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Department of Business Administration, Graduate School, Korea University Recruiting New Students

Department of Business Administration, Graduate School, Korea University Recruiting New Students for Fall 2026… Applications Open Until April 9 A new opportunity is opening for those seeking to advance both their research direction and career development. The Department of Business Administration at the Graduate School of Korea University has begun accepting applications for domestic students for the Fall 2026 intake, with the application deadline set for 5:00 PM on Thursday, April 9. As the business environment continues to evolve rapidly, the criteria for selecting a graduate program are also shifting. Beyond the name of the major, the strength of the research environment and academic network has become an increasingly important factor. ▲ A group of full-time faculty members at Korea University Business School pose for a commemorative photo. Korea University Business School boasts one of the largest research infrastructures in the country, supported by 95 full-time faculty members. This is considered a key strength, as it enables applicants to choose academic advisors who closely align with their research interests and topics. The faculty’s diverse expertise, spanning a wide range of subfields and research areas, provides a strong foundation for graduate students to conduct rigorous and advanced research. As a research-oriented graduate school, Korea University Business School is also strengthening its interdisciplinary research environment to reflect rapidly evolving industries and societal needs. With a focus on the so-called “4Tech” fields—AI, semiconductors, robotics, and energy—the school is expanding the scope of business research beyond traditional boundaries and fostering the exploration of emerging challenges. Through this approach, students are able to analyze business phenomena from a more multidimensional perspective and develop their research questions into independent scholarly work. Its research infrastructure is another key strength. Graduate students are provided with dedicated research spaces, including offices, seminar rooms, and lockers, along with access to data analysis software such as SAS, SPSS, STATA, and MATLAB. In addition, Korea University Library houses approximately 3.31 million volumes and 86,000 non-book materials, offering a comprehensive foundation for academic research. In particular, students have access to major databases such as Bloomberg, Compustat, CRSP, WRDS, and LSEG Workspace. Recently, thanks to a donation from Eugene Investment & Securities, the number of Bloomberg terminals has been expanded to 12, further enhancing the research environment in finance and related fields. Korea University Business School also offers a range of scholarship programs to support students in focusing on their research. These include full tuition coverage through research and teaching assistantships, as well as research scholarships under the BK21 program and merit-based scholarships. Approximately KRW 2.3 billion in scholarships are awarded annually, along with programs that encourage research activities, such as support for participation in international academic conferences. For the Fall intake, the department will admit students to master’s, doctoral, and integrated master’s–doctoral programs in the following fields: Management, Global Business, Strategy, Finance, Information Systems (IS), and LSOM. The Marketing field will recruit only for doctoral and integrated programs, while Accounting and Business Analytics are excluded from this round of admissions. The Fall admissions cycle is particularly meaningful as it provides another opportunity for applicants who have reassessed their academic or career paths following the Spring admissions cycle. For those who have further refined their research interests or career goals, this can serve as a strategic opportunity to select a research environment that best fits their needs. Daeil Nam, Associate Dean for Research at Korea University Business School, stated, “As business studies become increasingly interconnected with industry, the importance of research environments and networks continues to grow,” adding, “We support our students in expanding their research and connecting it to real-world applications.” ▶ Apply for Fall 2026 Domestic Graduate Admissions at Korea University ◀

2026.04.13 Views 42

2024 April~May Korea University Business School News

2024 April~May Korea University Business School News Dean Kim Sang Yong Dean Kim Sang Yong (Marketing) won the Best Presentation Award at the 2024 Spring Conference of the Korean Service Marketing Association (Chair Professor Choi Hwayeol, Jeju International University), held in Jeju on March 29. The award-winning paper, co-authored with Professor Kim Dayeon of Dongguk University, is titled "A Study on Perceived Brand Value in the Sharing Service Market: Focusing on Customer-Generated Content." Professor Suk Kwanho Professor Suk Kwanho (Marketing) received the Excellent Paper Award and the Best Paper Award from the Korean Consumer Studies Association on April 20. The Excellent Paper was titled "Exploration of Consumer Product Knowledge Structures Using the DRM Paradigm and Formation of False Memories," while the Best Paper, co-authored with Professor Jang Yoonjung, was "The Effect of Donor's Political Orientation on the Perceived Visibility of Beneficiaries." Additionally, Professor Seok won the 2023 Best Paper Award from the Korean Marketing Association's Journal of Marketing Research on May 25, for the paper titled "Context Effects in Conjoint Studies: Focusing on Response Task and Attribute Range Effects." Professor Nam Dae Il Professor Nam Dae Il (Business Management) published "101 Business Models for Successful Startups," co-authored with Kim Juhee, Jung Jihye, Jung Hyemin, and Lee Minseon. Following the first edition in 2015, the second in 2017, and the third in 2020, this is the comprehensive revised ‘2024 edition’. This book has been loved as a bestseller in the field of business strategy and startups for 10 years, and it is the result of the most comprehensive revision among the editions published so far, with 63 new companies added to the existing business models. Professor No Injoon Professor No In-joon (LSOM) received the "Best Reviewer Award for Production & Operations Management" at the POMS 34th Annual Conference held in Minneapolis, USA, from April 25 to 29. Professor Lee Hyun Seok Professor Lee Hyun Seok LSOM) guided students in winning the Grand Prize and Excellence Award at the 2024 Spring Conference of the Korean Service Management Association's KOTRA-sponsored University Student Competition on May 1. The theme of this year's competition was "New Service Ideas Utilizing New Technologies in the Era of Digital Transformation." The Grand Prize went to the "AI Salesperson" team led by Park Seoyeon (Business '20), and the Excellence Award went to the "First Export is Too Difficult" team led by Jung Joonhwan (Business '19). Professor Lee commented, "Since its inception in 2007, KULSOM (Korea University Logistics, Service & Operations Management) has consistently achieved excellent results in at least one academic conference university student competition each year. This year, in addition to the Production Management Conference, which focuses on operations, we also participated in the Service Management Conference, focusing on service, achieving remarkable results by winning both the Grand Prize and the Excellence Award." He added, "I could feel the passion of the student members from the preliminary meetings, and despite their busy schedules, I would like to congratulate how they worked hard until the end. I am proud and commend them as their senior." Park Seoyeon, the team leader of the Grand Prize-winning ‘AI Salesperson’ team, said, "We were able to achieve great results thanks to the warm and excellent team members. Thank you so much to Professor Lee Hyun Seok who gave us valuable advice.”

2024.06.19 Views 2665

Grace of Teacher is Like the Sky~ 2024 Senior Faculty Appreciation Event

Grace of Teacher is Like the Sky~ 2024 Senior Faculty Appreciation Event On May 20th, Korea University Business School(Dean= Sangyong Kim), hosted an appreciation event for emeritus professors in celebration of Teacher's Day. The event, held annually by the KUBS to honor the grace of teachers, took place at the Ahn Young-Il Hall in the LG-POSCO Building. The event was attended by Dean Sangyong Kim, Associate Dean Jaeho Jung and Kwanghyun Kim, Janghyuk Lee, and professors including Hojin Kang, Wansoon Kim, Dongchul Kim, Hyunggoo Moon, Myungseop Park, Soosik Shin, Kwanhee Yoo, Manwoo Lee, Jangrro Lee, Jingyu Lee, and Kyuseung Hwang. Associate Dean Janghyuk Lee led the ceremony. Dean Kim Sangyong Kim expressed his gratitude, saying, "On Teacher's Day, we are honored to host our senior professors whose passion and dedication have shaped the current KUBS." He also updated the attendees on the recent developments within the school, highlighting, "In terms of the IRP, top global business schools are now coming to Korea University's Business School, which is unique in Korea." Following the speeches, the faculty and senior professors enjoyed a lunch and informal discussions. The event concluded with a group photo session.

2024.06.19 Views 2598

ESG Yesterday and Today, and the Paris Agreement… ESG Lecture Series by UN Global Compact Korea Secr

ESG Yesterday and Today, and the Paris Agreement… ESG Lecture Series by UN Global Compact Korea Secretary-General Yeoncheol Yoo On April 30, the Korea University Business School (Dean=Sangyong Kim) held an ESG Lecture Series (hereafter referred to as the lecture) at Ahn Young-Il Hall in the LG-POSCO Building. This lecture was hosted by the ESG Research Institute (Head=Jaehyuk Lee) affiliated with the Korea University Business School, and the speaker was Yeoncheol Yoo, Secretary General of the UN Global Compact Korea. He is also a former Climate Change Ambassador and a seasoned expert who has studied climate change and climate crises for decades. First, Head Jaehyuk Lee briefly introduced the ESG Research Institute. He highlighted, "The ESG Research Institute is the first of its kind in the country to study ESG at a university level," and added, "We are conducting various seminars and lecture series on global ESG management, which has become a significant topic worldwide." Before delving into the main lecture, Secretary General Yoo presented several intriguing questions to the audience: Why did the global ESG boom arise around 2020 despite ESG's long history? What are the climate-related Paris Agreement and the 2050 carbon neutrality goal? What roles do companies play in achieving these carbon neutrality goals and ESG management? Is ESG merely a trend or a marketing tool? Secretary General Yoo began by discussing the history of ESG and the recent ESG boom. The concept of ESG originates from sustainable development, which first appeared in the document "Our Common Future," published by the World Commission on Environment and Development in 1987. This document introduced the idea of sustainable development, encompassing environmental and development issues. In 1992, global representatives agreed to promote sustainable development through the 'Rio Declaration' at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development. ESG first appeared in the 2004 UN Global Compact report titled "Who Cares Wins." Following this, former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan emphasized the necessity of responsible investment that considers environmental, social, and governance factors, leading to the launch of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in 2006. Secretary General Yoo explained, "The subsequent establishment of the Paris Agreement on climate change (2015), the setting of carbon neutrality goals (2020), and the trend of stakeholder-centric approaches through business roundtables have closely connected with the global ESG boom." He then explained the Paris Agreement. Unlike the previous climate-related Kyoto Protocol, which emphasized historical responsibility and required developed countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the Paris Agreement emphasizes the participation of all parties, highlighting shared responsibilities across past, present, and future. While the Millennium Development Goals focused on eradicating poverty in developing countries, the Paris Agreement emphasizes the restoration of social communities and the global ecosystem through the participation of all countries and stakeholders. Secretary General Yoo assessed the Paris Agreement as the establishment of a new climate regime, stating, "Responding to climate change is an irreversible trend for the international community, and the Paris Agreement represents a sustainable expansion of the Kyoto Protocol in terms of time and space." He then sequentially presented the 2050 carbon neutrality goal, the roles of ESG companies, and their response strategies. Finally, Secretary General Yoo spoke about the future prospects of ESG. He remarked, "The necessity of ESG management will not disappear and is expected to continue steadily through 2024." However, he noted that it might slow down compared to the past due to various adverse circumstances such as elections. He advised, "For a transition to ESG management, it is crucial to simultaneously implement a dual strategy based on the concepts of inclusiveness and diversity."

2024.05.28 Views 3215

Diverse Advice from Students to Students… Business School X E-MBA Mentoring Day

Diverse Advice from Students to Students… Business School X E-MBA Mentoring Day On May 16, the Business School (Dean=Sangyong Kim) hosted the ‘Business School X E-MBA Mentoring Day’ (hereafter referred to as Mentoring Day) at the LG-POSCO Building. This event, organized by the E-MBA student council, was designed to provide KUBS students with insights from E-MBA students who are currently working as accountants, entrepreneurs, executives, and CEOs in large and international companies. The mentors and hosts for the Mentoring Day were as follows: ▶ Sangbeom Kim, CEO of Entro Co., Ltd. (Host) ▶Yongjin Shin, Deputy Manager at Industrial Bank of Korea ▶Jungwook Sim, CEO of Greenwich Private Equity ▶Joonyoung Kim, Country Director at Nium ▶Hyungseok Han, CEO of Vegistar Co., Ltd. ▶Yong Kang, CEO of DaeRook Co., Ltd. ▶Sungil Hwang, HR Manager at Samsung. First, Taejin Kim, the president of the 21st E-MBA cohort, took the stage on behalf of the E-MBA students. He stated, “We have been contemplating how we, as senior members of society, can contribute to the students.” He explained that by providing insights into entrepreneurship, career paths, and corporate culture, they hoped to assist students in making informed career choices and building valuable relationships. He also mentioned that it was a great opportunity for the E-MBA students to gain energy from the younger generation and learn about the needs of the MZ generation as CEOs. He expressed his hope that the strong network between undergraduate and E-MBA students would continue. Next, Professor Daeki Kim, the academic advisor of the 21st E-MBA cohort, represented the Business School on stage. He expressed his pride in the E-MBA students for organizing such a meaningful event, noting that there had never been an instance in Korea University’s history where students mentored fellow students in this way. He remarked, “It is truly commendable and heartwarming to hear about the networking between our proud Business School students,” and added that May 16, 2024, would be remembered as a significant day. Finally, he thanked Associate Dean Seongwoo Kwon for recommending the student council and everyone who supported this first step, hoping for continued support to open new chapters. The main Mentoring Day session followed. Led by host Sangbeom Kim, the session involved answering pre-submitted questions from Business School students. Questions were written on post-it notes, and answers were provided, with additional questions taken from the audience during the session. Addressing the fear of entrepreneurial failure, mentor Hyungseok Han stated, “I was less afraid and overwhelmed because I ventured into entrepreneurship without knowing much about it. Nowadays, there is a lot of support from the government and other sources, so if you are interested in starting a business, it is easier to do so.” He also advised that even small-scale startups would keep one busy enough to not have time for fear. After the first part, students and mentors moved to Ahn Young-Il Hall for a networking session, marking the successful conclusion of the Mentoring Day. Additionally, the E-MBA students demonstrated their strong network by donating a 2 million won scholarship to the Business School student council.

2024.05.28 Views 4335

"See You Again on Campus!"… 2024 Spring Korea University Business School Regular Campus Tour

"See You Again on Campus!"… 2024 Spring Korea University Business School Regular Campus Tour and Youth Meeting Day Held On May 18th, the Korea University Business School (Dean=Sangyong Kim) hosted the 2024 Spring Regular Campus Tour and Youth Meeting Day (hereafter referred to as the event) at LG-POSCO Building and Hyundai Motor Hall, among other locations. This event is organized by the KUBS Student Ambassadors (KUBE) and is aimed at high school students nationwide. The event featured several activities: △Introduction to Korea University Business School (KUBS) △Introduction to 7 Majors & 3 Tracks system △Campus tour △Mentoring session with KUBS students. Initially, KUBE introduced the KUBS buildings, scholarship system, international exchange agreements, and majors. A quiz followed the introduction, with Korea University’s mascot ‘Hoi’ keyrings awarded as prizes. The campus tour covered the main Business School buildings, including the main building, LG-POSCO Building, and Hyundai Motor Hall, as well as the Humanities campus. Students were divided into groups and guided around the campus by KUBE members. During the mentoring session at Hyundai Motor Hall, there was a Q&A session about career paths and school life. KUBE provided detailed answers to questions about managing school records, overcoming slumps, and university life. Junghwan Kim (17, Gaepo High School), who participated in the event, shared his thoughts, saying, “The school was more impressive than I expected, and the ambassadors explained everything kindly, making it a meaningful experience.” Minseo Kim (18, Bupyeong Girls' High School) added, “Through this event, I gained a better understanding of the Business School, and the campus tour allowed me to appreciate the beautiful campus of Korea University, which was very beneficial.” Jungjun Hwang (Business '23), a KUBE student ambassador who organized the event, remarked, “As always, it was truly meaningful, and I felt proud to be able to help the students.” The Korea University Business School Regular Campus Tour and Youth Meeting Day are held once each semester, and applications can be made through the Korea University Business School Student Ambassadors KUBE website (biz.korea.ac.kr/kube).

2024.05.28 Views 2772

Startup Train, Continues in 2024! 2024 Spring CHOO CHOO DAY

Startup Train, Continues in 2024! 2024 Spring CHOO CHOO DAY Hosted by the 'Startup Institute' (Director: Moon Jungbin), an affiliated organization of Korea University Business School (Dean: Kim Sang-yong), the startup demo day '2024 Spring CHOO CHOO DAY' (hereafter referred to as CHOO CHOO DAY) was held on May 10th at the LG-POSCO Business Hall SUPEX Hall. This event was supported by the Korea University LINC 3.0 Project Group and the Korea University Anam Campus Town. CHOO CHOO DAY aims to revitalize the campus-centric startup ecosystem and strengthen the investment attraction capabilities of student startup companies. The 'CHOO CHOO' signifies the sound of a train starting energetically, symbolizing the support for tenant companies to secure initial investments and move to the next stage.  Participating teams at this year's CHOO CHOO DAY included: △ 'Build Now,' an all-in-one solution for pre-verification of partner companies for general construction companies △ 'Pet Night,' a service for preparing for and caring for pets' farewells △ 'Today's AI,' a virtual CS employee that responds to customers 24/7 △ '1click 100moods,' an AI solution that prevents various problems in the interior design process and saves time/costs △ 'Toaster Finance,' a blockchain-based DeFi investment platform. The event also featured panelists such as Moon Jungbin, Director of the Startup Institute, Park Jinkyu and Kim Youngkyung, Directors of the Startup Station Center, and other Korea University staff, as well as external guests like Kim Seunghyun, Director of Shinhan Venture Investment, Lee Changyoon, Team Leader of the Youth Startup Foundation, Kang Kihyun, Partner at Fast Ventures, Jeong Inoh, Team Leader at POSTECH Technology Holdings, and Yang Hyungjun, Team Leader at Base Investment. The event began with an opening address by Kim Youngkyung, Director of the Startup Station Center, who introduced the ideology of "Pay it forward!" emphasizing the growth of efficient altruism. Dean Kim Sang-yong opened his welcome speech by explaining the focus on nurturing startups, stating, "Innovation and change are essential in the challenges for the future." Dean Kim Sang-yong further added, "We send our interest and support to the five teams that pursue the common good of our society through entrepreneurship and management. The Business School will actively support not only Korea University but also many young entrepreneurs outside the university by opening wide windows of opportunity." He concluded his welcome speech by expressing his hope to join the journey of today’s startup teams making the world a better place. Next, Stipop CEO Park Kiram took the stage as an open mic speaker. Stipop is a marketplace where emoticons can be sold on various chat apps and has received investments from Y Combinator and Snapchat. CEO Park Kiram highlighted three key points to be mindful of when starting a startup: ① Focus on making products and talking to customers ② Hire slowly, fire quickly ③ Do things that can’t scale up first. The presentations and Q&A sessions of the five participating teams were conducted sequentially. Before the closing, Moon Jungbin, Director of the Startup Institute, took the stage. Director Moon, in his closing speech, told the audience, "I hope you become the entrepreneurs presenting on stage," supporting many young people's startup ventures.

2024.05.28 Views 2718