Research Center for Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Applications(大數據與人工智慧應用研究中心)　

In 2012, a New York Times article proclaimed the arrival of the era of “Big Data,” in which decision-making in business, economics, and other fields would increasingly rely on data and analytics rather than experience and intuition. Big data requires the use of computing technologies to conduct statistical analysis, comparison, and interpretation in order to generate objective insights. In the same year, the United States launched major initiatives in big data, with the Obama administration investing USD 200 million in research and development and emphasizing the growing importance of data as a strategic resource for the future.

The rise of big data has significantly increased the demand for expertise in data science and information management. Major global technology companies, including Software AG, Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, SAP, EMC, HP, and Dell, have invested heavily in big-data-related technologies and professional services. By 2010, the data management and analytics industry had already exceeded USD 100 billion in market value and was growing at nearly 10% annually—approximately twice the growth rate of the overall software industry.

In response to the growing demand for big data analytics, our team established the Research Center for Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Applications. The Center is committed to advancing its core missions in thematic research, talent development, industry–academia collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship, social responsibility, and international engagement.

Global Electronic Business Research Center(全球電子商務研究中心)　

Digital transformation has become an essential pathway for Taiwanese industries seeking to upgrade their operations and strengthen their global competitiveness. The COVID-19 pandemic further accelerated the growth of the stay-at-home economy, highlighting the increasingly important role of e-commerce and digital services. Today, online shopping, food delivery, entertainment, meetings, education, healthcare, investment, elections, transactions, and government services all rely heavily on digital systems. Against this backdrop, research on global electronic business has become increasingly important.

The Global Electronic Business Research Center was established to provide a platform for academic collaboration and knowledge exchange among faculty members of the College of Management, industry practitioners, and government agencies. The Center assists domestic enterprises in leveraging information and communication technologies (ICT) to advance digital transformation and globalization. It also seeks to extend the benefits of industry–academia collaboration to teaching and learning, enabling students of the College of Management to integrate academic knowledge with practical applications.

Research Center for Digital Innovation and Smart Governance(數位創新與智慧治理研究中心)

With the rapid emergence of financial technology (FinTech), artificial intelligence (AI), big data, cloud technologies, and the Internet of Things (IoT), governments around the world have actively promoted the adoption of these technologies, creating significant opportunities for innovation, transformation, and optimization across industries.

For the financial sector in particular, leveraging emerging technologies to expand the scope of financial services, create new markets, and transform industry capabilities has become an important means of strengthening competitiveness. In the FinTech environment, emerging technologies are reshaping the scope of existing financial services and transforming industry operations. Innovations and applications in information technology can effectively integrate existing financial operating models, diversify financial products and transaction processes, enhance flexibility, and improve service efficiency.

At the same time, however, the convenience, speed, ubiquity, and global reach of technology have also given rise to numerous challenges related to digitalization and smart governance in financial products, services, and transactions. Addressing these challenges has therefore become an increasingly important area of research.

Economic Strategy and Policy Empirical Center (ESPEC) 經濟策略與政策實證中心（ESPEC）

The Center was established to bring together faculty members with expertise in economic analysis and data analytics. Drawing on their academic research experience, the Center assists enterprises and government agencies in developing business strategies, industrial development plans, and public policies, as well as conducting related research. Through mutually beneficial collaboration with the private and public sectors, the Center aims to achieve the following objectives:

1. To evaluate business strategies, industrial development, and government policies, and to provide relevant models and empirical evidence as references for practical decision-making.
2. To strengthen connections with industry and the public sector, secure additional collaborative projects, and translate academic research and expertise into practical contributions to industrial and business development, thereby fulfilling the University’s social responsibility.
3. To organize relevant activities and training programs for students and members of the wider community, effectively integrating economics, econometrics, data mining, and analytical capabilities to enhance the quality of decision-making.

Innovation Center for Academic Research Excellence (ICARE)(創新學術研究卓越中心（ICARE）)

The Innovation Center for Academic Research Excellence (ICARE) was established to address global technological developments and societal challenges by advancing academic research and practical applications in smart governance and innovative technologies.

Through interdisciplinary integration, close collaboration between policy and practice, and the coordinated development of international and local initiatives, ICARE aspires to become a leading center in Taiwan for smart governance and innovative technologies.

The Center is committed to promoting academic innovation, industrial upgrading, talent development, and social well-being, thereby contributing to sustainable development in Taiwan and around the world. Through clearly defined objectives and performance indicators, ICARE seeks not only to generate meaningful academic impact but also to serve as an important think tank for governments and enterprises in Taiwan and abroad, providing strong intellectual and practical support for the advancement of global innovation and smart governance.