The minimum graduation requirement for full-time undergraduate students is 128 credits.

The course credit structure varies depending on your entry academic year:

【Current Students (Enrolled in or before Academic Year 2025)】

• General Education: 28 credits
• Required Departmental Courses: 54 credits
• Elective Departmental Courses: 46 credits

【Incoming Freshmen (Academic Year 2026 onwards)】

• General Education: 28 credits
• Required Departmental Courses: 55 credits
• Elective Departmental Courses: 45 credits

All students must fulfill university, college, and departmental basic competency requirements to graduate.

Yes. A maximum of 20 credits taken outside the department can be recognized as free electives. This limit includes any cross-college courses taken.

⚠️ Important Note: If a cross-college course is declared and approved as "General Education Cross-College Credits", it cannot be double-counted as free elective credits.

If you fail a required course, you should ideally retake the course offered by our department. If you need to take a course in another department due to special circumstances, you must obtain approval from the instructor first, complete the Credit Waiver Form (146203483.doc), and ensure the credit count is not lower than the original course.

Please fill out the Credit Waiver Form in accordance with university notices, prepare all required transcripts and syllabi, make an appointment with the Department Chair, and submit them in person at the department office.

Yes. Third-year students (and above) can apply using the "Cross-Division Course Application Form" to add evening courses.

Log in to the Academic Affairs System, print your "Registered Course List", and bring it to the offering department/unit in person for manual processing.

Yes, graduate courses can count toward undergraduate elective credits. However, if you enroll in our master's program in the future, these credits cannot be double-counted.

Go to the Academic Affairs System ➔ Public Information ➔ Visitor Menu ➔ Course Schedule Search.

It includes Chinese Reading and Critical Thinking (4 credits), Foundational & Professional English (6 credits), and General Information Technology Courses (2 credits).

Yes. Students in our department are strictly required to take "Spreadsheet Applications" (GEC1310, 2 credits). Other IT courses will not be accepted for credit.

Students must complete 10–12 credits, and take at least 2 credits from each of the three main clusters: Citizenship & Society, Aesthetics & Culture, and Nature & Science.

Freshman PE (2 credits) is mandatory. A maximum of 2 credits from elective PE courses can be counted toward general education electives.

Please visit the Mt. Dawu College office on the 4th floor of the Administrative Building at Pingshang Campus.

For students entering in Academic Year 2022 onwards, cross-college electives require a minimum of 2 credits.

⚠️ Single-Counting Rule: Once approved as a "General Education Credit", it cannot be double-counted as a free elective (outside department credit).

No. You must choose courses offered outside the College of Management (e.g., College of Computer Science, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, etc.).

Applications are submitted by class group using the Cross-College Credit Application Form. After obtaining the Department Chair's signature, submit it to the General Education Center within one month of the semester start.

Seniors may submit an individual application form between March 15 and April 30 of their graduation year.

Check the Student Information System ➔ 【A071】 Graduation Operations ➔ 【A0779R】 Student Graduation Review Form.

Students enrolled in Academic Year 2023 onwards must pass at least one course with "Pingtung" in its title to meet graduation requirements.

Courses offered by General Education count towards General Education credits; courses offered by Humanities & Social Sciences count towards free electives (subject to the 20-credit cap).

Students must obtain 2 certificates, at least one of which must be a recognized professional license (e.g., CPR+AED, CGSP Customer Service, WBSA Project Planner, Tour Leader/Guide, Scuba Diving, MICE Specialist, etc.).

You can ask your advising professor to sign and verify the competition entry on your Graduation Requirements Checklist.

All documents must be submitted to your class representative no later than May 30 of your graduation year.

Department Standard: TOEIC score of 450 (or above), GEPT Intermediate Level (or equivalent). Please upload test proofs to the academic system and verify at the department office.

Yes. You may register for the free "On-Campus English Proficiency Exam" organized by the General Education Center.

Before final exam week, submit your internship logbook, electronic reflection report to the department email, and complete the online feedback survey.

Send an email containing your Student ID, Name, Leave Date, and Reason at least 3 days in advance to: leisure@mail.nptu.edu.tw

Key highlights of our department include:

• National University Resources: Excellent teaching facilities and high cost-performance educational resources.
• Prime Tourism Location: Located near Kenting, Lambai Island (Xiaoliuqiu), and Maolin National Scenic Area, providing abundant field sites for resort management, outdoor adventure, and regional revitalization.
• Practical Curriculum: Comprehensive courses covering leisure activity planning, tourism hospitality management, and industry marketing.

Career opportunities include:

1. Hospitality & Resort Management: Front desk, guest relations, marketing, or management trainee programs.
2. Event Planning & MICE: Event agencies, convention centers, and theme park planning.
3. Travel & Tour Operations: Product development, tour operators, and licensed tour guides/leaders.
4. Regional Revitalization: Recreation consulting and community tourism development.
5. Civil Service: Tourism administration in government agencies or national scenic area administrations.

Official evaluation criteria and guidelines for application review documents:

Keep these essential tips in mind:

• Motivation (P): Combine high school experiences to explain why you are passionate about leisure management, directly connecting it with NPTU's curriculum features.
• Study Plan (Q): Set realistic goals from freshman to senior year (language, certs, internships) and align them with your long-term career direction.

The interview evaluates communication skills, service enthusiasm, and industry awareness:

• Self-Introduction: Prepare a 1–2 minute concise introduction highlighting your personal strengths and passion for leisure management.
• Industry Awareness: Stay updated on leisure trends (e.g., sustainable tourism, regional revitalization, AI in hospitality).
• Portfolio Familiarity: Be prepared to expand on details mentioned in your submitted portfolio.

Our department recruits students from both Vocational (Technical) and Senior High School backgrounds:

【1. Vocational High School Pathways】

• Stars Program for Vocational Schools: For top-performing students (top 30% in school ranking) in Business & Management fields.
• Four-Year College Recommendation & Screening: Major pathway evaluating TVE Joint College Entrance Examination scores and portfolio. Recruits from:
  • Business & Management Category
  • Hospitality Category
  • Foreign Languages (English) Category
• Skill-Based Admission (Technological Talent): For students holding Class-B licenses or competition awards in Business categories.
• Joint College Examination Placement: Direct placement based on Joint Entrance Exam scores.

【2. Senior High School Pathways】

• Application Admission (甄選申請入學): Based on GSAT scores and portfolio review. (Note: Our department does NOT participate in the "Star Recommendation Program" for Senior High students)
• Examination and Placement (分發入學): Based on GSAT/AST exam scores.

Our department and university provide rich international resources:

• Overseas Internships: Internships in Japan, Singapore, international resorts, or hotel chains.
• Exchange Student Programs: Semester or full-year exchange programs at partner universities in Japan, South Korea, North America, and Europe.
• Scholarships: Grants available through Ministry of Education projects (e.g., Study Abroad / Overseas Internship Grants).

Partners include luxury resorts, international hotel chains, theme parks, leisure farms, and tourism organizations in Taiwan and abroad.

For a detailed list of internship partners, visit: NPTU Leisure Management Internship Partner List.

Transfer admissions are conducted via:

• Summer Transfer Exam (Sophomore / Junior Level): Held according to the annual transfer exam prospectus, evaluating document portfolios, written exams, or interviews.
• Winter Transfer Exam: Held depending on available vacancies.

Please monitor the NPTU Admissions Information Website for announcements.

Yes. Upon admission and enrollment, bring your official transcript and course syllabi to the department office to meet with the Department Chair. Courses with matching titles and contents can be waived or transferred.