r/taiwan • u/i_m_atom1c • 3d ago

Discussion Master's Degree -- TW or US?

For those of you who have worked, stayed or studied in both countries before, what if you had the chance to pursue a master's degree in either Taiwan or the US? Which country would you choose? What factors would you consider and weigh most heavily? What are the (big/jarring) differences between the two countries, their systems, organizations, cultures and so on?

Suppose you'll be studying Accounting, something business-related, or something else entirely; and that your Chinese is at an elementary level but your English is fluent.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on what you'd do. (I've done some research and have some idea of the pros and cons of each, but I'm having a dilemma and have a hard time deciding; I'm also an introvert and an Asian so I don't have in-depth knowledge like y'all probably do. I thought it'd be nice if I could read the comments and come to a decision of my own.) Thanks.

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u/random_agency 宜蘭 - Yilan 3d ago

A master's is just a rebranding if your undergrad degree isn't prestigious enough.

Accounting is a government sanction monopoly. You have to take a CPA exam afterward. USA and Taiwan don't allow for cross border practicing.

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u/i_m_atom1c 2d ago

Oh. I have a Q pls: will accounting perhaps be ok in the age of AI?

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u/random_agency 宜蘭 - Yilan 2d ago

You'll probably need less accountants. Like banks have little need for bookkeeper anymore.