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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 May 31 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 March 29, 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 May 31, 2026. Donations can be made via the official sponsorship page (box.donus.org/box/koreauniversity/KUBS120march). As of December 1, 2025 – March 29, 2026 | Total pledged amount: KRW 4,652,317,231

2026.04.17 Views 424

2019 KUBS MBA Admissions Open

2019 KUBS MBA Admissions Open Korea University Business School (Dean=Professor Jae Wook Kim) is now accepting applications for 2019 MBA admissions. Admissions are open for 3 MBA programs: △Global MBA/Global MIM △S³ Asia MBA. Global MBA has three application rounds, and Global MIM has two application rounds. Global MBA and Global MIM are programs which equip students to academic and professional skills through a variety of global experiences. If candidates participate in programs at partner schools across the world, they are eligible for the award of degrees from both institutions. S3 Asia MBA is an Asia-specialized MBA program and has only one application round. Candidates can study at 3 universities in 3 different countries in Asia — Korea University, Fudan University, and National University of Singapore (NUS). Candidates are eligible to graduate with 2 degrees, one from KUBS and the other from either Fudan University or NUS. Both Global MBA and Global MIM will begin the application of the 1st round starting from the entrance information session which is held on January 3 (Thu) 2019. The deadline for online application of the 1st round is January 13 (Sun) 2019 17:00 and submission documents should be accepted the day after (January 14 (Mon) 17:00). The result will be notified on January 18 (Fri) 15:00 and shortlisted applicants will need to attend an interview on January 26 (Sat), then the final outcome will be released on February 1 (Fri) 15:00. The 2nd round of Global MBA and Global MIM's entrance information session is held on February 20 (Wed) 2019 19:00. Online application will be available until March 29 (Fri) 17:00 and documents can be submitted until April 2 (Tue) 17:00. Results of the 2nd round will be released on April 5 (Fri) 15:00 and shortlisted applicants will need to attend an interview on April 13(Sat), then the final outcome will be released on April 23 (Tue) 15:00. The 3rd round is conducted in Global MBA and S³ Asia MBA programs. The entrance information session will be held twice: March 9 (Sat) 2019 14:00(1st) & April 3(Wed) 2019 19:30(2nd) and will convey detailed information about Global MBA/S³ Asia MBA program. Online applications of the 3rd round are due until April 26 (Fri) 17:00, submission documents are accepted until April 30 (Tue) 17:00. The result will be announced on May 10 (Fri) 15:00 and interviews for shortlisted applicants will be conducted on May 18 (Sat). The final outcome of Global MBA/S³ Asia MBA 3rd round will be released on May 29 (Wed) 15:00. Applications for the 2019 MBA programs can be made online via (https://bizapply.korea.ac.kr). Please contact the Department Office (02-3290-5365) for further information. ※The schedule in the attached file may change depending on the situation.

2019.04.26 Views 5235

‘Faculty-Student Mentoring Day’: A Special Time with Academic Advisors

‘Faculty-Student Mentoring Day’: A Special Time with Academic Advisors Korea University Business School (Dean=Kim Jae Wook) held the ‘Faculty-Student Mentoring Day’ event for Spring 2019 on April 8th (Mon), 11th (Thu), and 12th (Fri) at Ahn Young Il Hall and Cuckoo Hall, LG-POSCO Building. The event was held for three days at Ahn Young Il Hall and Cuckoo Hall at LG-POSCO Building between 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, and 54 faculty and 488 undergraduates participated. After each student’s pre-application to the event, each student was able to freely attend the meeting and had lunch with their academic advisors in a comfortable atmosphere. In addition, group mentoring was held regarding matters which require advice such as academics, career, and scholarship. The students in attendance spoke not only with their academic advisors but also with other students sitting at the same table, revealing each other's current situation and concerns. Foreign students also participated together as mentees, actively communicating and sharing meaningful time. "As a freshman, I had many problems including my school life, but I think the advice I received from my professor helped me a lot," said Park Yong-chan (Undergraduate, admitted in '19), who attended the event on Tuesday. "As my professor said, I would like to seriously explore what I want, and do my best in that field and have no regrets." "I had a great time since I was able to hear many stories that helped senior students who are serious about their career," said Hong Chang-ui (Undergraduate, admitted in '14), who attended the meeting on Wednesday. "I was also very happy that my academic advisor, Professor Kim Jaehwan, created a happy atmosphere for mentee students." The ‘Faculty-Student Meeting Day’ of KUBS is an event where professors and business students can meet and talk about their studies and careers. Business schools are holding events every semester to narrow the distance between faculty and students, and motivate students to study. The event, which began in 2011, has established itself as a mentoring program for KUBS based on students' high satisfaction. 지도교수 멘토링 만남의 날 사진 확인하기

2019.04.25 Views 4030

[Special Lecture] Choi Dongjun, Barclays UK Managing Director/Strategic Analyst

[Special Lecture] Choi Dongjun, Barclays UK Managing Director/Strategic Analyst On April 15, a lecture by Choi Dongjun, Managing Director/Strategic Analysis of Barclays UK, was given at Hyundai Motor Hall, Room 412. Barclays is a British-based global financial services company. The lecture was held under the theme of "Transition of Customer Participation Using Data Science and MarTech," with some 20 students attending. Choi gave a lecture in order of △Introduction of Barclays △Introduction of his job at Barclays △Q&A session. Introducing his job – Strategic Analystics — he explained, "I study how data is applied to the business area, and I analyze data using MARTech so that it can be used in target marking." "Martech" is a combination of “marketing” and “technology” that uses measurements based on technological analysis. "The most important role of any team is to analyze customer contact strategies to predict their behavior," he added. "It is important to select a large amount of data and analyze the individual characteristics of customers, even if they have the same demand, to avoid any errors of generalization." After the lecture, a 15-minute question-and-answer session continued, and Choi spared no details and advice to the students' questions.

2019.04.22 Views 3702

Dean’s Luncheon for the High Achievers in Fall 2018 Semester

Dean’s Luncheon for the High Achievers in Fall 2018 Semeste KUBS Dean’s Luncheon Ceremony for the students who were enlisted in the Dean’s List as of Fall 2018 semester were held for two days in March 21-22 (Thu-Fri). To celebrate the high achievers, KUBS Dean Jae Wook Kim and Associate Dean Joong Hyuk Kim participated in the luncheon. At the opening remark, Dean Jae Wook Kim said “I’m proud of everyone’s effort and I would like to deeply celebrate for your great results. Going forward, I believe that students here will make further priceless experiences in addition to the academic achievements. In addition, please remind that KUBS is always open to student’s requests on the needs of career developments, so do not hesitate to suggest your opinions for KUBS”. Ji Won Shin (KUBS 16), one of the luncheon participants commented “This kind of ceremony motivates us to further concentrate on the academic studies. I appreciate KUBS for inviting me to this wonderful event”. Another high performer, Jung Ho Kim (KUBS 15) stated “Just as what Dean have said to us, I thought I should build-up more and more activities beyond the paper study. I feel great to join this luncheon today, and I also would like to address congratulations to other students who achieved the top results”. Dean’s Luncheon was organized to celebrate the students in the Dean’s list of Fall 2018 semester. As of last semester, 55 students got the perfect score, which is an average 4.5 points of 4.5(full grade). ‘President’s Award’ was given to the 12 students who got the perfect score for both Spring and Fall semester in 2018, and ‘Dean’s Award’ was given to the 43 students who achieved a single medal in the last semester.

2019.04.22 Views 3510

Community for the women in KUBS, KUBS Ladies ‘Good Evening’ Mentoring Program

Community for the women in KUBS, KUBS Ladies ‘Good Evening’ Mentoring Program On April 5, at 7:30pm KUBS Ladies held a ‘Good Evening’ mentoring program in Ahn Young Il Hall, LG-POSCO building. ‘Good Evening’ mentor program is a career development event for KUBS female students who want their goals and objectives to be counselled by the graduates. During the program, every participant is organized as a team by one graduate and two undergraduates. The event began with the brief introduction of KUBS Ladies and the current managers of the community (a group called ‘Blossom’). Hye Won Kim (KUBS Undergraduate 16), director of Blossom opened her speech saying “Since male students took a very high portion of KUBS in the past, majority of the members in general mentoring program is male graduates. However, 'Good Evening’ mentoring program provides a scarce opportunity to get advices and coaching from the female graduates”. Just as what Kim commented, the students were highly satisfied with the event contents and the program was proceeded in a harmonious atmosphere. Ji Won Kim (KUBS Graduate 13), one of the participants on the mentor side, said “I used to be a member of Blossom when I was a KUBS undergraduate, and I feel very lucky to become a mentor today”. Also, Ji Eun Lee (KUBS Graduate 01), addressed “All of the mentors arranged their busy time to communicate with the students, so try to actively get along with them as much as you can”. One mentee said “Recently I began studying CPA exam, and decided to join the event in order to get some practical advices from the graduates. I really enjoyed the program and I look forward to keep in touch with the mentors I met tonight”. Established in 2012, KUBS Ladies is a female student community, focused on expanding their social network and developing relationships to foster the future female leaders. The group KUBS Blossom operates KUBS Ladies to actively trade between the female students in and out of the campus. For the upcoming events, there comes ‘KUBS Dream Concert’ in May, Job interview preparation program in June and ‘The KUBS Ladies 7th Anniversary Ceremony’ in November 2019. KUBS Ladies 공식 페이스북 페이지 바로가기

2019.04.22 Views 3885

[Global MBA] Interview of Cho Sang-uk, 13th G-MBA

[Global MBA] Interview of Cho Sang-uk, 13th G-MBA Q. Could you please introduce yourself? Hi, I am the President of the 13th Global MBA (hereinafter G-MBA) Cho Sang-uk. Before entering G-MBA, I majored finance at NYU, and built a career in finance at New York. While working in the M&A field, I have witnessed so many success stories in which bankers turned to the start-up field and received billions of investments. Naturally, I became to have my own dreams about start-ups. During my first year as an analyst, I made my first challenge in a start-up at New York as I placed outside orders. It was my first start-up and I relied heavily on outside orders, so it wasn’t a success but came to be a valuable experience. Based on my network that I built in my first start-up, I came back to Korea to benchmark a New York F&B business and started my second start-up. Q. Why have you decided to study at Korea University G-MBA? I have received most of my education abroad, and built my career abroad as well. Thus, I felt that it was important to experience education and social life in Korea. Most importantly, I realized that I do not have sufficient information about Korea nor an appropriate network as I managed a start-up at Korea. Naturally, I decided to enter Korea University’s GMBA whose specialty lies in networking, unlike other schools. Q. What was the most useful course/program/activity while attending G-MBA? Professor Yoo Yong Keun’s “Financial Accounting” class and Professor Kim Young-Kyu’s “Strategy” class was very useful. First, Professor Yoo’s accounting class is very interesting, and he helped my classmates and I to familiarize with accounting and finance easily. For example, he compared corporate or financial M&A to marrying couples’ financial union, which was an interesting analogy. Professor Kim dealt with real business cases based on Harvard Business School Cases. Moreover, he also offered us a chance to present the best strategy for a company after reading a mock company case in 24 hours, in front of a real startup/VC official. I was extremely pleased because my group ranked first in this event. Q. Please tell us about your career plans upon graduation. A lot of thoughts are in my mind. I have seriously considered about having a private business, but I am willing to fully utilize Korea University MBA's network and resources, and am very interested in venture or private equity-type buy side. Q. Do you have any advice for those who are thinking of attending G-MBA? I have heard about Korea University's excellence in networking several times before I entered the school, but I was very concerned about whether it is true or not. After entering G-MBA, I experienced various networking events, and felt the bond between my fellow students become stronger. In particular, I was proud to see Korea University's high attendance at events such as Go -Yeon Games and events with other schools. Thanks to Korea University's optimal environment for academics and networking, I have been able to maintain a strong friendship with my fellow students. I'm confident that you will not only be strongly connected to your fellow students but also experience the best educational environment through the G-MBA of Korea University!

2019.04.16 Views 5468