Micro-degree
1. Micro-degree
A. Definition
A Micro + Degree refers to a small-unit academic credential earned through a combination of courses.
It is an educational program designed for the intensive completion of a specialized field of study over a short period of time.
B. Related Regulations
- University Regulations, Article 38 (Certified Educational Programs)
- Academic Administration Regulations, Chapter 5, Articles 98 to 101 (Certified Educational Programs)
- 「 Detailed Regulations for the Operation of the Micro-Degree Program 」
Differences Between Concentration Track & Micro Degree
| Category | Concentration Track | Micro Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Administered by | KUBS | University HQ |
| Characteristics | Specialized and Intensive | Interdisciplinary and Connected |
| Required Credits | 18 Credits | 12 Credits |
2. Micro-degree Completion Certification
A. Procedure for Micro-degree Completion Certification
Micro-Degree Selection
Choose a micro-degree of interest
(e.g., 4Tech Business: AI Value Chain / Startup Business Leader, etc.)
(e.g., 4Tech Business: AI Value Chain / Startup Business Leader, etc.)
Course Completion
Complete the designated courses recognized for the selected micro-degree
and fulfill the minimum credit requirement (12 credits or more)
and fulfill the minimum credit requirement (12 credits or more)
Certificate Issuance
For students who meet the completion requirements,
a Micro-Degree Completion Certificate will be issued and the completion will be noted on the academic transcript.
a Micro-Degree Completion Certificate will be issued and the completion will be noted on the academic transcript.
3. Requirements for completion certification
4Tech Business: AI Value Chain
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4Tech Business: AI Value Chain
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Artificial Intelligence for Business Category Course No. Course Title Credits Offering Department Required Courses
(6 credits)BUSS305 Artificial Intelligence for Business 3 Department of Business Administration BUSS310 Understanding and Application of AI for Business 3 Department of Business Administration BUSS220 AI Business Models 3 Department of Business Administration Required Courses
(6 credits)MOBI104 How Things Work 3 School of Smart Mobility MOBI102 Smart Mobility Seminar I 3 School of Smart Mobility BUSS223 Management of Semiconductor Business 3 Department of Business Administration ENGY103 Energy Technology & Professionals 3 Department of Integrative Energy Engineering ENGY204 Introduction to Energy Science and Technology 3 ※ Major courses offered by the Division of Smart Mobility and the Department of Integrative Energy Engineering within the above micro-degree programs may be recognized as “Business Administration major electives.
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Startup Business Leader
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Startup Business Leader Category Course No. Course Title Credits Offering Department Required Courses
(9 credits)BUSS165 Entrepreneurial Mindset 3 Department of Business Administration BUSS259 New Venture Creation and Management 3 BUSS306 Strategic Technology Commercialization 3 BUSS356 Strategic Management of Innovation 3 BUSS397 Entrepreneurial Finance 3 BUSS409 Social Entrepreneurship 3 BUSS410 TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION MANAGEMENT: A PREREQUISITE FOR SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3 Required Courses
(3 credits)SPGE220 Startup Campus CEO I 3 University College SPGE221 Startup Campus CEO II 3 University College TEEN303 Innovative Startup Trend 3 KU Startup