complete 4 credits of Mandarin courses before graduation. Students who meet certain criteria may apply for a waiver. See "Mandarin Course Requirements for NTHU International Students."

A typical bundle of coursework (3+2+4+3 courses)
3 TSE core courses for building up foundational knowledge
2 to 3 courses for basic methodological training
4 to 6 core courses for field specialization
3 optional courses for field specialization
M.A. thesis

Curriculum

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Regulations and Degree Requirements

1

Foundational Knowledge

(minimum requirement for all students: 3 courses)

The Transformation of Global Order in the 21st Century

Asian Development in Historical and Global Perspective
Technology for the 21st Century

Methodology

(minimum requirement for all students: 2-3 courses)
Quantitative Methods II (MED required. May apply for exemption [without credits])
Experiment Design for Social Research
Game Theory for Social Research
Data Science for Policy Research
Econometrics
Core Courses for MAPE
(Minimum requirement: 4 courses)
  • Asian Economic Development in Comparative Perspective
  • Perspectives in Comparative Political Economy
  • State and Development in Asia
  • Government and Politics in Asia 
  • Chinese Development Model in Comparative Perspective
  • Regional Integration in Asia
  • Global Political Economy and China
Optional Courses for MAPE
  • Perspectives in International Political Economy
  • International Relations of East Asia
  • China and the Global South
  • Political Economy of Development in Southeast Asia
  • Global Political Economy and India
  • Ethnology of East and Southeast Asia
  • East Asian Confucianism
  • Law and Environment in East Asia
  • Foreign Direct Investment in Asia
  • Semiconductor Industry in East Asia
  • Development Economics
  • Any MAPE core course

(Students can also choose courses from other specializations)

Core Courses for MGPE
(Minimum requirement: 4 courses)
  • Perspectives in International Political Economy
  • International Relations of East Asia
  • Global Political Economy and China
  • Economic Transition of Socialist Countries and International Competition of Economic Systems
  • Political Economy of Global Trade System
  • Political Economy of Global Financial System
  • China and the Global South
  • Global Political Economy and India
Optional Courses for MGPE
  • Perspective in Comparative Political Economy
  • State and Development in Asia
  • Government and Politics in Asia
  • International Financial and Monetary Relations
  • The Political Economy of Trade and Protection
  • Asian Economic Development in Comparative Perspective
  • Chinese Development Model in Comparative Perspective
  • Development Economics
  • Any MGPE core course

(Students can also choose courses from other specializations)

Core Courses for MED
(Minimum requirement: 4 courses plus 2 prerequisite courses)

Pre-requisite Courses
(Students with an undergraduate Economics major or its equivalent can get a waiver.)

  • Microeconomics (Microeconomic Analysis)
  • Macroeconomics (Macroeconomic Analysis)

Core Courses

  • Asian Economic Development in Comparative Perspective
  • Development Economics
  • Economic Growth Theory
  • Trade and Economic Development
  • Industrial Policy and Economic Development
  • Technology Policy and Economic Development
  • Human Resources for Economic Development
  • Regional Integration in Asia
Optional Courses for MED
  • Financial Market Development in Asia
  • Tax and Economic Development
  • International Financial and Monetary Relations
  • Political Economy of Global Financial System
  • Political Economy of Global Trade System
  • Foreign Direct Investment in Asia
  • Semiconductor Industry in East Asia
  • Environmental Policy and Development
  • Production Network in Asia
  • Any MED core course

(Students can also choose courses from other specializations)

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