Considering the developmental needs of the state and society as well as trends trend of interdisciplinary methods across academic fields, MEPA offers the following features on teaching and researching.

◊ Basic cour ses focus on cultivating talents combin e d with altru ism a n d e mpa thy, incorporating the public interest into policymaking while properly utilizing the scientific method and professional knowledge when analyzing public affairs.
◊ Teaching and researching professional knowledge are taken in modules, which are designed to cultivate essential professional capabilities. MEPA has four modules, including Social Innovation, Public Administration, Fiscal and economic policy, and social and labor policy. Each module is taught in a group, assisting students to complete a thesis in related topics.
◊ Communication between military officers and civil servants is also an important feature of MEPA. Through the National Defense Program and the Leadership with Decision Making Program, active duty soldiers have chances to learn and communicate with classmates who work in the public or private sector. Communication helps both military officers and civil servants mutually assist each other’s development. This opportunity broadens students’ horizons and experiences, promotes career development, and contributes to the needs of the state and society.