From Classroom to Financial Careers: Feng Chia University Partners with Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance to Build Practice-Oriented Learning Environments

In response to the rapid transformation of the financial industry and evolving talent demands, Feng Chia University has partnered with the Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance to deepen industry–academia collaboration. By introducing real-world financial resources into the campus, the two sides aim to create a practice-oriented learning environment closely aligned with industry trends.

On May 25, Wang, Wei, President of Feng Chia University, and Kao, Yi-Cheng, President of the Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance, jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This partnership establishes a comprehensive talent development pathway that bridges classroom learning and professional practice, enabling students to build practical competencies and strengthen their competitive advantage for future careers in the financial sector.

The Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance is a representative professional institution in Taiwan’s financial sector. It has long been responsible for administering financial certification examinations, conducting recruitment exams for banks and state-owned enterprises, and providing professional training and publications. It has accumulated extensive experience in both talent cultivation and practical finance. Through this collaboration with Feng Chia University, its industry insights and professional resources will be brought directly into the classroom, enabling students to gain early exposure to real-world financial operations.

President Wang, Wei of Feng Chia University (left) and President Kao, Yi-Cheng of the Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance (right) signed the Memorandum of Understanding.

In her remarks, President Wang, Wei warmly welcomed President Kao, Yi-Cheng and his delegation to Feng Chia University. She noted that the College of Finance is committed to fully aligning with industry needs by integrating industry-oriented curriculum design with diverse university resources to cultivate high-quality professionals who meet market demands. This partnership marks an important starting point for future collaboration. Both sides will continue to deepen exchanges in areas such as faculty training, student practical learning, and co-teaching with industry experts.

President Kao, Yi-Cheng stated that the Academy possesses extensive experience and high-quality outcomes in areas such as financial inclusion, financial think tank development, policy research, digital course development, and professional assessment. Through this collaboration with Feng Chia University, the Academy aims to achieve tangible results in enhancing financial literacy, career guidance, and introducing industry professionals into academic teaching.

According to the College of Finance, this collaboration centers on the principle of “learning that is practical and applicable.” It emphasizes the close integration between course content and the competencies required in the financial workplace. The first concrete outcome of this partnership will be the launch of the course “Asset Management Planning” by the Department of Finance starting from the 2026 academic year , serving as a key stepping stone for students to connect with financial practice.

The course focuses on developing systematic financial thinking, covering risk assessment, financial goal setting, and analysis of financial instruments. It also incorporates real-world case studies to explore investment strategies and asset allocation under market fluctuations. By introducing practical scenarios through industry collaboration, the course aims to enhance students’ investment decision-making and problem-solving capabilities, shorten their transition period from campus to the workplace, and effectively transform academic learning into employability.

The College of Finance hopes that this initiative will serve as a foundation for further expanding the breadth and depth of industry–academia collaboration. By building a learning environment centered on student competency development, the University aims to cultivate a new generation of financial professionals equipped with strong expertise, practical skills, and industry perspectives.

A group photo was taken following the signing ceremony.