Korea University Business School Signs MoU with Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business for International Collaboration      On Friday, April 4, Korea University Business School (KUBS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to strengthen international collaboration. The signing ceremony took place at the Dean’s Office, located on the first floor of the KUBS main building.  This in-person ceremony was made possible by the visit of Professor Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou, Dean of the Tepper School of Business, to Korea University. Representing KUBS were Dean Eonsoo Kim, Associate Dean Gangseog Ryu, and Associate Dean Byung Cho Kim. The two institutions shared their vision and explored potential areas of cooperation.  Under the MoU, the two schools agreed to collaborate in the following areas:  ▲ faculty exchange for research and educational activities,  ▲ student exchange programs,  ▲ joint development and operation of courses within degree programs, and  ▲ cooperation on the development of new degree programs and curricula.      Following the signing, Dean Kim and Dean Bajeux-Besnainou participated in a commemorative photo session and exchanged gifts symbolizing their respective institutions.  Dean Eonsoo Kim stated, “Partnering with the Tepper School of Business—one of the world’s leading business schools—will be a meaningful step toward expanding KUBS’s global network. We will actively work to ensure this partnership leads to tangible exchanges and outcomes.”  Through this agreement, KUBS aims to further enhance its global competitiveness in education and research, and to solidify its position as a leading business school dedicated to nurturing global leaders.      The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University is widely recognized for its data-driven approach to business education. Most recently, it ranked 6th in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report for undergraduate business programs in the United States, reaffirming its excellence and reputation. 

“Brands Are Ultimately Built by People” – Entrepreneurship Academy Lecture by Jung Dohwan, Co-CEO of CRYCHEESEBURGER      A special lecture organized by the Startup Station at Korea University Business School took place on Tuesday, April 8, at The STAGE on the second floor of the Main Building. Under the theme “Launching and Operating an F&B Brand,” the lecture was delivered by Jung Dohwan, Co-CEO of CRYCHEESEBURGER, a handcrafted burger brand, who shared practical insights into entrepreneurship and brand management.      Jung opened the lecture by explaining what led him to enter the F&B industry, emphasizing its systems-oriented nature and the appeal of offline business. “F&B is a field where you can gain hands-on experience in every aspect of business, from logistics and product development to marketing and customer experience,” he said. “Its biggest advantage is the ability to rapidly test and implement hypotheses in real time.”    He then shared the brand philosophy behind CRYCHEESEBURGER. As a casual dining brand, CRYCHEESEBURGER centers its core value on “delivering a satisfying dining experience at a reasonable price.” Jung emphasized, “What sets a brand apart is offering products and experiences that match its positioning,” and added, “Above all, the most important thing is to be honest with your customers.”    He also shared practical lessons from his journey as a founder and operator. “While having an efficient business strategy is important, the essence of any business ultimately lies in people,” he said. “What matters most is having teammates you can trust—those who are willing to climb the mountain with you.” On leadership, he noted, “The most effective way to motivate your team is by leading through example,” adding, “Never forget that, in the end, every leader is judged by their results.”      Toward the end of the lecture, a Q&A session was held with Korea University students preparing to launch their own startups. Jung encouraged them, saying, “Don’t trap yourself in a narrow mold—take charge of your life and career, and carve out your own path.” He reiterated the importance of maintaining a broad and open perspective.    CRYCHEESEBURGER is a Korea-based handcrafted burger brand that launched its first store in Bucheon in 2013 and currently operates seven company-owned locations throughout the Seoul metropolitan area. Jung Dohwan, who formerly served as an investment professional at Fast Ventures, supported the growth of numerous startups. He now leads the company as an F&B executive, putting into practice a distinctive branding strategy. 

Korea University Business School’s KULSOM Advances to Global Student Challenge Final with 5th Place Worldwide in Preliminary Round      KULSOM (Korea University Logistics, Service and Operations Management), a student academic society at Korea University Business School, has advanced to the Final Round of the Global Student Challenge (GSC), a prestigious international supply chain management competition. Representing South Korea after winning the national S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) competition, KULSOM placed 5th among 143 teams worldwide in the preliminary round.    KULSOM is composed of students interested in LSOM (Logistics, Service and Operations Management), a discipline within business administration. KULSOM has actively participated in both domestic and international competitions based on its academic and practical understanding of supply chain and operations strategy. In this event, the team competed under the name “KULSOM” along with Korea University’s official logo, further enhancing the university’s presence on the global stage.    Professor Hyun Seok Lee, academic director and LSOM professor, remarked, “This outstanding achievement reflects the students’ passion and hard work. It is a source of great pride to see Korea University Business School’s strengths once again recognized on the global stage.”      The GSC is an international competition hosted by Inchainge, a supply chain education institution based in the Netherlands. It brings together university students from around the world who specialize in supply chain and operations management to compete through strategic simulations modeled after real-world business scenarios.    KULSOM is now making thorough preparations for the Final Round, aiming to deliver another strong performance and take another leap forward on the global stage. 

MSBA Meets Industry: Korea University Business School Signs MOU with Hyundai GF Holdings      On Tuesday, April 15, Korea University Business School (KUBS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hyundai GF Holdings Co., Ltd. to launch the 2025 Capstone Project for its MSBA (Master of Science in Business Analytics) program.    Attending on behalf of KUBS were △Dean Eonsoo Kim, △Associate Dean Byung Cho Kim, △Director of the Center for Digital Transformation in Business (CDTB) Kyung Sam Park, and △Jeunghyun Kim, academic director of the BA program. Hyundai GF Holdings was represented by Executive Vice President Sungil Kim and three other senior executives.      The event began with a tea reception, followed by the official signing of the MOU and a commemorative group photo. Both institutions expressed their commitment to establishing a practical and sustainable industry-academia partnership.    Dean Eonsoo Kim stated, “The Capstone Project serves as a bridge between theory and practice, offering students the opportunity to solve real-world problems while providing companies with creative, data-driven solutions.”    Executive Vice President Sungil Kim commented, “I hope today’s agreement marks the beginning of a productive partnership through close collaboration between academia and industry, leading to mutual growth for both students and the company.”      Following the agreement, MSBA students will engage in team projects tackling real-world challenges provided by the company, thereby strengthening their practical data analysis skills and gaining valuable hands-on experience.    KUBS remains committed to cultivating industry-ready professionals equipped with data-driven problem-solving skills through ongoing collaboration with corporate partners. 

With Love for the Mountains… PeaKMBA Donates to Wildfire Affected Areas      PeaKMBA, a hiking club composed of students from Korea University Business School Korea MBA (hereinafter K-MBA) program, has donated funds to the Korean Red Cross to support recovery efforts in wildfire-affected areas in Gyeongsangnam-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do.    The donation was made via bank transfer to the Korean Red Cross on Thursday, April 3, under the name of PeaKMBA. A total of 80 K-MBA students participated, raising a total of KRW 4.2 million. The initiative was proposed by the executive committee of the 24th cohort and carried out through voluntary participation over five days via the club’s group KakaoTalk chatroom.    The PeaKMBA executive committee of the 24th cohort shared, “When we heard that wildfires had devastated forests equivalent to 90% of Seoul’s area, as mountain lovers, we couldn’t just sit idly by,” explaining the motivation behind the donation. They added, “It may be a small act, but we’re proud to have done something meaningful. Go PeaKMBA!”    PeaKMBA noted that this donation is just the beginning, as they plan to take part in on-site volunteer work for forest restoration in the near future—further demonstrating their commitment through sustained, hands-on action.    Meanwhile, PeaKMBA, a community of mountain enthusiasts, continues its vibrant activities under the slogan “Let’s Play in the Mountains,” holding monthly group hikes and an annual trek across Jirisan. 

CEMS MIM Ranks 10th Globally in 2025 QS Master in Management Rankings … Korea University Business School Demonstrates Prestige as the Only CEMS Member in Korea      The CEMS Master in International Management (MIM) program, in which Korea University Business School (KUBS) participates as a full academic member, has once again proven its global excellence by ranking 10th out of 206 programs worldwide in the 2025 QS Master in Management Rankings.    The ranking was released by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds), a leading global higher education evaluator. CEMS MIM rose one spot from last year’s 11th place to rank 10th, placing it within the top 4.8% worldwide. The program received an impressive overall score of 90.5 out of 100.    CEMS significantly outperformed the global average across all evaluation categories, particularly in ‘Value for Money’, where it scored an outstanding 97.3 points—far exceeding the global average of 61.3. It also received high marks in several other key areas: Thought Leadership – 86.5 (global average: 50.6), Employability – 86.4 (global average: 50.1), Alumni Outcomes – 83.7 (global average: 49.9), and Diversity (class and faculty) – 84.6 (global average: 64.8). Moving forward, Korea University Business School plans to continue taking the lead in cultivating the next generation of global business leaders through close collaboration with its international partners.     Korea University Business School (KUBS) became a full academic member of CEMS in 2015 and remains the only member institution in Korea. CEMS is an exclusive global alliance of leading business schools, allowing only one institution per country to join. The alliance currently consists of 33 top universities from 33 countries and more than 70 global corporate partners.    Applications for the CEMS Global MIM program are now open and will close at 5:00 PM on Friday, April 18. For inquiries regarding admissions and applications, please contact the administrative office at +82-2-3290-5365.    ▶ [CEMS G-MIM Admission Guide (Click)]   ▶ [Apply for CEMS G-MIM (Click)]