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Q1. When should I apply to the Finance MBA program?
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The general admission schedule is as follows:
- Mid-September: Admissions Information Session
- Late September: Online application
- Late October: Deadline for online application
- Late October: Deadline for document submission
- Mid-November: Application screening results
- Mid-November: Interview
- Late November: Final results
Further information will be available on the website (http://biz.korea.ac.kr/ko/mba/apply).
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Q2. I have no work experience. Am I eligible to apply?
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Students who recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply to Finance MBA without work experience. You can earn some bonus points if you have work experience.
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Q3. Can I earn an MBA degree while working?
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Yes, the Finance MBA is an evening, weekend program with classes held on weekdays at 7:00 p.m.
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Q4. Does my military service count as work experience?
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If you served as a military officer in the army or granted privileges, your military service will count as work experience.
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Q5. Which English proficiency exams are accepted?
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English proficiency exam score is not necessarily required and there are no minimum standards for English scores. All certified English exams, such as TOEIC, TOEFL, GMAT, and TEPS are accepted.
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Q6. Is there any disadvantage to not submitting an English exam score?
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No, English proficiency exam score is not necessarily required
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Q7. Will I earn bonus points for having a certificate such as CFA/FRM?
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No bonus points will be given for having a finance/accounting certificate (CFA, KICPA, AICPA, FRM, etc.). However, an applicant with such a certificate has a high chance of getting into Finance MBA.
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Q8. When does the semesters begin?
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The first semester begins in March. The Finance MBA is a two-year program consisting of four semesters and summer/winter sessions.
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Q9. How many students are admitted each year?
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We usually accept between 30 and 35 students.
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Q10. What degree will I earn upon completion of Finance MBA?
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English: Master of Business Administration (Finance MBA)
Korean: 경영학 석사 (Finance MBA)
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Q11. Am I eligible for the scholarship?
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In partnership with CFA Institute, we offer a scholarship to students taking a CFA exam which covers the one-time enrollment fee and reduces the exam registration fee.
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Q12. What are the graduation requirements?
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You must complete a minimum of 45 credit hours and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. A thesis is not required to graduate.
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Q13. Am I qualified to pursue a doctoral program after earning an MBA degree?
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Yes, you are qualified to pursue a doctoral degree with an MBA degree.
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Q14. How much is tuition?
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