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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 347

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 5425

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 5158

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 4656

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 4664

KUBS MBA Admission Guide for Fall 2019

KUBS MBA Admission Guide for Fall 2019 In 1963, for the first time in the country, Graduate School of Business was launched in Korea University to train professional managers. It was converted to an MBA program in September 2006 and has since continued its ‘first and best’ reputation in Korea. KUBS MBA, the nation's top MBA program, will recruit new students for the second half of 2019. New students will be recruited in three programs: Executive MBA, Korea MBA and Finance MBA. Applications will be available online from September 26th to October 25th, 5:00 pm. Information sessions for prospective applicants will be held accordingly. The session for Korea MBA program will be at 7:30 pm on September 18th, followed by Finance MBA program at 7:30 pm on September 20th, and Executive MBA program at 7:30 pm on September 24th. It will consist of an introduction to KUBS and each program, Q&A and a campus tour. A program for managers and executives with more than 10 years of experience, the Executive MBA program will be on weekends (Friday-Saturday) and will last for two years. As it consists of CEOs and executives representing each field, two professors and a full-time program manager will help any academic affairs. Exclusive classrooms and lounges will also be provided. In particular, KUBS Executive MBA ranked 38th in the "100 Executive MBA Rankings in the World" by Financial Times (UK) in 2018, maintaining the country's No. 1 throne for the eighth consecutive year while competing proudly with other global MBA programs. Admission is open for around 55 students. (Admission Inquiries: 02-3290-2705/5365) Executive MBA Admission Guide Korea MBA, which boasts the long tradition of KUBS and the best human network, is a two-year part-time program for office workers, with classes taking place in the evening. Aiming to foster an international level of managers specialized in Korean companies, it actively researches and develops business cases for managerial innovation in Korean companies. Each year, about 190 students are selected through a rigorous selection process. Korea MBA program will offer learning opportunities for eight majors including HR, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, LSOM, MIS, International Management and Strategic Management, with self-organized alumni association and student clubs in various fields. (Admission Inquiries: 02-3290-1360/5365) Korea MBA Admission Guide Finance MBA program which fosters professionals in finance is a two-year part-time program that trains specialized expertise in finance including general theories of business. The basic theories on finance will be taught by KUBS professors, and practical subjects such as asset management, financial engineering and insurance will be taught by working-level experts in the industry, so that they can be used directly in the field of business. In particular, in line with the rapidly changing environment with the development of information technology, KUBS also provides courses on programming subjects (R and Python) or Big Data/Machine Learning. Admission is open for about 35 students. (Admission Inquiries: 02-3290-1308/5365) Finance MBA Admission Guide

2019.08.12 Views 5215

Award Ceremony for Best English Papers of Spring 2019

Award Ceremony for Best English Papers of Spring 2019 The Best English Thesis Award for the first semester of the year, hosted by the Department of Business Administration and International Management at Korea University Graduate School, was held at 2 p.m. on August 9 at the Associate Dean's office at the KUBS Main Hall. Kim Baeho, Associate Dean for Research, and four winners attended the award ceremony. The selection committee selected the best papers after screening the recommended papers from five majors: marketing, international management, management, LSOM, and finance. The winners included Yoon Seok-chae (Marketing Master's Program), Kim Ki-Hyun (Ph.D. in International Management), Park Sang-beom (Ph.D. in Management), Lee Sang-jun (Ph.D. in LSOM), and Lee Woong-ki (Finance M.A and Ph.D. Integration Program), each with 300,000 won in scholarship. Vice President Kim Baeho congratulated the winners by delivering the prize. Kim said, "It is very meaningful to receive an award for a dissertation that you put so much effort in," and delivered a congratulatory message saying, "I sincerely congratulate you on winning the award."

2019.08.09 Views 4598