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Turning Financial Data into Research - Special Lecture on Exploring Bloomberg Data for Academic Rese

"Turning Financial Data into Research" Special Lecture on Exploring Bloomberg Data for Academic Research The Bloomberg Terminal contains one of the world's most comprehensive collections of financial market data. However, transforming that information into meaningful research variables requires multiple steps, from exploring available data and verifying variable definitions to extracting data and constructing research datasets. To help students navigate this process, Korea University Business School (KUBS) held a special lecture titled "Financial Data Exploration and Research Applications Using Bloomberg" on Friday, May 15, at the LG-POSCO Building. The session was led by Dr. Ha-yeon Park of the Korea University Business Administration Education and Research Group for BK21 FOUR and was attended by KUBS graduate students. The Bloomberg Terminal is a widely used financial data platform that provides access to real-time market information, company data, and financial analytics. During the lecture, students learned how to search for and extract financial data using both the Bloomberg Terminal and its Excel Add-in, while also exploring how Bloomberg data can be effectively applied to academic research. Dr. Park introduced the basic structure of the Bloomberg Terminal and demonstrated practical methods for exploring financial data. She guided students through the process of identifying research variables and verifying their definitions, emphasizing that carefully confirming variable names, definitions, and available options before downloading data is essential for ensuring research accuracy. She then explained how to extract data using the Excel Add-in and organize Bloomberg data into structured datasets suitable for empirical research. In the latter part of the lecture, Dr. Park demonstrated how Bloomberg data can support academic research by drawing on several case studies, including examples from her own work. She explained how ETF-related data can be identified, extracted, and organized according to different research objectives. She also advised students not to rely exclusively on Bloomberg, noting, "Rather than using Bloomberg as a single data source, I recommend using it for the types of data in which it has particular strengths." She emphasized the importance of cross-checking Bloomberg data with other databases whenever appropriate. The lecture provided students with a practical overview of how financial data can be translated into research—from developing research questions and selecting appropriate variables to constructing reliable datasets. By following the entire workflow, participants gained a clearer understanding of how Bloomberg data can be explored, evaluated, and incorporated into academic research. The lecture also reflects Korea University Business School's recent expansion of its Bloomberg Terminal infrastructure. As part of a financial data hub established through a KRW 1 billion donation from Eugene Investment & Securities, KUBS increased the number of Bloomberg Terminals from one to twelve—the largest Bloomberg Terminal installation among universities in Korea. Nine terminals have been installed in the Sudang CLC Lounge, while the remaining three are available through remote-access accounts. The Bloomberg Terminal is one of the most widely used financial data platforms in investment banking, asset management, equity research, and other finance-related fields. Hands-on experience with the platform provides students with valuable practical skills that can help them transition into careers in the financial industry. Students who complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certification may also find it beneficial when preparing for the CFA examination or applying for internships in finance. With the expanded infrastructure significantly improving access throughout the semester, more students now have the opportunity to work directly with real-time market data in their coursework, research projects, and academic studies. KUBS Student Press Reporting by Chaewoo Lee Photography by Jinyoung Park

2026.07.22 Views 280

Korea University E-MBA Ranked 19th in the Top 100 E-MBA Rankings

Korea University E-MBA Ranked 19th in UK Financial Times Top 100 E-MBA Rankings 8 steps up from 27th in 2019...Ten consecutive years of 'domestic No. 1' Korea University Business School (hereinbelow KUBS, Dean=Jae Wook Kim) Executive MBA (E-MBA) course ranked 19th in the world in the "2020 Top 100 EMBA Programs" by the Financial Times (FT). According to data released by FT on October 26, 2020, E-MBA of KUBS rose eight steps to 19th place from 27th in 2019, ranking first in Korea for the 10th consecutive year. It was ranked higher than the world's prestigious business school, △University of Pennsylvania: Wharton (24th) △National University of Singapore (26th) △ Columbia Business School (28th), and Korea University achieved the highest rank since 12th in 2012 in the FT E-MBA list. This year's top prize was an E-MBA course jointly run by the U.S.-based Kellogg School of Management and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Yonsei University ranked 25th after Korea University. FT E-MBA rankings are for universities certified by AACSB and EQUIS, which are international management education certification bodies, and the criteria include i) E-MBA graduates’ △salary △salary increase △career progress △aims achieved ii) diversity factors such as △female faculty/students △international faculty/students iii) FT research ranks. The reason why Korea University's E-MBA ranking stands out is because it made it into the top 20 with its own program alone. While a number of top-ranked Asian universities jointly run degree courses with other universities, Korea University has proved that its practice-oriented curriculum, which strengthens its competence as a manager, is among the best in the world by achieving 19th place with a single program.

2020.11.02 Views 4374

K-MBA President Hyun-sik Chung, Contributes 1 Billion Won to ‘Chung Hyun-sik Scholarship Fund’

(From Left) Professor Baeho Kim, President Hyun-sik Chung, KUBS Dean Jaewook Kim, MBA Vice President Won-sang Yoo Hyun-sik Chung, the 36th president of Korea University MBA(K-MBA), contributed 1 billion won to KUBS. President Chung is a founder of well-known burger franchise ‘Mom’s Touch’ and its parental firm Haemaro Food Service. President Chung graduated the 76th K-MBA. Introducing his experience of taking Dean Jaewook Kim’s lecture and being amazed with it, which made him decide to register into K-MBA course, President Chung mentioned that he would like to support KUBS students who need financial backup or who succeeded with high level of academic achievements. Dean Jaewook Kim replied, “I appreciate President Chung for his love to KUBS and our students. The new scholarship fund would help many students discovering their new dreams and future.” The new “Chung Hyun-sik Scholarship Fund” will be dedicated in investing into the field of Digital Transformation in Business, where KUBS students are striving to make progresses in Digtalization of Business.

2020.10.30 Views 20323

KUBS ITS, Wins Smart Fiber Product Idea Competition

KUBS ITS, Wins Smart Fiber Product Idea Competition KUBS undergraduates made a great success by winning ‘The 5th 2020 ICT Smart Fiber Product Idea Competition’. It was held by Korea Fiber Export and Import Committee and Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. The winners were from KUBS academic group ITS(Information Technology Society). List of first place winners: Team ‘I SUM U’△Boseung Kim(KUBS16, Team Leader), △Suhyeon Kang(KUBS18), △Woojin Yoon(KUBS18), △Heesoo(Media 18). List of second place winners: Team ‘Doctor Sleep’ △Seyeon Choi(KUBS17, Team Leader), Hyejin Lee(Statistics 16), Dayeon Chung(Spanish 19), Yoonseo Chang(Economics 15). Professor Byungwan Kho, the counsellor of ITS addressed his congratulatory remark, saying “ITS members are continuing great adventures in different kinds of market, by applying cutting-edge digital technologies in real business world. Despite of the difficulties due to the outbreak of COVID-19, their passion and perseverance made a great work. I am very proud of them.” Winner Interview: Team ‘I SUM U’ 1. Please introduce your team’s idea We developed a bicycle saddle named ‘Saddle Here’, and we used several ICT Smart Fibers in its design and optimized to reduce the pain of bike rider. When a person rides a bike for a long time, they usually suffer from the pain at their hip and back or have some other dermatological issues. There are a considerable number of reasons that trigger the pain, but most of the riders do not have an advanced level of knowledge to figure out the main causes of them. Therefore, we tried to provide a complete solution for the most riders. We found out that the main causes of the pain come from the height and angle of the bike saddle, or the temperature and humidity. After that, we put a special sensor that might change the forms of saddle according to the rider’s position, so that riders can automatically fit them into the right position. 2. Could you describe the key strategy to win the competition? At the beginning, we had a hard time discovering a right strategy in this competition because the concept ‘ICT Smart Fiber’ was quite unusual to us. However, we focused in utilizing technology in our daily lives, and we think that was the right strategy for us. 3. How would you describe your current feeling? Despite the difficulties caused by COVID-19, we strived to make a great result and we invested a lot of effort every day. At the bottom line, we think it was possible since we studied together in ITS, where members are passionate in combining great technologies with our lives. I would like to thank our team members and the ITS group at the same time.

2020.10.26 Views 3299

90th AMP Entrance Ceremony held

90th AMP Entrance Ceremony held The 90th AMP Entrance Ceremony was held on October 5th (Mon) at the Supex Hall of the LG-POSCO Building. The 90th Advanced Management Program (hereinbelow AMP) of KUBS MBA (Dean: Jae Wook Kim) was held at 5 p.m. on October 5th (Monday) at the Supex Hall of LG-POSCO Building. All participants wore a mask and sat on the seats with social distancing during this event due to the COVID-19, and about 26 alumni students who entered the school this semester had their first greetings. In order to celebrate the admission of the 90th class alumni, executives of AMP alumni association, MBA Dean Jae Wook Kim, MBA Associate Dean Weon Sang Yoo, president of the AMP alumni association Kim Moon-chan, AMP professor Bae Bokyung, and other AMP alumni also attended the ceremony. Welcoming speech by Dean Jae Wook Kim Dean Jae Wook Kim delivered a welcoming speech by saying, "I sincerely thank you for visiting the school, even more than congratulating your admission," and added, "We have fewer students than usual due to the COVID-19, but I hope this allows you to harden the unity among the 90th class." Congratulatory remark by president of the AMP alumni association Kim Moon-chan President of the AMP association Kim Moon-chan said in his congratulatory remark, "I hope this will be an opportunity to meet other alumni, who will closely interact with each other even after graduation." An introduction of the association and its affiliated organizations by secretary-general of AMP's alumni association Jeon Hyung-sik followed the congratulatory remark, together with a time for association executives to deliver greetings to the students. Afterwards, the event was wrapped up with the singing of the school song as well as a commemorative photograph. Meanwhile, Korea University's AMP program which was founded in 1975 for the first time in Korea with a 45-year-old tradition, boasts a strong network of renowned alumni in each field.

2020.10.26 Views 3067

KUBS Student Ambassador KUBE Graduation and Starting Ceremony for the 2020 Fall Semester

KUBS Student Ambassador KUBE Graduation and Starting Ceremony for the 2020 Fall Semester KUBS Student Ambassador KUBE Graduation and Starting Ceremony was held on October 12th (Mon). The graduation and starting ceremony of the Korea University Business School (Dean=Jae Wook Kim) Student Ambassador (KUBE) was held at Hyundai Motor Hall B206 on October 12th (Monday). The event was hosted by the 12th chairman of KUBE 하지민 (Class of 19) and 12th vice-chairman 서종호 (Class of 17). He introduced his goal of planning and hosting various events and also enhancing the internal and external status of KUBS by supporting and covering official events as a KUBS Student Ambassador. As it was a period when it was not easy to proceed with events in the previous way due to the COVID-19, the major activity that KUBE conducted in the first semester of 2020 was to deliver the news of KUBS to teenagers, students, and graduates through campus tour filming and YouTube content production. As part of the plan, they organized "2020 Summer Online Campus Tour and Youth Meeting Day" to meet high school students across the country through an online platform. The second semester of 2020 will also be carried out mostly using an online method, with plans for filming campus tour videos and the "2020 Winter Online Campus Tour and Youth Meeting Day." (From the left) KUBS Associate Dean Joong Hyuk Kim, 11th KUBE 김은수(Class of 19), 이혜영(Class of 17), 김태호(Class of 16), 정혜린(Class of 18), 유다연(Class of 19), 백성현(Class of 19) Next was the graduation ceremony of the 11th KUBE students. △김은수(Class of 19) △김태호(Class of 16) △백성현(Class of 19) △유다연(Class of 19) △이혜영(Class of 17) △정혜린(Class of 18) received the certification of graduation and an additional prize for finishing their activity for 1 year. (From the left) KUBS Associate Dean Joong Hyuk Kim, 12th KUBE 박정욱(Class of 20), 이정현(Class of 19), 서종호(Class of 17), 하지민(Class of 19), 정다은(Class of 20), 김원성(Class of 19) (From the left) KUBS Associate Dean Joong Hyuk Kim, 13th KUBE 최윤정(Class of 20), 이수연(Class of 20), 조영재(Class of 17), 강유민 (Class of 20), 문규리(Class of 19), 지준희(Class of 17) Certificates of scholarship and appointment were given to the 12th KUBE students who will continue their activity for another semester, and newly selected 13th KUBE students. "We are grateful for actively participating in public relations through online activities at a time when there were many restrictions on offline activities due to the COVID-19," said Associate Dean Joong Hyuk Kim who attended the ceremony. The event was concluded by his encouragement: “On behalf of Dean Jae Wook Kim, who was unable to attend because of a lecture, I would like to thank the 11th KUBE students and ask them to take good care of the 12th and 13th KUBE students.” Meanwhile, the main activities of the KUBS Student Ambassador KUBE, which was first launched in 2013 and officially launched in June 2015, include △regular campus tours at KUBS and youth meeting days △KUBS youth mentoring days and △protocol for KUBS events. KUBS highly recognizes the contribution and hard work of KUBE ambassadors and has been providing the KUBE members with the new ‘Scholarship for KUBS Student Ambassador’ since the first semester of 2019.

2020.10.26 Views 3279

[Startup Institute Lecture Series #5] ‘Impact Investment and Advice for Entrepreneurs’ – Sopoong Ven

[Startup Institute Lecture Series #5] ‘Impact Investment and Advice for Entrepreneurs’ – Sopoong Ventures Co., Ltd. CEO Han Sang-yeop The fifth lecture of the Lecture Series, organized by Korea University Business School (Dean=Jae Wook Kim) Startup Institute (Director: Hojung Shin), was held on October 13th (Tue). The Lecture Series is part of the Seung Myung-Ho Center for Entrepreneurship Education, an educational institution within the Startup Institute, and is a lecture by start-up mentors who actively work in the field. The special lecture titled "Impact Investment and Advice for Entrepreneurs" by CEO of Soopoong Ventures Han Sang-yeop, was conducted as a real-time online lecture due to the COVID-19. Sopoong Ventures Co., Ltd., which CEO Han Sang-yeop has been a representative partner since 2016, makes ‘impact investments.’ Impact investments are investments that focus on social values and takes the form of an existing financial investment but considers what kind social value is created by the firm that receives the investment. CEO Han claims that the identity of Sopoong Venture Co., Ltd isan ‘impact accelerator’. This means that it will not only provide financial investments but also provide support for companies that have received investments to grow and "accelerate." CEO Han explained that impact investment does not just mean 'good investment'. Impact investments are located above the spectrum between financial and social values, thus setting the balance between the two values can be different for each investor. Also, paying attention to social values does not mean that the rate of returns is falling. The return of return on impact investment is said to be higher than the market average. Due to the characteristics of millennials and Z generation that put high value on social values, impact investment has been growing rapidly not only globally but also in Korea for the recent 1~2 years. As an investor with start-up experience, CEO Han offered advice for prospective entrepreneurs, such as △define the problems and solutions, △set short-term goals, and understand the competitive environment. He then wrapped up his lecture by introducing investment processes that students need to know as a prospective entrepreneur, and standards for evaluating entrepreneurs from the perspective of an impact investor.

2020.10.26 Views 3906