Our curriculum can be divided into two primary phases consisting of the first two years (Freshman and Sophomore years) and the last two years (Junior and Senior years).  In the first phase, our IBSC students take most of the required classes to build a solid foundation of the four primary disciplines/areas, such as 1) Social Policy & Public Relations, 2) International Business & Foreign Language Communication, 3) Art, Design & Creativity, and 4) Asia-pacific Humanities Language & Culture, using English.  The required classes are intended to give students general knowledge and the ability to think critically and to learn any subjects rather than specific skills needed for a technical profession.  Our students are often asked to do a lot of writing and oral presentations in both English and Chinese.  This type of training is called “Liberal Arts Education (博雅教育)” in Western countries, and it is highly valued because it prepares students for problem-solving and working in teams with people who have diverse cultural backgrounds.

In the second phase, IBSC students are expected to narrow down their own interest(s) in relation to their future careers and to take elective classes that help them pursue their future dream.  Finding their own interest is not a difficult task for our students because they have already experienced learning diverse classes from four different disciplines/areas.  They should know which discipline/area interests them most.  They will be required to take an internship during the summer break between the Junior and the Senior years.  They will also be encouraged to study abroad and expand their horizon.