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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 278

Korea MBA students enjoyed their year-end at the <2019 KMBA Night>

Korea University Business School (Dean= Jae Wook Kim) Korea MBA (hereinbelow K-MBA) was held on December 27 at the Grand Salon of the Hyatt Hotel in Namsan. The event, which was held to promote friendship among K-MBA students at the end of the year, was attended by many guests, including Weon Sang Yoo, Associate Dean of KUBS, and Jaiho Chung, Academic Director of K-MBA, as well as many K-MBA students. The first part of the event commenced with a celebration performance by the K-MBA music club DINGA, which was continued by an opening address of Academic Director Jaiho Chung. "We have been able to run K-MBA programs smoothly this year thanks to our students," Chung said. "K-MBA will pursue constant transformation to become a better program and will always listen to your opinions." "I hope you will always speak candidly of constructive suggestions next year, and I hope you will be happy in the new year and be healthier," Chung said. Then Lee Kyung-joon, president of the K-MBA Student Association, continued his opening remarks. "It's not a place with credits or grades, so I hope you enjoy it comfortably," said Lee Kyung-joon. "I hope it will be a place where all of you who have worked hard for a year can enjoy.” The dinner then began with a toast from Kim Hak-seung (K-MBA 05th class), chairman of the Knowledge Forum committee. The second part of the event, which commenced with the invitation performance from DJ ‘JeonJaBang’, was followed by a recreation session where people shared their memories and formed friendship. The event ended with success, with all participants spending time together, including selecting best dressers, best ‘photo-genic’, and lucky draw.

2020.01.14 Views 4078

Registration for KUBS MBA 2020

KUBS (Dean: Jae Wook Kim) welcomes new students for the upcoming 2020 MBA program. Three programs will be open, including △Global MBA △Global MIM and △S³ Asia MBA. ※ Schedule is subject to change. The Global MBA program, which fosters the next-generation leaders that read well global trends, is a one-year intensive program available for customization. Students may choose either a one-and-a-half-year program in which they can study abroad in one of 30 overseas universities, or a two-year program in which they can earn multiple degrees by taking one year in ESCP (France) or EBS (Germany). Application will be conducted in three rounds, and for each round, a separate admission information session will be provided for detailed descriptions. Information session for the 1st round will be held on January 14. Internet application will be conducted until February 14, and the documents application will be conducted until February 17. Applications who have passed the document screening will be announced on February 21. Interviews will be held on February 29, and the final result will be announced on March 6. KUBS is the member of the CEMS Global Alliance, the world’s prestigious business school association, and also runs the Global MIM program. After completing the first semester at Korea University, students can spend their second semester at one of 30 CEMS schools and attend eight weeks of global corporate internship opportunities. KUBS Global MIM and CEMS MIM can be acquired simultaneously. The Global MIM admission information session will be held on February 19 and March 4, before recruiting the applicants only once. Online and documents application will be conducted until March 27, and those who have passed the document screening will be announced on April 3. There will then be an interview on April 11, and the final result will be announced on April 20. The S³ Asia MBA, jointly run by KUBS, National University of Singapore and Fudan University of China, is an Asian-specific program. Based on a master's degree in business administration from KUBS, students can earn a master's degree from either NUS or Fudan, hence it is best suited for applicants who want to get a job in Asia or form a business network in Asia. The S³ Asia MBA will hold an admission information session on March 7 and April 1. Since then, the applicants will be recruited only once. Internet applications will be available until April 24 and documents applications will be available until April 27. Those who have passed the document screening will be announced on May 8 for interviews on May 16. The final result will then be announced on May 27. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Application Webpage Inquiries: Administrative Office of Korea University Business School (02-3290-5365) Global MBA Global MIM S³ Asia MBA

2020.01.14 Views 4841

Conference for 2020 Spring Incoming Graduate School Students Held

A conference for incoming Graduate School students of the 2020 Spring semester was held in December 19th 5pm at Hyundai Motor Hall B308. The conference was led by Kim Baeho Deputy Dean, the director of the Graduate School of Business. At the beginning of the conference Kim said, “I sincerely greet all of you who were selected from a very rigorous process,” and added, “I hope sufficient information about KUBS is conveyed through today’s conference.” Korea University Graduate School of Business is to be newly restructured. It has been organized with two majors; Business and International Business, but it will be reorganized with a single major. In addition, Business Analytics will be added to the list of majors, which makes eight single majors within the Graduate School of Business. Kim commented, “Studying in Graduate School is a process of cultivating coursework and research as well as professionalism, a process of cultivating a T-shaped talent.” He also added that “the goal of KUBS is to train future scholars through strengthening research and education.” Korea University Graduate School of Business is to support students with all means. For the students’ research and studies ‘Programming Boot Camp,” ‘Amazon Web Service Technical Essentials,’ ‘Math Camp,’ ‘Academic Writing in English’ will be provided. In addition, an award ceremony will be held for excellent English research papers for each major every semester. Additionally, a scholarship program, financial support for research, a library, and research labs will be provided as well. Kim ended the conference by saying “if you enter KUBS I am sure that you will spend a great time.” A session with current graduate school students ensued after the conference. The schedule of the 2020 semester of Graduate School is as follows: The registration period of freshmen is from January eighth (Wed) to 4PM of January tenth (Fri). The Orientation session will be held in 2PM at February 18th (Tue) and registration for courses is from February 19th (Wed) to February 21st (Fri). The semester starts in March 2nd (Mon) and the course drop/add period is from the 9th to the 11th.

2019.12.31 Views 11683

Finance MBA Alumni Night to celebrate New Year

An alumni event for the 2019 Finance MBA (F-MBA) program was held on December 21 at the Hanyang Room on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Namdaemun. 12th member Lee Seung-chul and 13th member Lee Ga-yeon hosted the event. Guest introduction was conducted before the event. Dean Kim Jae Wook, Professor Yi Han Sang, Professor Yoo Weon Sang, Professor Kim Joonghyuk, Professor Na Hyun Seung, Professor James Park, F-MBA Alumni Association President Nam Woo-sung, 2015 K-MBA President Lee Kyung-joon, 12th F-MBA President Yeon Suk-heum were present, including the 50 classmates. First, there was a greeting message from the Dean. "We have changed from full-time MBA to part-time MBA this year, so I hope more people will participate in F-MBA in the future," said Dean Kim. "I congratulate the 12th alumni and do hope promising results from the 13th graduating class. "Thank you for inviting me," said F-MBA Alumni Association President Nam. "I hope you become a proud alumni of the program.” "Thank you for your hard work for two years," said 12th F-MBA President Yeon. "I hope the 13th members will now lead the program well." The first part of the event has ended as the newly elected 13th presidents gave a speech dedicated to the leaving class. In the second part of the event, the 2019 F-MBA memoir video was released. While watching the video together, the alumni have strengthened their love while recalling the past. Some stage performances also drew huge attention from the crowd. The third part was followed by a quiz, a drawing event, and then the last group photoshoot. Check out the photos for F-MBA Alumni Night here

2019.12.31 Views 4511

2020-1 KUBS Outbound-Exchange Students Information Session Held

Korea University Business School (Dean=Jae Wook Kim) 2020-1 KUBS Outbound Exchange Students Information Session was held on December 20 (Fri) at 5:00 pm in HM B307. The contents were △Preparations before departure △Precautions before return △Individual preparation items △Application for credit acknowledgement △Q&A session. Before departure, exchange students must report their departure through submitting a departure notification form, a letter of commitment, a parental consent form, on the outbound-exchange students information session date and submit a copy of the student's insurance certificate. In addition, the student will officially be recognized as an exchange student only when the tuition fee is paid in full during the semester's tuition payment period, and it is their duty to confirm their exchange student status at KUPID (Portal). After arrival, students must report their arrival to the KUBS International Office exchange program coordinator via e-mail with their residence address, residence telephone number, contact information, and ‘Notice of Arrival Form’. In particular, the ‘Note of Arrival Form’ is recommended to be carried out within 14 days of arrival. Students must also attend the local orientation and make an entry declaration to the foreign exchange university. Guidance for preparation before and after ‘departure’ was followed by guidance for preparations before and after ‘returning’. Students must visit the relevant department of the foreign exchange university and make a request to send the official report card to the KUBS International Office before leaving. In addition, students must complete the settlement of the dormitory and the account safely. After returning, students must apply for acknowledgement of credits. Immediately after returning, students should visit the International Office, fill out the return notification form and feedback & experience form, and submit 4 types of documents including the application for foreign exchange university credits, original report card, e-mail report paper, and syllabus. Also, insurance subscription is required as individual student preparation. Students must be aware that without insurance coverage for international students for more than four months, admission could be cancelled.

2019.12.31 Views 3853

2019 E-MBA Year-end Party: Another Great Year with KUBS

On December 16th, KUBS Executive MBA (E-MBA) held its year-end party in Four Seasons Hotel Seoul Grand Ballroom at 6:30 pm. For this year’s closing event, as always, important group of people shed light on the KUBS’s night; President of E-MBA Alumni Hee Ok Kang, KUBS Dean Jaewook Kim, KUBS Associate Dean Weonsang Yoo, President of Korea University Alumni Jayeol Koo and other 250 VIPs were present. Specially directed for this year, there was an event named “Recollection Tour”. In front of the Ballroom, party attendants could enjoy the 2,000 pieces of exhibited images which have been taken during the 2019 E-MBA programs such as Academic Forum, Golf Tournament and Alumni Reunions. At the opening, President Hee Ok Kang addressed a congratulatory remark expressing his deep attachment in the class of 16th and 17th E-MBA graduates: “I have a concrete belief that all the E-MBA graduates will make success on their own goals and wishes, since they are always doing well on their jobs but also showing up amazing achievements every year. Please enjoy tonight’s event, and charge your positive energy as much as you can”. Next, Jayeol Koo, President of Korea University Alumni added a speech mentioning the fact that KUBS E-MBA being ranked as 27th in 2019 FT ranking. “I would like to attribute this good news to the great faculty members and E-MBA participants who have continuously contributing to the KUBS’s brand value”, said the president. The last message was given from the Dean Jaewook Kim. “First, I appreciate Hee Ok Kang for leading the E-MBA group, and second, let me give a big hand to the E-MBA graduates who finished the program with wonderful results. I hope this event to be very interactive, in order to help promoting friendship between each of you. We KUBS will keep working hard on the future developments in E-MBA program management. Following the opening speeches, appreciation plaques were awarded to President Kang and Byung Joo Lee, the KUBS EMBA manager. After that, President Kang made a 5-million won donation to KUBS, and the amount was part of the financial sponsorship given by the E-MBA participants. The first session was ended with the President Kang introducing the new E-MBA management group for 2020. The second session was presented with the series of stage performance under the title of “Encountering Classic and Modern”. Hyui-jin Chun, a pera-pop artist and Oh-My-Girl, a Korean Idol dance team performed classic and modern sounds of music, respectively. At last, the party was successfully ended while everyone enjoying a lottery event which provides numerous gift boxes to the lucky ones. Click to view photos of E-MBA Year-end Party

2019.12.26 Views 9421