NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 國際非政府組織(NGOs) 領導、營運與管理(5122)
Course Name	(Eng.) Leadership and Management of International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Offering Dept	International Master Program in Agriculture
Course Type	Elective	Credits	3	Teacher	Szu-Hung Chen
Department	International Bachelor Program in Agribusiness/Undergraduate	Language	English	Semester	2026-FALL
Course Description	1. This is a 3-credit hour, face-to-face and distant-learning hybrid course. 2. It is also a teaching collaborating course operated by both NCHU and Texas A&M University (TAMU), USA. 3. In this course, we will :(1) learn fundamental knowledge, concepts, and topics regarding Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs); (2) study case studies in various aspects, such as implementation of the SDGs ,agricultural resilience ,organic/eco-friendly farming, rural empowerment, agriculture leaderships; (3) practice skills related to leadership development and communication. 4. Our goal is to inform and exchange views. For each topic, your objectives are to understand the fundamental problems and potentials of each situation and to develop effective strategies when acting as a leader. 5. At the onset, the instructor will work with students to learn implications as an agricultural leader, and to develop their final projects as professional practicum. 6. Students are expected learn the framework on conducting an integrated, institutional assessment (e.g., NGO) based on his/her choice regarding the efficacy of the organization and/or its programs.
Prerequisites				self-directed learning in the course	Y

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This course is designed :
(1)To present trends and increasing power of NGOs relating to natural resource management, agricultural resilience and/or sustainable
development;
(2)To help students gain in-depth understanding of the organizational structures, functions, planning and management processes of environmental
NGOs;
(3) To provide students with real world exposures and to help cultivate students' technical skills and leadership qualities for possible professional careers.

1. Basic knowledge and skills in sustainable agriculture

2.Basic knowledge and skills in agribusiness

3.Awareness of international situations and global service

4.Using English as the means for communication

5.Service-orientated entrepreneurship

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topic Discussion/Production

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Week	Course Content
Week 1	Introduction to the instructor, course syllabus, and TAs (if applicable). Visioning and its importance to Non-governmental Organizations(NGOs)
Week 2	Definitions and examples of NGOs NGOs and their operations *In-class discussion
Week 3	Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Satoyama Initiative (I)
Week 4	NGOs and implementation of SDGs and the Satoyama Initiative(II) *In-class Interactive Activity
Week 5	Case studies: Roles and perspectives of NGOs in community development
Week 6	Case studies: Roles and perspectives of NGOs in relieving world food problems
Week 7	Case studies: Roles and perspectives of NGOs in Agricultural education and capacity building
Week 8	Case studies: Roles and perspectives of NGOs in Ecosystem Conservation and Restoration
Week 9	What makes a leader? Ethics for leader
Week 10	Leadership development panel part I (Co-teaching with the guest instructor from Texas A&M University) *tentative schedule
Week 11	Leadership development panel part II (Co-teaching with the guest instructor from Utah State University) *tentative schedule
Week 12	Case studies: Roles and perspectives of NGOs in promoting organic/eco-farming practices The final project instruction
Week 13	Governance and accountability of NGOs *In class activity: Brainstorming and project development
Week 14	The politics of NGO’s fundraising
Week 15	Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) vs. NGOs: Who drives greater social and environmental impacts? Final Project Development
Week 16	Final Project Presentation
self-directed learning	01.Participation in professional forums, lectures, and corporate sharing sessions related to industry-government-academia-research exchange activities. 02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia. 1. Participating in the GEAR-UP Forum and related activities on Nov. 9-11; 2. GEAR-UP related activity feedback and report . 3. Supplementary materials reading or videos watching.

Evaluation

1. Leading discussions : 10%
2. Class exercise and activities (e.g., discussions, in-class participation):25 %
3. NCHU-TAMU co-teaching panel participation(part of evaluation will be done by guest instructors):15 %.
4. Mid-term essay: 20 %
5. Final project: 30 % (Project Presentation-Group: =20 %，Individual self-assessment report: 10%)

Textbook & other References

All Class handouts and a list of assigned readings provided by the instructor through NCHU- iLearning.

Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website

# All class materials can be accessed through NCHU iLearning. NCHU iLearning is also used to conduct class assessments, to submit course assignments, and to check grades.
# Teaching methods including:
(1) Previewing and reviewing course materials online.
(2) Leading and participation in discussion forum.
(3) Assignment write-up.
(4) Practicing data collection and analysis.
(5) NCHU-TAMU co-teaching panel exercise and participation.
(6) Proposal and final project development.

Office Hours

By appointment

Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)

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