The International MBA program (simplified Chinese: 国际经营管理硕士; traditional Chinese: 國際經營管理碩士; pinyin: Guójì Jīngyín Guǎnlǐ Shuòshì; abbreviated IMBA) at National Chengchi University College of Commerce was established in 2001 and was the first International MBA program in Taiwan. It is the first fully accredited English-taught MBA program in Taiwan, Republic of China. The IMBA program offers candidates both full-time or part-time studies. This flexible design of courses allows candidates to decide their workload and schedule to accommodate their busy careers. Most classes are conducted in the evenings and weekends. The program also has ample courses and activities to keep full-time International MBA candidate well involved in their studies. The IMBA program requires a minimum of 42 credits to graduate. Students can normally complete all their courses in 2 years while they can extend their studies to a maximum of 5 years to fulfill all requirements.There are two components to the curriculum: the required courses and the elective courses. The first account for 22 credits out 42 credits required to graduate.