Introduction

The Department of International Tourism Management is a future star of Tamkang University, so a large amount of resources have been devoted to it. The decision for this large investment was made with careful consideration of our vision about the future. After the opening of Hsuehshan tunnel in 2006, currently the fourth longest tunnel in the world, a stream of people has been pouring into Yilan. As expressed by the local government, there is a lot of expectation about this new department for the future of Yilan county.

Yilan county has undergone long-term planning, and constructions are under way for making it a paradise for traveling. Soon tourism will be the major industry in this magnificent county. After a long period of planning, Tamkang University has prepared well for this new department. It is certain that beautiful Yilan provides this department with plenty of practical tourism resources. This department, of course, is determined to give plenty of positive feedback to this beautiful place.

Along with the expansion of the tourism market in Yilan, its tourism business base is heading toward the direction of delicacy and knowledge enrichment. Based on this foundation, along with the triple objectives of Tamkang University (Globalization, Information-oriented Education, and Future-oriented Education), the Department of International Tourism Management is standing on firm ground, enhanced with the facilitation of "whole person" education, providing 90 % of the courses in English, and initiating a junior abroad program for all students.

This department delivers professionalism in the management of tourism businesses. Our students are required to carry out 400-hour internship in Taiwan or around the world before graduating. We also emphasize on the acquisition of advanced and global concepts as well as the importance of operating tourism businesses creatively, in the current trend of knowledge economics. We firmly believe that our students will be capable of managing tourism businesses with excellence and a globalized view.

The Department of International Tourism Management offers an undergraduate program towards the degree of Bachelor in Business Administration (B.B.A.).