Important Dates
Tentative Travel Dates: May 16 – June 6, 2025
Interest Meetings: View on Office of Education Abroad event calendar here.
Scholarship Application Deadline: November 1, 2024
Application and Deposit Deadline: January 15, 2025
Program Description
Experience the dynamic culture of Taipei, Taiwan, in a three-week study abroad program designed to give students a unique opportunity to explore Taiwan’s rich culture, history, and innovative spirit while enhancing their academic journey. This program offers a unique blend of language acquisition, cultural immersion, and exposure to Taiwan’s business sector. Students will have the chance to engage in Mandarin Chinese courses daily, equipping them with essential skills for professional communication. In addition, students will explore Taiwanese traditions and practices by participating in various cultural activities and visiting important local landmarks. During their visits to local businesses, UCA students will gain insights into Taiwan’s economy and lifestyle.
Taipei is a safe city with excellent public transportation, enabling students to explore and communicate with local residents confidently.
Join us for this enriching experience that combines language, culture, and professional development in one of Asia’s most vibrant cities!
Health and Safety
Students registering for programs should carefully read through all health and safety information provided during the application process. In addition, students should honestly complete the ‘Health and Safety Form’ so that any health related concerns may be adequately accommodated on study abroad programs.
Participants will be enrolled in comprehensive international insurance for the duration of programming. It is the student’s responsibility to extend insurance cover if they stay abroad beyond UCA’s planned program dates. For information about international insurance coverage: https://uca.edu/globalstudy/health-and-safety/
Students must attend one health and safety meeting during the spring semester. Meeting dates will be announced after the application deadlines.
Faculty Leaders and Course Offerings
Dr. Alexander Chen, is from Taiwan. He was responsible for international programs for many universities and has extensive experience in international travel. In 2019, he took a three-week study abroad group to Shanghai for UCA.
Courses offered by Dr. Chen:
- BUAD 2301 – COB Travel Class for Critical Inquiry [LD UCA Core: CI-Social Science]
- BUAD 2302 – COB Travel Class for Diversity in World Cultures [LD UCA Core: Diversity in World Cultures]
- BUAD 2303 – COB Travel Class for Responsible Living [LD UCA Core: Responsible Living]
- MGMT 4320 – Selected Topics in Management
- MKTG 4320 – Selected Topics in Marketing
- MBA 6390 – Special Problems
Dr. Mavuto Kalulu, an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Central Arkansas, is originally from Malawi, in Africa. He came to the US for his graduate studies in Economics and received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Mississippi. Dr. Kalulu loves to travel, but all his travels have been to African countries and a single country in Europe. This will be the first time for him to travel to an Asian country. He is so excited about this opportunity to experience Taiwanese culture and hopes you will be a part of this wonderful experience too!
Courses offered by Dr. Kalulu:
- BUAD 2301 – COB Travel Class for Critical Inquiry [LD UCA Core: CI-Social Science]
- BUAD 2302 – COB Travel Class for Diversity in World Cultures [LD UCA Core: Diversity in World Cultures]
- BUAD 2303 – COB Travel Class for Responsible Living [LD UCA Core: Responsible Living]
- ECON 2310 – Global Environment of Business [LD UCA Core: Diversity in World Cultures]
- ECON 4390 – Independent Study
- FINA 4390 – Independent Study
HONC 3310 credit may also be offered to students currently admitted to Schedler Honors College.
Program Cost
Once available, the 2025 program cost for ‘UCA in Taiwan: Management and Economics’ will be linked here.