The International Trade Institute (ITI) was established to train trade specialists who are well versed in foreign languages and the practices of international trade. ITI offers a range of international business programs that vary in length from six months to two years. ITI also conducts on-the-job training seminars and workshops to help participants increase their knowledge and understanding of international trade, business languages, and management principles.

International Business Administration Program (IBAP)

Two types of IBAP courses are offered: a comprehensive two-year program and an intensive one-year program. In 2007, a total of 238 trainees were enrolled in the two-year program. Among them, 113 were English majors, 90 were Japanese majors, and 35 were Korean and European language majors. A total of 88 trainees were enrolled in the one-year program. Among them, 36 were Business majors and 52 were English majors.

The IBAP achievements and successes are plenty. The number of Japanese majors who passed the first level of JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) stood as high as 74%. In addition, the average score of the two-year English majors in the TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) reached a peak at 867 (out of a top score of 990).

Graduate recruitment in 2007 took place from May 15 to October 31, with 362 companies providing almost 1,800 job opportunities to ITI's graduates. Each graduate had on average 9 job opportunities. Since the establishment of its IBAP, ITI has trained a total of 2,573 graduates, of which 93% are currently working in the trade field.

International Trade Program

During 2007, the 6-month International Trade Program was offered twice with a total of 126 graduates. In return, each graduate had on average 4 job opportunities. Since the establishment of this program, ITI has already trained a grand total of 1,209 graduates.

Post-Master's International Marketing Program

Focusing on international trade and marketing, this program runs for ten months. The program was offered once in 2007 with a total of 29 students graduating at the end of June 2007.

Post-Master's Business English Program

This six-month program was conducted twice in Taipei and 221 students successfully met the graduation requirements in 2007. In addition, to meet the demand for Business English in the Hsinchu Science Park, ITI has provided both the Business English Program (BEP) and English In-House training courses in Hsinchu and surrounding areas since 2001. In 2007, ITI has conducted 60 classes in the Hsinchu area with a total of 731 trainees completing the program.

Short Courses

A large variety of courses, varying in duration from between six to forty hours, were conducted in Tapei, Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan and Kaoshiung to meet the needs of the local business people. Courses included international trade, marketing, and language training. ITI has conducted 193 courses with 4,053 trainees completing the program.

In support of the government's policy of developing the Spanish and Korean markets, ITI has conducted Spanish and Korean language training programs with a total of 83 trainees completing the Spanish program and 62 trainees completing the Korean program.

In recent years, governments around the world have been paying more and more attention to the MICE (Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions & Exhibitions) industry because of its high potential, value added, and innovative benefits. Its potential for creating employment and business opportunities is a powerful driving force for all related industries.

Sponsored by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, ITI has been responsible for the MICE Certification and Training Project since 2005. The project includes establishing the Certification System, giving Professional Training Program and Trainers' Training Program, setting up the HR Data Bank, and developing the Mechanism of Learning Assessment.

In 2007, ITI published a series of books, the Introduction of MICE Industry, International Convention Events Management, Exhibition Events Planning, Meeting and Exhibition Site Management, Marketing Meetings and Exhibitions and Incentive Travel Management. ITI also conducted the first MICE Certified Examination Program this year. Individuals who are currently employed in the Meeting and Exhibition Industry or are university graduates of related fields have the opportunity to pursue continuing education to increase their industry involvement.

ITI had provided 15 MICE training programs in 2007. The programs included Trainer's Training Program, Meeting and Exhibition Management, Site Inspection and Overseas Visiting. These programs lasted from 24-50 hours, and more than 679 people attended these programs in the year.