【Introduction】

The International Honors Program (IHP) at the College of Business, Kainan University was established in 2005 with the purpose of cultivating internationally-oriented business management professionals. Initially, the program exclusively recruited international students; however, since 2022, IHP has allocated a portion of its enrollment capacity to Taiwanese students to establish a more diverse English-language learning environment.

The educational objective of IHP is "to cultivate talents with multifaceted thinking, international perspectives, and multinational corporate management capabilities." The program offers two specializations: "International Business Management" and "Hospitality Management." The International Business Management curriculum is centered on "Business Administration," "Business Innovation," and "Creative Marketing," while the Hospitality Management curriculum focuses on "Hospitality Operations Management," "Hospitality Entrepreneurship," and "Practical Hospitality Applications."

Complemented by English-medium instruction, IHP provides a platform for international exchange among students of various nationalities and develops four core competencies: "Business and Management Professional Knowledge and Skills," "Communication and Coordination Abilities," "International Perspective and Foreign Language Proficiency," and "Logical Thinking and Decision Analysis Capabilities."

【Curriculum Highlights】
1. Interpersonal Communication: Strengthening workplace communication skills.
2. Financial Management: Familiarization with accounting principles and financial statements.
3. Technology Application: Utilizing AI to enhance performance and employing big data for decision-making.
4. Marketing and E-commerce: Expanding into international markets through internet marketing.
5. Leadership and Organizational Behavior: Effectively guiding team members to achieve organizational objectives.
6. Food and Beverage Practical Operations: Integrating theory and practice to develop operational management capabilities in the hospitality industry.

【Program Features】
1. Full English Curriculum: Equal emphasis on business management expertise and English proficiency to foster international competitiveness.
2. Cultural Diversity: Domestic and international students attend classes together, learning to adapt to cultural differences.
3. Study Abroad Opportunities: Exchange programs and dual-degree arrangements with partner institutions in Europe, America, Japan, Korea, and other countries.
4.Corporate Internships: IHP collaborates with businesses to provide domestic or international internships during the senior year, allowing students to accumulate practical experience early.
5. Overseas Hospitality Internships: Senior students may opt for overseas internship courses that can transition directly into employment opportunities upon graduation.

【Career Prospects after Graduation】

1. Application to graduate programs in English-speaking countries.
2. Positions in marketing, finance, human resources, sales, public relations, and data analysis at foreign companies in Taiwan, international corporations, or overseas branches of enterprises.
3. Management positions in multinational restaurants and hotels.
4.Entrepreneurship or business succession.