Global MBA&Global MIM Freshmen Orientation: Begin a New Journey at KUBS! 

The welcoming ceremony and orientation for Global MBA and Global MIM freshmen at Korea University Business School (Dean=Sang Yong Kim) took place over two days on August 30 and 31, 2023. The welcoming ceremony occured at the Supex Hall of LG-POSCO Hall and followed △opening ceremony △welcoming remarks and △taking commemorative photos. On this occasion, Dean Sang Yong Kim, academic director of Global MIM Tony C. Garrett, and Research Professor Kay Ryung Koo delivered congratulatory speeches. Dean Kim highlighted, "KUBS, the first and the best business education institution in Korea, has nurtured numerous leaders to date. I hope you will achieve remarkable milestones during your studies here, and I extend my congratulation to each of you on you embark on this new journey." 

After lunch at the Young-Il Ahn Hall, students were assigned group work activities around the campus. Subsequently, the off-campus orientation, held at the Westin Chosun Hotel, commenced with a congratulatory speech by Associate Dean Janghyuk Lee. Associate Dean Lee welcomed the students by sating, "I hope our Global MBA and Global MIM students will gain valuable experiences and have a great time outside of their studies.”  

Following the group work activities, students engaged in △presenting the results of each group work activity △awarding the excellent group and △dinner. Moreover, they familiarized themseleves with Korea University’s culture by attending a cheering orientation  and learning cheering chants. 

Min-ji Kim, a Global MBA program freshman, expressed excitement, saying, "I heard that there are more international students this year, and I am glad to have the opportunity to interact with them. I am looking forward to campus life." Audrey, a Global MIM program freshman, shared, "I had a great time talking to peers from diverse backgrounds. It was also nice to learn about Korea University’s cheering culture." 

On August 31, a session was conducted to introduce the overall curriculum, including the academic affair. Following the entrance ceremony held on the previous day at the Westin Chosun Seoul Hotel, this session was conducted to introduce campus life at Korea University. The first half of the orientation was held at the LG-POSCO Hall, and the second half was held outdoors for a campus tour. 

 
The sessions took place separately at the Young-Il Ahn Hall and Cuckoo Seminar Room according to the program and provided information on the vision and strategy of the Global MBA and Global MIM programs. Students were also informed about the curriculum that they will follow for a year. They received basic instructions on how to use the school portal and Blackboard, as well as how to apply for their student ID cards. During this occasion, students expressed interest in the Career Acceleration Program, which helps them connect to employment upon completion of their studies. Subsequently, the orientation concluded with a campus tour led by KUBE, the student ambassador of KUBS. The tour included visits to the Central Plaza, the KUBS Main Building, the LG-POSCO Hall, and the Hyundai Motor Hall. 

 
Anastasiia, a Global MBA freshman who attended the orientations, mentioned, "The two-day welcoming ceremony and orientation fully conveyed the vision and energy of Korea University Business School. The community for international students seems to be established well, which makes me very excited for campus life.”