Korea University Business School

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1 Korea University Business School Fact Sheet for the Student Exchange Program Academic Year Address Mailing Address International Office Korea University Business School A203, Korea University Business School Main Hall 145 Anam-Ro, Seongbuk-Gu, Seoul, Korea Telephone & Fax Tel: Fax: Web Address Korea University Korea University Business School Director of Int l Office / Int l Accreditation Team Int l Accreditation Team / Int l Accreditation Director of Int l Relations Team / Int l Partnership & Protocol Int l Relations Team / Inbound Student Exchange Program Int l Relations Team / Outbound Student Exchange Program Int l Relations Team / Int l Faculty & Global Internship Program KUBS International Office Ms. Kim, Jennifer Mr. Jee, Paul S. Ms. Woo, Jinhwa Ms. Shin, Erin Eunhwa Ms. Whang, Sun-young Ms. Kim, Yoon Young jenni_kim@korea.ac.kr Tel : jeep@korea.ac.kr Tel : jinhwa@korea.ac.kr Tel : shineh@korea.ac.kr Tel : sywh@korea.ac.kr Tel : yykim@korea.ac.kr Tel : Inbound Exchange Students (to KUBS) Students General Inquiries kubs_exchange@hotmail.com Outbound Exchange Students (from KUBS) kubs_intl_exch@hotmail.com, kubs.intl.exch@gmail.com 1

2 Global Initiative Korea University Business School KUBS History 1905 First Commerce Department in Korea 1953 First MS/Ph.D. program in Korea 1963 First Evening MBA (Korea MBA) in Korea 1994 First Global Internship Program in Korea 2003 First Executive MBA program in Korea 2006 First Full-Time MBA Programs (Global MBA, Finance MBA) in Korea 2007 Accreditations from AACSB (2005) and EQUIS (2007) 2008 Tri-University Collaboration Program (S 3 Asia MBA: Fudan-NUS-KU) 2010 Re-accreditations from AACSB (2010) and EQUIS (2010) 2012 Financial Times Executive MBA Rankings (12 th Worldwide, No.1 in Korea) KUBS BESTs nd re-accreditation from AACSB (2015) Faculty Size 89 full-time faculty (largest in Korea in college level) Dual International Accreditations First education in Korea accredited by both AACSB and EQUIS Faculty Research Ranked 89 th at UT Dallas Rankings of Business Schools based on research contribution (1 st in Korea for 4 years consecutively) Ranked No. 1 Business School in Korea for 6 consecutive years ( , Hankyung Business Survey of HR managers from the Top 200 companies) No. 1 MBA in Korea ( , Hankyung Business Assessment by HR Managers from the Top 200 Domestic Companies) Ranked No. 1 MBA in Korea for 6 consecutive years ( , Ministry of Education, Science & Technology; BK21 Program Evaluation) 2014 Financial Times Executive MBA Rankings Ranked 28 th worldwide (1 st in Korea) 2013 Financial Times Global MBA Rankings Ranked 86 th worldwide No. 1 Producer of CEOs from the Top 90 Financial Companies in Korea (2013) No. 1 Producer of CEOs from the Top 500 Companies in Korea and No. 1 Producer of Owner CEOs (2013, CEO Score) 2013 Korea Management Awards Grand Prize (Human Resource Management Section) National Branding Grand Prize for 2 consecutive years (Career Development Service Section) 2

3 KUBS Student Body Programs Target Segments Total No. of Students No. of International Students Undergraduate Degree (BBA) Top-level high school graduate MS 4 Year college graduates Academic Graduate Degree Programs Professional Graduate Degree Programs Fulltime Parttime Ph.D. Master graduates 38 8 MS & Ph.D. Integrated S 3 Asia MBA Unified course of the master s and the doctor s Middle managers in Korea, China, and Singapore Global MBA Mid-Level managers Finance MBA Prospective finance industry experts 16 0 Korea MBA Part-time (Evening) MBA Executive MBA Senior managers (As of fall semester 2014) KUBS Academic Programs for Exchange Students Program Term Details BBA (Undergraduate) MS (Graduate) Global MBA Semester Semester Module 65% of the undergraduate courses conducted in English 50% of the graduate program courses taught in English Eligible for the students studying at the MS (or graduate) level who acquired a Bachelor s degree at their home institution 100% of the Global MBA courses conducted in English Eligible for the students who acquired a Bachelor s degree (or equivalents, Master s/doctor s degree if applicable) and experienced business professionals Academic Schedule Academic Schedule & Deadlines Month Semester (BBA&MS) Module (GMBA) Nomination Deadline Application Deadline September ~ mid-december Fall Semester Module 1 Module 2 30 April 31 May March ~ mid-june Spring Semester Module 4 Module 5 31 October 30 November 3

4 Entry Requirements Required Documents for Application Nomination and Application Procedure for Student Exchange Program Nomination & Application Must have good academic standing Must be a currently enrolled student Must NOT be a student in his/her last year of study Must be officially nominated by home institution Must be fluent in either Korean or English (equivalent to English Proficiency Test score of one of the following: TOEFL CBT 220 IBT 80, TOEIC 800, or IELTS 6.5) 1) Online application form 2) One passport-sized photograph 3) Official academic transcript 4) Letter of academic reference 5) Certificate of Health official form available at the KUBS online application link 6) Statement of purpose and goals 7) Clear copy of a valid passport students MUST have a passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of their intended stay in Korea. 8) Private health insurance copy MUST be valid throughout the student s whole study abroad period this can be submitted after the student is admitted to KUBS. 9) Pledge MUST be downloaded at the KUBS online application link and handwritten. 10) Resume (optional) * All supporting documents MUST be written in English or with English translation and MUST be submitted at the online application link only. * NOTICE: Please try NOT to nominate the students who are in their last year of study and have any required courses for graduation, as there is a high demand for several of our courses and it is possible that students may be unable to take the courses they need. 1. Before the official nomination, exchange coordinators at partner universities MUST set the number of the exchange students for each academic year with the KUBS exchange program manager. 2. Once the number of nominees has been confirmed, you may fill in the KUBS Nomination Sheet and return it to the manager. You will then receive a confirmation with a link to KUBS s online application. 3. Students MUST complete the online application by the deadline indicated. 4. Once the student s application is approved, a Letter of Admission will be sent to the individual student through first. After a few weeks, the Admission Package including 1) original copy of Letter of Admission, 2) Certificate of Admission (for visa application), and 3) Business License of Korea University will be sent to the home institution. 5. Exchange coordinators at partner universities are responsible for making sure all the exchange students have international private health/travel insurance that will be valid during their whole exchange period at KUBS. Those who do not submit the copy of private health insurance will NOT be allowed to enroll at KUBS even if they have received the Letter of Admission. 6. Students can submit a copy of private health/travel insurance at the time of online application submission. If they need more time, they can also submit it within 2 weeks of receiving the Letter of Admission through The students will be fully admitted to KUBS only when KUBS receives the copy of the private health/travel insurance. 4

5 Majors Class Size Tests Workload per Credit Hour Credit Hour Limit Course Information Accounting / Finance / International Business / Logistics, Service & Operations Management (LSOM) / Management / Marketing / Management Information System (MIS) 15~100 (Majority less than 35 students per class) Midterm exam, Final exam, Presentations, Group work, etc. (varies upon classes) 3 credits= 3 hrs/wk, 16 wks/semester 2 credits= 4 hrs/wk, 8 wks/module (GMBA) Up to 19 credits per semester (BBA/MS) / two modules (GMBA) Grading System Professors have full authority for evaluating students. Each student s academic performance is graded according to the following criteria: exams and assignment results, attendance, and class participation, etc. A minimum of 70% attendance is required in order for a student to earn a passing grade. Letter Grade Grade Point Percentage A A B B C C D D F Fail 59 BBA Courses (Undergraduate) Academic Offerings > Major Subject > Korea University Business School Students may refer to the course list from the previous corresponding semester. (e.g. fall semester 2014 for fall semester 2015) Students are responsible for checking the latest course list in July for fall semester and in January for spring semester. The lists offered in Fall and Spring may differ, so please check carefully. Courses conducted in English are indicated in brackets, English. Click on the Course No. link to see the syllabus. Exchange students are allowed to take non-business courses if pre-requisites are met and they have successfully registered online. BBA students are NOT allowed to take MS/MBA courses. 5

6 MS Courses (Graduate) > Graduate School Courses > Graduate School > Department of Business Administration/International Business KUBS MS courses taught in English within the 500 level range are open to exchange students, and it is possible that a few more courses will become available. The final list of the courses available for exchange students with the courses above the 500 level such as 600, 700, and 800 will be sent to the individual students in August for fall semester and in February for spring semester. Due to the reason above, there could be very limited choices in terms of KUBS courses especially for the fall semester. Therefore, students at the graduate level are recommended to come on the exchange program in the spring semester. Students are allowed to take the graduate courses provided by other departments than KUBS regardless of major as long as they meet the requirements and have the professor s permission. MBA Courses MS students are NOT allowed to take MBA courses. > Graduate School of Business Administration > Global MBA MBA exchange students are recommended to apply for the spring semester term because Global MBA elective courses are usually offered during Module 4&5. Module 1&2 are major core courses and most of the KUBS MBA students already have the background for the core courses. Korean Language Courses MBA students are NOT allowed to take BBA/MS courses. Korean language courses for the BBA/MS students are offered during the regular semesters. There are 6 different levels from Beginner to Advanced. Korean courses for exchange students can be found at > General Subject > General Studies > Elective General Studies > IFLS / IFLS Non-credit Korean language classes for 4 weeks are offered to the exchange students who completed a regular semester at KU during the summer/winter vacation. Schedule Preparatory Preferred Course Listing Course Registration Add/Drop Period Course Registration Fall Semester 6 Spring Semester BBA MS MBA BBA MS MBA Mid-July Beginning of August Early September End of August Early September End of August First week of first module Mid- January Beginning of February Early March End of February Early March End of February First week of first module Preparatory Preferred Course Listing for BBA students allows students to expedite course registration before the official registration period begins. More detailed information with specific dates and complete guidelines will be sent to students prior to the course registration period in July/August for fall semester and January/February for spring semester, and student are responsible for reading and following the guideline very carefully.

7 On-campus Accommodation Residence Hall Type Accommodation All on-campus accommodations are located within about 20 minutes of walking distance from the main campus. The dormitories are available for exchange students but very limited, so rooms are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Fall Semester (4 months) Summer A / Winter A Summer B / Winter B Spring Semester (4 months) CJ International House (w/ Bath) Anam Global House (w/ Bath) Applying for On-campus Accommodation Single KRW 2,000,000 KRW 680,000 KRW 1,000,000 KRW 2,000,000 Double KRW 1,580,000 KRW 540,000 KRW 790,000 KRW 1,580,000 Double KRW 1,580,000 KRW 540,000 KRW 790,000 KRW 1,580,000 Triple KRW 880,000 KRW 300,000 KRW 440,000 KRW 880,000 Online Application Period Fall Semester: Early June ~ Early July Spring Semester: Early December ~ Early January Online application and specific dates are available both on the Letter of Admission and at the Accommodation website. Prior to applying for accommodations, students need the KU ID number on the Letter of Admission for the online housing application. Off-campus Accommodation Residence Office Web: reslife@korea.ac.kr Phone: Fax: There are quite a lot of private student accommodations called Goshitel near the campus, reachable by 5-10 minutes walk. These accommodations vary widely in terms of room size, rate, meals, cleaning, and laundry services. Prices range from approximately KRW 350,000 to KRW 700,000 per month, and the average price is about KRW 550,000. For more detailed information, please visit Moreover, general information on housings in Seoul is also available at the Seoul Global Center website, > Living > Housing. Homestay Korea ( can put students in touch with families willing to host for a homestay student, and reservations are available in English. Private Health/Travel Insurance Insurance All exchange students coming to study at KUBS MUST provide a proof of their private health/travel insurance that is valid from the moment they leave their home country to the time when they depart from Korea. The benefits should cover all injuries and accidents that may occur during the whole duration of their stay in Korea. A copy of insurance certificate should be submitted either at the time of online application or via within 2 weeks of receiving the Letter of Admission. 7

8 Student Visa Student Visa (D-2) All international incoming students except for those who have Korean citizenship MUST apply for the D-2 student visa to study at KUBS. Students can apply for the visa at the nearest Korean Embassy or a Korean consulate in their home country (or for those who have Chinese nationality, in the country where their home institution is located) by submitting the three documents sent in the admission package, Certificate of Admission, Letter of Admission, Business License of Korea University. Orientation for Exchange Students Arrival Guide Orientation is MANDATORY for all incoming exchange students. Fall Semester: last week of August Spring Semester: last week of February Airport Pick-up Service * Specific dates will be found on the Letter of Admission. Airport pick-up service is available for the students who will be staying at either the KU on-campus accommodation or the off-campus housings around the campus attending the orientation for exchange students. Those who would like to apply for this service MUST submit the online airport pick-up service form at > Board > Request > Other Requests. Recommended Arrival Dates Please note that the airport pick-up service operates at the Incheon International Airport and the bus will depart every two hours from 8am until 10pm during the period designated. The approximate travelling time from the airport to KU is normally 1.5 to 2 hours. On-campus Accommodation Move-in Date Fall Semester: last Saturday of August Spring Semester: last Saturday of February How to Get to KUBS On-campus Accommodation Move-out Date Fall Semester: Sunday right after the finals week Spring Semester: Sunday right after the finals week Those who are coming to visit KUBS or are not able to use the KU airport pick-up service will need to find their own transportation. Airport Help Center: By public transportation: > Board > Downloads > How to Get to KU by Public Transportation Estimated Living Expenses in Seoul Tuition Fee On-campus Accommodation Off-campus Accommodation Food/Meals Local Transportation Academic Expenses Personal Expenses Tuition waived at the host institution; paid only to the student s home institution KRW 880,000 ~ KRW 2,000,000 (4 months) KRW 350,000 ~ 550,000 per month Approx. KRW 400,000 per month Approx. KRW 60,000 per month Approx. KRW 200,000 per semester (mainly textbooks) Approx. KRW 200,000 per month but may vary 8

9 Korea University Buddy Assistants (KUBA) KUBS Buddy Program Campus Facilities Student Services KUBA is a buddy matching program that connects international students studying at KU with KU students on a one-to-one basis. International students will have the opportunity to experience and participate in KU's events and learn about Korean culture while building strong friendships with buddies. KUBS Buddy is a KUBS student volunteers organization to specifically help KUBS international students in adjusting to KUBS life and advise in course selections. KUBS exchange students will be contacted by their buddies before their arrival in Korea. Library, Ladies Lounge, Computer Lab, Fitness Club, Bookstore, Print Shop, Post Office, Stationery, Bank, ATMs, Cafeteria, Restaurant, Mobile Shop, Hair Salon, Convenience Store Activities & Events Seoul City Tour August February A sightseeing tour to famous places in Seoul Welcoming Party September March A welcoming event for international students Annual Korea University Yonsei University Sports Event September A sports event between Korea University and Yonsei University Field Day October April A sports competition to build close relationships University Festival (Ipselenti) May KU s annual school festival International Students Festival November Farewell Ceremony December June A great opportunity for international students to introduce their culture to KU students A moment to reminisce about all the memories shared during the semester Academic Transcript KUBS sends out students initial copies of academic transcripts to their home institutions in January and July with free of charge when they complete their whole semester(s) at KUBS. Fall Semester: mid-january Spring Semester: mid-july * Should students need more copies, they are asked to make the request by online application and pay extra fees at > Board > Request. 9

10 Academic Calendar (tentative) Month Date Events 15 Liberation Day (National Holiday) August Accommodation moving-in & free airport pick-up International Students Orientation (Mandatory) 31 Fall semester begins (BBA/MS) September Harvest Festival (Chuseok, National Holiday) Annual Korea-Yonsei Games (TBA) 3 National Foundation Day (National Holiday) October 9 Hangeul Proclamation Day (National Holiday) Mid-term exam week (BBA/MS) Final exam week (BBA/MS) December 21 Winter vacation begins (BBA/MS) 25 Christmas (National Holiday) Accommodation moving-in & free airport pick-up February Orientation for International Students (Mandatory) 29 Spring semester begins (BBA/MS) March 1 Independence Declaration Day (National Holiday) April Mid-term exam week (BBA/MS) May 5 KU Foundation Day / Children's Day (National Holiday) 14 Buddha's Birthday (National Holiday) 6 Memorial Day (National Holiday) June Final exam week (BBA/MS) 20 Summer vacation begins (BBA/MS) * This is a tentative schedule for prospective exchange students. * The exact dates are to be announced before the semester starts. * Academic schedule for Global MBA program is different from the BBA/MS programs, and the exact dates including the first and last day of a module will be given via with the Letter of Admission in June for module 1&2 and in December for module 4&5. 10