Korea University Business School Signs MoU

with Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business for International Collaboration 

On Friday, April 4, Korea University Business School (KUBS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to strengthen international collaboration. The signing ceremony took place at the Dean’s Office, located on the first floor of the KUBS main building. 

This in-person ceremony was made possible by the visit of Professor Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou, Dean of the Tepper School of Business, to Korea University. Representing KUBS were Dean Eonsoo Kim, Associate Dean Gangseog Ryu, and Associate Dean Byung Cho Kim. The two institutions shared their vision and explored potential areas of cooperation. 

Under the MoU, the two schools agreed to collaborate in the following areas: 

▲ faculty exchange for research and educational activities, 

▲ student exchange programs, 

▲ joint development and operation of courses within degree programs, and 

▲ cooperation on the development of new degree programs and curricula. 

Following the signing, Dean Kim and Dean Bajeux-Besnainou participated in a commemorative photo session and exchanged gifts symbolizing their respective institutions. 

Dean Eonsoo Kim stated, “Partnering with the Tepper School of Business—one of the world’s leading business schools—will be a meaningful step toward expanding KUBS’s global network. We will actively work to ensure this partnership leads to tangible exchanges and outcomes.” 

Through this agreement, KUBS aims to further enhance its global competitiveness in education and research, and to solidify its position as a leading business school dedicated to nurturing global leaders. 

The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University is widely recognized for its data-driven approach to business education. Most recently, it ranked 6th in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report for undergraduate business programs in the United States, reaffirming its excellence and reputation.