[CM News] Career Conversations at NSYSU! Alumni Panel Highlights Pathways into Taiwan’s Tech & Business Sectors

On November 25, 2025, the Office of International Affairs (OIA) – International Employment Hub, in collaboration with the 16th Student Association of IBMBA/GHRM MBA, hosted a panel discussion titled “Building Your Career in Taiwan: International Alumni Insights.” The event brought together alumni, distinguished guests, and current MBA students for an engaging afternoon of career dialogue. Held at 73 Café, the gathering featured a lively and multicultural atmosphere that reflected NSYSU’s ongoing commitment to cultivating global talent for Taiwan’s business and technology sectors.

[English Corner] From English Learning to Cross-Cultural Practice: NSYSU CM English Corner Integrates Internships for Global Communication Skills

The Office of International Relations and Accreditation (IRAO) of the College of Management organized the English Corner series from October to November 2025. The program featured multiple fully English-taught sessions focusing on daily English communication skills and workplace English communication, aiming to strengthen students’ practical English proficiency and cultivate cross-cultural communication competence.

[English Corner] From Details to Stories: Ronnie Nunez Helps Students Strengthen English Speaking Skills

Through humorous and descriptive storytelling, Ronnie transported students into the world of his hometown. He emphasized that introducing where you come from is not about being perfect, but about telling genuine stories, sharing what you find interesting, memorable, or special so your audience naturally becomes engaged.

[ACT] Students Visit ASE Group Kaohsiung Headquarters, Strengthening Industry–Academia Collaboration

On December 2, 2025, students from the ACT Program at the College of Management, National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU), visited the Kaohsiung headquarters of ASE Group as part of The Asian Business Context course. The visit was made possible through the support and coordination of NSYSU alumnus Mr. Michael Lee, Vice President of ASE Group, reflecting the strong alumni network of NSYSU and its close ties with industry partners.

[ACT]Professor Chuei-Ling Shin Discusses Globalization and East Asia’s Business Dynamics

Professor Shin began by discussing how globalization enables firms to restructure production globally, creating an integrated supply chain, especially in East Asia, where industries are marked by vertical integration, geographical concentration, and strong adaptability. She then examined the rise of geoeconomic securitization and the intensifying US-China rivalry, highlighting how business decisions today increasingly consider national security risks. Concepts such as outsourcing, friend-shoring, near-shoring, and the China+1 strategy were introduced to explain how companies are adjusting to geopolitical pressures. She also analyzed the impact of Trump’s tariffs.

[IBMBA&GHRM MBA] From Value Creation to Global Risks: Prof. Loewy Shares Leadership Perspectives with Students

The Sustainable Leadership Forum recently hosted Professor Gideon Loewy (President of Scandinavian Design Consultant Co. Ltd.) for a talk titled “Values, Stewardship, Governance and Leadership.” He introduced the concept of stewardship as taking care of something so that it can be passed on in better condition than before. Professor Loewy linked this idea to long-term thinking in business, emphasizing that leaders should act as stewards of their companies and resources for future generations.

[English Corner] IBMBA Alumna Svetlana Boldina Shares Coffee Chat Strategies: Questioning Skills, Conversation Structure, and Relationship Building

Svetlana introduced Coffee Chats as a relaxed but efficient 15–30 minute conversation widely used in career exploration, cross-departmental collaboration, and networking. Before the conversation begins, she encouraged students to research the other person’s background through platforms such as LinkedIn or Instagram to identify common ground and plan relevant questions. This preparation not only helps conversations flow naturally but also shows professionalism and sincerity.

Culture Shock and Workplace Norms in Cross-Border Online Learning: Evidence from the NSYSU - Singapore Polytechnic Collaboration

structor Kailynne Lee introduced key elements of Hofstede’s Six Cultural Dimensions, focusing on how Singapore and Taiwan differ in areas such as power distance, uncertainty avoidance, masculinity–femininity, long-term orientation, and indulgence–restraint.

[English Corner] IBMBA Alumna Svetlana Boldina Shares Practical Strategies for English Interviews: Résumé Writing, Interview Performance, and Salary Negotiation

Svetlana began by outlining five key criteria commonly used in recruitment: hard skills, soft skills, job fit, motivation, and values.

[ACT] A Global Journey Starts Here: NSYSU Welcomes New ACT Cohort

Last Friday, NSYSU proudly welcomed 27 bright and energetic students to begin the Taiwan Module of the 2025–2026 ACT Pro...

[IBMBA&GHRM MBA] Sustainable Leadership Forum

The Sustainable Leadership Forum invited Professor John Chung-En Liu from the Department of Sociology at National Taiwan...

[English Corner] IBMBA Alumna Svetlana Boldina on Cross-Cultural Workplace Communication: Cultural Maps, Practical Strategies, and Global Collaboration Insights

Svetlana introduced the eight key dimensions of The Culture Map: Communicating, Evaluating, Persuading, Leading, Deciding, Trusting, Disagreeing, and Scheduling.