Welcome to the Executive Master of Arts Program in Communication (EMA) at NCCU, Taipei, Taiwan!
Recognized as one of Asia's foremost institutions for journalism and communication education, the College of Communication at National Chengchi University (NCCU) has nearly 50 full-time faculty members specializing in various fields, along with experienced speakers from domestic and global industries, government, and academia. This leading faculty infuses diverse perspectives into the Executive Master of Arts Program in Communication (EMA).
As the AI wave sweeps across the globe, it is paradigm-shifting our public and private spheres and bringing societal effects and ethical challenges, as other technologies have. In the face of emerging communication technology, are we anxious late users or innovators capable of strategic analysis and planning? The key to transformation lies in mastering logical thinking and theoretical discourse to deconstruct new technologies, understanding narrative frameworks and social impacts, and stimulating creativity. To address this, the EMA curriculum is regularly updated and features a distinctive overseas study program that takes students to major global media outlets, cultural and creative industries, and academic institutions for cross-border exchange—ensuring the coursework develops with the times and broadens global horizons.
Through more than two decades of dedicated cultivation, our alumni have achieved outstanding success across communication and interdisciplinary fields, continuously giving back to their alma mater. The EMA program has genuinely become a warm learning environment where theory meets practice, creativity is sparked, social and intellectual capital is accumulated, and value is co-created. Whether your goal is to master new technological trends, cultivate forward-looking sustainability philosophies, or immerse yourself in humanistic and social science research, the EMA program provides the nourishment you need to recharge and excel.
As we celebrate the NCCU centennial, we welcome visionary professionals to join us and become a vital part of our community.
Professor Chiung-wen (Julia) Hsu
Director
Executive Master of Arts Program in Communication
NCCU Communication School's EMA program prepares visionary professionals to redirect their career trajectories and take on new, exciting ventures to be creative modern media leaders. Through comprehensive curriculum design and collaboration from media information, communication management, marketing, advertising, and digital content and technology faculties, the program creates unique educational experiences, tailored to professionals' needs in the ever-changing media world. The effort is aimed at developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills for professionals, and to enrich their domain knowledge with their expertise to solve challenges in their working fields. By combining academic depth and practical applications in teaching and research, the EMA Program is acknowledged as the best school among In-service studies on communication in Taiwan.