A New Chapter in Business Education… Launch of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program in Spring 2025

Korea University Business School (Dean: Eonsoo Kim), the first in Korea to introduce commercial education, has proudly upheld over 60 years of history since establishing its Graduate School of Business Administration in 1963. Today, under the leadership of Dean Eonsoo Kim, the Graduate School is recognized as a leader in delivering Korean-style MBA programs with a focus on practical, industry-centered education. Beginning in Spring 2025, the school will take a bold step forward with the launch of its Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, aiming to pioneer practical, industry-driven Korean management theories and usher in a new chapter in business education. 

The KUBS-DBA program aims to develop management scholars who excel in both practical skills and academic excellence, shaping future leaders in management innovation. The three-year program offers a part-time format with classes held on Fridays and Saturdays. Students will be awarded a doctoral degree upon completing 36 credits and successfully passing the dissertation reviews. 

Why choose the KUBS-DBA program? The KUBS-DBA program is optimal for professionals who want to balance work and study while pursuing career development, practical and scientific research, and knowledge creation and sharing. The program integrates professional experience with theoretical knowledge, enabling students to contribute to the development of Korean-style management theories and models. Research outcomes are realized in various forms, such as dissertations, management case studies, management manuals, and monographs, promoting both knowledge creation and sharing. 

To achieve these goals, the KUBS-DBA program offers a curriculum supported by the largest faculty in the country, consiting of 88 full-time faculty member. The program focuses on developing core research competencies, reinterpreting and systematizing practical experience through theoretical learning and conducting in-depth studies on the latest research and management trends. Additionally, students receive personalized education and one-on-one guidance tailored to their individual interests and needs. 

In addition, the KUBS-DBA program is open to applicants who hold a master’s degree and have at least 10 years of practical experience. The admission quota is limited to 12 students, with applications opening on October 14. For more information, please contact the administration office at 02-3290-1309.