The doctoral degree program in Taiwan industrial strategy and development of the Department (referred to as the doctoral degree program of the Department) was established in the academic year 2009. It was formerly known as the "doctoral degree program in Taiwan industrial strategy and development" and merged into this Department after the academic year 2013. The program aims to recruit elites from industry, government, and academia.

Following the CYUT's vision of "deeply cultivating in Taiwan, stepping towards internationalization, and sustaining development," and the characteristics of the CYUT's College of Management, the program envisions itself as a "practical, innovative, and internationally renowned center for industrial research," and aspires to be a leading academic institution in the field of strategic development and research. The educational objective of the doctoral degree program is to cultivate talents in international industry management and strategic planning across functional fields.

The doctoral degree program of the Department follows three directions: practicality, innovation, and internationalization, to realize its vision and educational objectives. It outlines three core competencies, namely practicality capability, innovation capability, and international outlook and vision, which students should possess according to these directions. To enhance students' core competencies, the program has developed three curriculum fields: industry business strategy, industry innovation and development strategy, and industry internationalization strategy, which correspond to the three core competencies. It further cultivates students to possess the ability to assess, diagnose, analyze, and predict industrial strategy development.

In addition to well-planned courses and excellent teaching staff, the doctoral degree program combines business visits, industry forums, and international symposiums to strengthen international exchanges. This assists students in understanding industry and international trends, enhancing the program's competitiveness in domestic and international enrollment.