The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, one of the leading business schools in the world, has made its first-ever visit to Taiwan, hosted by TutorABC, the largest online English learning platform in Asia. The visit, which took place from December 15 to 17, 2023, aimed to foster academic and cultural exchange between the two institutions, as well as to explore potential collaboration opportunities in the future.
Tuck School of Business: A Global Leader in Business Education
The Tuck School of Business, founded in 1900, is the oldest graduate school of business in the United States and the first to offer a master’s degree in business administration. It is consistently ranked among the top business schools in the world by various publications, such as The Economist, Financial Times, Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, and Bloomberg Businessweek. In 2021, Tuck was ranked #2 in Bloomberg Businessweek and #6 in Forbes for best U.S. business school.
The Tuck School of Business offers a full-time, residential MBA program with over 20 specializations, as well as executive education programs, research centers, and global initiatives. The school is known for its rigorous curriculum, collaborative culture, and close-knit community of students, faculty, alumni, and staff. The school’s mission is to educate wise leaders to better the world of business.
TutorABC: A Pioneer in Online English Learning
TutorABC, founded in 2004, is the largest online English learning platform in Asia, serving over 10 million learners in 135 countries. The platform provides personalized, interactive, and immersive learning experiences for learners of all ages and levels, using artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing technologies. The platform also offers professional development courses, such as business English, interview skills, and presentation skills, for learners who want to advance their careers.
TutorABC’s vision is to empower people to communicate confidently and effectively in English, and to bridge the gap between cultures and countries. The platform has won numerous awards and recognitions, such as the Red Herring Global 100, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific, and the Golden Pin Design Award.
A Historic Visit to Strengthen Academic and Cultural Ties
The visit of the Tuck School of Business to Taiwan, hosted by TutorABC, was a historic event that marked the first time the prestigious business school visited the island nation. The visit included a series of activities, such as:
- A welcome reception and dinner at the Grand Hyatt Taipei, attended by over 100 guests, including Tuck faculty and staff, TutorABC executives and employees, Tuck alumni, TutorABC learners, and representatives from the media and the education sector.
- A campus tour and a lecture at the National Taiwan University, where Tuck faculty shared their insights and expertise on topics such as leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship, with over 200 students and faculty members from the College of Management.
- A business forum and a networking event at the Taipei 101, where Tuck faculty and alumni, TutorABC executives and learners, and other business leaders and professionals discussed the trends and challenges of the global business environment, and exchanged ideas and best practices on how to succeed in the digital age.
- A cultural excursion and a farewell dinner at the National Palace Museum, where Tuck faculty and staff, TutorABC executives and employees, and Tuck alumni and learners enjoyed the rich and diverse heritage of Taiwan, and celebrated the friendship and partnership between the two institutions.
The visit was a great success, as it not only enhanced the academic and cultural exchange between the Tuck School of Business and TutorABC, but also opened up new possibilities for future collaboration. Both institutions expressed their interest and enthusiasm in continuing the dialogue and exploring the potential areas of cooperation, such as joint research projects, student exchange programs, and executive education courses.
