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专业发展方向Areas Of Specialization
专业发展特色佛光大学公共行政与国际事务学系在学科属性方面,隶属于大学校系分类中的法政学群。该学群涵盖地政学、法律学、政治学、外交与国际关系学、公共行政学及犯罪防治学等相关领域。本系学士班课程设计整合公共行政、外交与国际关系、政治学及法律等相关学科,提供学生跨领域的法政知识训练,使学生能够具备公共治理与社会制度分析的专业能力,进而培养成为公共事务领域之专业人才。
此外,本系亦具备鲜明的区域特色与发展定位。本系为宜兰地区唯一专注于公共事务人才培育之大学系所,并设立宜兰地区唯一的**「民意调查研究中心」,同时主办地方政策研议平台「宜兰智库」,亦积极推动新南向人才培育计画**。这些特色不仅体现本系对地方发展与社会关怀的重视,也结合在地关怀与全球视野,落实培育具备公共治理能力与国际视野之人才的教育目标。基于上述发展定位,本系之专业发展特色说明如下:
一、在地全球化:融合全球视野与在地实践
本系以「在地全球化(Glocalization)」为发展核心理念,强调培养学生具备全球思考与在地行动的能力。课程内容结合国际事务与公共行政两大面向,使学生在理解全球发展趋势的同时,亦能关注地方治理与社会议题,培养能够在不同层级治理体系中发挥影响力的公共事务人才。
二、跨领域与实务导向的课程设计
本系课程设计强调跨领域整合与实务导向,结合跨文化沟通与政策实务操作,透过专题研讨、场域参访与实务见习等多元教学方式,培养学生兼具理论与实务的能力。同时,本系积极与政府机关、非营利组织(NGO)及地方社区建立合作关系,使学生能在真实政策情境中累积实务经验,进而培养政策分析、问题解决与公共治理的实践能力。
三、多元职涯发展与升学进路
本系毕业生可投入公职体系、国际组织、非营利机构、企业社会责任(CSR)部门、公关顾问公司、智库及媒体机构等多元领域,发展方向涵盖政策研究、地方创生、永续发展与国际合作等工作。同时,本系课程亦为学生奠定良好的学术基础,适合进一步攻读公共政策、公共行政、国际关系等相关领域之硕博士学位,以拓展更高层次的学术与职涯发展。
Program Development Features
The Department of Public Administration and International Affairs at Fo Guang University belongs to the Law and Political Science academic cluster in the classification of university disciplines. This academic cluster encompasses fields such as land administration, law, political science, diplomacy and international relations, public administration, and criminology. The undergraduate curriculum of the department integrates related disciplines including public administration, diplomacy and international relations, political science, and law, providing students with interdisciplinary training in the fields of law and politics. Through this integrated curriculum, students develop professional competencies in public governance and institutional analysis, thereby preparing them to become professionals in the field of public affairs.
In addition, the department possesses distinctive regional characteristics and developmental positioning. It is the only university department in the Yilan region dedicated to the cultivation of public affairs professionals. The department has established the Public Opinion Research Center, the only center of its kind in the Yilan region, and also hosts the Yilan Think Tank, a platform for local policy research and discussion. The department also actively promotes talent development initiatives related to Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy. These distinctive features not only reflect the department’s strong commitment to local development and social engagement, but also integrate local concern with global perspectives, thereby realizing its educational objective of cultivating professionals equipped with both public governance capabilities and international outlooks. Based on the above developmental orientation, the department’s key professional development features are outlined as follows.
1. Glocalization: Integrating Global Perspectives with Local Practice
The department adopts “glocalization” as its core developmental concept, emphasizing the cultivation of students who are capable of thinking globally while acting locally. The curriculum covers both international affairs and public administration, enabling students to understand global trends while paying attention to local governance and social issues. Through this approach, students are trained to become professionals who can contribute to governance and public affairs at multiple levels.
2. Interdisciplinary and Practice-Oriented Curriculum Design
The department’s curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary integration and practical orientation, combining cross-cultural communication with policy practice. Through seminars, field visits, and practical training opportunities, students develop both theoretical knowledge and practical capabilities. The department also actively collaborates with government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and local communities, enabling students to accumulate practical experience in real-world policy environments and cultivate their abilities in policy analysis, problem-solving, and public governance.
3. Diverse Career Development and Further Study Pathways
Graduates of the department may pursue careers in a wide range of fields, including public service, international organizations, non-profit institutions, corporate social responsibility (CSR) departments, public relations consulting firms, think tanks, and media organizations. Career paths may involve work in policy research, local revitalization, sustainable development, and international cooperation. At the same time, the program provides a strong academic foundation for students who wish to pursue advanced degrees in public policy, public administration, international relations, and related disciplines, thereby expanding their opportunities for higher-level academic and professional development.