Nine Majors to shape the Future – Graduate School of Business, Korea University Admissions 

Amidst profound changes such as digital transformation, global competition, and ESG management, the role of management studies is becoming ever more important. Graduate School of Business Administration at Korea University seeks to cultivate talent with professional expertise and integrative capabilities that meet the demands of our time. Through nine specializations—Management, Global Business, Marketing, Finance, Strategy, Accounting, Information Systems (IS), Logistics, Service & Operations Management (LSOM), and Business Analytics (BA)—the program develops next-generation business leaders who combine academic rigor with practical expertise. Each specialization features a curriculum designed to reflect current trends and industry needs, while students benefit from distinguished faculty and a robust research infrastructure that comprehensively support their growth. 

The Management major is well-suited for establishing a strong foundation in organizational management, human resource management, and leadership development. The Global Business major provides an integrated understanding of international trade, global corporate strategies, and sustainable management. The Marketing major combines theory and practice, with a particular focus on consumer behavior and branding strategies in the digital age. 

The Finance major offers comprehensive coverage of financial markets, investment theory, and risk management. The Strategy major explores the critical decision-making processes that drive competitive advantage. The Accounting major cultivates analytical decision-making skills through areas ranging from financial statement analysis to ESG accounting. The IS major develops problem-solving capabilities by leveraging cutting-edge technologies—including artificial intelligence and big data—to address complex business challenges. 

The LSOM major is application-oriented, with a strong emphasis on supply chain optimization and operations strategy. The BA major prepares digitally adept professionals through data-driven business analysis. 

The scholarship program is particularly noteworthy. Participants in international academic conferences may receive up to 2 million KRW annually in research funding. Research scholarships provide up to 1.3 million KRW per month, amounting to as much as 7.8 million KRW over a six-month period. In addition, a wide range of financial support is offered, including the SK/IBRE Research Fund Scholarship, Ph.D. Candidate Development Scholarship, Teaching Assistant Scholarship, and the 79 Global Scholarship. Additionally, dedicated scholarships are available for international students, such as the Global Leader Scholarship and the Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship. 

The program also offers an outstanding research environment. Master’s and Ph.D. students have access to 26 dedicated research rooms accommodating 136 students, along with 150 electronic lockers. A wide range of quantitative analysis software—including SAS, SPSS, STATA, and MATLAB—is provided, together with access to world-class business databases such as Bloomberg, WRDS, Compustat, and the Financial Times. In addition, a dual degree program with Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is also offered for Ph.D. students. 

Admissions for the 2026 Spring Semester at the Graduate School will be conducted through both the international admissions track and the domestic admissions track. For international applicants, online applications will be accepted from September 1 (Mon) to September 10 (Wed), 2025, with the document submission deadline on September 16 (Tue). For domestic applicants, online applications will be accepted from September 26 (Fri) to October 2 (Thu), 2025, and the deadline for document submission is October 13 (Mon). Detailed information can be found on the Korea University Business School website, under Admissions > Admission Guidelines by Track. 

For admission inquiries, please contact the Office of MS/PhD Programs at +82-2-3290-1356 or the Undergraduate Academic Affairs Office at +82-2-3290-1363/1365. For email inquiries, please contact kubs_msphd@korea.ac.kr or graduate1@korea.ac.kr.