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‘KUBS 120 MARCH’ Campaign Nears 40% of Goal … Total Pledges Reach Approx. KRW 4.6 Billion

‘KUBS 120 MARCH’ Campaign Nears 40% of Goal … Total Pledges Reach Approx. KRW 4.6 Billion Three major large-scale pledges secured within four months of launch … Campaign continues through November 30 Korea University Business School’s KRW 12 billion fundraising campaign, “KUBS 120 MARCH,” has secured approximately KRW 4.6 billion in pledged donations within just four months of its launch, nearing 40% of its goal. Since the campaign’s launch in January, when pledged donations stood at around KRW 2 billion, the total has more than doubled in just three months. From December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2026, total pledges reached KRW 4,652,317,231, with 324 participants, including corporations, alumni, faculty, staff, and students. | Three major pledges secured … Alumni and corporations join forces One of the most notable achievements is the securing of three major pledges. An anonymous donor pledged support for the research fund, Eugene Investment & Securities Co., Ltd. for the development fund, and Samyang Tongsang for scholarships. Alumni account for approximately 62% of total pledges, while corporations represent about 35%, jointly driving the campaign forward. Group donations have also continued. Following the participation of the Class of ’81 alumni association, the Business School Class of ’79 Scholarship Committee (28 members), the KUBS Class of ’98 Alumni Night (126 participants), as well as faculty and staff, have also joined the campaign. | Expanding participation across classes, generations, and professions The donor base is highly diverse. Participation spans from alumni who entered in the 1970s to current students from the Class of ’26, as well as members of EMBA, DBA, and AMP programs, undergraduate alumni, and even alumni from the College of Medicine. From individual research labs and faculty bands to student councils, all corners of the Business School are actively engaging with the campaign, further broadening its base of participation. This campaign is particularly meaningful in that it places value not only on the total amount raised but also on participation itself. From small contributions starting at KRW 10,000 to major gifts reaching KRW 1 billion, every act of giving becomes part of the shared legacy of KUBS’s 120-year history. | Investing in the future campus… Advancing the 3C Trading Zone and 4Tech strategy The funds raised are being used to realize the Business School’s future vision. Alongside the advancement of the “4Tech Strategy,” centered on AI, semiconductors, energy, and robotics, spatial innovation projects are also taking shape. The Business School is already operating AI-focused tracks and 4Tech micro-degree programs, and continues to expand its educational and research capabilities with its largest-ever full-time faculty body of 95 members. On the basement level of Hyundai Motor Hall, the “3C Trading Zone (tentative name)” is currently under development, with a trading demo day scheduled for early May. The space will also include an Art & Culture Room. Artist Uhm Jung-soon’s installation piece, K, the Noseless Elephant, has already been installed in the building. Construction has also begun on an LED display in the lobby of LG-POSCO Hall, which will serve as a large-scale digital donor wall. An opening ceremony is scheduled following the conclusion of the campaign in May. Dean Eonsoo Kim stated, “We have come this far thanks to the collective support of each and every member,” adding, “We hope more people will join us on this journey as we prepare for the next 120 years of the Business School.” The “KUBS 120 MARCH” campaign will continue through November 30, 2026. Donations can be made via the official sponsorship page (box.donus.org/box/koreauniversity/KUBS120march). As of December 1, 2025 – November 30, 2026 | Total pledged amount: KRW 4,652,317,231

2026.04.17 Views 2011

Pre-MBA Career Day for Global MBA Freshmen

Pre-MBA Career Day for Global MBA Freshme "Pre-MBA Career Day," hosted by the Career Development Center of Korea University Business School, (Dean: Kim Jae-wook) was held on August 22 at Hyundai Motor Hall Room 403. The Pre-MBA Career Day, one of the most essential sessions of the 2019 Global MBA freshman Career Acceleration Program, is designed to help freshmen manage their careers and get job support. First of all, the event began with the introduction of the Career Development Center and career development programs by Woo Jin-hwa, an employee of the Career Development Center. In the lecture that followed, Research Direct International (RDI) Worldwide CEO Gordon Dudley gave a speech on the topic of "Strategic approaches to the career." "I was also a Global MBA student like you 10 years ago," he said. "I worked at a Korean securities firm, though I’m from the U.K, and established an investment firm called RDI Worldwide after the G-MBA program." He then asked students why they were attending the MBA program and students responded with answers. "It's very important to have a clear reason for a particular decision," Gordon Dudley said. "It's because it's the driving force and the sustainability of our efforts to achieve that goal." The process of building a career is not a sprint; it's a marathon," he said. "That is, studying for two years with an MBA may not bring the reward you want. “In that perspective,” he stressed, “a strategic approach to the career is essential, as it can save time and energy.” Afterwards, the special lecture has been conducted in a free atmosphere, with identifying the motivation that drives G-MBA students to move by writing a psychological checklist, accordingly setting their own target careers, sharing and exchanging feedback "It was a very busy and difficult time while I was in the MBA program, but it was a very important time," Gordon Dudley said. "I hope you can experience a lot in here because it's the best asset.

2019.08.23 Views 4351

Homecoming Day for KUBS Graduates, Class of 1994

Homecoming Day for KUBS Graduates, Class of 1994 The homecoming day for KUBS Graduates, Class of 1994, was held at 7:30 pm on August 20 at LG-POSCO Building. The homecoming day was a special event organized by Dean Jae Wook Kim to encourage alumni members preparing the KUBS Alumni Night event. Attending the event were Dean Jae Wook Kim, Professor Joong Hyuk Kim, Professor Baeho Kim, Secretary-General Sung-ho Oh, and KUBS graduates including Chang-kyu Choi, Gil-sang Choi with 20 other classmates. "The reason I brought you today is that I wish you have a good time with your alumni, not only to talk about the event, but also to renew each other's friendship," Kim said in a welcoming speech. “KUBS is the first of its kind in the country to hold an alumni night for nearly 40 years, and through this event, graduates are delivering an average of 100 million won worth of scholarships for KUBS students, said Sung-ho Oh, Secretary-General of KUBS. "It's all thanks to the support of our KUBS alumni, and I hope this evening will be a successful one as well." The Class of 1994 also responded. First of all, Jae-hak Jeong expressed his feeling to visit his alma mater. "Thank you for inviting me to this special occasion," said Jeong. "I will ask for advice from my seniors in the Class of 1993 and work with them to prepare for this year's alumni night." "After graduation, I started to feel the importance of my alma mater, which I didn't know when I was in school," said Sang-mi Lee, Class of 1994. "I hope everyone has a good time today." After the introduction, the participants gathered together to take group photos, enjoy dinner and promote friendship. The Class of 1994 also responded. First of all, Jae-hak Jeong expressed his feeling to visit his alma mater. "Thank you for inviting me to this special occasion," said Jeong. "I will ask for advice from my seniors in the Class of 1993 and work with them to prepare for this year's alumni night." "After graduation, I started to feel the importance of my alma mater, which I didn't know when I was in school," said Sang-mi Lee, Class of 1994. "I hope everyone has a good time today." After the introduction, the participants gathered together to take group photos, enjoy dinner and promote friendship.

2019.08.22 Views 4114

9 Months of Sweat and Effort: The E-MBA ELITE Project Presentation

9 Months of Sweat and Effort: The E-MBA ELITE Project Presentation The presentation of the "Executive Learning and Interactive Team Excellence" (ELITE) project, which is held by the Executive MBA (E-MBA) of Korea University, was made on August 17th (Sat) at Room 530 of the LG-POSCO Hall. The event was attended by Yoo Weon Sang, Associate Dean and Program Director at the Graduate School of Business Administration, and Chun Jae Uk, as well as professors Yoo Shijin, Lee Jae-Nam and Rhee Jay Hyuk, who led the project. In addition, Chairman and Vice President of FMASSOCIATES and others related to the businesses of the case studies such as Facilitator, and Kang Hee-ok, President of the Alumni Association, (E-MBA 17th) were also present. About 70 people attended and listened to the presentation of six teams. Each team shared their preparations with the participants through a 40-minute presentation session. The six teams respectively presented on the topics of △Ways for the "Wearable Smart Glass" to advance into the domestic and overseas tourism markets △ Reading-m growth strategies using direct stores and reading platform, △Market analysis and marketing strategies to revitalize premium traditional liquor, △SENIORBOT's "Elderly-friendly Hyodol" sales and marketing strategies, △Inventing new items using heat blocking multi-films and methods of expanding the domestic market of heat blocking systems, △IoT, AI-based Silvercare platform. This project has been prepared for about nine months since December 2018. "Though they are veterans of business who have been through a lot of ups and downs in the industry, I can feel the tension in the air today," said Yoo Weon Sang, Associate Dean and Program Director, before the announcement. "I hope you will share the results of your efforts and encourage and praise each other rather than think of it as a competition." "I think Korea University's E-MBA can become a global business school like Harvard's MBA," said Kang Hee-ok, President of the E-MBA Alumni Association. "With that mindset of pride, please present your ideas." The E-MBA ELITE Project, a unique and distinctive subject of E-MBA at KUBS, involves students directly examining pending issues of sponsored companies and proposing problems to solve practical problems with outside experts. During the semester, students can take part in solving practical problems, taking the internal problems and direction of change in a rapidly changing society from a management theory perspective. The main purpose of the subject is to develop students into "deciders with independent thinking" and to share with their peers the practical knowledge, analysis and solutions gained by individuals. 사진 확인하기

2019.08.21 Views 4982

KUBS MBA Holds Graduation Ceremony for Fall 2018

KUBS MBA Holds Graduation Ceremony for Fall 2018 The graduation ceremony for KUBS MBA (Dean=Jae Wook Kim) was held at the Supex Hall of LG-POSCO Building at 3 pm on August 16. Attending the event were Jae Wook Kim (Dean of KUBS), Weon Sang Yoo (Vice Dean of KUBS MBA), and other faculty members. Graduates filled the venue with graduation gowns and master's caps. In total, there were 60 graduates majoring in three majors: Global MBA, Global MIM, and Korea MBA. After some opening remarks, Professor Yoo said: "KUBS MBA is selected as the best MBA program in Korea by Hankyung Business.” He then talked about the remarkable achievements of KUBS MBA, which opened in 1963 for the first time in Korea. "I sincerely congratulate all 60 graduates," Professor Kim said at the ceremony. "I hope you will be proud of having completed the rigorous course of KUBS during the past year. The global economic situation is not good, but based on your experience here, I hope you could create an opportunity to grow further.” “You are the most important asset of KUBS," he said. "KUBS will always wait for you to come back and share your experiences in the future." After the ceremony, the degrees and academic prizes were given. The President’s Award was given to Anika Niemann (Global MBA), and the Dean’s Award was given to Chung-Hoon James Choo (Global MBA), and the Achievement Award to Kim Hyo-young, Park Minhee, Park Sang Min, Yoo Joonwoo, Alexander Charles Wirtz (Global MBA), and Julia Johanna Schmit (Global MIM). All those who attended the event showed their affection for the school by singing the school anthem at the end. Graduates also got up from their seat and threw their master's caps together in the air to celebrate each other. The number of recipients of this year's degree was 41 Global MBA students, 12 Global MIM students, and seven Korea MBA students. 사진 확인하기

2019.08.20 Views 4674

Advanced Management Program (AMP) 86th Generation Course Completion Ceremony

Advanced Management Program (AMP) 86th Generation Course Completion Ceremony Korea University Business School Advanced Management Program (hereinbelow AMP) 86th generation course completion ceremony was held on August 12 (Mon) in LG-POSCO Building SUPEX HALL. In this ceremony, KUBS President Jae Wook Kim, KUBS Vice President Weon Sang Yoo, President of AMP Alumni Association Moon-Chan Kim, KUBS Academic Director Bo Kyung Bae, honored guests and about 70 students who completed the course attended. For the first step, President Jae Wook Kim read congratulatory message. President Jae Wook Kim said, “It’s hard to believe that all of you are graduating this fast. I hope you've learned a lot about how your knowledge as a leader can be combined with and applied to the knowledge you've learned in school. I hope you continue your close network with your friends around you, and I ask for your continued attention towards KUBS." As next step President of AMP Alumni Association Moon-Chan Kim congratulated AMP graduates. He said, “Although it might have been tough to work in daytime and study on nighttime, I am very sure that you have learned a lot. I hope our graduates to maintain their love towards our school motto: Liberty, Justice, Truth, and support Alumni Association as well.” Academic Director Bo Kyung Bae’s gratification speech followed. She said, “AMP 87th Generation has a very special meaning to me because this was my first semester in KUBS. Now it is over, but it is also another start. I hope you can improve your knowledge through active networks and communication.” Choong Sub Lim, President of AMP 87th Generation, gave his speech in reply. He said, “We, the 87th generation, became a family by going through the AMP course. We will thrive to become good role models for the next generation through alumni activities.” KUBS President Jae Wook Kim handed out the graduation certificate to the student representative, which was followed by awarding ceremony to graduates. Choong Sub Lim, who participated most actively in Alumni Association was awarded President award, and other ten alumni received achievement award, while other five alumni received an exemplary award. Meanwhile, students who actively and sincerely participated in the program were awarded summa cum laude and cum laude. As for the special prize, class #3 won the "Best Class Award," which is awarded to the class that has formed a more cohesive human network through high participation and active social networking. President of AMP Alumni Association, Moon-Chan Kim, presented the plaque of merit to the Choong Sub Lim, president of AMP 87th generation, and Young Hyun Yeo, the secretary-general, which was followed by a ceremony to deliver admission fees and the alumni association flag. After the 87th generation Association delivered a scholarship of 10 million won to the school, the whole ceremony ended with all of the students throwing their bachelor's caps into the sky. Korea University AMP has produced 4,718 graduates until now for past 44 years, and after the graduation, many alumni actively participate in school works, enhancing the AMP reputation.

2019.08.13 Views 4233

Choi Yoon-Joon (Admitted '17, KUBS) Wins the Top Prize in the Real Estate 114 Big Data Contest

Choi Yoon-Joon (Admitted '17, KUBS) Wins the Top Prize in the Real Estate 114 Big Data Contest Choi Yoon-Joon (Admitted '17, KUBS) won the top prize in the "Big Data Contest" hosted by Real Estate 114 on the occasion of its 20th anniversary. A contest for undergraduates and graduates nationwide, a total of 199 teams applied, and 54 of them submitted their projects, with one team winning the grand prize, one team winning the top prize, and three teams for excellence. The main competition and awards ceremony was held on May 29th at the Pangyo Startup Campus in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province. Winner's Interview 최우수상 수상의 최윤준(경영17) 학우 1. You've presented on the topic of "Real Estate Price Trend Forecasting Model Using Machine Learning." Could you please elaborate on your topic? We've created a model that can literally predict the trend of real estate prices by using machine learning. By combining REPS 3.0, a data platform that was provided by Real Estate 114, with the macroeconomic indicators provided by the National Statistical Portal or the Bank of Korea's Economic Statistics System, we predicted the trend of real estate prices in almost every region, including Seoul, Gyeonggi, Incheon, Busan, North Gyeongsang, South Gyeongsang, and Jeju. Machine learning techniques such as Support Vector Machine, Linear Discriminal Analysis, Random Forest, and Artificial Neural Network were used as predictive methods. To give you a specific description of the method we used, we first divided the price change rate data that we wanted to predict into three classes: sUp, Up, and Down. Next, through a graph analysis, we determined whether each column (LTV, DTI, consumer price inflation, turnover, supply, etc.) and class was correlated or not, and only the columns that were significant to the prediction were selected. We used machine learning techniques such as Supervisor Machine, Linear Discriminal Analysis, Random Forest, and Artificative Neural Network to predict whether each of these points belongs to sUP, Up, or Down. Finally, we created the error sequence and ROC Curve to measure the accuracy of the prediction and determine whether the analysis results were significant. 2. Please tell us how you feel about winning the award and some tips for winning. The biggest force for winning is understanding big data, developing insights, and learning data visualization and machine learning techniques through a course called "Basics of Big Data Analysis and Interpretation" by Professor Jung Howon. Based on what I learned from the professor, I was able to participate in many competitions. Also, when I was looking for information on real estate competitions, I was able to get the necessary data without wandering around because I asked Professor Kim Jae-wook for advice. With the help of our professors, we were able to produce analysis reports that included both data and techniques. Not only did we have a solid report, but also with previous experience of winning two awards, we provided a smooth delivery of the analysis. I believe that is why we were able to receive an award. I had been worrying if I could do well in studying big data, but this contest was a very meaningful event because I could yield results that helped relieve my anxiety. I was able to gain the confidence to participate in other competitions without hesitation by continuing to study this field.

2019.08.12 Views 4250