MSBA Meets Industry: Korea University Business School Signs MOU with Hyundai GF Holdings 

On Tuesday, April 15, Korea University Business School (KUBS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hyundai GF Holdings Co., Ltd. to launch the 2025 Capstone Project for its MSBA (Master of Science in Business Analytics) program. 

Attending on behalf of KUBS were △Dean Eonsoo Kim, △Associate Dean Byung Cho Kim, △Director of the Center for Digital Transformation in Business (CDTB) Kyung Sam Park, and △Jeunghyun Kim, academic director of the BA program. Hyundai GF Holdings was represented by Executive Vice President Sungil Kim and three other senior executives. 

The event began with a tea reception, followed by the official signing of the MOU and a commemorative group photo. Both institutions expressed their commitment to establishing a practical and sustainable industry-academia partnership. 

Dean Eonsoo Kim stated, “The Capstone Project serves as a bridge between theory and practice, offering students the opportunity to solve real-world problems while providing companies with creative, data-driven solutions.” 

Executive Vice President Sungil Kim commented, “I hope today’s agreement marks the beginning of a productive partnership through close collaboration between academia and industry, leading to mutual growth for both students and the company.” 

Following the agreement, MSBA students will engage in team projects tackling real-world challenges provided by the company, thereby strengthening their practical data analysis skills and gaining valuable hands-on experience. 

KUBS remains committed to cultivating industry-ready professionals equipped with data-driven problem-solving skills through ongoing collaboration with corporate partners.