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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

Entrance Ceremony of the 92nd KUBS Advanced Management Program (AMP) held

Entrance Ceremony of the 92nd KUBS Advanced Management Program (AMP) held The entrance ceremony of the 92nd KUBS(Dean=Johngseok Bae) Advanced Management Program(AMP) was held on September 27th(Mon) at the SUPEX HALL of Korea University LG-POSCO Building. The ceremony followed quarantine guidelines, while Johngsoek Bae, Dean of KUBS and Kijoon Lee, Vice president (General Affairs) of AMP Alumni Association attended the event with the students of 92nd AMP class. First Dr. Bae congratulated and welcomed students with his words, saying “Korea University Business School will do our best to become the top-tier among prestige membership clubs with all of our 92nd class. We sincerely welcome all of you.” Furthermore, Kijoon Lee, Vice President of AMP Alumni Association, said “On these times, where both mind and body is tired due to COVID-19, this program will present opportunity to reflect on past achievements and learn advanced business knowledge together thinking of a better future,” on behalf of AMP Alumni Association President Moonchan Kim. The ceremony ended with a marimba play as a congratulatory performance by the Pulse Percussion and a commemorative photo shoot. Editor | Yoon Seon Woo (Media ’18)

2021.10.12 Views 2631

[2021 Startup Station Lecture series #5] ‘Global corporations are focusing on ESG-Innovation’ PNP Se

[2021 Startup Station Lecture series #5] ‘Global corporations are focusing on ESG-Innovation’ PNP Seoul office CEO Song Myeong Soo The 5th special lecture of the 2021 Lecture series hosted by KUBS(Dean=Bae Johngseok) Startup Station(Director = Hojung Shin) was held on September 14th(Tue). The Lecture series is part of the Entrepreneurship Academy program of the Seung Myeong-Ho Center for Entrepreneurship Education (Director=Dongseop Lee), an education institution within the Startup Station. Lectures are given by startup mentors who are working in the field. PNP Seoul office CEO Song Myeong Soo gave an online lecture, due to COVID-19, on ‘Global corporations are focusing on ESG-Innovation.’ PNP is one of the world’s largest investing organizations that foster new startups by supporting their finances and resources. It introduces around 520 starts to global corporations and venture capitals and acts as an intermediary or investor by annually attracting an average of 250 investments or directly investing. Also, PNP functions as an open innovation platform that uses startup/educational institutes/outside institutions and other resources for corporate innovation. It boosts investment and collaborative activities among companies. PNP has shown its strengths in FinTech such as Paypal and LendingClup, among the 17 sectors and has contributed to the making of 22 unicorn enterprises. Mr. Song emphasized ‘positioning’ based on the investment patterns of corporations. Mr. Song gave various examples to state that “positioning based on your strengths, efficient resource management and knowledge of what clients want can lead to new findings.” He introduced a case where MONARCH, the first firm to produce 100% electricity running tractors, received investments from Walmart. Mr. Song said “it might seem peculiar but it is understandable if you knew that Walmart has been interested in farming business and farming,” and said that one must be interested in the client’s situation and demands. Also, Mr. Song said that “it is important to meet good investors and partners,” and encouraged the students to look globally rather than only domestically. He introduced investment programs and open innovations such as ‘AEPW(Alliance to End Plastic Waste)’ that invests in eco-friendly startups and ‘Benz Startup Autobahn.’ Lastly, Mr. Song hoped that the students “recognize the importance of ESG innovation and positioning” and concluded the lecture after a Q&A session. Editor | Jung Sang Bong (College of Political Science and Economics, Political Science & International Relations ‘17)

2021.10.05 Views 3725

Completion Ceremony of the 91st Advanced Management Program (AMP) Held

Completion Ceremony of the 91st Advanced Management Program (AMP) Held The 91st KUBS (Dean=Johngseok, Bae) Advanced Management Program (AMP) Ceremony was held at the SUPEX Hall of the LG-POSCO Building on Monday, September 6th. The event was held under strict social distancing guidelines. KUBS Dean Johngseok Bae, AMP Association President Moonchan Kim, AMP Chair Professor Bokyung Bae, and other AMP Alumni Association executives also attended the meeting. The event began with the Dean’s commencement speech. Dean Johngseok Bae said, “Congratulations to the students who have completed the AMP successfully even under the difficult situation involving the 4th wave of COVID-19.” He further mentioned, “We wish you will become respectful alumni who can contribute to improving the life of humanity, especially in this era where we lack a decent leader.” Next, a congratulatory speech from AMP Association President Moonchan Kim followed. “You have now become our proud members of Korea University AMP Alumni Association,” he said, “We will do our best to become the global Korea University AMP.” AMP Chair Professor Bokyung Bae mentioned that “Gaining knowledge about the constantly changing environment is the key ability to become a leader,” and that “Your efforts to create and share new knowledge will become role model for other students in the future.” Subsequently, the valedictorian of 91st AMP class Gwangseok Kim gave a speech. Then, the certificate of completion, the plaque of honor, and the achievement plaque from the alumni association were given. Hwagu Kang received the certification of completion as a representative, and students were awarded in various categories, including the Dean’s Award, the Achievement Award, and the Exemplary Award. The ceremony ended with a marimba play from the Pulse Percussion, a team with 133K Youtube subscribers, granting of the scholarly fund, singing the school song, throwing the graduation cap, and taking commemorative photos. Meanwhile, Korea University AMP was founded in 1975 for the first time in Korea and has a 46-year-old tradition. The program has cultivated more than 4,800 CEO alumni and has been widely known for educating the newest business theories and providing human networks, which is essential for businesspersons working in various areas such as companies, the government, and state-owned enterprises.

2021.09.14 Views 3069

Lotte Members – KUBS signs a ‘business analytics’ industry cooperation contract

Lotte Members – KUBS signs a ‘business analytics’ industry cooperation contract KUBS (Dean Johngseok Bae) and Lotte Members (CEO Hyung Sik Jeon) signed an industry cooperation contract for the ‘Business Analytics Capstone Project’ on August 26th(Thu). The agreement ceremony was held online due to COVID-19, with KUBS Dean Johngseok Bae, KUBS Associate Dean Joon Ho Hwang, KUBS CDTB Director Byung Cho Kim, KUBS CDTB Director Baeho Kim and Lotte Members CEO Hyung Sik Jeon and Lotte Members Data Strategy Director Ran Sook Jung etc. attending the ceremony. KUBS Dean Johngseok Bae expressed his appreciation of the business analytics-based industry cooperation and said, “We think this cooperation will be very meaningful for the growth of both parties.” Lotte Members CEO Hyung Sik Jeon said, “We thank KUBS for cultivating talented data business personnel that contribute to innovations in business management. We hope the research of this industry cooperation project will provide useful in the field.” This is not the first occasion where Lotte Members and KUBS have cooperated. KUBS has been the first in Korea to establish a single-year business analytics major in master’s degree, and it consists of a field-oriented capstone project by utilizing corporate data and collaborating with corporate personnel. In 2020, the first industry cooperation between Lotte Members and KUBS yielded a data marketing strategy and statistic algorithms that contributed to Lotte Group. The participants of the 2021 Capstone Project have doubled compared to the previous year, and both institutions expect a more diverse insight. Editor | Yoon Seon Woo (Media ’18) Photography | KUBS Management Support Team

2021.09.06 Views 2707

“The 11th KUBS Teen Mentoring Day” for Future KUBS Students

“The 11th KUBS Teen Mentoring Day” for Future KUBS Students Korea University Business School (Dean= Johngseok Bae) held “The 11th KUBS Teen Mentoring Day” for high school students who wish to apply for KUBS. Many students signed up for the event, and 120 of them were selected by evaluating applications. Even under the emergence of Delta Variant and stricter social distancing guidelines, the event was held online successfully with the support of KUBS student ambassador KUBE and 10 other student mentors. The event began with a congratulatory speech from the Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs, Jae Uuk Chun. Following lectures covered an introduction to KUBS, briefing of seven majors and three tracks in business administration, business practice, online campus tour, and lectures by KUBS students. Associate Dean Jae Uk Chun welcomed the students by saying, “We hope this event will help you choose your career paths,” and professor Weon Ssang Yoo gave a lecture on the topic “If I Were a Marketer,” which covered the basic theory of marketing on 4P. KUBS student mentors gave a lecture on study methods. A junior student from Sejong City stated, “Before the lecture, I thought business administration was a vague field of study. But through the lecture, I could get specific information about the branches of business administration.” President of KUBE, Junhee Ji (KUBS 17) mentioned, “I was happy to share this meaningful experience with many high school students who wish to come to KUBS. We will do our best to provide other helpful and fun events,” and fostered active interaction between high school students and KUBS mentors. In the satisfaction survey, the student participants gave positive responses regarding the event. Satisfaction for the overall program (93.75%) was the highest, followed by Q&A session (90.2%), lectures by mentors (84.9%), and business administration lecture and practice (78.57%). “KUBS Teen Mentoring Day” is an annual event held by KUBS to enhance high school students’ academic abilities and to guide their career paths. The next KUBS Teen Mentoring Day will be held in January 2022. Moreover, “KUBS Regular Campus Tour and Meeting Day for High School Students” is expected to be held in mid-October.

2021.09.06 Views 2725

2021-1 Semester`s Best English Thesis Award Ceremony

2021-1 Semester's Best English Thesis Award Ceremony Best English Thesis Award, hosted by the graduate school, took place in August 13 (Fri) at the dean’s office on the 1st floor of KUBS Main Building. Graduate school examines recommended English papers from each major in every semester, selects the best thesis and awards scholarship to the writer. KUBS Dean Johngseok Bae, Planning and Budget Associate Dean Joon Ho Hwang, and 5 awardees attended the event. A total of 6 winners were nominated: △Jihye Park(MIS PhD student) △Baesung Kwak(International Management PhD student) △오건택(LSOM PhD student) △김소정(Finance MSPhd student) △PHAN THANH THAO(Management MS student) △BERESTOVA ANASTASIIA(Marketing MS student).

2021.08.23 Views 2913