Executive Master's Program

IEligibility

• Applicants who have earned a bachelor's degree from a university or independent college in Taiwan recognized by the Ministry of Education (including graduating students).
• Applicants who have earned a bachelor's degree from an overseas university or independent college recognized by the Ministry of Education.
• Applicants with equivalent qualifications who meet the application requirements established by the respective Executive Master's Program at the University.
• In addition to the academic qualifications above, applicants must have at least one year of work experience and upload a Certificate of Employment or other supporting documents (PDF) when applying.

IIStudy Regulations

The period of study is 1 to 4 years . A total of 30 Credits(24 course credits + 6 master's thesis credits) is required for graduation, and students must pass a master's thesis or technical report to graduate. There are no prerequisite courses; credit transfer and course requirements during the program follow the Department's regulations.

IIIAdmission Method & Score Weighting

Admission is conducted in a single stage. The Department evaluates the application materials of applicants who pass the eligibility review and conducts interviews. Total score = Application Materials (40%) + Interview (60%).

The interview time and location will be announced on the Admissions Office and Department websites two days before the interview. Online (video) interviews are not offered; please bring your photo ID and arrive on time.

IVWhat Documents to Prepare

Letters of recommendation, if any, should be sealed in an envelope and mailed to the Department Office by the specified deadline.

Required documents are subject to the admission guidelines of the academic year and the Department's regulations.

VApplication Method & Fee

• All applications must be submitted online via theAsia University Online Application System. Applicants found ineligible after review of the uploaded documents will be considered to have an incomplete application, and their materials will not be evaluated; please confirm your eligibility carefully before applying.
• The application fee is NT$ 1,300. Asia University alumni pay half price; applicants from low-income or middle-to-low-income households are exempt (supporting documents required).
• The fee must be paid by ATM transfer or bank remittance; cash and postal money orders are not accepted. Please upload the payment receipt to the application system and keep it for your records.
• Application documents include: a recent hatless front-facing half-length photo, your highest diploma or proof of equivalent qualifications, the fee payment receipt, and the application materials.

VIApplying on the Basis of Outstanding Professional Achievement

Applicants applying under Article 7 of the Standards for Recognition of Equivalent Qualifications for University Admission must meet one of the following conditions and submit corresponding supporting documents (e.g., academic publications, award certificates, proof of employment or service, proof of company capital or business registration). Admissions in this category are limited to the program's quota. 10% The supporting documents must be reviewed and approved by a university-level committee before the application is accepted.

1. Outstanding research achievements in bioinformatics, medical engineering, clinical data analysis, or related professional fields, supported by concrete evidence (e.g., books, peer-reviewed papers or reports, renowned domestic or international awards, demonstrated practical value), plus at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
2. Invited to give an international- or national-level individual presentation or practical technical demonstration based on professional performance in the above fields.
3. At least 5 years of participation in government or institutional projects, or service as a competition judge, in the above fields.
4. At least 2 years in a managerial or higher position at a publicly listed (TWSE/TPEx) company in the biomedical or medical device R&D and manufacturing industries with capital of at least NT$20 million and no record of major breach of contract.
5. At least 2 years in a managerial or higher position at a non-listed company in the above industries with capital of at least NT$5 million and no record of major breach of contract.
6. At least 3 years as a manager or above at a public or private organization related to the biomedical or medical device R&D and manufacturing industries.
7. At least 5 years as an executive secretary or above at a government-registered professional association, guild, or society related to the above industries.

1Study Regulations

• A minimum of 30 credits is required for graduation, and students must pass a master's thesis or technical report.
• Students must take at least 21 credits of professional electives. Courses taken in other departments of the College of Computing and Communication Sciences or the College of Medical and Health Science are limited to 2 courses (6 credits) and require the advisor's approval and a Course Credit Recognition Application Form.
• First-year students must submit the Thesis Advisor Agreement Form to the Department Office by October 31.
• Students must publish at least one paper at a domestic or international conference before graduation.
• The thesis draft must be reviewed and approved by the Master's Degree Examination Committee; the degree examination may be held only two months after approval.
• The thesis must be checked with a plagiarism detection system, with a similarity index of 25% or lower, excluding the methods and references.
• Students must complete 6 hours of designated courses on the online platform of the Center for Taiwan Academic Research Ethics Education and pass the final examination before applying for the degree examination.