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Becoming a world-class research organization
The Graduate School of Korea University was established in 1949 to contribute
to the betterment of mankind through in-depth study and research
and the cultivation of outstanding scholars. We are now focusing on becoming
a world-class research institution
Lectures in English
31.9% of all lectures (as of 2nd semester of 2007)
No. of foreign students
245 (including 162 for Master’s, 67 for PhDs, and 16 for integrated programs)
Value of scholarships and ratio of recipients
KRW 30.1 billion, 68% of students (as of 2007)
Industrial-academic-research cooperation
with 29 research institutes and industrial entities
We are dedicated to improving the quality of our research and becoming
a research-centered educational institution.
Annual “excellent paper” award program
In order to inspire our graduate students with the will to conduct cutting-edge
research, create a sound research climate, and seek qualitative and quantitative
improvements in their papers, this program awards testimonials and
academic subsidies worth KRW 2.0 million to each prize-winning entry.
So far, we have presented these awards to 48 students. |
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Professional
Graduate Schools |
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Growing in competition with the world' s top institutions
KU' s graduate schools boast world-renowned scholars and cutting-edge educational infrastructures.
Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS)
HOMEPAGE
GSIS was established in 1991 in response to the
growing trend towards globalization and internationalization. It offers Master' s degrees in both International
and Korean Studies and in five subject tracks: International Commerce, International Organizations,
International Finance, International Security, and International Electronic Commerce. GSIS recognizes
the importance of both pure and applied studies and research. To achieve a proper balance between
theoretical and practical training, we have appointed world-class experts and practitioners in each subject
field--including five distinguished professors and more than 20 visiting and adjunct professors. All courses
offered at GSIS are taught in English. In addition, we are a full member of the Association of Professional
Schools of International Affairs, which comprises 29 member schools in the USA, Asia, and Europe.
Graduate School of Information Management & Security (GSIMS) | GSIMS was established in July
2000 to contribute to the advancement of R&D in the information security (IS) sector, the development of
related industries in Korea, and the cultivation of professional experts in IS. Its main interests include R&D
in cryptography (a core technology in any knowledge-based, information-oriented society), IS protocols
and systems, and theory development. We produce top-tier IMS experts who can provide leadership in
creating a safe and secure knowledge- and information-based society by developing technologies and
policies in the management, industrial engineering, information security, and information system sectors.
Our faculty members are renowned for their scholarship and research abilities, and we have developed
state-of-the-art infrastructures. These include the Information Security Research Center (ISRC), which was
designated an "excellent research center" by the Ministry of Information and Communications, research
rooms designated by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry
and Energy, and the Ministry of Labor, and a number of high-quality research institutes.
• Operating conditions | Will receive about KRW 1.0 billion annually for research by ISRC from the government over
the next four years/Chosen for two BK21 project groups (BK21 Ubiquitous IS project and Industrial Intelligence project
to develop BK21 Networked Enterprises)/Ranked first in nation in research grants in the IMS sector/Published SCI-level
paper
Graduate School of Business Administration (KUBS) HOMEPAGE
| This facility was established to increase the
qualifications of company managers by means of in-depth studies in Business Administration and training
in advanced business management techniques. We offer Master' s, research, CEO, and CEO information
and communications programs. We have established collaborative programs with Washington University,
Harvard University, Stanford University, and George Washington University in the USA, Aix-Marseille
University in France, and Yanbian University in China, and publish the nation' s only business administration
newspaper. Our highly-regarded, cooperative industrial-academic-research courses program produces
top-quality scholars and researchers, and we participate in academic exchanges with the world' s most
prestigious graduate schools. We also offer the Wharton-KUBS Executive Education Program, targeting
top-flight Korean and international corporate executives.
• Analysis of KU MBA programs by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources in 2007 | Obtained accreditations
from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the European Quality Improvement System
(EQUIS)/Ranked first in number of new foreign students (18)/Ranked first in number of foreign professors (32)/Ranked first
in competitive rate for full-time (day) "Global MBA" program (2.7:1)/Ranked first in competitive rate for part-time (night/
weekend) "K-MBA" program (6.1:1) |
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Advancing Korea's position as a leading knowledge-based nation by combining the latest
theories with practical work experience
KU's special graduate schools enable their students to study and develop their abilities and meet the
demands of individuals and companies wishing to become more competitive. We provide high-level
education backed by expert faculty members, a world-class infrastructure, and curricula that can
quickly be accommodated to any and all trends in international society.
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Specialized Graduate Schools
Graduate School of Business Administration, Graduate School of Education, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Graduate School of Policy Studies, Graduate School of Engineering & Technology Graduate School of Management & Information, Graduate School of Journalism & Mass Communication Graduate School of Labor Studies, Graduate School of Legal Studies, Graduate School of Computer & Information Technology, Graduate School of Humanities & Information, Graduate School of Public Administration, Graduate School of Public Health, Graduate School of Clinical Dentistry, Graduate School of Bio- Medical Science |
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