Regulations for Studying at IBBA

Passed the IBBA and IPMT committee meeting in the 2023 Spring.

The committee meeting has approved the modification in the 2023 Summer.

The committee meeting has approved the modification in the 2023 Fall.

The committee meeting has approved the modification in the 2025 Fall.

1. Minimum Required Credits for Graduation

The minimum required credits for graduation from this program is 128 credits. English-language courses in the major field must account for at least 80%. Details on required and elective courses can be found on the program's website.

2. Semester Course Requirements

• At least 16 credits per semester from the 1st to the 3rd. year.
• At least 9 credits in the 4th year.
• The maximum number of credits per semester is 25. Course overloading is generally not allowed. Special cases require committee approval.

3. Notes on Course Exemption

• Compulsory courses (e.g., English, Mandarin) follow the official exemption procedures set by the respective university units (e.g., Center for English Education, Chinese Language Center).
• IBBA program required/elective courses refer to the “Credit Exemption and Transfer” section.

4. Criteria for Early Graduation

Students who meet the requirements may apply for early graduation in accordance with the latest Article 49 of the NTHU Academic Regulations.