EWHA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FACT SHEET 2015-2016 1. General Information Name of Institution, Ewha Womans University Mailing Address ESB International Office, 102 Ewha-Shinsegae building, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Zip Code: 120-750) Website Ewha Womans University Office of International Affairs Seoul Global Center :http://biz.ewha.ac.kr : http://www.ewha.ac.kr http://oia.ewha.ac.kr (General Information for Exchange Students) http://global.seoul.go.kr Contact Prof. Dr. Seong Kook KIM Dean +82-2-3277-3541 / skima@ewha.ac.kr Prof. Dr. Bong Jin KIM International Affairs Academic Director +82-2-3277-2790 / bkim432@ewha.ac.kr Ms. Claire Sooyoung YU International Program Manager +82-2-3277-3583 / exchange@ewha.ac.kr
2. International vision Marking the 50 th anniversary of its foundation in 2014, envisions our goals to be pursued by the faculty and students through the following slogan: Making a Difference for a Better World. has long term development goals, including ranking among the top 100 in the world, and ranking in the top 20 Asian University within 10 years. In order to achieve our vision, we have the following strategic goals: 1. To play a leading role in the development of ideas that shapes the world of business and management. 2. To prepare future women leaders of business, education and public services by delivering the highest quality education to a large and diverse group of graduate and undergraduate students as well as to practicing executives. Programme Bachelor in Business Administration Master of Arts MBA (Finance, Frontier, Ewha, CPA, Health Care) Ph.D Rankings Asia: 39 (2014 QS Asian University Ranking) World: 355 (2014 QS World University Ranking) Accreditation AACSB 3. Academic Information Calendar Fall Semester Spring Semester Nomination March 1 31 September 1 30 On-line Application April 15 May 15 October 15 November 15 Admission Packet Mid July Mid January Classes Begin Classes End First working day of September Around December 20 First working day of March Around June 20 Transcript to be sent Late January Late July For more details: http://www.ewha.ac.kr/mbs/ewhaen/index.jsp Academics Academic Calendar Important Dates for each semester including the dormitory check-in, Academic Orientation, and Course Registration will be announced upon admission.
Level of Study Undergraduate Graduate Language of Study Undergraduate: 50% English courses MBA: 43% English courses Graduate School of International Studies: 100% English courses Main Study Field Accounting / Finance HR Management / Strategy Management of Information System Marketing Product Management / Operations Management Course Information English-taught courses offered by Ewha Womans University http://www.ewha.ac.kr/mbs/ewhaen/index.jsp Academics Courses 1st Semester: Spring Semester, 2nd Semester: Fall Semester Global Online Campus courses offered in English http://global.ewha.ac.kr Korean Language Class (Daytime class offered to exchange students, free of charge) http://elc.ewha.ac.kr/edukorean/eng/subcommi01.jsp Course Load Students are required to take minimum of 9 credits to a maximum of 18 credits per semester. One course usually consists of 3 credits with 3 classroom hours per week, with the exception of Korean Language courses. Students are encouraged to register for 15 to 18 credits per semester. Exams Absolute Evaluation for exchange students (no curve). Students are required to stay until the end of the scheduled exams. No special early exams or resits available. Grading Ewha's grading system : A+, A, A-/ B+, B, B-/ C+, C, C-/ D+, D, D-/ and F (Full Score = 4.3) A : excellent; B: above average; C: average; D: pass; F: fail (0 credit) Others: Student will receive a grade of "W" if he/she withdraws from the course. A student will receive a grade of "F" if he/she fails to attend classes without officially withdrawing from the course.
4. Application (Office of International Affairs University-wide Admission system) 1. Requirements Length of Study : One Semester / One Year GPA : All students are required to have a GPA of over 2.5/4.0 (= 75 % academic grade) Language: English proficiency equivalent to TOEFL ibt 91 or TOEIC 860 is recommended. 2. Application Period Fall semester: April 15 May 15, Spring semester: October 15 November 15 Late application will not be accepted; absolutely no exceptions. 3. Procedure Step 1. Create an account at the online application site for Exchange or Visiting students at: http://eureka.ewha.ac.kr/eureka/hs/sd/index.do Application site is only available at Windows / Internet Explorer version above 8.0 Step 2. Save the application (don t submit yet) in order to activate the upload buttons Step 3. Upload all documents needed for the application and press the submit button. Once you submit, you won t be allowed to revise your application. Step 4. Carefully check the status of your application until it is confirmed. Step 5. Receive the admission packet sent out via express mail. Step 6. Send checklist and Overseas Health Insurance Certificate. Step 7. Come to Ewha! All applications should be submitted online only. Before pressing the submit button, make sure to verify every information has been input correctly. 4. Application Documents Applying students are to submit the following documents and materials during the online application process. Please be informed that all documents must be prepared in either in English or Korean, in a JPG or PDF format. (Face photograph: JPG only) Face photograph Photographs should be in 3x4 cm size, scanned and saved in a JPG format only. Official Academic Transcript Transcripts should be scanned and saved in a JPG or PDF format. A transcript which states the total GPA score for the whole study period needs to be submitted. If the home institution does not have a GPA system, a signed official letter from the international office guaranteeing that the applicant s academic achievement is over 75% needs to be submitted with the official academic transcript. Health & Medical Clearance Form Upon completion by a doctor, it should be scanned in a JPG or PDF format. (Downloadable at the online application site) Passport copy Please copy the first page which has your name and passport number clearly. Should also be scanned and saved in a JPG or PDF format. Statement of Purpose This should be typed directly on the online application, and is limited to 1,000 letters. The Statement of Purpose may be written in Korean or English.
5. Other Information Fees After receiving admission from the Office of International Affairs, students will be given an invoice at the orientation held before the start of the semester. The invoice will include the tuition fee and other mandatory or optional fees for each individual student, to be paid within one week from the start of the semester. All fees may be paid directly at the OIA office, at the on-campus Shinhan Bank, or through wire transfer. No personal checks or credit cards will be accepted. Mandatory: On-campus Health Center Fee 20,000 KRW (per semester, non-refundable) Optional: Housing Administration Fee 60,000 KRW (non-refundable) Dormitory Housing Single Room: App. 1,800,000~2,700,000 KRW (per semester) Double Room: App. 1,230,000~1,600,000 KRW (per semester) * All costs above are subject to change without prior notice. ** Fees will be charged based on Korean Won. Accommodation Single or Double rooms are available on campus. Dorm applications can be done along with the online application for exchange program. On-campus housing is not fully guaranteed, and will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis. The information below is for 2014 and is subject to change without notice. Graduate Student Dormitory (No meal) Double: KRW 1,170,000/semester For more information, please refer to: http://housing.ewha.ac.kr/ Temporary Housing Not available International House (No meal) Double: KRW 1,530,000/semester Single: KRW 2,540,000/semester Airport Pick-up Available upon request (please indicate on your checklist upon admission) Medical Insurance All students are required to hold a medical insurance which covers medical fees during their stay at Ewha. An overseas health insurance certificate will be asked for submission upon admission. Visa Requirements All students are required to hold a D-2 visa Estimated Budget for one Semester Housing :KRW 1,200,000-2,600,000 Meals KRW 1,500,000 Books KRW 200,000 Personal Expenses :KRW 1,500,000 Total KRW 4,500,000-5,800,000