Testimonials

Yu-Chao Chang, Taiwan

Before GMBA: Military service, 4.5 years experience as a software engineer and software development manager

Why GMBA
After working as a software engineer for several years, Yu-Chao wanted to reach into the external market and further develop the skills needed for doing client facing activities. Also, the joint GMBA program between National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) and the International Trade Institute (ITI) appealed to Yu-Chao as it provided two valuable perspectives: both academic education in the traditional college setting and practical experience from ITI. Furthermore, the GMBA program’s extensive and diverse alumni network was another valuable asset that led Yu-Chao to join the program.

Best Moment in The NCTU GMBA
Yu-Chao’s best moments were found in the strong connections developed during the GMBA program. By taking joint NCTU-ITI courses, there were students from unique backgrounds with different perspectives, which all contributed positively to the classroom learning experience and the social dynamic. After graduation, the extensive network among classmates proved to be even more useful; in almost every country Yu-Chao visited, there was an old classmate he could recount memories with.

Anthea Liu, Taiwan

Before GMBA: 4-year auditing experience in Taipei, Taiwan. During GMBA, 2-month internship in logistics & supply chain industry in Jakarta, Indonesia

Why GMBA
I always expected to become a global business manager.
I chose to work in big 4 accounting firms after graduating from university because they had good resources and networking. I had the opportunity to work with people from different countries and went on business trips to different countries. However, after four-year intensive work in financial perspective, I found out that I need to get more knowledge about the global situation and to gain international exposure. So, I registered in the GMBA program at NCTU and a postgraduate program at the International Trade Institute (TAITRA) in 2012.
Thanks to the Global MBA program, I had my internship in South-east Asia and successfully work abroad as I planned after graduation.

Best Moment in The NCTU GMBA
I really miss all the moments we shared together in GMBA. The "Knowing Taiwan" event was the first event for all of us to hang out together as friends instead of classmates. However, the "Knowing the World" event that we held for community service was the first event for us to deal with cultural difference and work together as a team. I must say we did have conflicts and arguments sometimes, but it was always a good opportunity to know your friends and your future business partners. In short, there are so many precious memories in my two-year MBA life, and I do think that joining the Global MBA program was one of the best decisions that I've ever made.

Daniel Ziak, Slovakia

Before GMBA: 2 years in government agency as financial manager and few months in Deutsche Telecom as process expert.

Why GMBA
I came to Taiwan because I got scholarship. And I came to Hsinchu's NCTU because it was far the best of 3 universities I had applied for. Regarding why MBA.. already while I was studying my first master (finance) I felt that I'd like to study something more people (managerial) oriented. And also I felt that having MBA is very good brand, which is recognizable and accepted anywhere in the world. Since I plan on working outside of my home country, at least on beginning of my career.

Best Moment in The NCTU GMBA
The "thing" I enjoyed most was international aspect of GMBA. I really love to get to know other cultures. Especially in casual situations outside of regular time during lectures. For example, dinners out, barbecues, and especially few trips we have made like "knowing the Taiwan".It was always a precious moment for me when I got in chat with someone coming from very different background. That was really enjoyable way of learning about people around the world. Especially form the people I felt that we have much in common.

YingChi Chou, Taiwan

Before GMBA: I was working at a manufacturing company of HDD industry. The company is a HDD component supplier for WD and HGST and also do other OEM products. I had been in this company for 8 years, started from NPI engineer to supervisor, main task is to introduce product to mass production, and coordinate internal departments.

Why GMBA
During past 8 years serving in current company, I get a lot of chances to take business trip to several countries and contact various colleagues and customers from China, Thailand, Malaysia, USA and other Asia countries. Being an engineer who is desired for upgrade and advance, knowledge and ability of management are requisite to achieve higher and wider goals, not only be limited to do one's self job well, but also can lead a team to accomplish missions. Further, to lead a factory or a company.
It's a good experience to work with others from different countries, so does study, NCTU GMBA program exactly provides such environment to interact with students from all over the world of various cultural backgrounds. That's also important for becoming a global manager, to know, to understand, to co-work and to cooperate with those from different areas.

Best Moment in The NCTU GMBA
There were lots of activities, such as knowing Taiwan, knowing the world, country visit, and other small activities I all enjoyed a lot. Classmates are also nice, we are just like a big family.
For those classes I also enjoyed a lot though some were struggling. Those lectures in NCTU and got along with foreign classmates also help me when I am exchange student now in Switzerland. I have lots to share and can discuss with classmates from other countries during classes, and due to experience in GMBA lectures, I am not unfamiliar with the classes here and can catch up the courses.