A Bold Leap Toward the World: August 2025 KUBS MBA/MIM Commencement Ceremony  

The August 2025 KUBS MBA/MIM Commencement Ceremony was held on Friday, August 22, at SUPEX Hall, LG-POSCO Building. The event was attended by 60 graduates, along with faculty members, family, and friends who gathered to celebrate the occasion. The graduates included 44 from the Global MBA (G-MBA), 8 from the Global MIM (G-MIM), 1 from the Finance MBA (F-MBA), and 7 from the Korea MBA (K-MBA), making a total of 60. 

The ceremony began with the introduction of faculty members and distinguished guests, followed by the national anthem of Korea. During the academic report, Associate Dean Gangseog Ryu noted, “Korea University Business School was the first in Korea to earn both AACSB and EQUIS international accreditations, and remains the only school in the country that is a member of the CEMS Global Alliance, building a network with leading business schools across 33 countries.” He added, “I hope that the 60 talented graduates today will excel globally as proud KUBS alumni.” 

In his graduation address, Dean Eonsoo Kim encouraged the graduates, saying, “Standing here today, having grown through the past one to two years of academic study and practical experience, is already a victory in itself.” He further advised, “The values of curiosity, collaboration, and contribution—together with an understanding of the AI industry—will serve as a great strength as you move forward.” 

Betty Chung, Academic Director of the G-MBA program, presented the 4Cs—Continued Learning, Curiosity, Community, and Compassion—as the core values of success. In her congratulatory remarks, she expressed her hope that the graduates would grow into leaders who uphold social responsibility and human dignity, grounded in the values of Liberty, Justice, and Truth. 

Representing the graduates, John Tevis expressed his gratitude, saying, “The reason I am standing here today, despite facing academic struggles and even changing my major, is because of the support of my professors and peers.” He added, “Through team projects and exchanges, we learned to understand different cultures and to communicate on the global stage. Now it is our turn to represent Korea University and to strengthen our powerful network.” Following this, his fellow graduate Amy Jiang went on stage to present a bouquet of flowers to the Program Director as a gesture of appreciation. 

During the awards ceremony, the Presidential Award—recognizing the overall top graduate from both the G-MBA and G-MIM programs—was presented to John Tevis. In addition, the Dean’s Award was conferred upon Beata Jundo, the top graduate of the G-MIM program, and Amy Jiang, the runner-up graduate of the G-MBA program. 

Degrees were conferred in the following order: G-MBA, G-MIM, F-MBA, and K-MBA. As each name was called, the graduates stepped onto the stage to receive their diplomas, celebrating together amid warm applause and cheers from family, friends, and fellow graduates. 

The festive atmosphere of the ceremony carried on with a performance. The Korea University cheering squad and the Élise Band presented pieces such as Für Elise and Aria of the Nation, linking arms with the graduates and singing together, electrifying the venue. The celebration concluded with the graduates turning the tassels on their caps to the left and tossing them high into the air, marking the triumphant completion of their academic journey. 

Finally, the ceremony concluded with the singing of the school anthem and a formal declaration of closing. Graduates and faculty members then gathered in front of the main building of the Business School for a commemorative photo, marking the close of a memorable day.