The School of Accounting and Finance

The School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) was established in 2014. Built on a solid foundation of established academic departments, SAF aims to meet Taiwan’s demand for business talents that align with its economic and industrial growth. It has evolved into a well-structured and comprehensive institution with an interdisciplinary mission integrating diverse fields. SAF offers a Doctoral Program (launched in 2019) comprised of the Department of Accounting Information (DAI, including a master’s program), the Department of Finance (DOF, including a master’s program), and the Department of Public Finance and Tax Administration (DPFTA, including a master’s program).

Since its inception, SAF has focused on enhancing the quality of education in accounting, finance, and public finance within the business management field to meet the needs of Taiwan’s industries. The School actively incorporates technological innovation, updates its curriculum, and fosters leadership grounded in character education, aiming to strengthen graduates’ global competitiveness and agility in the digital age.

Bridging the Gap Between Learning and Career Through Practical Training and Professional Certification

Amid the waves of digital transformation and sustainable development, the School of Accounting and Finance at the National Taipei University of Business (NTUB) has established a clear vision, interdisciplinary programs, and a strong focus on practical training to create a learning pathway that ensures students are “Career-Ready upon Graduation.” From the moment they enter NTUB, students are guided to plan their future with a clear career blueprint, achieving seamless integration between academic learning and workplace needs.

In 2025, NTUB ranked 7th nationwide in the Business and Management category of the “Best Universities in Taiwan” ranking, standing alongside prestigious institutions such as National Taiwan University and National Chengchi University. The School was also recognized by 1111 Job Bank as the “Most Preferred Finance and Economics Program by Employers”, and has long maintained the highest number of civil service examination passers among business-oriented universities, firmly establishing its leadership position in Taiwan’s financial education landscape.

Five Pillars of Education: Professionalism, Practicality, Digitalization, Character, and Internationalization

Since Dean Jui-Chih Wang assumed office in 2022, the School has implemented its “Five-Pillar Education Strategy,” constructing an integrated system that bridges interdisciplinary learning with employability.
Dean Wang emphasizes:

“Our mission is to help students establish their direction during their studies, build competence, and prepare comprehensively for their future careers.”

Under this framework, students not only develop solid professional knowledge but also achieve remarkable success in national examinations. NTUB students have consistently excelled in civil service and local government exams, while the number of students passing the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam continues to grow annually, reflecting the School’s academic strength in auditing and taxation. In addition, students have achieved outstanding results in bookkeeping, high-level accounting, and fiscal administration exams, demonstrating the School’s comprehensive approach to professional certification and exam preparation.

Internship Integration × Industry–Academia Collaboration: The Golden Formula for Career Readiness

To close the gap between theory and practice and enhance students’ employability, the School has implemented a mandatory internship program requiring students to complete 6 to 9 credits of practical training before graduation.
Through partnerships with the Big Four accounting firms, financial institutions, listed companies, industry associations, and government agencies, students gain first-hand industry experience and strengthen their professional readiness.

The School also collaborates with institutions such as the Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance (TABF), Institute for Information Industry (III), and Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) to deliver co-taught courses by academic and industry instructors, ensuring that students acquire both theoretical depth and practical breadth.

Ten Distinctive Features: Certification Empowerment × Practical Training × Holistic Development

The School has developed a comprehensive educational framework built upon ten key features that integrate specialized knowledge with interdisciplinary competence:

• Interdisciplinary micro-curricula combining big data, fintech, and taxation;
• Dual-instructor system jointly led by professors and industry professionals;
• Strong certification support for bookkeeping, financial licenses, and TOEIC;
• Integration of Python, R programming, and tax simulation tools;
• Competitive and project-based learning to enhance innovation;
• Implementation of USR (University Social Responsibility) and SDGs principles to nurture socially responsible professionals;
• International exchange and overseas internships to broaden global perspectives.

Students from the School have earned numerous awards in national and international competitions, including:
PwC International Tax Challenge – Best Taiwan Team Award,
Deloitte Tax Talent Competition – Third Place,
and championships in the FinTech Intercollegiate Competition and the Ministry of Finance’s “Tax Talent Battle”, showcasing excellence in applied learning and creative problem-solving.

Smart Campus × AI + RPA Practice Hub

In response to digital transformation, the School is actively developing a modern smart campus, establishing six professional laboratories, including:
Digital Governance, Pai Wen-Cheng Information, Smart Finance Interaction, Smart Investment, Financial Big Data, and Financial Innovation Incubation Labs.

In 2025, the Department of Accounting Information received NT$4.5 million in funding from the Ministry of Education to establish the “AI-Driven Accounting Practice Center.”
This facility incorporates Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology covering automated financial reporting, reconciliation, invoicing, and tax filing, enabling students to experience enterprise automation workflows and strengthen their digital literacy.

Comprehensive Graduate Programs × Taiwan’s First Master’s Program in ESG and Carbon Management

The School comprises doctoral and master’s programs under three departments—Accounting Information, Finance, and Public Finance & Taxation—along with in-service and industry-sponsored master’s programs.

In 2024, NTUB launched Taiwan’s first “Master’s Program in ESG and Digital Carbon Management,” focusing on carbon inventory, carbon footprint, and carbon neutrality practices to cultivate green-collar professionals for sustainable transformation.

The program has already guided over 20 faculty and students to earn international ISO carbon management certifications, and collaborates with leading enterprises, providing students with opportunities to engage in real-world sustainability projects during their studies.

Four Core Career Competencies: Learning × Interdisciplinary × Application × Soft Skills

Dean Wang encourages students to develop four essential career competencies:

1. Learning Power – cultivating self-driven and lifelong learning;
2. Interdisciplinary Power – integrating finance, technology, and sustainability;
3. Application Power – mastering Python, R, and AI data analytics;
4. Soft Power – strengthening communication, teamwork, and leadership.

From the moment students enter NTUB, the School of Accounting and Finance accompanies them every step of the way—through coursework, internships, examinations, and career development—guiding them toward success.

For aspiring university students, the School of Accounting and Finance at NTUB is not merely an academic institution—it is a launchpad for self-discovery, clear direction, and future achievement.