EEC Opens New Horizons for Corporate Clients and International Visiting Students in 2025

-EEC operated 17 education programs over the past year — significantly enhancing corporate credibility and program scalability.

The Executive Education Center (EEC) at Korea University Business School solidified its position in 2025 as Korea’s leading provider of non-degree, customized executive education. This year, EEC significantly expanded its educational portfolio by offering a total of 17 programs, including global programs, corporate-customized programs, and executive courses. By accurately identifying the practical competencies and leadership skills required in a rapidly evolving corporate environment and delivering proactive, capability-enhancing programs, EEC has established itself as a trusted learning partner for companies both in Korea and abroad. 

Expansion of International Training Visits… Growing Global Demand for Programs at Korea University 

In 2025, visits from overseas universities, global corporations, and international organizations increased significantly, further elevating the EEC’s global standing. Starting with the early-year visit from ESADE Business School in Spain, students and representatives from the OneMBA program—jointly operated by Xiamen University School of Management in China, FGV São Paulo School of Business Administration in Brazil, and Toulouse Business School in France—came to Korea University for academic sessions. 

Additionally, BMI Brussels ASBL in Europe, the Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO in Russia, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong visited Korea University as part of their international training programs. Participants engaged in special lectures and in-depth sessions with KU faculty and visited Korean companies to gain firsthand insight into Korea’s business environment and industrial landscape. 

Corporate visits also continued. Agrocentro S.A. from South America visited Korea University for practical training and leadership development. These recurring visits from global institutions underscore the EEC’s emergence as a major educational hub for international training in the Asian region. 

A Remarkable Expansion of EEC’s Educational Portfolio in 2025 

EEC’s expertise was particularly evident in its corporate-customized education programs. In 2025, seven programs were conducted in partnership with five leading Korean companies and institutions—Samsung Electronics, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, SK, Seoul National University Hospital, and Korea Zinc. Each program—including the Samsung Electronics Finance MBA (introductory, intermediate, and advanced), Samsung Fire A.C.E. Program, SK Capital Market Specialist Program, Seoul National University Hospital Business Program, and Korea Zinc Leadership Academy—was designed to reflect the unique strategic needs and organizational challenges of each partner, earning strong satisfaction through results-oriented curricula. 

Leveraging its close collaboration with industry, EEC continues to play a key role in developing core talent and enhancing organizational competitiveness. Notably, 2025 marked a significant expansion into new educational domains. With the launch of the Seoul National University Hospital Business Program, EEC began delivering customized management education tailored to the healthcare sector, marking an important milestone in broadening its educational impact across diverse industries. 

Consistent Operation of Executive Programs 

Regularly offered executive courses also continued successfully. The AMP (Advanced Management Program), MSP (Management Studies Program), and CHRO (Chief HR Officer Program) are each designed to meet different leadership levels and roles, and have become flagship programs that provide strategic insight and practical perspectives to corporate decision-makers and senior executives. In particular, the courses center on critical issues faced by today’s corporate leaders—such as organizational change management, global business strategy, and talent and culture innovation—ensuring strong real-world applicability. 

Among these programs, the CHRO course is the only program in Korea dedicated specifically to HR professionals, and it celebrated the graduation of its first cohort this year. Designed to advance the expertise of leaders in HR and organizational management, the program explores core challenges facing HR executives, including advanced talent strategies, organizational culture innovation, and HR governance. 

From Simple Retraining to a True Partner in Solving Organizational Challenges 

Associate Dean Gangseog Ryu of the Business School noted, “Requests for customized EEC programs continue to grow each year, and companies now look to us not simply for retraining but as a partner that works with them to solve organizational challenges.” He added, “Moving forward, we will continue developing high-quality programs that address the diverse issues faced in corporate settings, thereby further strengthening the Business School’s social responsibility and impact.”