Doctor of Eastern Philosophy and Management (DEPM)
东方哲学与管理博士
A First-of-Its-Kind Doctorate in Wisdom-Driven Leadership
首创的智慧驱动型领导力博士项目
本混合型课程专为专业人士、企业家和教育工作者打造，旨在帮助您在互联互通的世界中，以清晰的判断、慈悲的胸怀与明确的目标引领未来。
Instruction Language: Chinese
授课语言：中文
Doctor of Eastern Philosophy and Management (DEPM)
东方哲学与管理博士
The Doctor of Eastern Philosophy and Management is a first-of-its-kind, low-residency doctoral program that integrates Eastern philosophical traditions—Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism—with contemporary business and management practices. Developed in collaboration with leading institutions in Taiwan and China, it offers a rare blend of cultural depth, ethical insight, and practical application.
Designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and educators, this hybrid program equips you to lead with clarity, compassion, and purpose in an interconnected world.
DEPM 是一个首创性的低驻校博士项目，将东方哲学传统——佛教、道教与儒家思想，同当代商业与管理实践相结合。该项目由本校与台湾及中国大陆的顶尖学府合作开发，兼具深厚的文化底蕴、伦理洞见与实践应用价值。
本项目专为专业人士、企业家及教育工作者设计，采用混合式学习模式，旨在帮助学生在全球互联的时代中，以清晰的判断力、慈悲的胸怀与坚定的使命感实现领导与发展。
What Makes This Program Unique
项目的独特优势
Experienced U.S. University Faculty
Built upon UWest’s graduate education resources and the U.S. higher education system, the program is taught by faculty with strong academic backgrounds, teaching experience, and cross-cultural perspectives. Students will develop the research capabilities, critical thinking skills, and advanced management analysis needed at the doctoral level.
专业美国大学师资
依托西来大学的研究生教育资源与美国高等教育体系，项目由具备学术背景、教学经验与跨文化视野的教师团队参与授课，帮助学生建立博士阶段所需的研究能力、批判性思维与管理分析能力。
International Industry Experts and Practical Perspectives
The program invites senior management professionals, business leaders, and industry experts from different countries and regions to participate in course discussions and special lectures. This enables students to engage with both academic knowledge and real-world organizational management experience, business decision-making contexts, and global development issues.
国际业界讲师与实践视野
项目邀请来自不同国家和地区的资深管理人士、企业领导者及行业专家参与课程交流与专题讲座，使学生能够在学术学习之外接触真实的组织管理经验、商业决策情境与全球发展议题。
Integration of Eastern Philosophy and Management Practice
The curriculum is grounded in the philosophical traditions of Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism, while also incorporating contemporary business and management practices. Students are encouraged to rethink leadership and organizational governance through the lenses of ethics, wisdom, responsibility, relationships, and long-term development.
东方哲学与管理实践融合
课程以佛教、道教与儒家思想为重要文化基础，并结合当代商业与管理实践，引导学生从伦理、智慧、责任、关系与长期发展的角度重新理解领导力与组织治理。
Leadership Inspiration from Humanistic Buddhism
Built upon UWest’s graduate education resources and the U.S. higher education system, the program is taught by faculty with strong academic backgrounds, teaching experience, and cross-cultural perspectives. Students will develop the research capabilities, critical thinking skills, and advanced management analysis needed at the doctoral level.
人间佛教理念的领导启发
依托西来大学的研究生教育资源与美国高等教育体系，项目由具备学术背景、教学经验与跨文化视野的教师团队参与授课，帮助学生建立博士阶段所需的研究能力、批判性思维与管理分析能力。
Flexible and Distinctive Hybrid Learning Model
This program adopts a hybrid learning model that combines online coursework with in-person learning experiences, balancing the academic rigor of doctoral study with the scheduling needs of working professionals. Over the three-year program, students will continue to engage in coursework, seminars, academic training, and practice-oriented research projects.
灵活独特的混合式教学
本项目采用线上课程与线下学习相结合的混合式教学模式，兼顾博士学习的学术要求与在职人士的时间安排。学生可在三年学制中持续参与课程学习、专题研讨、学术训练与实践导向的研究项目。
Cross-Regional Learning and Global Perspective
The program brings together academic and cultural resources from the United States, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other regions, creating opportunities for cross-cultural and interdisciplinary exchange. Through this experience, students will build a broader framework for understanding Eastern and Western thought as well as global management practices.
跨区域学习与国际视野
项目结合美国、中国大陆、香港、台湾等地的学术与文化资源，创造跨文化、跨领域的交流机会，帮助学生在东西方思想与全球管理实践之间建立更开阔的理解框架。
Curriculum
課程
Foundation Courses
基础课程
- Integrated Studies in Eastern Philosophy
东方哲学综合研究 - Integrated Studies in Business and Management
商业与管理综合研究
Core Research Courses
核心研讨课程
- Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methods
定性与定量研究方法 - Studies in East Asian Religious Traditions
东亚宗教传统研究
Global Business
全球商业
- Business Ethics & Innovation
商业伦理与创新 - Global Marketing & Exploration
全球营销及探索 - Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
人工智能与数据科学
Specializations / Electives
专业方向/选修课程
- Philosophy & Values
哲学与价值观 - Chan Meditation & Wisdom
禅定与智慧 - Humanistic Buddhism & Contemporary Issues
人间佛教与当前问题 - Eastern Religious & Confucian Thought
东方宗教与儒家思想
DEPM Course Overview
基础课程
- Location: Los Angeles + Hybrid Online Format
地点：洛杉矶+混合线上模式 - Length: 3 Years
学制与时长：三年 - Flexible Enrollment: Fall & Spring start dates
灵活的注册入学：秋季、春季均可入学 - Small Cohorts: Personalized guidance & mentorship
小班制学习：提供个性化指导与导师支持 - Cultural Access:
Integration with Chinese cultural institutions & Hsi Lai Temple
文化资源：与中华文化机构及西来寺建立深度联结 - Courses Taught in Chinese
以中文为授课语言
Testimonial
Graduation Requirements
畢業要求
Completion of 54 semester units with GPA ≥ 3.0
完成54个学期学分，且GPA达到3.0或以上
Pass comprehensive exams
通过综合考试
Complete and defend a comprehensive research project
完成一项综合性研究项目并参加答辩
Demonstrate readiness for scholarly and ethical leadership
展现从事学术研究与伦理领导实践的能力和准备
Admission Requirements
入学要求
Master’s degree from a recognized institution, or Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of professional or managerial experience
申请者须持有受认可院校颁发的硕士学位；或持有学士学位，并具备三年以上专业或管理工作经验
Statement of Purpose — including proposed research interests and professional goals
提交个人陈述，内容包括拟研究方向与职业发展目标
Two recommendations from senior management professionals or scholars are required
须经两位资深管理⼈⼠或学者的推荐
Accomplished professionals from diverse fields
来自不同领域的杰出专业人士
DEPM Overview
What You’ll Develop in UWest’s Eastern Philosophy Program
Advanced Theological & Philosophical Inquiry
您将在西来大学东方哲学项目中培养的核心能力
Interfaith Dialogue & Cultural Understanding
高阶神学与哲学探究
Textual Analysis & Interpretation
跨宗教对话与文化理解
Research & Scholarly Writing
经典文本分析与阐释
