2012 SoBridge Brochure

2012Educating

the Next Generationof Asian

Thought Leaders

www.solbridge.ac.kr

“Neighborhood Asia”and

a Globalized Korea

I am humbled to be given the opportunity to lead SolBridge International School of Business as it begins itsfifth year and stands on the shoulders of the accomplishments of the Woosong Education Foundation.Created in 1954, the foundation has sponsored educational programs and experiences at all levels ofinstruction. Since 1994, when Woosong University was founded, it has earned a reputation for excellence inpreparing students for practical careers. The creation of SolBridge is a natural extension of the academicactivism we see here in the city of Daejeon which is the home of 17 colleges and universities and 35government and private sector research institutes

With your assistance and wholehearted support, I intend to use the uniquely global aspect of SolBridge togain worldwide attention for our faculty and students. Expect our faculty to excel in teaching, and produceworld-class research that will be presented throughout the academic community, and look for our studentsto earn a new reputation for intellectual inquiry and innovative thought. We will participate in and supportinternational activities that will help in the creation of a new “Neighborhood Asia” so that SolBridgegraduates will have a strong understanding of the social responsibility of business leaders.

Our innovative model envisages SolBridge-sponsored campuses in other parts of Asia and participation instudent/faculty exchange programs throughout the world, as well as dual degree programs and tripartiteeducational opportunities. This model reveals a degree of academic leadership unparalleled on the KoreanPeninsula. Working together, our faculty and students will drive for a more prosperous Asia-Pacific Regionbased on knowledge, integrity, excellence, creativity, diversity, flexibility, and innovation.

Our mission is to jointly bring a new level of interactive education to the rest of Korea, Asia and the worldthat will produce the next generation of Asian thought leaders. Our message is that here in Daejeon there isa new institution dedicated to producing the best participants possible for leadership in the global economy.Welcome! Together we will work for a better world.

John E. Endicott President, Woosong University

Vice-Chancellor, SolBridge International School of Business

www.solbridge.ac.kr

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SOLBRIDGE MISSION STATEMENT / 06

UNIQUE AMONG BUSINESS SCHOOLS / 07

AN INTERNATIONAL FACULTY / 08

THE FACILITY / 10

THE SOLBRIDGE BUSINESS NETWORK / 12

A STRATEGIC LOCATION / 14

ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS / 16

CAMPUS LIFE / 22

ADMISSION CRITERIA / 26

HOW TO APPLY / 28

ACADEMIC PROGRAM COSTS / 30

C O N T E N T S

Educating

the Next Generation

of Asian Thought Leaders

Our Mission Our Promise

I am pleased to welcome you to SolBridge International School of Business. SolBridge is a unique businessschool, differentiated from most business schools in the world in many ways. Since our establishment in2007, a great amount of effort has been made to share and pursue the vision of SolBridge: Asian Center ofExcellence in Global Business Education. In the process of completing our mission to educate the nextgeneration of Asian Thought Leaders, SolBridge has rewritten the definition of business leaders to bequalified in five categories; Global Perspective, Asian Expertise, Creative Management Mind, Cross-culturalCommunication, and Social Responsibility (GACCS).

The unique environment of SolBridge will open the door to the land of opportunity. SolBridge’s diversefaculty and student profile is our most valuable asset, and it will enrich you with the experience of diversity,and prepare you to be a “global leader”.

Being in Korea, you will encounter and learn about Korea through both your daily life and programs offeredby SolBridge. The continuous exposure to Korea will turn you into a Korean expert by the time you are readyto leave SolBridge.

Our creative thinking-based curriculum will stimulate and nurture your intrinsic creativity. Creativity andoriginality will differentiate you from countless other business school graduates. You will be educated to bea “Thought Leader”.

As the Dean of SolBridge, I promise that you will get the most out of your time devoted to SolBridge. Ourcaring spirit will embrace you when you are at SolBridge, in the job market, and for the rest of your life. TheSolBridge spirit will always be with you.

Message from the Dean

TeachSmart

StudySmart

ServeSmartAsian

Center of Excellence

in Global Business Education

Our Vision

SolBridge International School of Business 54 SolBridge International School of Business

Yong Wook “Woody” Jun, Ph.D.Dean, SolBridge International School of Business

SolBridge Mission Statement

“ Educating the Next Generation of Asian Thought Leaders ”

SolBridge International School of Business strives for excellence in educating the next generation of Asianthought leaders. Through research and scholarship we seek to contribute to and enrich the understanding and

practice of management within the for-profit, not for-profit and governmental environments. Through ourteaching, learning and engagement with the business world, and with the support of our staff, we aspire to ensureour faculty and students:

Global Perspective - Demonstrate knowledge of global markets, business practices and cultural norms between businessin Asia and other parts of the world

Asian Expertise - Demonstrate knowledge of Asia by articulating the differences and similarities among their individualcultures, best business practices, legal requirements and economies

Creative Management Foundation - Exhibit a broad understanding of management principles and the ability to analyzesituations to select the best solution or to identify, derive and deliver a new alternative solution

Cross-Cultural Competence - Ensure awareness of one’s own cultural values and belief, an awareness of other cultures,values and belief systems, and is able to effectively communicate and function in multicultural settings

Social Responsibility - Practice ethical behavior in decision making within and beyond the organization within the contextof varying cultural constraints. Articulate the necessity for organizations to be environmentally and socially responsible

In accordance with Korean Ministry of Education regulations SolBridge isnationally accredited as a unit of its sister institution Woosong University.SolBridge is a member of the Association of Asia-Pacific Business Schools(AAPBS), the Eurasian Economic Scientist Society and Association to AdvanceCollegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and is engaged in pursuing AACSBaccreditation. Academic credits earned at SolBridge are transferrable toother quality institutions of higher education.

SolBridge prepares students to be the next generation of Asian“thought leaders” in the rapidly growing Asian economy.

SolBridge is unique among business schools for several reasons.SolBridge is the only international business school in Asia which

teaches all courses in English;

employs 80% international professors who have graduated from either TierOne or highly rated institutions;

follows an American curriculum teaching model;

focuses on business in Asia through academic and cultural/languageprograms, including the requirement for BBA students to study a thirdlanguage;

has an international student body from 35 countries. More than 80% ofSolBridge students come from outside of Korea; and

strives to maintain a balance of theory and practice in its teaching throughimmersion programs, special lecture series, site visits, and internships.

To create Asian Thought Leaders, SolBridge, provides its students with:

A Global PerspectiveAsian ExpertiseCross-cultural Competence SkillsA Creative Management FoundationA Perspective for Social Responsibility

UNIQUEAMONGBUSINESSSCHOOLS

Accreditation


John E, Endicott, Ph.D.Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy (Tufts University and Havard University),USA, 1974

Yong Wook Jun, Ph.D.Management, Sloan School ofBusiness, MIT, USA

Sang Jik Jung, Ph.D.International Trade, SungKyunKwanUniversity, Korea

Sergey V.Butakov, Ph.D.Computer Science, Altai StateUniversity, Russia, 2000

Robert (Bob) W, Graff, MBA.Management Information Systems, University of Minnesota; Calson School of Management, USA, 1986

Travis L. Christensen, MIMInternational Management,Portland State University, USA, 2008

Dawn Davies, Ph.D.Educational Leadership andPolicy, Bernelli University, USA, 2005

Jens Graff, Ph.D.Umea School of Business inUma University, Sweden, 2008

Seo Won Kam, Ph.D.Computational Linguistics, BeijingLanguages University, China

Chia-Hsing Huang, Ph.D.University of Pennsylvania, USA, 1994

William Patrick Leonard, Ph.D.Education Communication,University of Pittsburgh, USA, 1969

Toraaki Nakamura, Ph.D.Public Administration, SeoulNational University, Korea, 2008

Alp Malazgirt, Ph.D.Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, USA, 1980

Sung Tae Kim, Ph.D.Operations and Supply ChainManagement, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA, 2010

Joshua Park, J.D.Law, Harvard Law School, USA,2003

Rao Kowtha, Ph.D.Strategy and Organization Theory,Texas A&M University, USA, 1993

Michele Oleson, MAcctAccounting, BrighamYoung University, USA, 1985

Ingyu Oh, Ph.D.Sociology, Uinversity of Oregon,USA, 1996

Rajesh Rajaguru, Ph.D.Marketing, Monash University,Australia

Dilip K. Das, Ph.D.International Studies,University ofGeneva, Switzerland, 1980

Ahn Nam Sung, Ph.D.System Thinking and SystemDynamics Modeling, MIT.,USA, 1998

Sang-Chun Rah, Sc.D.Chemical Engineering, MassachusettsInstitute of Technology, USA, 1984

Alexander Suetin, Ph.D.Economics, Moscow State University (MGU), Russia, 1984

Young Ho Sorn, Ph.D.Marketing, Yonsei University,South Korea, 1994

William Hickey, Ph.D.Human Resource Development.Penn State University, USA, 2000

Bobby Swar, Ph.D.Management Information Systems,KAIST, S. Korea, 2011

Zen Parry, EMBA, MIMKrannert School of Management, Purdue University, USA, 2010

Jason Cordier, PGDipBusAdminBusiness & Administration, MasseyUniversity, New Zealand, 2008

Marcus Lee Simkins, MBAPepperdine University,USA

Aye Mengistu Alemu, Ph.D.Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan, 2011

Mahmood Awan, Ph.D.Internet Marketing, Northcentral University, USA, 2010

Wenqing Zhang, Ph.D.McGill University, Canada, 2012

Giovanni Tamburrini, Ph.D.Juris Doctor in Uniform andCommercial Comparative Law,Sapienza University, Italy, 2010

Chung-Yean Chiang, Ph.D.Operations Management, The StateUniversity of New York at Buffalo, USA, 2011

Tonatiuh Najera Ruiz, Ph.D.Universidad Auttnoma de Barcelona, Spain


AN INTERNATIONAL FACULTYSolBridge has brought together a remarkable faculty with extensive expertise. Faculty members deliver a world-class education tailored for a select group of students with interests in diverse fields in business, entrepreneurshipand social enterprise. Our program is eminently international in perspective, offering top-flight instruction andhands-on training in the critical aspects of contemporary business practice with a focus on doing business in Asia.Here is a cross section of our ever-growing faculty.

THE FACILITYThe seventeen-level, forty million U.S. dollar SolBridge complex in downtown Daejeon features state-of-the-artclassrooms, a multimedia conference room, fitness center, library, student cafeteria, coffee shop, and tworestaurants. Videoconferencing allows SolBridge professors and students to share lectures and seminars with ourpartner institutions around the globe. Classrooms are fully equipped with multimedia projectors and broadbandInternet connections.

Within the same academic/leisure facility students are able to take time out from their studies for a workout, aswim or a game of basketball and afterward relax in our library or our spacious cafeteria.

The combined facility provides students with the incentive to keep their bodies fit while developing their minds.The nearby Woosong University campus has numerous fitness facilities, additional libraries, language laboratoriesand international-standard residence.



THE SOLBRIDGE BUSINESSNETWORK

SolBridge faculty and staff members are complemented by a close network of industry, government, and otheracademic institutions around the world to assure that students not only receive outstanding instruction, but areinvolved in a career-building dialog with others around the world. Our human network and our commitment tothe careers of students make SolBridge a unique environment for study and a fast track for advancement.

The Corporate Advisory Council (CAC) consists of senior executives who arebased in China, India, Korea, Thailand and the USA and have in-depthexperience in operations throughout Asia as well as with the major tradingpartners of Asian countries. Their collective experience covers a broad rangeof well-established large corporations, as well as small entrepreneurialorganizations in both the not-for-profit and for-profit sectors in a wide range ofindustries. Aside from their general management operating experience, eachCAC member has deep functional experience in the broad spectrum ofmanagement disciplines including marketing, sales, production, research anddevelopment, logistics, human resources, finance, accounting, andadministration.

The objective of the CAC is to help ensure that graduates leaving SolBridgehave an excellent balance of exposure to relevant theoretical managementconcepts and practical experience in applying management theory to realworld situations in Asia today. Members of the CAC share their in-depthknowledge and industry experience with SolBridge students by:

reviewing the SolBridge curriculum to ensure relevancy to current andexpected future needs of business leaders in Asia;

meeting with SolBridge students to share their experience and to advisethem on preparation for successful careers in business;

providing internships which are meaningful to students’ interests and whichare relevant to their career choice; and

offering placement opportunities to SolBridge graduates.

Corporate Advisory Council Many leading companies in Korea havebecome “Friends of SolBridge” byassociating with SolBridge on a varietyof levels. This group of companiesactively contributes to the SolBridgeeducation through our PlatinumLecture Series, internships and jobplacements. The Platinum LectureSeries sponsors a monthly guestspeaker, primarily at the CEO levelfrom leading Korean companies ormultinational companies located inKorea. These companies furtherprovide extra-consideration to

SolBridge students for internshipsand job opportunities, both in

Korea and abroad at multi-national locations. A typicallist of Friends of SolBridgeincludes: Samsung Asset

Management, SamsungElectronics, Samsung SDI, Posco,

LG Academy, LG Display, LG U+, SKC&C, Hyundai Card, Maeil BusinessNewspaper, Nike Sports Korea, BASFKorea, Korea Tourism Organization, BBraun Korea, Eight Army, S-Oil andMacquarie Group of Companies Korea.

Friends of SolBridge

SolBridge is located in Daejeon, Republic of Korea,the crossroads of Korea’s expressway and railway

systems, and the location of Korea’s “Silicon Valley”commonly known as Daedeok Innopolis.

Daedeok Innopolis is a 30+ year old world-classresearch cluster which has been largely responsiblefor the explosive growth of basic science and venturebusinesses in Korea. It is home to some 800 high-technology firms and 60 large educational andgovernment-run institutions and corporate researchcenters.

There are also numerous venture companies in IT,display technologies, robotics, and biotechnology whichemploy more than 6,800 researchers holding doctoratedegrees. Daedeok Innopolis is at the forefront of

innovation, entrepreneurship and research which haspositioned Korea to be the technology leader for the21st century.

SolBridge has collaborated with many of these industryleaders to provide opportunities for student internshipsand future graduate placements. These collaborationshelp establish a balance between theory and real-world experience which is essential to prepare ourgraduates for the practical business world.

In addition to being known as a city of science andeducation, Daejeon is surrounded by beautiful low-lying mountains and lakes. Daejeon has numerousparks and museums as well as facilities for the artsand sports establishing a healthy balance of businessand environmental harmony.


A STRATEGIC LOCATION


The SolBridge BBA Curriculum is designed to prepare ourgraduates to excel as thought leaders in Asian business withthe following unique features:

a language minor and general education component toencourage soft-skill development

an opportunity to graduate within seven semesters traditional business specialization skills and in-depth

knowledge of a focus areaan Immersion Program to provide students an in-depth

practice-oriented experience

SolBridge offers Bachelor’s degree programs that may becompleted within seven semesters. A six week sessionfollows each regular semester in which students may study

one content course and one language course. This leaves afour week period for vacation.

Students specialize in a traditional business area such asMarketing, Finance, Management, Entrepreneurship, orInformation systems. They also choose one of three focusareas: Asian Management, Global Business andConvergence Management. Students will gain an in-depthknowledge of the focus area and the application ofspecialization skills to that focus area. To ensure ourgraduates are prepared to have a competitive edge, theyalso complete a minor in a foreign language: Korean,Chinese or Japanese. Our graduates will thus be proficientin three languages: mother tongue, English as their globallingua franca and a foreign language.

SolBridge business programs provide rigorous and practical educationthrough lectures, expert seminars, and team-based student projects. In

addition, we offer a unique Immersion Program focusing on challengingmanagement issues and student internships in established businesses inKorea and other countries.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (BBA)

ACADEMIC

D E G R E E

PROGRAMS

Performance ArtsFine Arts HistoryLab SciencesSocial SciencesQuantitative Methods (Mathematics) (required)Critical Thinking (required)Intercultural Communication (required)Writing and Presentation Skills (required)Computer Applications for Business (required)

Introduction to AccountingFinancial AccountingIntroduction to BusinessPrinciples of MarketingPeople and OrganizationOperations ManagementKorean Organizations and ManagementManagement Information SystemsIntroduction to Corporate FinanceIntroduction to MicroeconomicsIntroduction to MacroeconomicsBusiness Statistics and ApplicationsStrategic Management

Program Requirements (140 Credits)General education: 30 credits Core (foundation): 18 creditsCore (business): 21 credits Business specialization: 12 creditsFocus area: 9 credits Language: 21 creditsFree electives: 15 credits Mentoring program: 6 creditsImmersion program/Internship: 8 credits

Examples of General Education Courses(Required: 5 courses, Electives: 5 courses)

Students complete general education courses spanning arts,history, science, communication skills, interpersonal skills,problem-solving skills and cross-cultural competencies.

Asian ManagementDoing Business in KoreaDoing Business in ChinaAsian Marketing

International BusinessInternational Business ManagementGlobal Supply Chain ManagementStrategies for Emerging Markets

Convergence ManagementEmerging Technologies and ConvergenceNew Business Development and Technology StrategyEconomics of Innovation

Focus Areas In addition to the traditional business specializationcourses, students must choose a focus area and take 3courses in the focus area. These courses are meant to givethe student an in-depth knowledge of that area so that theycan apply their specialization skills to that region orindustry. Course examples are given below.

Examples of free electives:Business Plan DevelopmentAdvanced Decision ModelsCorporate Social ResponsibilityProject ManagementKorean Economy and Financial Systems

Free ElectivesStudents choose five (5) electives from any area(s) orspecialization(s) of their choice so that they acquire basicknowledge of other focus areas and/or specializations. Inaddition, they can also choose these five electives from alimited number of free electives that are offered from timeto time.

Mentoring ProgramThe goal of the mentoring program is to develop well-rounded and confident graduates who have a clear careervision and plan. Students achieve academic and personaldevelopment by being assigned a mentor (faculty member)who works with the mentee (student). There are six (6)courses worth one (1) credit each which the student takesthroughout their studies at SolBridge starting with theirsecond semester. These courses are graded on a pass/failbasis.

Immersion programThe immersion program is designed to give the studenthands-on experience in order to prepare them for managingin a dynamic environment. Students participate in a seriesof projects, workshops and fieldwork under the guidance ofSolBridge faculty while earning credits. These courses aregraded on a pass/fail basis.

Consumer BehaviorMarketing StrategyBrand ManagementMarketing ResearchMarketing Communication

Leadership in OrganizationsHuman Resource ManagementManaging Diversity in the WorkplaceOrganizational EffectivenessStrategy Implementation

Financial Markets and InstitutionsInvestment AnalysisInternational Corporate FinanceFinancial DerivativesSpecial Topics in Finance

Creating New VenturesElectronic CommercePrivate Equity and Venture CapitalBusinsess IntelligenceInnivation Management and New Product Development

Core and Foundation Business Courses (Required: 13 courses)

Example Electives for Specialization Tracks (Required: 4 courses in any specialization)

Marketing

Management

Finance

Enterprise &

InnovationManagement

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SolBridge offers a full-time and part-time MBA programfor students who have completed their bachelor’s degreeand wish to pursue business administration at thegraduate level. The full time MBA program spans 24months (four semesters) and requires students tocomplete a total of sixteen courses and theimmersion/internship program in order to graduate.This schedule allows students to obtain the maximumbenefit from the MBA program without over burdeningthe students with a heavy course load. Students who arealready working in Korea can pursue a part-time MBA

over a longer period of time.

Ideally the students who come into SolBridge’s MBAprogram will have a business background whether thisis academic and, or practical. In addition, students willneed a solid foundation in math to ensure success.Those students who are lacking math or basic businessknowledge may study for one or two semesters at theundergraduate level at SolBridge before entering theMBA program.

Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Language courses are provided on SolBridge campus, and students can choose to study Chinese,Japanese or Korean language during their stay at SolBridge. Such study, however, is optional andshould not conflict with the program study.

Business Economics Business Communication and CulturePeople & OrganizationOperations ManagementKorean Management SystemsFinancial AccountingFinancial ManagementManagement Information Systems Marketing Management Strategic Management (Capstone)

Doing Business in ChinaEmergent Market StrategiesGlobal Value Change ManagementManagement of Multinational Corporations

Core business: 10 courses (30 credits)Specializations: 3 elected courses in one specialization (9 credits)Electives: 3 courses in any specialization (9 credits)Internship/immersion program: (2 credits)

Core Business Courses

Specializations and Example Courses

International Business

Investment AnalysisInternational Corporate Finance Mergers and AcquisitionsFinancial Markets and Institutions

Financial Management

Brand Management Customer Relationship ManagementConsumer Behavior and Decision MakingMarketing Communications and Advertising

Marketing Management

Business of Converging TechnologyEntrepreneurshipPrivate Equity and Venture CapitalElectronic Commerce

Enterprise & Innovation Management

Program Requirements (50 Credits)

Joint Programs

Inbound 2+2 programs

SolBridge has a number of inbound 2+2 relationships with quality institutions in China, Indonesia, Vietnam, and elsewhere.Institutions who teach in English or who educate students in another language but whose students have strong English skillsare welcome to join our programs. The SolBridge success for creating a multi-national environment using an Americanbusiness curriculum with a focus on business in Asia provides an excellent choice for students wishing to work in Asia or beemployed by companies with interests in Asia. The first one or two years of an institution’s Bachelor’s program arearticulated with the SolBridge curriculum and students know from the outset, what courses are transferrable.

Outbound 2+2 programs

SolBridge currently offers 2+2 outbound programs at the Georgia Institute of Technology, George Mason University, MarshallUniversity, and the State University of New York (SUNY) to its students. Additional programs are also being negotiated at thistime. These programs are especially attractive to students who wish to earn a degree in the United States, but who prefer tostay closer to home initially or to save study costs by studying at SolBridge. The student’s family can enjoy substantial costsavings.

Here are some facts about some universities participating in the Outbound 2+2 programs offered at SolBridge.

The Georgia Institute of Technology, better known asGeorgia Tech, is one of America’s best public researchuniversities. It is known for its dedication to improvetechnology and to advance science for the betterment ofhumanity.

Georgia Institute of Technology (2+2 BBA, Business Degree)Georgia, USAEnrollment: 20,847 (Fall 2010)

George Mason University is a pioneering, entrepreneurialacademic institution with national distinction in a range ofacademic fields. With strong undergraduate and graduatedegree programs, Mason prepares its students to besuccessful in their work and meet the needs of the regionand the world.

George Mason University (2+2 BBA, Business Degree)Virginia, USAEnrollment: 32,562 (Fall 2010)

Named after John Marshall, the Chief Justice of the UnitedStates from 1801 to 1835, Marshall Academy wasestablished in 1837. Marshall became a university in 1961,and this co-educational public research university hasgrown tremendously, particularly in the 1990s which sawthe construction of the state of the art Drinko Library,Jomize Jazz Center and the addition of the graduate college.

Marshall University (2+2 BBA, Business Degree)West Virginia, USAEnrollment: 14,196 (Fall 2010)

The State University of New York at Geneseo is a publicliberal arts college with a rich tradition of academicexcellence. They are dedicated to developing sociallyresponsible citizens with skills and values for a productivelife. In terms of value, it has been ranked #1 in the countryby Kiplinger.

State University of New York(SUNY) at Geneseo (2+2 BBA, Business Degree)New York, USAEnrollment: 4,950

The University of Houston is Texas’ third largest universityand has more than 300 undergraduate and graduateacademic programs on campus and online. Founded in1927, it is the leading public university in the vibrantinternational city of Houston. The Carnegie Foundationclassifies University of Houston as a top-tier researchuniversity. Its hospitality program has been recognized asone of the best in the world.

University of Houston(1+1.5/2 MS and MBA inHospitality Management)Texas, USAEnrollment: 39,825 (Fall 2011)

Valparaiso University, also known as Valpo, is a privateuniversity is the largest independent Lutheran university inthe USA. In its annual rankings of "America's BestColleges", U.S. News & World Report named ValparaisoUniversity as #3 in the Universities-Master's category forthe Midwest.

Valparaiso University(1+1 MBA) Indiana, USAEnrollment: 4,061

1+1 Master’s Level Joint Programs

SolBridge is presently collaborating with a few quality institutions to establish dual degrees at the Master’s level. Theseprograms will combine the best of two worlds and provide excellent choices for students interested in a transnationalmaster’s degree. One such school is the University of Houston which will allow students to study one year at SolBridge andanother one and a half to two years at the University of Houston allowing them to earn a dual master’s degree.



Campus LifeSolBridge Academic Affairs & Student Services is located on the 5th floor andis available to students Monday to Friday, from 9 AM to 6 PM. The office assistsstudents with the following:

a five-day airport pick-up service for all incoming students;a five-day team-building orientation program;Alien Registration Card (ARC) and work permit applications, visa renewals;course registration;bank account set up, and Smart Card registration;medical insurance application, medical check-ups, and medical services;financial services;accommodation, and off-campus living application;

It also organizes excursions and intercultural events throughout the year, making sure every student makes the most of hisor her stay in SolBridge, Daejeon, and South Korea. The office, in conjunction with our faculty members, works on an on-going basis to provide students with programs and activities that encourage our SolBridge Spirit, cultural sensitivity andunderstanding, academic excellence, and social interaction.

It is also in charge of organizing Culture Day in the spring semester and SolBridge Sports’ Day in the fall. All students areencouraged to get actively involved in the school’s many extracurricular activities as part of their well-rounded education andinternational experience in Korea.

Baduk (GO) - Korean Board Game,Bowling,Cheerleaders,Dance,Finance,FC SolBridge (Soccer),GuitarHuman Rights

Let’s YogaLatino DanceMusicSol Bloggers Sol NewsSol PhotoSol Jumpers (Basketball)Toastmasters

Academic Affairs & Student Services

SolBridge has an active Student Council which helps organize student activities, represent students’ interests to theadministration, and encourage members to further develop their leadership skills. Comprised of a president, vice-president,club executive, external relations executive, treasurer, secretary, and design & photography executive, SolBridge StudentCouncil administers the following clubs:

SolBridge Student Council

SolBridge students enjoy the convenience of a new residence complex calledSolGeo located on the top of a hill with a great view of the city on the east side ofthe Woosong campus. A free shuttle bus service plus a mini-bus are providedfor commute. Students living in residence will share a room with one, two, orthree other students. The majority of the rooms are equipped with a privatewashroom. The residence has laundry facilities, Internet, a coffee shop, andtwo cafeterias serving Western, Korean, and Eastern menus. Male student andfemale students live in separate building compartments. Students may apply tolive off-campus if they fulfill all the requirements of the application.

Living on Campus

A limited number of part-time jobs are available at SolBridge to enablestudents the opportunity to earn pocket money and gain work experience.Students may work in the cafeteria, gym, administration office, library, or asTeaching Assistants. Mature students may apply for a work visa to gain workexperience outside of campus. Students who qualify may even apply for a paidinternship through the Career Development Center.

Student Employment

Korean hospitals and medical services are modern, efficient and provideexcellent health care. Each student is required to purchase health insurancewhen they enroll at SolBridge to use medical services at a significantly reducedcost. Several hospitals are located in close proximity to the SolBridge campusand residence. If a student requires medical attention, SolBridge staff willassist with translation if necessary and ensure the student receives the bestcare possible.

Health Services

SolBridge Peer Group Program is a peer mentoring program designed toassist our incoming students adjust to the new environment. As an extensionof our Team-Building Orientation Program, the Peer Group Program strives tohelp new students cope with the foreseeable and unpredictable challengeswhile studying at our institution.

The program relies on a number of Peer Group Leaders each semester. PeerGroup Leaders are SolBridge students who have studied at SolBridge for atleast one semester and possess strong leadership skills and a high motivationto be a mentor to the freshmen. Peer Group Leaders are in charge of a groupof students and report back to the administration on their mentoring and onany issues that require immediate assistance.

Peer Group Program


Daejeon has a variety of efficient transportation services available. In additionto the free campus shuttle bus and mini-bus students can travel by bus,subway, taxi, bicycle or train. Daejeon is a center of transportation in SouthKorea, where two major expressways and two major railways converge.

Getting Around

ADMISSION CRITERIASolBridge seeks motivated individuals from diverse academic, economic, social, ethnic and geographic backgrounds.Students at SolBridge are expected to bring diversity and experience to the classroom. Acceptance to SolBridge is evaluatedon a case by case basis taking into account the student’s academic records, English proficiency, financial ability, personalessay(s), extra-curricular activities, work experience (where applicable), and letters of recommendation.

Admission is selective and students are urged to apply as early as possible to ensure sufficient time for application review,visa application and preparation for the move to Daejeon. Application deadlines are 15 June for the fall semester and 12December for the spring semester.

General requirements for Admission (see website for details and further explanation)

Academic Record: GPA of 75% or greater (e.g. 2.5/4.0)English language proficiency: IELTS, 6.0 (BBA) 6.5 (MBA); TOEFL 79 ibt (BBA), 88 ibt (MBA)Sufficient Financial Resources: demonstrated funds to include first-year tuition and other feesLetter(s) of RecommendationPersonal essayTranscriptsProof of degree award

In order to evaluate a student’s academic capability, pre-university academic records (undergraduate applicants) or HigherEducation academic records (transfer and graduate applicants), are required. It is also important to note that duringorientation, all new students will be tested in English and Math and placed in the appropriate English or math classes basedon how they performed on the tests.

Undergraduate applicants who provide English proficiency scores that meet admission criteria will be considered for regularadmission. Scores lower than these may qualify for conditional admission. In such cases, students may be required to takeadditional English language courses. When submitting TOEFL scores, use 5980 as SolBridge TOEFL code.

Our English as a Second Language Center provides 24hours per week of study at two different levels:intermediate and advanced English learning which we callour academic skills courses (ASC). These programs areavailable to students who are conditionally admitted toSolBridge in order to help students develop the skills theyrequire for success in their studies. Students may study inthis program for a maximum of one year to qualify forregular admission.

English as a Second Language

Program

All students must provide proof that sufficient financialresources are available to support them during their firstyear at SolBridge. The Korean Immigration Servicerequires demonstration of a bank deposit of at least$10,000 for a six month period. Students are required tosubmit the Proof of Finances form and supporting bankverification with their application. New students arerequired to prepay the first year of expenses minus anyscholarship awarded.

Sufficient Financial Resources

SolBridge seeks exceptionally well-qualified studentsfrom all economic backgrounds. Partial-tuitionScholarships are available for students who havedemonstrated extraordinary scholarship and aptitude, andwho otherwise meet the admission criteria of SolBridge.Students who do not submit a TOEFL or IELTS score willnot be eligible for a scholarship. (See more on page 31)

Scholarships

Undergraduate students wishing to transfer from arecognized college or university may apply as a normalstudent and provide course descriptions, and coursesyllabi along with official academic records which will beevaluated for transfer credit. Transfer students shouldhave a minimum Grade Point Equivalent of 75% with noindividual course grades lower than “C”(or equivalent).SolBridge will allow the transfer of courses that aresimilar in content and quality to those of SolBridge’srequired courses. SolBridge will also allow up to 30credits of other business courses, general educationcourses, or foreign language courses plus three to sixhours of other courses.

Transfer Students



HOW TO APPLYApplication to SolBridge may be completed online, or by using a downloadable form. It is important that theapplication form be filled in accurately and completely and submitted with the required supplementary material.Applications and supporting documents may be submitted by e-mail, post, or fax once completed. All instructionsfor application are included in the application form as well as on our website at “www.solbridge.ac.kr”. Pleaserefer to the web site for the latest information. Submission of any falsified documents will result in a deniedadmission.

Check list of required items to applyA recent passport photoApplication form, correctly and completely filled-inProof of English Proficiency: TOEFL, IELTS or TOEIC. (Please use SolBridge TOEFL code 5980 to report TOEFL test scores.)Personal essay (hand written)Letter(s) of recommendationResume (MBA only)Proof of Finances form with bank statement and/or bank letterCopy of Photo Page of passportTranscripts/Mark sheets (original or validated copies)Proof of high school diploma for BBA or four year undergraduate degree for MBAMid-year results (for applicants who have not received final academic results)

When the application is received at SolBridge, applicants will be sent a confirmation of receipt. When all requireddocuments have been received, the application will be reviewed. Normally, an applicant can expect a decision within twoweeks after all documents have been received. Once accepted, the applicant will receive an email and official admissionletter with a request for prepayment. When prepayment is received, official visa application documents will be sent to theapplicant via DHL.

Review Process and Admission Decision

Applicants who have made prepayment will receive official visa application documents, usually within two weeks ofprepayment. These documents along with additional documentation specified by the local Korean Consulate may besubmitted to apply for a visa at the nearest Embassy or Consulate of the Republic of Korea. Normal requirements are thatthe applicant submits a copy of their passport, two color photos, a Letter of Acceptance, academic records, proof of finances,the visa application documents provided by SolBridge and a processing fee. Applicants are advised to contact the localKorean Consulate for specific visa requirements.

To improve your chances for a successful visa application submit only authentic documents, legitimate proof of availablefinances that have an in-bank history of at least six months, have the intention to be a full-time student in Korea, and havesufficiently strong social, economic and other reasons to return to your home country upon completion of your studies.

Visa Application

Send your completedapplication form and required

supplemental materials to:

Global Center,Woosong Gwan #320,

17-2 Jayang-dong, Dong-guDaejeon 300-814, Republic of Korea

Tel: +82-42-629-6537Fax: +82-42-629-6609

E-mail: [email protected]


ACADEMIC PROGRAM COSTS

Tuition: $11,936/ academic year BBA

$11,380/ academic year MBA

Enrollment Fee+: $850

Residence & Meals*: $3,000/ academic year

Security Deposit: $110

Student Activity fee : $200

Health Insurance: $150

$400 Books $200 Personal Expenses (per month) All fees are in U. S. dollars

Scholarships

Tuition scholarships are limited and competitive. Students requesting scholarships must submit ascholarship application form for this purpose. Initial Tuition Scholarships will be awarded for a one-year period and a minimum GPA of 3.75 / 4.5 will be required to reapply for a merit scholarshipfollowing the completion of the first year.

Tuition scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic performance, personal essay, letter(s) ofrecommendation, transcripts and the application itself. Students who receive tuition scholarshipsmust be aware of the need to demonstrate sufficient financial resources to cover the remainder ofthe tuition not included in the scholarship plus all additional personal expenses shown above.

Estimated Total Expenses for First Academic Year (42 weeks)

2011 Tuition and Fees:

+: A onetime cost for new students

*: Residence fees range from $550 to $1000 per semester depending upon roomsize and type. For the five-week term, rooms are in the range of $200 or more.Compulsory breakfast at the residence cafeteria is $250 per semester. Lunch anddinner meals at SolBridge cafeterias range from $2.5 to $4.0 per meal; meals inoutside restaurants may be more.

Additional Estimated Expenses

The SolBridge academic year consists of two AssessmentPeriods: a fifteen-week semester, followed by a five-weekstudy term and a five-week study break. In order to graduatewithin seven semesters, students are strongly encouraged toattend the five-week terms to reduce their overall costs andenter the job market one semester earlier than their peers.

Apart from tuition, students must provide for the expense ofresidence, meals, health insurance, residence security deposit(refundable if no damage is incurred), student activity fee andpersonal expenses.

To give you an idea of the costs involved the total annualestimated financial resources required for 2011, exclusive oftravel costs, are shown below.

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Documents

2012 SoBridge Brochure