Korea University Business School
Graduate School
Business Administration
International Business
Fall 2017
Freshman Orientation Guide
Korea University Business School
Room 432 in LG-POSCO Building
August 21, 2017
Table of ContentsComment by a204:
. Course Curriculum..2
1. Areas of KUBS Programs
2. Masters Degree Requirements
3. Doctoral Degree Requirements.3
4. Integrated Masters and Doctoral Degree Requirements4
5. Advisor Designated Courses
6. Credits for Guidance of Research5
7. Comprehensive Exam
8. Language Exam6
9. Thesis and Dissertation Submission Requirements
10. 2017 Fall Academic Calendar9Comment by user: Spring -> fall
11. 2017 Fall Courses in Business Administration and International Business12
. Associate Dean, Area Chairs, Administrative Office13
. Academics........14
1. Course Registration
2. Freshmen Document Submission16
3. Credit Approval18
4. Student Exchange Program Policy
5. Changes to Academic Records (Leave of Absence & Return, Withdrawal, Application for Course of Study Acceleration) Certificate Issuance
6. Student ID Card Application for Freshmen20
7. Changes to Personal Information
8. Korea University Portal to Information Depository (KUPID)21
9. Graduate School Web Guide..22
10. Korea University Business School Web Guide24
11. Research Portal Web Guide ..25Comment by user: Portal
. Scholarships..........25
1. Types of Scholarships
2. Detailed Regulations Regarding Graduate School Scholarships27
3. Research Grant Payment Regulations for Graduate Students in BA and IB34
V. Department Regulations......45Comment by user: 6 -> 5
. Instructions on Freshman Document SubmissionComment by user: 6.
Instructions on Advisor Designated Courses
Instruction on Course Registration System76
. Course Curriculum
1. Areas of KUBS Programs
(1) Department of Business Administration: MS/PhD Programs
Management / Marketing / Logistics, Service and Operations Management (LSOM) / Management Information System (MIS) / Finance / Accounting
(2) Department of International Business
- PhD Program: International Business Management & Strategy
International Marketing
International Finance / Banking
International Trade / Commerce
- MS Program: International Trade / International Business
2. Masters Degree Requirements
(1) Department of Business Administration
Total Credits: 30 credits (Advisor Designated Course and Guidance of Research excluded)
- Basic Core Courses: 6 credits (one of the following courses must be included: Statistics for Business and Economics, Advanced Statistics for Business and Economics, or Econometrics 1) Comment by a204: (O; X)
- Major Courses: A minimum of 12 credits
- Elective Courses: 12 credits
* Empirical Analyses for Business and Economics, is a course offered in English which covers the same content as Statistics for Business and Economics. Only one of the two courses can be counted toward the degree even if students take both courses.
(2) Department of International Business
Total Credits: 30 credits (Advisor Designated Course and Guidance of Research excluded)
- Basic Core Courses: 6 credits (the following courses must be included: Statistics for Business and Economics and International Business)Comment by user: Credit ( )
- Major Courses: A minimum of 9 credits
- Elective Courses: 15 credits
[Table 1] Basic Courses and Semester Offerings
Course No.
Courses
Semester Offerings
Spring
Fall
BUS514
Strategic Marketing Management
BUS515
Organizational Behavior
BUS518
Operations Management
BUS520
Introduction to Information Systems
BUS523
Financial Accounting I
BUS831Comment by a204:
Financial Theory I
BUS526
Global Business
BUS529
Academic Writing in English for Graduate Students
BUS530
Advanced Academic Writing in English for Graduate Students
BUS531[BUS533]
Statistics for Business and Economics
[Empirical Analyses for Business and Economics]
[-]
[-]
BUS532
Advanced Statistics for Business and Economics
3. Doctoral Degree Requirements
(1) Department of Business Administration
Total Credits: 36 credits (Advisor Designated Course and Guidance of Research excluded)
- Basic Core Courses: 6 credits (the following courses must be included: Statistics for Business and Economics and Econometrics 1)
- Major Courses: A minimum of 12 credits
(2) Department of International Business
Total Credits: 36 credits (Advisor Designated Course and Guidance of Research excluded)
- Basic Core Courses: 15 credits
- Major Courses: 15 credits, Minor Courses: 9 credits
Refer to the Internal Regulations for International Business Area
* Minor
-International Business Management: Management courses in the Department of Business Administration
-International Marketing : Marketing courses in the Department of Business Administration
-International Finance/Banking : Finance courses in the Department of Business Administration
-International Trade/Commerce : Courses in the Department of Economics
4. Integrated Masters and Doctoral Degree Requirements
Total Credits: 54 credits (Advisor Designated Course and Guidance of Research excluded)
- Graduation requirements for the Integrated MS/PhD Program are the same as the PhD Program.
- International students in the MS Program CANNOT change to the Integrated MS/PhD Program.
5. Advisor Designated Courses
All students are required to take at least 3 courses from the following list of designated courses selected by advisor. If students have already taken courses at another institution, an exemption may be granted after receiving the approval of the advisor (courses must be a grade of B or higher).
[Table 2] List of Advisor Designated Courses for PhD Program (Business Administration/International Business)
Business Administration
International Business
PhD
MS/PhD
BUS 514
Strategic Marketing Management
BUSS 152
Principles of Accounting
BUS 515
Organizational Behavior
BUSS 205
Marketing Management
BUS 518
Operations Management
BUSS 207
Financial Management
BUS 520
Introduction to Information Systems
BUSS 311
Organizational Behavior
BUS 523
Financial Accounting I
BUS 831Comment by a204:
Financial Theory I
BUS 526
Global Business
[Table 3] List of Advisor Designated Courses for MS Program (Business Administration/International Business)
Business Administration
Statistics
Psychology
Mathematics
Economics
BUS 152
Principles of Accounting
BUS 154
Business Statistics
BUS 203
Management Mathematics
BUS 205
Marketing Management
BUS 211
Introduction to Operations Management
BUS 215
Introduction to Management Information Systems
BUS 248
Business Economics
BUS 311
Organizational Behavior
STAT 221
Introduction to Probability Theory
STAT 232
Mathematical Statistics
STAT 241
Matrix Theory
STAT 302Comment by user:
Time Series Analysis
STAT 342Comment by a204:
Regression Analysis
STAT 401
Multivariate Statistical Analysis
STAT 404
Introduction to Bayesian Statistics
PSY 321
Cognitive Psychology
PSY 367
Social Cognition
MATH 211
Analysis with Lab
MATH 212
Analysis with Lab
MATH 221
Linear Algebra with Lab
MATH 222
Linear Algebra with Lab
MATH 453
Real Analysis
MATH 483
Mathematical Finance
ECON 201
Microeconomics
ECON 205
Mathematics for Economists
ECON 240
Econometrics II
ECON 301
Econometrics I
ECON 324
Economics of Strategy and Information
* Courses that are not listed on the table can also be an Advisor Designated Course based on the advisors decision.
* Advanced Statistics for Business and Economics (BUS 532), a newly offered course, is designated with prerequisites which are Statistics, Business Statistics, and Business Mathematics.
6. Credits for Guidance of Research
Students are required to take Guidance of Research (DKK500) every semester (2 credits).Comment by a204: (O; X)
After completing all course work, students must take Tutorial Research after Completion of Course Work (0 credit).
Eight credits of Guidance of Research are required for the MS and PhD programs while 16 credits are required for the Integrated MS/PhD Program. After completing all course work, students must pay tuition fee, which is 2% of general tuition and register for Tutorial Research after Completion of Course Work (DK-600). It is a zero-credit course and will have a pass/fail grading option during the grade input period. Comment by a204: X; O
(1) Course Registration: Guidance of Research
Starting Fall 2009 Semester, Guidance of Research course will be automatically registered. Please confirm whether the course is registered. If not, you must register for the course on your own. However, you must register for the Tutorial Research after Completion of Course Work (DKK600) during the course registration period since it cannot be registered ahead of time.
* If you are not assigned an advisor, the name of an advisor will not be shown. The name will appear once you submit the Advisor Application form at the graduate office.
Comment by a204: (O; X)
1) Students (MS/PhD Program: 1st 4th semester; Integrated Program: 1st 8th semester): (Guidance of Research) DKK500-Section
2) Completed Research Students (registered students in MS/PhD/Integrated Program): (Tutorial Research after Completion of Course Work) DKK600-Section
Completed Research Student Policy was established in Spring 2014.
7. Comprehensive Exam
(1) Qualifications for Comprehensive Exam
- MS: Students who have earned a minimum of 18 credits and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- PhD: Students who have earned a minimum of 27 credits and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Integrated MS/PhD: Students who have earned a minimum of 45 credits and a cumulative GPA of 3.0
(2) Limit on Attempts
Student can take the Comprehensive Exam up to three times. Students in the PhD program must pass the exam within seven semesters while students in the integrated MS/PhD program must pass it within nine semesters. Comment by user: 7
(3) Registration Period: Around deadline for document submission of changing academic records
Please visit the KUBS website for more details.
(4) For further details, please refer to the internal regulations for each area.
8. Requirements for Korean Language Exam Comment by a204: * Stefan ( )
A. International students require a certain level of Korea proficiency. In order to submit a thesis, they are required to complete one of the following options below:
Option 1: Taking Korean Course
International students can take a regular class of Korean Language Level 2 or above at Korea University Korean Language Center (KLCC) and obtain a grade of B or higher (application fee: KRW 1,630,000; 200 hours per a semester)
International students can take a 8-week Korean Language Substitution course at the KLCC during summer or winter vacation and obtain a grade of B or higher (application fee: KRW 470,000 (84 hours), KRW 280,000 (48 hours)).
Contact the Korean Language Center for more information about Korean courses and test (Website: http://klcc.korea.ac.kr, Phone: 02-3290-2971~2972)
Option 2: Taking Korean Exam
International students should take a Korean Language Exam given by the KLCC. The exams are held twice a year (the first weekend of March and September). The schedule for Korean Exam will be announced on the noticeboard of Graduate School Website (http://graduate.korea.ac.kr) or KUPID (application fee: KRW 10,000).
Option 3: Submitting Exemption Form
International students who have a standard TOPIK score (level 4 or higher) can submit their official score with the exemption form to the Main Graduate Office. The schedule will be announced on the noticeboard of Graduate School Website (http://graduate.korea.ac.kr) or KUPID.
B. Registration Period: October 11, 2017 (Wed); 17:00 (refer to the noticeboard of Graduate School website or KUBS website)
C. Submission Location: Graduate School Administrative Office (1st floor of the Graduate School Library)
D. Document Submission: Exemption Form, Official Language Proficiency Test Score
International students must be exempt from Korean Exam, not English Exam.
9. Qualifications for Thesis/Dissertation Submission (Chapter 7, Article 53, 54, 101 of the Constitution of the Graduate SchoolDetailed EnforcementComment by a204:
Regulations for the Graduate School (General))
Requirements for Masters Degree Thesis Submission
1. Students who have completed or expected to complete at least 24 credits of major courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
2. Students who have completed or are expected to complete at least 8 credits of the Guidance of Research courses
3. Students who have completed or are expected to complete Advisor Designated Courses
4. Students who have passed the Foreign Language Exam and Comprehensive Exam
5. Students who have not exceeded 6 years from their official matriculationComment by user: 6 not
Requirements for Doctoral Degree Dissertation Submission 1. Students who have completed or expected to complete at least 36 credits of major courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
2. Students who have completed or are expected to complete at least 8 credits of the Guidance of Research courses
3. Students who have completed or are expected to complete Advisor Designated Courses
4. Students who have passed the English and Foreign Language Exam (English Exam only for students in Natural Sciences) and Comprehensive Exam 5. Students who have not exceeded 10 years from their official matriculation 6. Students who have published more than one research paper as a first author or corresponding author in the world-renowned SCI-listed (Science Citation Index) journal, the NRF-listed (National Research Foundation) journals, NRF-semi-listed journals (non-science majors). (However, based on the department, the paper that does not fulfill the above-mentioned conditions can be recognized for equivalent achievement indicated in Internal Regulations by receiving approval from the Dean).
Requirements for Integrated Masters/Doctoral Degree Dissertation Submission) 1. Students who have completed or expected to complete at least 54 credits of major courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
2. Students who have completed or are expected to complete at least 16 credits of the Guidance of Research courses3. Students who have completed or are expected to complete Advisor Designated Courses aside from 54 credits
4. Students who have passed the English and Foreign Language Exam (English Exam only for students in Natural Sciences) and Comprehensive Exam5. Students who have not exceeded 12 years from their official matriculation
6. Students who have published more than one research paper as a first author or corresponding author in the world-renowned SCI-listed (Science Citation Index) journal, the NRF-listed (National Research Foundation) journals, NRF-semi-listed journals (non-science majors). (However, based on the department, the paper that does not fulfill the above-mentioned conditions can be recognized for equivalent achievement indicated in Internal Regulations by receiving approval from the Dean).
However, Research Ethics Education Program (online education) is a recommendation (starting March 2012)
The , -6 are the qualifications for Thesis/Dissertation determined by the Graduate School and is separated from research results indicated in the internal regulations for each area.
Prior to submitting your thesis/dissertation, you must enter all of your research achievements (such as academic paper and research monograph written during your graduate studies) and attach your thesis/dissertation (indicated in internal regulations for each area).
[Table 4] Language Proficiency Test Score for Language Exam ExemptionComment by a204: O; X
Course
Program
Test
Organization
Minimum Passing Score
Remarks
English
MS/PhD
TOEFL
TOEIC
ETS
TOEFL CBT: 213
IBT: 80
TOEIC: 800 or above
IELTS
IDP,
British Council
Level 6
TEPS
TEPS
660
German
MS/PhD
ZMP
Goethe Institut
Department of German Language and Literature and other department
MS/PhD
TestDaf
(TDN-3)
Korea/Germany
Department of German Language and Literature and other department (Level 3 or above)
French
MS
DELF
French Government
DELF A1, A2
DELF B1, B2
PhD
DALF
(Advanced Course)
French Government
DALF C1, C2
Chinese
MS/PhD
HSK
()
Chinese Government
Department of Chinese Language and Literature (first foreign language) and other department (second foreign language) are all same
Old HSK: Level 6 or above
New HSK: Level 5 or above
(HSK supervised by Taiwanese Government is determined at Professors of Chinses)
Spanish
MS/PhD
Spanish Government
Those who scored over 70% and acquired a diploma in DELE Exam [NIVEL SUPERIOR]
Russian
MS/PhD
N/A
Japanese
MS/PhD
Korean
MS/PhD
S-TOPIK: Level 4 or above
Special Admission Students (Foreigners)
10. Spring 2017 Academic Calendar
Month
Date
Day
Events
August
1~25
Tue~Fri
Application for Leave of/Return from Absence
1~11
Tue~Fri
Application for Fall Semester Foreign Language Exam
7
Mon
Application for Exemption from Foreign Language Exam Begins
(Required for Applying Dissertation Examination)
15
Tue
Liberation Day (National Holiday)
24~30
Thu~Wed
Enrollment for Fall Semester
24~28
Thu~Mon
Course Registration for Fall Semester
September
1
Fri
Fall Semester Begins
2
Sat
Fall Semester Foreign Language Exam
4~22
Mon~Fri
Application for Early Completion (Integrated MasterDoctoral Degree Programs)
7~8
Thu~Fri
Course Add/Drop & Course Registration Confirmation Period
18~19
Mon~Tue
Application for Fall Semester Comprehensive Exam
22
Fri
Notification of Fall Semester Foreign Language Exam Results
~22
Fri
Application for Spring Semester 2018 International Student Admission Ends
25~10/2
Mon~Mon
Fall Semester Comprehensive Exam (By Each Department)
October
3
Tue
National Foundation Day (National Holiday)
4~6
Wed~Fri
Thanksgiving Day (Chuseok, National Holiday)
9
Mon
Hangul Proclamation Day (National Holiday)
10~13
Tue~Fri
Application for Spring Semester 2018
11
Wed
Application for Exemption from Foreign Language Exam Ends
(Required for Applying Dissertation Examination)
10~18
Tue~Wed
Application for Spring Semester 2018 Entrance Exam
23
Mon
Notification of Fall Semester Comprehensive Exam Results
25~26
Wed~Thu
Application for Thesis/Dissertation Examination
November
11
Sat
Entrance Exam for Spring Semester 2018
27~28
Mon~Tue
Application for Spring Semester 2018 Integrated MasterDoctoral Degree Programs & Fall Semester 2017 Combined Bachelors/Masters Degree Programs
December
7~8
Thu~Fri
Entrance Exam for Spring Semester 2018 Integrated MasterDoctoral Degree Programs & Fall Semester 2017 Combined Bachelors/Masters Degree Programs (By Each Department)
8
Fri
Notification of Spring Semester 2018 Entrance Exam Results
8
Fri
Submission of Thesis/Dissertation Examination Report Ends
22
Fri
Winter Vacation Begins
25
Mon
Christmas (National Holiday)
28
Thu
Notification of Entrance Exam Results for Integrated MasterDoctoral Degree Programs
January
2018
1
Mon
New Year's Day (National Holiday)
4~5
Thu~Fri
Final Thesis/Dissertation & Abstract Submission Period
February
1~26
Thu~Mon
Application for Leave of/Return from Absence
1~9
Thu~Fri
Application for Spring Semester Foreign Language Exam (Scheduled)
5
Mon
Application for Exemption from Foreign Language Exam Begins (Required for Applying Dissertation Examination)
15~17
Thu~Sat
Korean New Year's Day (National Holiday)
20~22
Tue~Thu
Course Registration for Spring Semester
22~28
Thu~Wed
Enrollment for Spring Semester 2018
24
Sat
Graduation Ceremony for 2017
The schedule above is subject to change.
11. Fall 2017 Course Offerings (Business Administration & International Business)
Major
Course
No.
Credits
(Hour)
Course Name
Professor
Day/Room
Time
Etc
Basic Core
Basic Core
BUS529
3
Academic Writing in English for Graduate Students
Gil Michael Ian Coombe
Fri(1-2) LP210
09:00-12:00
Eng
Basic Core
BUS530
3
Advanced Academic Writing in English for Graduate Students
Dara Seamus Fox
Fri(1-2) LP205
09:00-12:00
Eng
Basic Core
BUS531
3
Statistics for Business and Economics
Siyun Park
Tue(1-3) LP210
09:30-12:30
Basic Core
BUS532
3
Advanced Statistics for Business and Economics
Siyun Park
Thu(1-3) LP210
09:30-12:30
Management
Major
BUS603
3
Human Resource Management
Johngseok Bae
Mon(5-6) LP429
14:00-17:00
Major
BUS605
3
Organizational Theory
Young-Kyu Kim
Thu(5-6) LP210
14:00-17:00
Eng
Major
BUS710
3
Organizational Behavior Seminar I
Hyoung Koo Moon
Tue(5-7) LP301
15:00-18:00
Major
BUS753
3
Research Seminar in Management
Jae UK Chun
Wed(5-6) LP210
14:00-17:00
Eng
Major
BUS798
3
Strategic Management Seminar I
EONSOO KIM
Tue(3-5) HM402
12:00-15:00
Finance
Basic Core
BUS831
3
Financial Theory I
BUMJEAN SOHN
Mon,Wed(2) LP 429
10:30-11:45
Eng
Major
BUS633
3
Options and Futures
Baeho Kim
Tue(1-2) LP301
09:00-12:00
Eng
Major
BUS737
3
Seminar in Finance III
Ji-Woong Chung
Fri(2-4) LP216
10:30-13:30
Eng
Major
BUS838
3
Empirical Study in Finance
Dongcheol Kim
Tue(5-6) LP428
14:00-17:00
Eng
Major
BUS863
3
Corporate Finance I
James L. Park
Thu(5-6) LP429
14:00-17:00
Eng
Accounting
Major
BUS744
3
Seminar in Financial Accounting II
Wooseok Choi
Thu(5-6) LP301
14:00-17:00
Eng
Major
BUS745
3
Seminar in Managerial Accounting I
Jinbae Kim
Tue(5-6) LP302
14:00-17:00
Major
BUS843
3
Special Topic in Accounting III
Han Soongsoo Sam
Tue(1-2) HM402
09:00-12:00
Eng
Major
BUS844
3
Special Topic in Accounting IV
Tony Kang
Fri(1-2) LP429
09:00-12:00
Eng
Major
BUS789
3
Seminar in Auditing I
Soo Young KWON
Mon(5-6) LP301
14:00-17:00
Marketing
Major
BUS825
3
Special Topics in Marketing III
Kwanho Suk
Fri(1-2) LP301
09:00-12:00
Eng
Major
BUS626
3
Quantitative Marketing
Shi Jin Yoo
Mon(5-6) LP210
14:00-17:00
Eng
Major
BUS639
3
Understanding Brand
Chan Su Park
Tue(5-6) LP429
14:00-17:00
Eng
Major
BUS878
3
Doctoral Seminar in Behavioral Marketing II
JongWon Park
Wed(6-8) LP428
15:30-18:30
Eng
Major
BUS881
3
Doctoral Seminar in Quantitative Marketing I
Jaehwan Kim
Tue(9-11) LP301
19:00-22:00
Eng
Major
BUS886
2
Advanced Research Seminar in Marketing I
Greg M. Allenby
Wed(1-2) HM302
09:00-12:00
Eng
MIS
Basic Core
BUS520
3
Introduction to Information Systems
Jae Yun MOON
Tue(5-6) HM302
14:00-17:00
Eng
Major
BUS674
3
Database Systems
Yongmoo SUH
Mon(1-3) LP425
10:00-13:00
Major
BUS815
3
Special Topics in Information Systems I
Se-Joon Hong
Wed(1-3) HM402
09:30-12:30
Major
BUS816
3
Special Topics in Information Systems II
Jaemin Han
Wed(4-6) LP301
13:00-16:00
LSOM
Major
BUS750
3
Economic Analysis of Market Dynamics
Kihoon Kim
Mon(1-3) LP428
10:00-13:00
Eng
Major
BUS609
3
Supply Chain Management
DAEKI KIM
Wed(1-3) LP210
09:30-12:30
Eng
Major
BUS819
3
Special Topics in Operations Management I
DaeSoo Kim
Mon(6-8) LP428
15:30-18:30
Eng
Major
BUS855
3
Technology Management
Byung Cho Kim
Tue(6-8) LP425
15:30-18:30
Eng
IB
Basic Core
BUS526
3
Global Business
Jay Hyuk Rhee
Mon(1-2) LP301
09:00-12:00
Eng
Major
INT617
3
Strategy Simulation
Myeong-Hyeon Cho
Mon(5-6) LP425
14:00-17:00
Major
INT619
3
Research Methods in International Business
Jon Jungbien Moon
Wed(5-6) LP429
14:00-17:00
Eng
Major
INT706
3
Seminar in International Marketing
Cecile Kyung-Ah Cho
Tue(3-5) LP425
12:30-15:30
Eng
Major
INT803
3
Special Topics in International Business
Insik JEONG
Wed(7-9) LP301
17:00-20:00
* The table above has been updated on February 17, 2017; therefore, it is possible that the information may change afterwards. Please check courses on Course Registration System (http://sugang.korea.ac.kr): Spring 2017 Graduate School Department of Business Administration and Department of International Business.
. Associate Dean, Area Chairs, and Administrative Office
1. Associate Dean and Area Chairs
Area Chair
Name
Phone
Office
Associate Dean
Woo Chan Kim
3290-2816
HM510
Management
Dong Seop Lee
3290-2618
LP305
Finance
Jueng Hyuck Kim
3290-2607
LP516
Accounting
Wook Suk Choi
3290-2814
LP318
Marketing
Kwanho Suk
3290-2612
A509
MIS
Jae Yun Moon
3290-2617
HM505
LSOM
Dae Ki Kim
3290-1955
HM516
International Business
Jungbien Moon
3290-2837
LP322
* A: KUBS Main Building
* HM: Hyundai Motor Hall
* LP: LG-POSCO Building
2. Administrative Office (Office Hours: 09:00 17:30; Mon Fri) Comment by a204: (O; X)
Phone: (02) 3290-1365, 1363
Fax: (02) 922-1380
Email: [email protected]
Address: Korea University Anam Campus, Room 304 in KUBS Main Building, Anam-dong 5-ga, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Korea
3. Other
Lockers
- Lockers are available on the 2nd and 4th floor of Hyundai Motor Hall for free (students must apply through the Office of MS/PhD Programs)
- When applying, Korean mobile number is required. Thus, all international students must have Korean mobile number in order to use a locker.
Computer Lab (4th floor of Hyundai Motor Hall) STATA14 installed
Copy Room: 4th floor of KUBS Main Building and 5th floor of LG-POSCO Building
. Academics
1. Course Registration
(1) Course Registration and Add/Drop PeriodsComment by user: 8 9
Course Registration Period: August 24, 2017 (Thu) August 28, 2017 (Wed)
Add/Drop Period: September 7, 2017 (Thu) September 8 (Fri)
Classes Begin: September 1, 2017 (Thu) Comment by a204: (O; X)
(2) How to Register Comment by a204:
Course Registration Website: http://sugang.korea.ac.kr/graduate/
(Direct link on the KUPID (http://portal.korea.ac.kr): Click the Course Registration button.
Login
* How to Find Your Student Number:
Course Registration URL or Graduate School Website
(URL: http://graduate.korea.ac.kr/entrance/entrace05.jsp)
Starting August 3, 2017 (Thu) at 11:00 AM, click the link above to find your student number using your admission number (however, registration for Advisor Designated Course will be available during the add/drop period).
* How to Create Your KUPID Account:
Visit http://portal.korea.ac.kr and click the Create KUPID ID button (available starting March 2, 2017(Thu)).
Check course offerings, schedule, and syllabus
KUPID Class Course Information Graduate School Courses
You can find the course list on the KUPID.
Choose the following menus: 2017 Fall Graduate School Department of Business Administration (International Business is under the Department of International Business)
Course Registration: enter course number, course section, and course classification and then click the Register menu.
*Course Classification: Basic Core Courses, Major Courses
Click the Logout button after done registering for courses
(3) Notes on Course Registration
Students can register for up to 12 credit hours per semester.
(However, students can register for Advisor Designated Courses up to 15 credit hours. Guidance of Research (2 credits) is not included in the maximum of 12 credit hours).
Masters students must take at least 3 credit hours (per semester) for two consecutive semesters whereas doctoral students must take at least 3 credit hours (per semester) for three consecutive semesters.
Read the internal regulations for each area thoroughly before registering for courses: Students are require to complete 8 credits of Guidance of Research (DKK500) during the course work (two credits per semester). Guidance of Research is a 2 credit-hour course and will be automatically registered as you make a tuition payment. However, students must check whether the course has been registered or not (Tutorial Research after Completion of Course Work (DK600), which needs to be registered after completing all course work, is a zero-credit course. Please note that this course will not be automatically registered; thus, students must register on their own).
Credits earned by taking a same or similar course or repeating a courses will not be accepted under any circumstances. Thus, students must check their academic record first before registering for courses (you can check out your academic record at KUPID Registration & Graduation Grade Inquiries Transcript of Courses Completed).
Students cannot register for courses after the course registration period.
Students cannot add, drop, or change courses after the course registration period and add/drop period. Please note that once course credit is earned, students cannot repeat the corresponding course.
(4) Class Meeting Periods
Period
Time
Period
Time
1
9:00 10:15 (75 minutes)
2
10:30 11:45 (75 minutes)
3
12:00 12:50 (50 minutes)
4
13:00 13:50 (50 minutes)
5
14:00 15:15 (75 minutes)
6
15:30 16:45 (75 minutes)
7
17:00 17:50 (50 minutes)
8
18:00 18:50 (50 minutes)
9
19:00 19:50 (50 minutes)
10
20:00 20:50 (50 minutes)
11
21:00 21:50 (50 minutes)
(5) Students who are required to take Advisor Designated Courses (undergraduate courses) must contact the corresponding administrative office to verify their courses in case of a change of Advisor Designated Courses due to reorganization of the undergraduate curriculum (students must enter the correct course number for Advisor Designated Courses referring to the undergraduate course schedule). Comment by a204: (O; X)
College
Department
Administrative Office
Korea University Business School
Business Administration
02-3290-2703
College of Liberal Arts
Psychology
02-3290-2060
Sociology
02-3290-2070
College of Political Science and Economics
Economics
02-3290-2200
Statistics
02-3290-2230
(6) Students who wish to take courses in Domestic Student Exchange Program (KAIST, Seoul National University, Yonsei University, Korea National Defense University, Sookmyung Womens University, Seoul Womens University, University of Seoul, Korea Institute for Advanced Study, Kyung Hee University, etc.) must register for courses at the Administrative Office of Exchange Program in accordance with the procedure. Credits earned in the Domestic Student Exchange Program are limited to 3 credits per semester. Masters and doctoral students can earn up to 6 credits and 12 credits, respectively. For those who are interested in participating in the program, please register for courses offered by each area.
2. Freshmen Document Submission
(September 1, 2017 (Fri) September 8 (Fri); Administration Office of Business Administration (Room 304 in KUBS Main Building)
- Advisor Application (Write Woo Chan Kim in the advisor signature boxno signature is needed)
- Designation Form for Advisor Designated Courses (if you are exempt from taking courses, please mark the exemption box and submit the printed version from the portal)
- Certificate of Graduation (prospective graduates only), Masters Degree Certificate, and Transcript
- Copy of First Page of Bankbook (for tuition refund and assistantship)
- Copy of Alien Registration Card (or Domestic Residence Report Certificate) (international students only)
(1) Advisor Application
Students in Masters or doctoral programs must complete the advisor application online, print out, and submit it.
Your advisor for the first semester will be the KUBS Associate Dean (Professor Woo Chan Kim). You must change your advisor to your thesis/dissertation supervising professor during the semester in which you are qualified to take the comprehensive exam. When changing your advisor, students must complete Change of Advisor application online within the first 20 days of the semester, print out, and submit it.
(2) Designation Form for Advisor Designated Courses or ExemptionComment by a204: (O; X)
Complete and print out the form from the portal (KUPID) during September 1 (Fri) September 8 (Fri). Then, receive Area Chairs signature and submit it to the Department Office of Business Administration by September 8 (Fri)
All freshmen must submit the Designation Form for Advisor Designated Courses (if you are exempt from taking courses, mark the exemption box on the form) at the beginning of the semester.
Eligibility for Designation Form for Advisor Designated Courses": All new students
At least 3 courses must be completed from the list of Advisor Designated Courses.
Eligibility for Exemption: Students whose undergraduate major is Business Administration or those who have already taken the same courses at their previous institution (students must submit Area Chairs signature and transcript indicating a grade of B or higher).
How to Submit Designation Form for Advisor Designated Courses
- Bring your transcript (undergraduate transcript for MS student and maters transcript for PhD student) and consult with your Area Chair.
- Enter designated or exempt courses on KU portal system (portal.korea.ac.kr) and print out the Designation Form for Advisor Designated Courses (if you are exempt from taking courses, mark the exemption box on the form).
- Receive your Area Chairs signature in the Remarks box.
- Submit the completed form to the Department Office of Business Administration.
* Students must obtain the signature of their Area Chair. If the Area Chair is not available, students should arrange an appointment with him or her and obtain the signature.
- Submission Location: Room 304 in KUBS Main Building (3F)
Students must submit the Designation From for Advisor Designated Courses (if you are exempt from taking courses, mark the exemption box).
(3) Certificate of Graduation, Masters Degree Certificate, and Transcript (those who have not submitted during the application period)
Those who have not submitted their Certificate of Graduation or Masters Degree Certificate and final transcript when applying for the program must submit the following certificates that include graduation date.
Students Graduate from University Overseas
Degree (Graduation) Certificate: Submit a Degree Certificate Apostille (those who have not submitted during the application period)
- However, the university that does not issue the Certificate of Graduation can submit the transcript with the graduation date on it.
English Transcript: Submit official transcripts
(4) Copy of Students Bankbook
- Students who have a student ID card without financial functions only
* You must add your bank account information in order to receive a scholarship.
(5) Copy of Alien Registration Card (or Domestic Residence Report Certificate)
- International students only
3. Credit Approval
(1) Excess Credit:
Course credits earned more than the minimum graduation requirements in the MS Program at Korea University can be transferred to the PhD Program up to 6 credit hours.
(2) Credit Approval from Previous Institution:
According to Article 25 of The Constitution and the Internal Regulations of the Graduate School, students graduated from other graduate schools must submit the Application for Credit Approval along with their transcript. The credit approval process must be approved by the advisor and Associate Dean first and submit the form to the Department Office of Business Administration.
New students in MS: Students who obtained credits in a masters program at other universities can be transferred up to 6 credit hours.
New students in PhD: Students who obtained credits in a doctoral program at other universities can be transferred up to 9 credit hours.
4. Student Exchange Program PolicyComment by a204: (O; X)
(1) Student Exchange Program
Application Period: Around January and August (the deadline for the 1st semester is August of the previous year, 2nd semester is January of the corresponding year)
Applicant Qualifications
Graduate students who have completed at least one semester, graduate students who have completed the PhD coursework (cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above)
Students who meet the qualifications above (students on leave of absence included)
Students can apply with the minimum score requirement of Language Proficiency Test, such as TOEFL, requested by host universities. For the universities in China or Japan, students can substitute the relevant Language Proficiency Test score (Chinese or Japanese) for English Proficiency Test score.
(2) Credit Approval for International Exchange
Students selected for the international exchange program must submit the study abroad application to the corresponding administrative office. After completing the exchange program, students must complete the Application for Credit Approval (transcript included), receive approval from the advisor and Associate Dean, and then submit it to the administrative office. The range of credit approval is complied with Article 47 of The Constitution and the Internal Regulations of the Graduate School.
5. Changes to Academic Records (Leave of Absence/Return to School, Withdrawal, Application for Course of Study Acceleration, etc.) and Certificate Issuance Comment by a204: (O; X)
(1) Students can change their academic records on the portal system within the first 20 days of the semester.
(2) Students in the integrated MS/PhD program can apply for the Course of Study Acceleration in accordance with Article 9 of The Constitution and the Internal Regulations of the Graduate School.
- Students wishing to graduate 2 semesters (one year) early: Submit the application at the end of the 5th semester or the beginning of the 6th semester.
- Students wishing to graduate a semester (six months) early: Submit the application at the end of the 6th semester or the beginning of the 7th semester.
(3) If students are unable to apply online, download the application form from the Graduate School Website (http://graduate.korea.ac.kr/) and receive advisors approval and submit it to the administrative office.
(4) The One-stop Service Center (phone: 02-3290-1144) can issue certificates to students.
6. Student ID Card Application for FreshmanComment by a204:
(1) Application URL: https://scms.korea.ac.kr/symtra_applicationForm/Eng_applicationintro.asp
(2) Application Period: August 7, 2017 09:00 August 11 17:00 For those who missed the application deadline, please visit the One-stop Service Center with your photo (3cm 4cm) after September 4, 2017. Your card will be immediately issued. Comment by user: august -> august
(3) How to Apply
Write your form on http://scms.korea.ac.kr/symtra_applicatonform/applicationintro.asp Comment by user: ->
Click the Apply Now button after reading the notice thoroughly.
Please click the Agree radio button after reading the terms and conditions. Then enter your name and resident registration number and click the submit button.
When completing the Application Form of Student ID Card, please read the notice thoroughly. Upload the following information: photo, bank account number, type of Student ID card, etc. Click the Apply button.
- Photo: Portrait shot (front face)
- Bank Account: If you do not have a KEB Hana Bank Account, you do not need to enter your bank account number.
- Type of Student ID Card:
* Examples: Yes Financial function included; No Financial function excluded
Once your application for Student ID Card is completed, print out the form and make sure all information is correct.
Issuance of Student ID Card with Financial Functions: Registered bank account number will be used to receive scholarships and other payments. Thus, we highly recommend students to apply for the Student ID Card with financial functions if possible.
Applicants for Student ID Card with Financial Functions: Submit the printed version of your Application Form of Student ID Card when receiving your card.
(4) Date and location for card distribution will be announced on Korea University website and the portal separately.
- Korea University Website: http://www.korea.ac.kr
- Korea University Portal System: http://portal.korea.ac.kr
(5) After the enrollment, international students must register their Alien Registration Card number to the corresponding administrative office. The Student ID Card will be issued immediately when they visit the One-stop Service Center with their identification photo and a copy of Alien Registration Card.
- One-stop Service Center in Humanities and Social Sciences: Central Plaza (B1); 02-3290-1142, 1144
7. Changes to Personal Information
- You can update your personal information such as email address and phone numbers.
- Visit KUPID Registration & Graduation University Registration Edit University Registration
- However, if you want to change your English name, resident registration number, bank account number, you must send a request email or visit the Administrative Office. [email protected]
8. Korea University Portal to Information Depository (KUPID) (http://portal.korea.ac.kr)Comment by a204: (O; X)
1. Create Account
KUPID provides all academic information.
Students must update their personal information on their own (phone numbers and mailing address, etc.)
KUPID Registration & Graduation University Registration Edit University Registration
Visit KUPID and click the Regist Single-ID button to create your account. (Freshmen can sign up when the semester begins: Starting September 1st (Fri))Comment by user: 3/2 9/1
2. How to Use Portal System
1 Registration and Class
Registration University Registration Inquiries, Edit University Registration
Grade Inquires Transcript of Courses Completed
Class and Course Registration Course information, major courses for Graduate School (course offerings) Comment by a204: ;
Scholarship Application Tuition Payment Status, Print Tuition Payment Stub, Scholarship Notice
Language Exam and Comprehensive Exam View results of the exams
2 Info Depot
Internet Certificate Verification System- Certificate Request (Certificate of Graduation, Transcript, and Certificate of Tuition Payment)
9. Graduate School Web Guide (http://graduate.korea.ac.kr/)
Admissions Guide: Students can find their student number by entering the resident registration number
Academics Guide: Information on academic calendar, university regulations, constitution & academic regulations, reorganization, etc.
Board: Information on main academic events and scholarships, contests, etc.
10. Korea University Business School Web Guide (http://biz.korea.ac.kr)
Information on main academic events of the Department of Business Administration and the Department of International Business is available on the website
KUBS Website Program MS/PhD Notice
We highly recommend students to check the KUBS website frequently to see academic schedule (foreign language exam, thesis/dissertation, comprehensive exam, credit approval for exchange program), and scholarship and assistantship information.
11. Korea University Research Management System (https://rms.korea.ac.kr)
Students must enter all of their research achievements on the research management system to graduate and to receive research grants (academic papers, research monograph, etc.)
Login to KURMS > > / > Click the on the right side (only available on the Korean website)
3 Fill out the marked boxes (*)(Required) and click the () to saveComment by user: required
IV. Scholarships
1. Types of Scholarships
- Inquiries: Jina Jeon (02-3290-1365) from the Department Office of Business Administration
Category
Scholarship
Benefits
Period
Remarks
Excellence Scholarships
Excellent New Graduate Student Scholarship
Entrance fee/tuition
First semester
After the review process, the scholarship will be awarded to new students with excellent academic performance who entered in Humanities and Social Sciences.
Regular Scholarship
1,250,000 KRW
One semester
- Students who enrolled in at least 2 semesters.
- Students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and recommended by the department
International Student Scholarships
Global Leader Scholarship
Entrance fee/tuition, academic support
During Graduate Studies
- Students who fulfilled admission requirements (GPA of 4.0 or higher, English proficiency exam (TOPIK, TOEFL, etc.))
- Students selected by the department and Graduate School Committee
Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship
60% of tuition
During Graduate Studies
- Students who fulfilled admission requirements (GPA of 3.5 or higher, English Proficiency exam (TOPIK, TOEFL, etc.))Comment by user: 3.6 -> 3.5Comment by user: Proficiency
- Students selected by the department and Graduate School Committee
Partnership Scholarship
Fixed amount
During Graduate Studies
The Scholarship will be awarded if a students university is in partnership with KUBS and selected based on the related official document.
Scholarship for Government Invited Students
Entrance fee/tuition, academic support
During Graduate Studies
Corresponding international students only
Teaching/
Research Assistantships
Research Assistantship
Tuition
One semester
- Students who engage in full-time facultys research
- The scholarship depends on weekly working hours
Teaching Assistantship
Tuition
One semester
- Students who engage in educational support
- The scholarship depends on weekly working hours
KUBS Scholarships
Living Expense for PhD
1,000,000 KRW per month
One semester
Research/teaching assistants only
Research Grants for Research Presentation at International Academic Conference
Max 2,000,000 KRW
Once per year
Students who presented at an international academic conference
Research Grants for Publication at International Academic Conference
SK: 200,000 KRW
IBRE: 500,000 KRW
One semester
Students who have published or will be publish a paper in the SK/IBRE Award Journal List
BK21 Plus
MS: 600,000 KRW per month
PhD: 1,000,000 per month
One semester
BK21 Plus participating graduate students
Scholarship
Category
Amount Payable
Selection
Remakrs
Assistantship (TA/RA)
Education
Tuition (100%, 75%, 50%, and 25%)
College/
Department
Living expenses will be provided to students in Integrate MS/PhD Program of Business Administration or International Business
Research
Area
Continuous Anam Scholarship & Top Honor Graduate Scholarship
Anam Scholarship
100% (Tuition + Entrance Fee)
(Living Expense: 200,000 KRW/Month)
Previous Anam Scholarship recipients in undergraduate
College of Medicine excluded
Valedictorian
100% (Tuition + Entrance Fee)
Previous top honor graduates in undergraduate
General
1,250,000/Semester
Based on financial status of the student (freshman excluded)
Foreigner
Academic Excellence Scholarship
100% (Tuition + Entrance Fee)
Recommendation by Department Selected by Dean of Graduate School
Based on grades and academic performance
Humanities and Social Sciences
60% (Tuition + Entrance Fee)
Exchange Agreement
100% (Tuition + Entrance Fee)
Student who graduated from partner school
Government Invitation
100% (Tuition + Entrance fee)
Recommended by National Institute for International Education (NIIED)
Korea University Graduate School Special Scholarship
100% + Living Expense (Tuition + Entrance Fee)
Application three evaluations Selected by Dean of Graduate School
Tuition Loan Support Scholarships
6-month interest rate (2.9%) for tuition loan
Based on grades and financial status
BK21 PLUS
MS
600,000 KRW/Month or more
Participating students in department selected for BK21 Plus
PhD
1,000,000 KRW/Month or more
External Scholarships
Depending on scholarships
Selected by
Each organization
2. Detailed Regulations Regarding Graduate School Scholarships
Article 1 (Purpose) These regulations on scholarships and on selection of scholarship recipients pertain to Korea University (hereinafter KU) and the Korea University Graduate School (hereinafter Graduate School).
Article 2 (Scope of Application) These regulations are to be followed in the selection of scholarship recipients and execution of scholarships by the Graduate School, exclusive of scholarships granted by national organizations, external scholarship foundations, or individual donors
Article 3 (Recipient and Amount) The President reserves the right to select scholarship recipients and to designate scholarship amounts. Recipients and amount of external scholarships mentioned in Article 2 are to be determined by the relevant foundations or donors.
Article 4 (Recipient, misc.) In principle, recipients of Graduate School and external scholarships must be enrolled in graduate studies at the time. (2) Scholarship recipients may not hold two scholarships simultaneously. However, second phase BK21 scholarship recipients may hold another scholarship.
Article 5 (Type) The types of scholarships awarded by the Graduate School are as follows.
1. Anam Continuing Scholarship and Special Scholarship for Continuing Korea University undergraduates
2. Foreign Student Scholarship
3. General Scholarship
4. Assistantships
5. Work Study Programs
6. Anam Dormitory Assistant Scholarship
7. Administrative Assistants Scholarship
8. Korea University Graduate School Special Scholarship
9. Deposit Scholarship
10. Welfare Scholarship
11. Somang Scholarship
12. Student Loan Support
13. Sejong Campus Outstanding Graduate Student Scholarship
14. Special Scholarship for University Development
15. Research Promotion Scholarship
16. External Scholarships
Article 6 (Anam Continuing Scholarship and Special Scholarship for Continuing Korea University Undergraduates) (1) Undergraduate Korea University Anam Scholarship recipients who enter the Graduate Schools Masters and Doctoral programs (including integrated M.A.-Ph.D.programs) are eligible for the following scholarships (Not-applicable to the Medical School):
1. Tuition waiver (including entrance fees) for two years (eight semesters for joint M.A-Ph.D. program)
2. In addition to a tuition waiver, students will receive a monthly stipend for two years (eight semesters for integrated M.A.-Ph.D.) excluding the months of February and August.
(2) Recipients of special scholarship for continuing Korea University undergraduates who enter the Graduate Schools masters and doctoral programs (including integrated M.A.-Ph.D. programs) will receive scholarships as stipulated in the Line 1of Clause 1 (does not apply to the Medical School).
(3) Students must submit relevant documents when applying for the scholarships covered in Clause 1 and 2.
Article 7 (Foreign Student Scholarship) (1) For extra-quota international students entering the Graduate School or overseas Koreans, the following scholarships are available.
1. Government sponsored international student
2. Students from top Chinese universities, law school graduates, overseas Koreans, Ph.D. students from Yanbian University
3. Students covered by the Vietnam student exchange support agreement4. Governmentally sponsored or overseas-Korean-group nominated foreigners or overseas Koreans
5. Government organization (Ministry of Public Administration and Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ministry of National Defence, etc.) nominated foreigner or overseas Korean
6. General foreigners or overseas Koreans
7. Foreigners or overseas Koreans who receive outstanding entering evaluations (not applicable to the Medical School.)
(2) The documents to be submitted for 1 are as follows:
1. For 1-5: Official nominating documents provided by the relevant organization are to be submitted in lieu of documentation
2. For 6: Matriculating students must submit a scholarship application form (submitted during the period of application for entrance) and enrolled students must submit recommendation letters from their relevant College Dean and tutor professor as well as an academic transcript of course work from the immediately preceding semester.
3. For 7: A scholarship application form, an authorized official English examination score, and an academic transcript from the previous institution attended must be submitted (during the period of application for entrance.)
(3) The scholarship selection process, number of recipients as stated in 1 are as follows.
1. Selection period: December and June for matriculating students; February and August for enrolled students.
2. Number of recipients: For the above1-5, the number of recipients is as stipulated in the scholarship notice; for 6 and 7, the number of recipients is as nominated by the relevant college Dean.
3. Selection process: For the above1-5, the Dean of the Graduate School reserves the right to select recipients according to guidelines in the relevant official documents. For 6 and 7, each College Dean nominates recipients and the Dean of the Graduate School reserves the right to select the recipients. However, for students who have matriculated prior to the fall 2004 semester, every subsequent semester the College Dean nominates and the Dean of Graduate School reserves the right to select recipients.
(4) For 1, the scholarship amount and period are as follows.
1. Amount: For the above1-5, full tuition waiver (including matriculation fees); for 6 a 3/5 tuition waiver (including matriculation fee), a 3/4 tuition waiver for College of Science, College of Engineering, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology (except Division of Food and Resource Economics), College of Information and Communications, College of Nursing (from 2006 matriculating students), College of Education (Computer Education, Home Economics only), for College of Science and Technology and College of Health Science; for 7 upon matriculation full tuition (including matriculation fee) is waived if standard English examination scores match or exceed the following: TOEFL (PBT) 577, TOEFL (CBT) 233, TOEFL (iBT) 90, TEPS 700, IELTS 7.0, or S-TOPIK level 6, and GPA from last institution attended surpasses 4.0 (4.5 scale), 3.83 (4.3 scale), 3.57 (4.0 scale) or 90 (100 point scale).
2. Period: For the above1-5, scholarships are awarded for the period of four semesters (eight semesters for integrated MA-Ph.D program). For 6, scholarships are awarded for the period of four semesters (eight semesters for integrated MA-Ph.D program) to matriculating students after Fall 2004 who have a GPA of 3.5 or above. For students who entered before fall 2004, scholarship recipients will be selected each semester. College of Medicine students must demonstrate a GPA of 3.5 and above. For 7, scholarships are awarded to students who maintaina GPA above 3.8. Scholarships are also awarded to students with a GPA from 3.0-3.8 over the previous two semesters (3/4 tuition waiver). Afterwards, if a GPA of 3.8 or above is maintained, then a full tuition waver is granted. If the recipients GPA falls below 3.0 for two consecutive semesters the scholarship will be revoked (afterwards if a GPA of 3.0 or above is maintained, then a 3/4 tuition waiver is granted. After a scholarship is cancelled, a student may not receive a full tuition waiver despite a GPA above 3.8).
Article 8 (General Scholarship) (1) General scholarships are awarded to students on the basis of need who demonstrate a GPA above 3.5 for the previous semester. For returning students in need, a minimum number of credits must be completed and the GPA must be above 3.5 in the last semester prior to taking a leave of absence.
(2) General scholarship applicants must apply every semester during the designated application period of their relevant college.
Article 9 (Assistantships) (1) Assistantships are granted to students who are in good standing and comply with regulations regarding assistant appointment.
(2) Types of assistantships and amount are determined according to assistant appointment regulations.
Article 10 (Work study) Work study scholarships are provided to enrolled students who provide labor in a student-run organization or administrative offices.
Article 11 (Anam Dormitory Assistant Scholarship) Graduate students who are working as an Anam Dormitory Assistant will receive a scholarship according to the Anam Dormitory Assistant Scholarship regulations.
Article 12 (Administrative Assistants Scholarship) Korea University will grant administrative assistants scholarship to students engaged in work service as administrative assistants in university administrative offices.
Article 13 (Korea University Graduate School Special Scholarship) (1) KU convenes a committee for the Graduate School Special Scholarship and appoints the Dean of the Graduate School as the chairperson of the committee.
(2) Scholarship recipients are selected by the committee upon the following conditions:
1. First priority for the Graduate School Special Scholarship is first year Ph.D students, but any outstanding graduate student may be selected regardless of nationality.
2. The period and amount of the scholarship is determined by the committee.
Article 14 (Deposit scholarships) (1) Scholarships incurred from interest on donations to Korea University are granted as follows:
1. International Research Foundation Scholarship
2. Welfare Scholarship
3. Baekmok Scholarship
(2) Number of recipients, selection process, scholarship amount and other details are determined according to individual scholarship regulations.
Article 15 (Welfare scholarship) (1) Graduate students who are lineal descendants of President- appointed faculty (including professors emeritus, contracted staff, part-time employees and university foundation staff members, receive a tuition reduction.
(2) Tuition reduction and scholarship awards follow the tuition-support regulations.
Article 16 (Hope Scholarship) Physically disabled students who are in need receive a full matriculation fee waiver and 50% course-cost reduction. Recipients are selected each semester.
Article 17 (Student loan support) Students in need who cannot afford tuition and those receiving governmental financial aid can apply for six months interest support or a loan. Not-applicable to the Medical School.
Article 18 (Sejong Campus Outstanding Graduate Student Scholarship) Details regarding the administration of the scholarship system shall be set forth separately.
Article 19 (Special Scholarship for University Development) Special scholarship for university development approved by the Graduate School Committee is granted to students who made a remarkable contribution to the development of KU as well as Graduate School.
Article 20 (Research Promotion Scholarship) Research promotion scholarship is awarded to completed research students recognized for significant achievements in research.
Article 21 (External scholarships) (1) External scholarships are those donated by external organizations or individual donors and awarded to students.
(2) The types of external organizations are as follows:
1. Scholarship foundations
2. National/governmental organizations and sponsored organizations
3. General corporations
4. Other organizations
(3) The application process, materials to be submitted, selection process, number of recipients, amount of scholarships, etc. are to be determined by the external organization or donor.
Article 22 (Provisions) Items not mentioned in these regulations must abide by the scholarship payment regulations.
Supplementary Provisions
Article 1 (Date of Enforcement) These regulations enter effect on September 1, 2005.
Article 2(Interim Measures) Scholarships which have been awarded prior to these regulations will be deemed to have been awarded according to these regulations.
Supplementary Provisions
Article 1 (Date of Enforcement) The revised regulations come into effect on September 1, 2006.
Article 2 (Interim Measures) (1) According to Article 4.2, BK21 second phase scholarships can be simultaneously awarded starting March 1, 2006.
(2) Article 7.4.1 and international student scholarships for College of Science, College of Engineering, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology (except Division of Food and Resource Economics), College of Information and Communication, College of Nursing are effective from March 1, 2006.
Supplementary Provisions
Article 1 (Date of Enforcement) These revised regulations shall enter into effect on March 1, 2008.
Article2 (Interim Measures) (1) As specified in Articles 6.1. and 6.2, exemption of the College of Medicine shall enter into effect from March 1, 2008. (2) As specified in Articles 17 and 18 the Hope Scholarship and student loan support shall enter into effect on March 1, 2007.
Supplementary Provisions
Article 1 (Date of Enforcement) These revised regulations shall enter into effect from September 1, 2009.
Article 2 (Interim Measures) (1) As specified in Articles 14.1, tuition reduction for public officials is effective only for existing recipients during the year 2009, and is completely abolished as of 2010.
Supplementary Provisions
Article 1 (Date of Enforcement) These revised regulations shall enter into effect on March 1, 2010.
Supplementary Provisions
Article 1 (Date of Enforcement) These revised regulations shall enter into effect on March 1, 2011.
Article 2 (Interim Measures) These revised regulations (Article 7) are applied from the 201 entries.
Supplementary Provisions
Article 1(Date of Enforcement) These revised regulations come into effect on March 1, 2013.
Article 2 (Interim Measures) These revised regulations shall apply to the students who enter commencing 2013.
Supplementary Provisions
Article 1 (Date of Enforcement) These revised regulations shall enter into effect on March 1, 2014 (Article 5, Article 14, Article 15, Article 19 and Article 20 are newly established; Article 4, Line 7 in Article 5, Clause 2 in Article 6, Article 10 and Article 12 revised; Line 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16 in Article 5, Article 13, Article 14, Article 15, Article 16, Article 17, Article 18, Article 19, Article 21 and Article 22 number changed).
Article 2(Interim Measures) (1) The non-application of the Medical School in Clause 1 of Article 6 is applied to undergraduates who entered the school after 2006, and the Clause 2 of Article 6 is effective only for students who graduated the school before the end of the 2006 fall semester.
(2) These revised regulations shall apply to the students who enter commencing 2014.
3. Research Grant Payment Policies for Graduate Students in Business Administration and International Business
Article 1 (Purpose) The purpose of these regulations is to encourage graduate students in the Departments of Business Administration and International Business to devote themselves to their research as well as to promote globally competitive academic research.
Article 2 (Types of Research Funds) The types of research funds awarded in accordance with these regulations are as follows:
1. Research fund for graduate students who publish papers in international top-tier journals
2. Research fund for paper presentations at international conferences held by academic societies
Article 3 (Research Fund for Publication in International Top-tier Journals)
Research fund for publication in international top-tier journals shall be awarded to graduate students as follows:
1. SK Research Fund
A. The applicant shall submit the paper and official document proving that he or she has published or is scheduled to publish a paper in an international top-tier journal as specified in the SK Award Journal List (appendix 1).
B. SK Research Fund shall be provided up to the maximum of 2,000,000 won along with an award certificate. The exact amount shall be not determined according to the recognition rate.
2. IBRE Research Fund
A. The applicant shall submit the paper and official document proving that he or she has published or is scheduled to publish a paper in an international top-tier journal as specified in the IBRE Award Journal List (appendix 2).
B. IBRE Research Fund shall be provided up to the maximum of 500,000 won along with an award certificate. The exact amount shall be not determined according to the recognition rate.
3. When publishing the paper, the affiliation of the author should be specified as Korea University Business School.
4. The provision of these funds may be halted if there is possibility that the balances of the funds fall below the principal amount of the funds.
5. Prior to submitting the application, the applicant must enter all of the research achievements (such as academic paper, academic conference, and research monograph written during his/her graduate studies) on the Korea University Research Management System. A printed copy of the online entry must be submitted along with the application.
Article 4 (Research Fund for Paper Presentation at International Conference) The research fund shall be awarded to graduate students as follows:
1. The research fund shall be awarded at most once a year for a presentation of paper at an international conference. The recipient should be a presenter of the paper, which should be verifiable from the conference program.
2. The international conference should be listed in the Top-tier International Conference List as determined by each major area (appendix 3).
3. The amount of the research fund granted shall be limited to actual expenses incurred, not exceeding 2,000,000 won. Round-trip airfare and accommodation fees cannot exceed the amount designated for Executive Manager-level or below (appendix 4). In case of exceeding this amount for a special reason, the applicant should obtain approval by submitting detailed explanatory materials.
4. Prior to departure the applicant should submit the following documents and obtain an approval: application form, a copy of a paper for presentation, an invitation letter to the international conference or a copy of program covering the applicants paper.
5. Prior to submitting the application, the applicant must enter all of the research achievements (such as academic paper, academic conference, and research monograph written during his/her graduate studies) on the Korea University Research Management System. A printed copy of the online entry must be submitted along with the application.
6. After return, the applicant should submit all the relevant receipts.
Article 5 (Financial Resources of the Research Funds) Financial resources of the research funds shall be provided by KUBSs own funds including the SK fund.
Article 6 (Management) Work related to the provision and management of research funds shall be conducted by KUBS Administration office.
Article 7 (Other)
Details necessary for the enforcement of these rules shall be determined separately by the approval of the dean of KUBS.
When receipts are not attached, the research fund shall be awarded after taxes deducted.
Supplementary Provision
These regulations will be effective as of November 1, 2007.
Supplementary Provision (Revised on March 31, 2011)
These regulations will be effective as of April 1, 2011.
Supplementary Provision (Revised on May 31, 2011)
These regulations will be effective as of May 31, 2011.
Supplementary Provision (Revised on December 1, 2014)
These regulations will be effective as of December 1, 2014.
Supplementary Provision (Revised on March 1, 2015)
These regulations will be effective as of March 1, 2015.
Supplementary Provision (Revised on May 31, 2016)
These regulations will be effective as of May 31, 2016.
[Appendix 1] SK Award Journal List
(Management)
Academy of Management Journal
Academy of Management Review
Administrative Science Quarterly
Journal of Applied Psychology
(International Business)
Journal of International Business Studies
Strategic Management Journal
(Marketing)
Journal of Consumer Research
Journal of Marketing
Journal of Marketing Research
Marketing Science
(Finance)
Journal of Finance
Journal of Financial Economics
Review of Financial Studies
(Accounting)
Accounting Review
Journal of Accounting and Economics
Journal of Accounting Research
(LSOM)
Journal of Operations Management
Management Science
Operations Research
(MIS)
Information Systems Research
MIS Quarterly
[Appendix 2] IBRE Award Journal List
(Management)
Organization Science
Human Resource Management
Industrial and Labor Relations Review
Industrial Relations
International Journal of Human Resource Management
Journal of Management
Journal of Organizational Behavior
Organizational Behavior & Human Decision Processes
Organization Studies
(International Business)
Journal of World Business
International Business Review
International Marketing Review
Journal of Business Ethics
Journal of Business Venturing
Journal of International Management
Journal of International money and Finance
Management International Review
Journal of Management Studies
Research Policy
(Marketing)
Journal of Academy of Marketing Science
Journal of Advertising
Journal of Consumer Psychology
International Journal of Research in Marketing
Journal of Product Innovation Management
Marketing Letters
Journal of Retailing
Quantitative Marketing & Economics
(Finance)
Emerging Markets Finance and Trade
Journal of Banking and Finance
Journal of Corporate Finance
Journal of Empirical Finance
Journal of Financial Intermediation
Financial Management
Journal of Financial Markets
Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis
Journal of Future Market
Journal of Risk and Insurance
(Accounting)
Asia-Pacific Journal of Accounting & Economics
Auditing: A Journal of Practice and Theory
Contemporary Accounting Research
European Accounting Review
Journal of Accounting and Public Policy
Journal of Accounting, Auditing, and Finance
Journal of Business, Finance, and Accounting
Journal of Management Accounting Research
Journal of the American Taxation Association
Review of Accounting Studies
(MIS)
Journal of the AIS
Communications of the ACM
Communications of the AIS
Database
Decision Support Systems
European Journal of Information Systems
IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management
Information and Management
International Journal of Electronic Commerce
Journal of MIS
(LSOM)
Production & Operations Management
Computers and Operations Research
Decision Sciences
European Journal of Operational Research
IIE Transactions
International Journal of the Operational & Production Management
International Journal of Production Economics
Journal of Supply Chain Management
Journal of the Operational Research Society
Manufacturing and Service Operations Management
[Appendix 3] List of International Conferences for Paper Presentation
Major
Conference
Management
Academy of Management (AOM) Annual Conference
Strategic management Society (SMS) Annual Conference
International Labor and Employment Relations Association (ILERA) Annual Conference
Asia Academy of Management
Finance
Asian FA
FMA (Financial Management Association) Annual Conference
Australasian Finance & Banking Conferences
FMA Asian Conference
Accounting
American Accounting Association National Conference
European Accounting Annual Conference
Asian Pacific Conference on International Accounting Issues
Journal of Contemporary Accounting and Economics Symposium
Marketing
MS (Marketing Science) Annual Conference
ACR (Association for Consumer Research) Annual Conference
AMA (American Marketing Association) Summer Conference
AMA (American Marketing Association) Winter Conference
LSOM
INFORMS Annual Conference
DSI Annual Conference
POMS Annual Conference
EurOMA (European Operations Management Association) Annual Conference
MIS
ICIS (International Conference on Information Systems) Annual Conference
HICSS (Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences) Annual Conference
PACIS (Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems) Annual Conference
ECIS (European Conference on Information Systems)
International Business
Academy of International Business (AIB) Annual Conference
Euro-Asia Management Studies Association Annual Conference
European International Business Academy (EIBA)
Australia New Zealand International Business Academy (ANZIBA)
[Appendix 4] Travel Expenses for Faculty at Korea University
(Unit: US $)
Classi-fication
Position
Region
Airfare
Daily Expense (transportation)
Meals
Lodging
Remarks
5
General Manager or below
Special A
Economy Class
60
110
173
Special B
60
93
150
A
60
76
127
B
60
52
98
C
60
37
75
Remarks
1. Special A: New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, London, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong
2. Special B: USA, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Austria, Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, New Zealand, Sweden, Belgium, Finland, Norway, Australia, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Moscow
3. Location A
1) Asia and Oceania: Taiwan, Uzbekistan, India, Tianjin, Dalian, Nanjing and Guangzhou
2) South, North America: Mexico, Brazil, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Argentina, Haiti, Jamaica
3) Europe: Spain, Russia, Ukraine, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Romania, Luxembourg, Iceland, Greece, fort
Portugal
4) Middle East and Africa: Kuwait, UAE, Oman, Gabon, Sudan, Uganda, Cote d'Ombre, South African Republic Countries, the Democratic Republic of the Congo
4. Location B
1) Asia, Oceania: Marshall Islands, Malaysia, Vietnam, Brunei Darussalam, China, Stan, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkey, Pakistan, Indonesia, China and Pakistan, Philippines, Bangladesh, Papua New Guinea
2) South and North America: Guyana , Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Barbados, Belize, St. Vincent, Antigua and Barbuda, Uruguay, Chile, Costa Rica, Trinidad and Tobago, Panama
3) Europe: Lithuania, Bulgaria, Ireland, Albania, Yugoslavia, Poland
4) Middle East Africa: Niger, Republic ofLiberia, Libya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Bahrain, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Saudi Arabia, So Tom and Prncipe, Sierra Leone, Jordan, Iran, Israel, Egypt, Central Africa, Cameroon, Qatar, Kenya, Tanzania
5. Location C
1) Asia, Oceania: Nepal, Laos, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Fiji
2) South, North America: Guatemala, Venezuela, Bolivia, Suriname, Ecuador, El Salvador, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru
3) Europe: Moldova, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Estonia, Croatia
4) Middle East, Africa : Ghana, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Namibia, Nigeria, Lebanon, Lesotho, Rwanda, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Senegal, Somalia, Swaziland, Algeria, Yemen, Ethiopia, Iraq, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tunisia
2. As for nations and cities that are not listed in #1, the level of the corresponding travel region shall be applied in accordance with the closest capital in #1.
3. For members of the Academic Affairs Committee (president and vice president included), if ones flight duration is under 4 hours while traveling to the above-mentioned destination, airfare shall be downgraded to one level lower.
However, the provision above shall not apply if the committee member attends the following events as a representative of Korea University approved by KU President: international event, conference hosted by international organizations, and visit of overseas educational institutions.
V. Department Regulations
Department of Business Administration
Academic Goals
The Department of Business Administration offers a Ph.D., a Master of Science (M.S.), and an integrated M.S. /Ph.D. program. The Ph.D. program aims to contribute to the advancement of the field of management by producing academic researchers equipped with the most current knowledge in their major areas, excellent research capability, and superb communication skills. In preparation for the Ph.D. program, the M.S. program provides students with basic theories and methods for academic research. The integrated M.S. /Ph.D. program has the same goal as that of the Ph.D. program but allows students to obtain the Ph.D. degree at an accelerated pace.
Major Areas
Management
Marketing
Management Information Systems
Logistics, Service & Operations Management
Finance
Accounting
Degree Requirements
1. Masters Program
1) Must obtain a total of 30 or more credits from the graduate school
2) In order to graduate, students are required to take 6 or more credit hours of basic core courses, including at least one of Statistics for Business and Economics (BUS 531)/Empirical Analyses for Business and Economics (BUS533), Advanced Statistics for Business and Economics (BUS 532) or Econometrics (ECO 508). However, each major area can designate its own set of basic core courses. Students can replace Statistics for Business and Economics, Advanced Statistics for Business and Economics and Econometrics with the courses specified in advance by each respective major area. In addition, students can replace a basic core course with an elective course offered by the respective major area upon request by the students advisor. To replace a basic core course, students must submit a basic core course replacement petition form within 20 days of the beginning of the respective semester during which they are taking the replacement course.
* Empirical Analyses for Business and Economics (BUS 533), is a course offered in English which covers the same content as Statistics for Business and Economics (BUS 531). Only one of the two courses can be counted toward the degree even if students take both courses.
3) Must obtain 12 or more credits from the courses designated by the student's major area. Up to 3 credits taken from other majors can be recognized as ones own if requested by the students faculty advisor and then approved by the area chair faculty.
4) All students are required to take 3 or more courses from the following list of advisor-designated courses. If the student has already taken (a) course(s) from another institution, the requirement can be waived with the approval of the advisor.
5) All students must complete a degree dissertation.
2. Doctoral Program
1) Each student must complete a total of 36 or more credits. All courses from the Department of International Business are to be acknowledged as major courses within the Department of Business Administration. If a student wishes to take a course from a department other than the Department of International Business, an approval from the faculty advisor is required.
2) Each student must complete 12 or more credits from the courses offered by the student's major area.
3) Each student must complete the following courses: Econometrics I and Statistics for Business and Economics [Empirical Analyses for Business and Economics]. Students may take a similar course instead of either of the above courses upon the advisors request and the department chair's approval.
* Empirical Analyses for Business and Economics (BUS 533), is a course offered in English which covers the same content as Statistics for Business and Economics (BUS 531). Only one of the two courses can be counted toward the degree even if students take both courses.
4) Each major area can designate its own required core courses.
5) A semester before submitting ones thesis, the candidate should submit a comprehensive research proposal and openly present in front of the major professors.
6) All students are required to take 3 or more courses from the following list of advisor-designated courses. If the student has already taken (a) course(s) from another institution, the requirement can be waived with the approval of the advisor.
3. Integrated Masters and Doctoral Program
1) Each student must complete a total of 54 or more credits. All courses from the Department of International Business are to be acknowledged as major courses within the Department of Business Administration. If the student wishes to take a course from a department other than the Department of International Business, an approval from the faculty advisor is required.
2) The curriculum and the graduation requirements are the same as those of the Ph.D. Program.
Comprehensive Examinations
1. It is mandatory for all the masters degree candidates to pass the comprehensive examinations (of 3 or more courses in their major). Students who receive the grade of B+ or above for 3 courses in their major are only required to take oral exams according to the regulations of each major area. Students who do not receive a B+ for some of the courses in their major must take a written exam for the courses that they failed, in order to get a grade equal to or above B+, in addition to the oral tests required of all masters degree candidates.
2. It is mandatory for all Ph.D. degree candidates to pass the comprehensive examinations of their major area. The number of courses tested is specified by the regulations of each major area.
3. The testing time, grading standards, and other details regarding the comprehensive examinations are specified by the regulations of each major area.
4. The number of times a student is allowed to take the comprehensive exam is limited to three. However, this number may be lower depending on the regulations of the students major area. Students in the Ph.D. program must pass the examination within seven semesters of registration and those in the M.S/Ph.D. integrated program, within nine semesters.
Courses and Syllabuses
Basic Core Courses
BUS 514Strategic Marketing Management [3]
The objective of this course is introducing the marketing management to students for building up the abilities of logical and analytical thinking, managerial decision making, and effective communication skills. In addition, students are exposed to the various concepts of marketing such as consumer behavior, market research, segmentation, marketing information system, making organization and so on.
BUS 515Organizational Behavio