The first step toward global leadership: ‘Global MBA Welcome Night’ Successfully Held 

The ‘Global MBA Welcome Night’ was held on Wednesday, June 11, at Young-Il Ahn Hall on the 6th floor of LG-POSCO Hall at Korea University. The event served as a meaningful occasion for newly admitted students of this year’s Global MBA program to meet for the first time, introduce themselves, connect with current students and faculty, and celebrate the beginning of their shared journey. 

The event began with a welcoming address by Professor Betty Chung. She highlighted the phrase, “Once Korea University, Forever Korea University, Always Korea University,” emphasizing its significance as a guiding spirit for the community. She noted that the gathering was designed to help students get to know one another and foster a sense of community. She went on to say, “This program is not merely about receiving an education, but about embarking on a journey to become business leaders who strive to make society better.” 

Professor Chung went on to introduce several key features of the program: a global faculty of over 80 professors; a 12-week Business Practicum; a 32-hour Career Acceleration Program (CAP: Leadership Workshop); career exploration programs; and the Global CEO Talk series, which includes conversations with top executives. She also emphasized the variety of hands-on opportunities and career networks available to students through the G-MBA program, citing collaborations with leading companies such as Loewe, Samsung, Gucci, CJ, Coupang, and IKEA. 

Following her speech, four current students—including Student Council President Jungwook Na—took the stage to share their personal experiences. They particularly emphasized the importance of networking, with one student noting, “I’ve developed a mentoring relationship with a company CEO and regularly receive practical advice through coffee chats.” They highlighted that such interactions with industry professionals have significantly deepened their understanding of real-world business and provided valuable support for their career planning. 

Newly admitted students actively engaged in the conversation by asking a wide range of questions—covering topics such as startup opportunities, the personal mottos of current students, and reflections after completing a year in the program. The current students responded with warm and practical advice, drawing from their own experiences. 

The official portion of the event concluded with closing remarks from the program manager, followed by a casual dinner and networking session. Faculty members and current students joined the newly admitted students at their tables, sharing a meal and answering questions about career paths, academics, and campus life in a warm and engaging atmosphere. 

More than just an orientation, the Global MBA Welcome Night served as a meaningful starting point for newly admitted students to begin building relationships with those who will become their future colleagues and mentors.