With a combination of social and engineering sciences, the curricula of Department of Land Economics focus both on the fundamental theories and practical skills of land economics, land management, land resources planning, and land surveying and information. The objectives of the curricula are to train students interested in academic research, or in becoming professionals of land use planning and management, land registration, land appraisal, real estate investment and agency for both public and private sectors. Main features of the department include:
Excellent Faculty
All the faculty members of the department are experienced in teaching and practical applications. The specialties of the faculty include land economics, land appraisal, land laws, real estate investment and agency, land development, land surveying and information, and urban and regional planning. A total of 30 full-time and adjunct faculty members have doctoral degrees and three hold master’s degrees, all granted by the finest universities in Taiwan or foreign countries. Currently the faculty and staff members of the department are composed of:
15 professors
5 associate professors
4 assistant professors
3 adjunct professors
5 adjunct associate professors
1 adjunct lecturer
4 administrative associates
Comprehensive Programs
The Department of Land Economics provides quality education in land economics related disciplines. Through comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs (master's and doctoral degrees), the department makes available to the students valuable knowledge for advanced research as well as professional skills for a successful career.
Well Designed Curricula
The curricula are designed to train students to meet the needs of the job markets, as well as the social economic development of the country. Graduates of the department usually are qualified to obtain professional or technical certificates in various disciplines, such as land appraisal, land administration, real estate agent, urban planning, and land surveying.
Continuing Education for Working Professionals
Aiming at improving the academic and professional knowledge and skills of working professionals, the Master Program of Land Economics (MPLE) provides a degree-based program for those currently working either in public agencies or private firms in a range of land-related disciplines such as land management, land appraisal, urban planning, and land surveying.
