Nerajda Mana from Albania

My name is Nerajda Mana from Albania and attending NSYSU is an achieved milestone I consider to have changed my life in many ways. I chose to pursue a full-time study in Taiwan after spending an exchange semester here in 2021 and that experience opened my mind to a new horizon. I fell in love with the nature and culture here. I had a new goal that I had set my eyes on and was willing to work hard to accomplish. Therefore, I am very grateful for having had the opportunity to be part of the Global Human Resource Management MBA. It has not only allowed me to further research on a variety of topics related to the field, but it has also challenged me in different areas of my life which as a result has helped me grow as a person, classmate and future entrepreneur. Attending different classes, working together with my peers and professors has allowed me to understand and hear different perspectives, receive constructive criticism as well as encouraging feedback. I have become even more confident and certain of what I want my future to look like and all the new experiences have contributed to shaping me into a better version of myself.

 I wish for the future students of our program to come with an open mind and determination. While challenges are hard, they are part of our growth process, which is why it is important to remain flexible, open-minded and confident. Embracing new opportunities and perspectives is what pushes us to a higher level, and surrounding ourselves with the right people on this new stage of life is important. I thank the friends I made here, professors and the university for giving me this amazing opportunity to become better in every aspect. I will continue to work smart and diligently, and wish for the new students to embrace entirely the new journey they will take at NSYSU.

Wasaya Chatkaroon (Ami) from Thailand

When I realised that I had been in my comfort zone for too long, I started to motivate myself to allow myself an opportunity to get out of my comfort zone. Studying for a master's degree abroad is the best way to let me grow and gain experiences in a different culture. As an undergraduate student, I had a chance to attend courses related to HR field and then realised that human resources have significant roles in workplaces. It inspired me to pursue further human resource management studies. After I knew that Taiwan offers many scholarships for international students, I decided to pursue my Master's degree here in Taiwan. I have been searching for programs and universities that are outstanding and have high-quality education. I found out that the Global Human Resource Management English MBA Program at National Sun Yat-Sen University, a top ten university in Taiwan, matched my criteria then I decided to pursue my studies here. This program stands out among other universities in this field in Taiwan as it provides students with international knowledge, cultural awareness courses and stunning scenery.

Furthermore, throughout my time here, I have gained not only advanced knowledge in HR and business fields but also leadership and communication skills. Also, I have learned that life is not all about work and study but balancing your personal life and work is crucial. I will not find happiness while living abroad here if I have no support and assistance from professors, friends and the office that pushes me through.

The experience I have gained from this program has shaped both my academic and personal life, enhancing me to become a new better version of myself. I am now more prepared than in the past to work in the HR field that I have dreamt of. I highly recommend the GHRM program to any international student who is seeking a comprehensive and supportive learning environment. I am deeply grateful for the experiences and support I have received.

Egi Adrianta from Indonesia

Studying in the Global Human Resource Management (GHRM) MBA at National Sun Yat-Sen University has been truly the best experience in my life. The program's curriculum gives a complete understanding of Human Resource (HR) principles and is taught by experienced professors who bring real experience into the classroom providing valuable insight for the students to deepen their knowledge related to the HR world. The class method with a lot of group discussion combined with case studies and group projects has been able to encourage all the students to get involved with every topic discussed, and I believe this method enables all the students to develop practical knowledge and strategies to solve the real problem in the business environment.

As an international student, in this program I have been able to interact and collaborate with students from all over the world. This cross cultural experience has not only broadened my knowledge but also given me a broader understanding of different cultures and perspectives.  The university also provides good support for international students, from Chinese language courses, events and cultural activities, and counseling and mental health events for international students, which made my adaptation to life on campus much easier.

I work as a civil servant in the Indonesian government as a part of the HR division, I am confident that the knowledge and experiences I have gained here will have a lasting impact on my future and shape my better future career in HR, and I am truly grateful to be part of the GHRM MBA family.

Ronnie Lee Nunez from the United States of America.

Before joining the GHRM MBA at NSYSU, I really had to consider the question: “What need do I have for a master’s degree?” I came to realize that in order to reach the next tier within my career, I needed to be better. Better prepared, better skilled, better informed… just better. Thus, I joined the GHRM MBA. Upon meeting the other students, it was apparent that I was older than most of them, but it wasn’t awkward at all. They were all friendly and welcoming. Each of them had their own backgrounds and stories to share. The office staff were exceptionally supportive and helpful. The professors were knowledgeable and patient. And the scenery was amazing! I had found a great place to continue my education.

The largest challenge for me, during the first year, was time. I was juggling a full-time job, wife and kid, several side projects that I was committed to, and three or four classes per semester. It took some late nights and skipping several lunch breaks at work in order to keep up. But, in the end, it was worth it. I am a big proponent of “skilling up.” And I can honestly say that I learned more about HR in those two semesters than I could possibly have on my own in two years.

The classes often place an emphasis on practical skill enhancement. From organizational theory to strategic management, this allows students to acquire and practice skills that are actually useful within the workplace. Sure, the thesis is difficult to write, but it is also aimed at giving invaluable experience. Professors, staff, and fellow students are also available to provide tips and advice to help you along.

I genuinely appreciate the time that I have spent at NSYSU and the people I have come to know here. It will remain one of my favored experiences for all time.

Brian Key from the United States of America

I had lived in Kaohsiung for several years before joining the GHRM MBA at NSYSU. I had always heard great things about the program and I had fallen in love with the beautiful campus during previous visits, so when I decided that I wanted to continue my education, this program was at the top of my list. I have not been disappointed. 

The feature of GHRM MBA that stands out the most to me is that the program is full of both students and teachers with diverse backgrounds and ways of thinking. This is highlighted during the numerous group projects designed to challenge students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills. These group projects have also been great in helping the students in our class get to know each other and learn each other’s strengths so that everyone can put forward their best work.

This program has been a valuable experience and I am glad to have had the opportunity to meet so many amazing people

Rebeca Verduga Parreño from Ecuador

As a second-year student of the GHRM MBA, I can say that my experience has been an amazing adventure. I've had the opportunity to visit incredible places here in Taiwan and learned a lot from my professors and classmates. These interactions have significantly enhanced my knowledge and skills. Our GHRM MBA offers an outstanding curriculum to choose from, and on top of that, we can also take free Chinese lessons provided by NSYSU, which is a great addition to our experience. I would definitely recommend anyone to join our GHRM MBA. You will enjoy your experience and Taiwan as much as I do!

Alice Tran from Vietnam

My name is Alice, I am a Vietnamese student and studying at the GHRM MBA at the College of Management of National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU). My first year in the Global Human Resource Management MBA passed by very fast. I still remember my first time coming to school and sitting at NSYSU garden coffee and meeting my new friends. It is truly lucky for me to have crossed paths with my incredible classmates. Despite coming from diverse backgrounds, we share a common openness and patience in learning about each other. Collaborating as a team has been an absolute experience. While our local peers are remarkably young and talented, they remain admirably humble in their approach to working together.

I found "Business Ethics" and "Production and Operation Management" to be the most captivating courses. Despite their distinct focuses, both involved immersive group projects and numerous practical assignments, which made them particularly noteworthy. Engaging in our first debate practice and assuming managerial roles within our simulated company were standout experiences. Even though it was challenging, these activities provided invaluable insights into two crucial aspects of management: integrating ethics into business practices and optimizing decision-making processes to enhance factory performance and profitability. For us these experiences after hours practicing are precious.

Studying in GHRM MBA NSYSU not only brings me knowledge but also creates a series of memories about this lovely place. Having a chance to meet and learn from people besides the lectures. Moreover, I can study a new language with the support from school and as always, I feel welcome and caring day at school in this 2-year program.

MInhs from Vietnam

During my studies at NSYSU, I had the honor of being the Vice President of the Student Association International Programs. This role allowed me to work closely with both Taiwanese and international students from diverse backgrounds, fostering a rich exchange of ideas and cultural perspectives. These interactions significantly enhanced my skills and knowledge while broadening my understanding of multinational cultures. Overall, studying at the GHRM MBA at NSYSU is an experience I will always value and never regret.

Very beautiful campus, with the front of the beach and the back of the mountain. After every class, you can watch the sunset, or go surf with friends. It’s modern but not rusty. Office staff, professors, and classmates are very kind and helpful.

Our GHRM MBA provides an outstanding curriculum. Fully conducted in English, the course not only emphasizes on theory, strategies but also practical knowledge and soft skills such as presentation, critical thinking, working in a multinational cultural. Working with teammates from Taiwan and varieties of international from different countries not only helps me to improve English and Chinese, but also widen cultural verities to emerge in multinational cultures. We have seminars, company visiting trips, etc which provide opportunities to connect with the CEO, founders, and experienced HR managers who are not easy to meet.

During my time at NSYSU, I was honored to be a part of Student Association of International Programs as the Vice presidents, be TA of professional Professors, and be Vietnamese ambassador in supporting the Women Enterprise events. I really cherish these experiences as it not only enhances my skills, knowledges, but also allows me the chance to meet very adorable people.

The GHRM MBA did an outstanding job supporting the students. Faculty members and staff are very helpful, friendly and can provide assistance efficiently. The campus is lively and beautiful with a combination of mountain and sea views that supply the best natural spot to balance students life between study and recreation. Studying at GHRM MBA at NSYSU is definitely something I won’t regret.

Reianthong Vongsangkam (Purm) from Thailand

The GHRM MBA program fits with my main three criteria to study Masters abroad. First, this program is about human resources that teach in the College of Management and can advance my HR career. Second, this degree offers an international student scholarship, which makes it quite reasonable for me. Third, Taiwan is not only from the perspective of Taiwan’s vibrant civil society and robust political system but also from the country’s blend of traditional eastern culture woven into a democratic, modern society. 

Furthermore, NSYSU has a fantastic location for students to study. Apart from its facilities, the mountains and beaches make it unique compared to other universities. In addition, the thesis aids me in improving my research abilities and learning more about the R programming language, which I may use in the People Analytics area. 

Last, the department's support is invaluable. Since I was a campus director of the Hult Prize, the global social business movement, and built it from scratch, the department's officers have been very supportive in terms of connection and finance. Also, while I was an intern, they assisted me in coordinating with the employer and provided me with free insurance for the duration of my internship. As an International student studying abroad, I have a sense of belonging and feel safe by the support from the office. 

CAO HUỲNH HỒNG PHẤN(Rosie) from Vietnam

The moment I heard of Taiwanese scholarships for international students was when I was a sophomore. I always tell myself that I will study in Taiwan one day and it comes true. After I graduated from university in Vietnam for 2 years, I decided to pursue a MOE (Ministry of Education) scholarship for my master’s degree in Taiwan. I’ve searched all information about the country and also the universities ranging from North to South. Taiwan in my eyes is a friendly and wonderful island country. NSYSU is one of the highly recommended universities for majoring in HR – my career path. That’s why I have no hesitation to enroll in the program. More than that, the program is fully taught in English by the professors in HR expertise. I’m also interested in learning Chinese from native Taiwanese teachers. The school offers free classes for international students every semester. It sounds cool to me.

Besides taking courses, I enjoy the activities held by the Student Association of International program (SA) which helps me to expand my network and quickly adapt to the new environment. My classmates and I had a great time at the Halloween party, Upcycle contest, photo contest, and Cultural Festival. All the activities I have joined bring the highlight to my school life and helps me to less suffer from homesickness.

Choosing the GHRM MBA program in NSYSU is a remark in my life and my career path as well. I believe that after I graduate, the career path would be promising.

Tomas Kejha from Czech Republic

I first heard about the GHRM MBA program when I was an exchange student at NSYSU. A friend of mine invited me to a recruitment event. Although I did not have many expectations at first, the event convinced me quite fast, and I decided to apply for GHRM MBA after I finish my Bachelor’s studies. When I started studying at NSYSU, I could immediately see some differences from the universities in Czech Republic. The program pays a lot of attention to practical knowledge, so instead of memorising a vast amount of information, we are asked to work on team projects, read research papers or conduct presentations. This way of teaching styles better simulates the real work environment which will benefit us in the future. 

At GHRM MBA, the beautiful campus located beside the sea and surrounded by the mountain, stress-free environment and overall friendliness of staff and professors make it the best conditions for studying the Master degree.

I am also grateful for the free Chinese lessons that NSYSU provides. I can honestly say that I have learned much more in one semester than in a year trying to study on my own. Taiwan is an amazing country with friendly people, beautiful nature, and lively cities. I hope to find a job here, and the knowledge and experience given me by the GHRM program will certainly help me to achieve it.

I would definitely recommend anyone interested in pursuing their degree in Asia to seize this opportunity. But be cautious, once you come to Taiwan, you will probably not want to leave any time soon.

Jan Šťáva from Czech Republic

Studying GHRM MBA program gave me the opportunity to better understand how it is to work in a diverse, multicultural group of people with absolutely different backgrounds. Being part of such a distinctive class, helped me further develop my communication skills. I learned more about team and time management, deepened my skills in critical thinking and most importantly gained more experience in conflict management.
I spent a major part of my time studying Chinese and coaching the university dragon boat team. It is my firm belief that your success depends solely on your decision making and I strongly suggest taking extra classes or activities that you – future student - are interested in. I would definitely say that the best predictor of success is conscientiousness. Working on microhabits and integrating them in my daily studies resulted in a timely graduation, fluency in Mandarin Chinese and a good track record to continue broadening my knowledge. Thank you GRHM MBA & NSYSU.

Kevin from France
(Currently studying a dual degree master both from Nottingham Trent University and NSYSU)

Before joining NSYSU and the GHRM MBA program I was sceptical and did not know what to expect from the content of the program and living so far away from home would be quite a challenge. However, after settling down for a few months I did not regret my choice and it’s been one of the best experience I had so far. Not only are the courses very diverse and new to me, the facilities and activities on campus exceeded my expectations. I was given a wide choice of courses to choose from, so you would only learn what you are interested in. The teaching staff both have experience in teaching and working in Human Resources field and I can feel that they are really dedicated to transmitting what they are passionate about. Moreover, the GHRM MBA office is friendly and eased my process of settling down by giving me advice on what to do, helping me out with my visa application for instance. The people from the office are only one message away and offered me a warm welcome that represents the general ambiance here in NSYSU where everyone is kind and helpful.

Michal Rýznar from Czech Republic

My first experience with GHRM MBA program was when I was studying at NSYSU as an exchange student in 2016. At that time I already got to know few friends studying GHRM MBA. Therefore, sometimes when I got curious I asked them about their opinion about this program. For me surprisingly, all of them were quite excited and generally satisfied with their current studies. Usually, I was used to student complaining about their school projects and overwhelming workload. Therefore, I started exploring this program on my own and even before leaving Taiwan I already applied for this program, knowing that I will try to come back. And here I am  : D

The beginning was a bit easier for me, since I was already familiar with the school environment and also knew many people around. But if I had some difficulties, there were always many people in the GHRM MBA and IBMBA office willing to help me with anything. As for the studies alone, it is sometimes very challenging and stressful as well, but at the end of the semester it always feels worthy. Many courses and school projects are based on working in a group, which might be for some people uncomfortable, but after all that’s what HRM is about – dealing with people.

In my opinion, studying abroad always gives you more as for the experiences, language improvements, memories or new friendships, especially when you study in such a chilly place like Taiwan. Therefore, don´t hesitate to join this program! I can guarantee that you won´t regret.

Chris Ternosky from USA

Joining the GHRM MBA program I was not sure what to expect. When I got accepted I did not know a single person. It is almost like the first day of school when you are younger. You see some people already know each other. They are already engaged in conversation and laughing as if they are catching up with an old friend. The people in the GHRM MBA program are very welcoming, and friendly. It did not take long for me to make tons of friends and form relationships that I hope last beyond my time here. Working with my classmates has been one of the best, and most challenging parts of the process. Each class we are given a new set of tasks and challenges that must be overcome. The people in the program are easily the best part of the whole ordeal, but that is not to take away from the academic side of it. I was unfamiliar with the amount of study, and work that goes into creating research articles geared around business concepts. After completion, I will look back fondly at my time here and hope the best for all the staff, professors, and classmates I had the pleasure to interact with.

Jessica Quan from Guatemala

Bienvenidos a Taiwan! (Welcome to Taiwan) GHRM MBA program at NSYSU is quite new in comparison to others degree, but this doesn’t mean that they don’t have experience in the field. All the professors had a quite long experience in Human Resource; some of them work on big companies or were advisors of the company for some years. Taiwanese and International professors are very open in their experience; they share their thoughts, experience, and give advices or suggestions, which make easier to understand the courses. This degree is taught in English; therefore, it makes it more competitive and more international. Each year, there are many international students that apply for this program, the quota has been higher since it was established. This also makes GRHM MBA as a cultural and language learning environment, such as American’s culture, European’s culture, Latin American’s Culture and Asia’s Culture as well. With all this benefits, I can assure that you can enrich your knowledge, experience and the most important, it creates an international atmosphere. I invite you to join our program!

Tran Song Dang Khoa from Vietnam

Three and a half years working in a life insurance company helped me realize the importance of human resources in any organization. That was the motivation for me to pursue a master’s degree in Taiwan. Among many reputable universities in Taiwan, NSYSU is famous for its MBA programs, especially in human resource management. So I came for the GHRM MBA at NSYSU. A new life in a totally new place overwhelmed me with fun and challenges. A multicultural learning environment, English courses and international friends helped me build communication skills, teamwork and friendships which are very important and useful for my life and work. The professors of GHRM MBA and staff are friendly and supportive. Besides the classes, we had chances to listen to guest speakers, visit companies, and complete projects organized by NSYSU. For students who need a part-time job, there are also many opportunities. The GHRM MBA family is growing and I am proud to be a part of it. I would recommend GHRM MBA at NSYSU to my friends who are looking for a master program, to take the next step in their education, make new friends and experience Taiwan’s rich culture.