Department Introduction

The Continuing Education Bachelor's Degree Program in Bio-Industry Management, abbreviated as 'BPBIM,' was originally the 'Department of Agricultural Management.' It was officially established in August 1993 within the evening division of National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) to provide advanced education opportunities to agricultural workers in central Taiwan. The College of Agriculture at NCHU is distinguished by its faculty, facilities, and research. Therefore, the Ministry of Education sanctioned the formation of the Department of Agricultural Management in the Night School, initially enrolling 50 students, reserving half the spots for working professionals, with admission contingent on passing a joint entrance examination for university night schools.

Currently, the BPBIM admits students through Independent Recruitment Examinations. Although there is no longer a quota reserved for working professionals, evening classes continue to be offered, maintaining the university's commitment to the principles and spirit of lifelong education.

Department History

• August 1993: The department was officially established, initially named the "Department of Agricultural Management."

• August 1997: Transitioning to meet evolving educational needs, the night department transformed into the continuing education division, extending the program from a four-year to a five-year curriculum.

• August 2002: Further restructuring led to the continuing education division becoming the extension education division. Concurrently, the department was repositioned under the "College of Agriculture and Natural Resources."

• August 2006: In line with the Ministry of Education's directives, our department amalgamated with the Institute of Agricultural Extension Education. This merger led to a rebranding, approved by the Ministry of Education, to the "Department of Biological Industry Promotion and Management."

• August 2009: Reflecting an expanded academic scope, the department was again renamed, this time to the "Department of Biological Industry and Urban-Rural Resource Management," with the Ministry of Education's endorsement.

• August 2010: To align with our refined focus on advanced studies, we adopted our current name, "Bachelor Program in Bio-Industry Management," validated by the Ministry of Education.

Department Memorabilia

• September 1993: Professor Zhu Demin was appointed as the first department head.

• August 1999: Professor Zhang Wunan was appointed as the second department head.

• August 2003: Professor Zhu Demin was reappointed as the third department head.

• August 2004: Professor Jiang Xian Guo was appointed as the fourth department head.

• August 2007: Professor Dong Shi Rui was appointed as the fifth department head.

• August 2009: Professor Huang Cong Qi was appointed as the sixth department head.

• August 2010: Professor Ruan Xi Wen was appointed as the seventh department head.

• February 2012: Professor Wan Yi Nu was appointed as the eighth department head.

• February 2013: Professor Chen Zi Ling was appointed as the ninth department head.

• February 2016: Professor Cai Bi Kun was appointed as the tenth department head.

• February 2019: Professor Wang Shi Ze was appointed as the eleventh department head.

• February 2022: Professor Yang Shang He was appointed as the twelfth department head.