Top Programs for Executives Aiming Higher, 'AMP' and 'MSP' 

The Korea University Business School has established the Executive Education Center (EEC) to effectively operate non-degree programs and customized corporate programs. The EEC offers programs designed to develop essential competencies for top executives and corporate professionals, based on the longstanding tradition and innovative mindset of the Business School’s faculty, in response to the rapidly changing global business environment. 

 The EEC’s programs are broadly divided into customized corporate education programs and non-degree courses, including the Advanced Management Program (AMP), the Management Studies Program (MSP), and the Crimson Global Leadership Program (Crimson GLP). Among these, AMP and MSP are currently open for enrollment.  

Currently, the AMP is recruiting for its 98th session (Fall 2024). The AMP recruits once a year, in the spring and fall, and applications and required documents must be submitted by August 23rd. However, as enrollment may close early once the capacity is filled, it is advisable to apply as soon as possible if interested. Eligibility criteria include ▶corporate CEOs and executives, ▶senior government officials (chief commissioner or higher in the administration or business departments), ▶military generals, and ▶other individuals with equivalent qualifications. The AMP involves attending classes for one semester. 

 What makes the AMP of KUBS special is that it has always been the first and the best. Established in 1975 as the first of its kind in Korea, the AMP has produced over 5,000 alumni CEOs to date. Completing the AMP means becoming an alumnus of KUBS and gaining access to a network of over 5,000 CEO alumni. This is supported by the unique curriculum of the AMP. The AMP curriculum is based on three major themes: 'The Changing Business Environment,' 'Core Management Topics,' and 'People-Centered Change Implementation,' with a focus on people-centered lectures. 

In addition, some lectures are designed as joint events with previous and subsequent cohorts. For instance, the 95th and 96th cohorts had a joint event lecture on understanding Korean traditional music. During the program, students naturally form networks by attending classes together with senior cohorts and, after graduation, with junior cohorts. 

 Furthermore, AMP boasts state-of-the-art lecture halls and lounges exclusively for AMP participants in the Hyundai Motor Hall, providing a top-notch educational environment. The distinguished faculty, with extensive field experience and advanced management theories, equip participants with rational and strategic management mindsets and high-level management techniques, helping them to become top CEOs. 

While the AMP is a program for top executives, the MSP is a program open to future corporate leaders. Established in 1963 alongside the first management school in Korea, the MSP has produced over 10,000 alumni to date. Through a high-level curriculum that includes the latest management theories, the MSP provides executives with the knowledge and insights they need. 

 The MSP 105th session, currently recruiting until September 5th, follows the same principle as AMP in closing enrollment early once capacity is reached, so early application is recommended. The target audience includes corporate managers and executives, individual business owners, professionals, and those with equivalent qualifications who wish to engage with the latest management theories and case studies, with classes held over one semester. 

What makes Korea University’s MSP special is its focus on innovative leadership and management case studies. Notably, the lectures are led by the distinguished faculty of KUBS, the largest in Korea with over 80 full-time professors. Through lectures from scholars in various fields, such as marketing, accounting, LSOM, and finance, participants naturally acquire rational and strategic management techniques. 

MSP also operates in dedicated classrooms and lounges in the Hyundai Motor Hall, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. The classrooms are designed in a horseshoe shape to facilitate active communication between lecturers and students, and a dedicated program manager helps ensure smooth completion of the course. Upon completing the MSP, participants become alumni of Korea University. During the program, participants form strong bonds by attending classes, networking, and participating in overseas study tours with about 20 peers, and the network of over 10,000 alumni becomes the most "powerful weapon" in life. 

For more detailed information about AMP and MSP offered by the KUBS EEC, please visit the KUBS website or contact AMP (02-3290-1695) or MSP (02-3290-2709).