SKK GSB, A World-Class MBA School in Korea! Full-Time MBA Sungkyunkwan University, 25-2 Sungkyunkwan-ro, Jongro-gu, Seoul, Korea 110-745 Tel : 02-740-1520, 1504~8 Fax : 02-740-1503 E-mail : topgsb@skku.edu Website : http://gsb.skku.edu
A World-Class MBA School in Korea 1 CONTENTS Why SKK GSB MBA? 02 Program Overview 04 Faculty Dual Degree Program Study Abroad Program Career Development Program Admissions Guide Tuition & Financial Aid 05 06 08 09 10 12
Introduction Why SKK GSB MBA? The Best MBA in Korea SKK GSB has been ranked the #1 MBA program in Korea and among the top 50s in the world since 2012 by Financial Times Global MBA Rankings. With a truly globalized curriculum it draws incredibly talented students from around the world and produces outstanding graduates. SKK GSB s overall positive impact has made it the best MBA program in Korea. 02 Global Education Experience Nothing compares to the experience of studying in another country for an entire semester or a year. SKK GSB provides Full-Time MBA students with opportunities to embark on an international exchange program with leading business schools around the world. 03 Opening Doors to Career Success Career development of MBA students is the top priority at SKK GSB. Whether you are looking to switch careers or advance on your current path, you will learn successful approaches to strategically utilize the MBA in your career development at SKK GSB. Experience the Heart of Korean Wave Seoul and its 2,000 years of history is the heart of the Korean wave, and Sungkyunkwan University is located right at the heart of Seoul. The university is in the middle of Seoul s culture center, surrounded by historical architecture, museums, theaters, art galleries, and many delightful cafés and restaurants. Overall Rankings of SKK GSB Financial Times Global MBA Rankings - #1 in Korea, #9 in Asia, #51 in the world (2013) - #1 in Korea, #8 in Asia, #45 in the world (2014) - #1 in Korea, #11 in Asia, #59 in the world (2015) Placement success (#2) Aims of MBA achieved (#27), Value for money (#46) International experience (#12)
Program Overview Full-Time MBA Program Faculty World-Class Faculty Since the program started in 2004, it has been the icon SKK GSB faculty members exemplify the best of the teacher-scholar model. of Korea s MBA education. It is an accelerated program that can be completed They are the leading experts in their fields, generating new knowledge that in 16 short months. Throughout this program, students gain both the transforms global business practices and public policy. More importantly, technical and soft skills needed to succeed as a business leader. The Full-Time they understand how academic theories relate to real business problems MBA curriculum provides career and professional development opportunities and they are passionate about sharing that dimension in class. Over 60% of our for graduates, including leadership workshops, consulting projects with major faculty members are internationally based and many consult for multinational corporations, career networking, and a host of global learning opportunities. corporations. 04 Key Features 16 months for completion English based instruction Globalized student (30%) and faculty (60%) community Dual degree programs with MIT Sloan and Indiana Univ. Kelley School Study abroad programs Global business experience course Dedicated faculty mentors, advising, and career development Curriculum and Career Development Schedulesculuchedul Semester Curriculum Career Development SKK GSB s core strength lies in not only its fully committed global faculty, and excellent students, but the camaraderie between the two that leads to a fun, engaging, and personalized student experience that is amongst the best in the world. I love it. Faculty List Area Faculty Ph.D Accounting Suil Pae Chang Joon Song Prof. Raunaq Pungaliya Teaching Excellence Award 2014 Univ. of British Columbia Michigan State University 05 Fall (Aug ~ Dec) Spring & Summer (Jan ~ May) Fall (Aug ~ Dec) * Each module is 7 weeks. Foundation Core Module* 1 & 2 Intensive week 1 Functional Core & Electives Module 3 & 4 Intensive week 2 ~ 5 Overseas field trip (1 week) Option 1: Electives at SKK GSB Module 5 & 6 Intensive week 6 Option 2: Study abroad program Option 3: Dual degree program Self-assessment Resume clinic Special lectures 1-on-1 career meeting Career coaching Resume book 1-on-1 career meeting Mock interviews Career mentoring Summer internship (June ~ Aug) Targeted interview & resume clinic 1-on-1 career meeting Decision Sciences Samar Mukhopadhyay Univ. of Texas at Austin Finance Management Marketing Hugh Hoikwang Kim Jae Ha Lee Hassan Naqvi Raunaq Pungaliya Andrew Yi Jaepil Choi Joel Evans Aleksios Gotsopoulos Ryan Hammond Tai-Young Kim Cecil Cho Kyungheui Kim Minjung Koo Eric Shih Caleb Tse Pil Hwa Yoo University of Pennsylvania Indiana University London School of Economics University of Iowa Columbia University Rutgers University University of Arizona University of Chicago MIT Sloan Stanford University Columbia University University of Minnesota University of Chicago University of California, Irvine University of Hong Kong Harvard University
Dual Degree Program Dual Degree Program Dual Degree Program Dual Degree Program Sharpen your global perspective and broaden your horizon by taking part MIT Sloan School of Management in one of the best business school exchange programs in the world. Each year approximately 50% of our second year MBA students spend time studying at one of the most prestigious business schools around the world. Students can either spend one semester taking courses at one of our international partner schools or spend two semesters to earn a second degree in the dual degree program. Students take MBA courses at SKK GSB and MS courses at MIT Sloan, and this gives them a well-rounded competitiveness as a generalist (MBA) and specialist (MS). MIT Sloan assigns a thesis director for each student and provides a career service. Degree SKK GSB MBA degree + MIT Sloan MS degree Period 1 year at SKK GSB + 1 year at MIT Sloan Tuition $65,750 at MIT Sloan (2014) Requirements GMAT or GRE, GPA over 3.75 / 4.5 at SKK GSB Quota about 5 students a year 06 Dual Degree Partner Schools MIT Sloan School of Management Indiana University Kelley School of Business Indiana University Maurer School of Law Sungkyunkwan University Law School Full-Time MBA Graduates: Degrees received Year 2015 78% 5% 22% 15% 2% 31% 2014 69% 5% 20% 25% 6% 2013 75% 10% 13% 2% Indiana University Kelley School of Business IU Kelley School admits a maximum of 35 students from SKK GSB a year, the highest quota assigned to a Korean business school by any top U.S. business school. IU Kelley School is ranked #1 in teaching quality, student satisfaction and career service by 2012 Bloomberg Businessweek. Indiana University Maurer School of Law The JD / MBA dual degree program with Indiana University Maurer School of Law is the first and only program in Korea where students get a JD degree from a top U.S. law school. Maurer School was ranked #25 among U.S. law schools by U.S. News & World Report in 2014. Degree SKK GSB MBA degree + IU Kelley School MBA degree Period 1 year at SKK GSB + 1 year at IU Kelley School Tuition $46,544 at IU Kelley School (2014) Requirements TOEFL or IELTS, GPA over 3.75 / 4.5 at SKK GSB, GMAT (Optional) Quota 35 students a year Degree SKK GSB MBA degree + IU Maurer School of Law JD degree* Period 1 year at SKK GSB + 3 years at IU Maurer School of Law Tuition $48,021/Yr. at IU Maurer Law School (2014) Requirements TOEFL, LSAT or GMAT * JD: Doctor of Jurisprudence 07 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% SKK GSB SKK GSB + IU Kelley SKK GSB + MIT Sloan SKK GSB + IU Maurer(JD) Sungkyunkwan University Law School The JD / MBA dual degree program between SKK GSB and SKKU Law School will be the best choice for students to build distinctive competitiveness in the intense and globalized law market. It is the first dual degree program Degree SKK GSB MBA degree + SKKU Law School JD degree Period 1 year at SKK GSB + 3 years at SKKU Law School Requirements SKKU Law School 1st or 2nd year student between graduate schools in Korea which develops business professionals in an era of academic convergences.
Study Abroad Program Study Abroad Program Career Development Program Career Development Program This program allows all SKK GSB students to attend one semester of regular MBA programs in one of five U.S. business schools or two top Chinese business schools. The Study Abroad Program of SKK GSB is a prestigious student exchange / visiting program in Korea known for its renowned partner schools, freedom of school choice, and high participation rate. Area Area Area SKK GSB has always put students career development first and foremost and provides you with personalized career services. From the minute you join the program, we are here to help guide you through the many stages of your career search, helping define and refine your job hunt, shape your resume and enhance your interviewing skills to make you the most in-demand candidate you can be. Career Development Process Career Developement Services 08 Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Evanston, Illinois, USA New York, New York USA Hanover, New Hampshire, USA Bloomington, Indiana, USA Hongkong, China Beijing, China # 8 (Financial Times, 2014) # 5 (U.S. News & World Report, 2015) # 1 Information Systems (U.S. News & World Report, 2015) # 1 Production/Operations ( ) # 1 Supply chain/logistics ( ) # 2 Entrepreneurship (Bloomberg Businessweek, 2012) # 3 e-business ( ) # 5 (Bloomberg Businessweek, 2012) # 1 Marketing (U.S. News & World Report, 2015) # 5 Management ( ) # 5 (Financial Times, 2014) # 8 (U.S. News & World Report, 2015) # 4 Finance (U.S. News & World Report, 2015) # 9 (U.S. News & World Report, 2015) # 5 Team Work (Bloomberg Businessweek, 2012) # 7 Management (U.S. News & World Report, 2015) # 15 (Bloomberg Businessweek, 2012) # 2 Marketing (Financial Times, 2013) # 1 Teaching Quality (Bloomberg Businessweek, 2012) # 1 Career Service ( ) # 14 (Financial Times, 2014) # 57 (Financial Times, 2014) Career Decision - Self Assessment - Career Advising Job Readiness Career Workshops - Resume Clinics - Mock Interviews Market Readiness - Mentoring Program - Summer Internship - Company Projects Professional Networks Job Placement - Job Information - Interview Set Up Career Goal MBA students receive tailored career development services that contain self-assessment, career advising, resume clinics, mock interview, and career workshops. This systematic program not only help MBA students for placements, but also prepares them for long term career success. SKK GSB presented me to a series of valuable leadership scenarios and exposed me to how business deals and decisions are made in multi-cultural settings. The diversity of faculty and alumni underlines the program s emphasis on creating managers who lead to solve complex tasks while maintaining high ethical values. SKK GSB provided with a unique educational experience in Korea because it serves as a soft landing to the Korean business environment. It provided a global community which is difficult to find in the Korea and this same time gave me a glimpse of the kind of culture companies are trying to implement. This double benefit has been crucial for my career development in one of the most globaly competitive steel makers. Sergio A.R. Luna (Class of 2013, Colombia) POSCO ANDREJ PLANCIC (Class of 2015, Denmark) Google Denmark 09
Admissions Admissions Guide Admissions Admissions Guide 10 Requirements: Undergraduate degree or equivalent. Admission Process: Step 1: Apply online and submit documents. Choose one from TOEFL, TOEIC, TOEIC speaking, TEPS, OPIc and IELTS* * Waiver of English test score for the following: - Native English speakers - Applicants whose undergraduate / graduate degrees are from English medium institutions. Step 2: Admission interview (Individual interview in English) Online interviews are available for applicants residing overseas. Korea Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) International students admitted by SKK GSB in the special admission can apply for the KGSP in February or March. NIIED (National Institute of International Education) announces requirements and country quota in February every year. Regular Admissions: March ~ April Class profile (2012~2014 intake) Average age: 31 Female student: 32% International student: 34% Number of represented country: 29 11 Special Admissions: DDP early admission & KGSP (October ~ November)* Dual degree program (DDP) early admission** DDP early admission offers applicants an opportunity to gain DDP admission before enrolling at SKK GSB. Applicants selected for DDP early admission have the advantage in scholarship screening. Through general admission, admitted students can apply for DDPs after the 1 st semester at SKK GSB. 35~39 21% 30~34 31% 40~ 5% Age 20~24 9% 25~29 34% Europe 6% North America 10% Other Asia 14% Others 5% Citizenship Korea 65% Requirements: 2 + years of work experience, GMAT score, TOEFL score (ibt 100) or IELTS (7.0) Program: DDP with MIT Sloan or IU Kelley School Social Science 9% Others 6% * The schedule is subject to change. ** DDP admission will be rescinded if GPA is lower than 3.75/4.5 in the 1st semester. Humanities 11% Engineering 25% Major Business & Economics 49% Corporate- sponsored 47% Student Type Self-financed 53%
Tuition & Financial Aid Tuition & Financial Aid Tuition* (2015) Semester All semester at SKK GSB 2 semesters at SKK GSB + SAP ** 1st semester 13,800 13,800 2nd semester 19,400 19,400 3rd semester 13,800 Tuition for overseas schools*** ($23,000 ~ $33,000) (Unit:1,000 KRW) Total 47,000 KRW 33,200+ ($23,000 ~ $33,000) * Tuition doesn t include entrance fee (KRW 1,270,000), course package, student or alumni union fees. ** SAP: Study Abroad Program *** Expenses for school materials, entrance fees, overseas field trip and expenses for staying overseas are not included SKK GSB is a special place. Here we are learning cutting edge business knowledge, acquiring leadership skills, and expanding professional networks through excellent alumni connections and diverse classmates in a globalized environment right in the heart of Seoul. Most importantly, SKK GSB is constantly challenging and encouraging students to broaden their minds and reach for the highest and the brightest future. Getting an MBA from SKK GSB has been a challenging yet rewarding experience. It is a privilege to be part of this global community. Hoon Song Class of 2015 Student Representative 12 Incoming Scholarship In June, SKK GSB reviews all the admitted students (except those funded by companies) for SKK GSB incoming class scholarships. Scholarship range from 10% to 50%. Scholarship covers tuition in Korea only. Both Korean and international students are eligible. High GMAT and TOEFL scores are recommended. Korea Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) SKK GSB recommends excellent international students to the NIIED (National Institute for International Education) for the KGSP. The scholarship includes full tuitions, one year language course in Korea, living expenses, airfares, etc. More information is available at www.niied.go.kr 13 New GSP (Global Scholarship Program) The new Global Scholarship Program (GSP) is a merit-based scholarship for international students. Scholarship (50% of tuition for all semesters) Free dormitory housing Internship opportunity at Samsung Electronics in your country or in Korea (Round trip flights provided) Korean language education The scholarship covers tuition in Korea only. Other Scholarship Opportunities Academic excellence awards (25% or 50% of tuition) Contribution awards Research assistantships Student Loans Student loans from financial institutions are available for Korean students only.