Graduate School of Education
The Graduate School of Education has been conducting research and improving teaching in theory and in practice to promote all around education. It has been providing its graduates with leadership skills in order to make better educators for Korean students.
Graduate School of Business Administration
The Graduate School of Business Administration provides students with concrete work experience in a variety of related fields, allowing them to broaden their scope or to concentrate on detail. It is an opportunity for self-development, and to master administrative skills in a wide range of business subjects.
Graduate School of Public Administration
The educational purpose of the Graduate School of Public Administration is to study and teach the theory and practice of administration using scientific methods, as well as to facilitate the understanding of public issues. Its system of education imparts the techniques of communication in order to reach rational solutions to management problems involving political issues and administrative organizations.
Graduate School of Automotive Industry
The Graduate School of Automotive Industry (GSAI) was newly established in March 2015 as Korea’s first independent professional graduate school dedicated to cultivating experts in the automotive field. The GSAI provides practical and in-depth courses that enable students and working professionals to develop competency in a special area of concentration and to stay abreast of rapid changes in their fields.
Graduate School of Design
The Graduate School of Design is building the foundation of innovative spirit, which is realized through intensified thoughtful professionalism, development and expansion of a new professional area, and convergence between dynamic fields and technologies, as the core value objective of the education to construct progressive and innovative programs for the cultivation of design experts.
The Graduate School of Design provides a series of design masters' courses for the purpose of training a variety of highly qualified design experts who can efficiently and aesthetically create designer items for the modern world. As of 2011 the school has a good selection of courses ranging from Product Design, Environmental Design, Transportation & Leisure Product Design, Visual Communication Design, Green Design, Photography and Film, Motion Graphics & Animation, Illustration, Jewelry Design, Glass Design, Ceramic Design, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Pattern·Modelism Design, Interior Design, Exhibition Design, and Furniture Design.
Graduate School of Politics & Leadership
The Graduate School of Politics and Leadership was established with the purpose of helping professionals better understand domestic and foreign political affairs. This graduate school not only aims to contribute to the development of a democratic society in an international community, but also attempts to emphasize the education of political leaders who have integrity and expertise in the 21st century.
Graduate School of Sports Industry
Through the combination of scientific method with sports industry, this graduate school trains sports industry professionals with proven leadership skills in the field of sports marketing.
Graduate School of Legal Affairs
The Graduate School of Legal Affairs develops legal professionals with the practical expertise and forward-thinking perspective essential for the age of Artificial Intelligence. Our intensive Saturday-based curriculum enables working professionals to earn a master's degree while advancing their careers. The Graduate School offers several specialized tracks. Each program combines rigorous academic study with practice-oriented training, preparing graduates to meet the evolving demands of industry and public institutions. We welcome ambitious candidates ready to become leaders in these specialized fields and shape the future of law and policy in an AI-driven world.
Graduate School of Total Arts
The Graduate School of Total Arts aims at teaching and researching the various ways of expressing art through the diverse styles and media available to artists and their audience. There are five areas of study:the Suzuki Method of Teaching Music, the New Form in Visual Arts, the Musical Theatre, the Dance Theatre, and Multi-media Film Production. We equip our students with a wide range of technical skills, aesthetic insights, and a highly professional attitude.
Graduate School of Global Entrepreneurship
The graduate program is designed for working professionals seeking to launch new ventures or advance their careers through entrepreneurial leadership. Six tracks—Startup Incubation & Investment, Entrepreneurship Education, Venturing, ESG Social Venture, AI Business Innovation, and Entrepreneur Track—enable students to tailor their learning pathway within a comprehensive entrepreneurship curriculum. The curriculum integrates for-credit internships with research seminars and a thesis option, linking classroom learning to real-world practice.
At GSGE, students develop the capabilities to become incubation and investment specialists, effective entrepreneurship educators, and leaders who create and scale innovative businesses. Guided by dedicated faculty and practice-oriented coursework, the program blends academic rigor with field-based learning to cultivate professionals ready to shape Korea’s startup and innovation ecosystem.
Graduate School of Software Technology
The Graduate School of Software Technology at Kookmin University offers an innovative experiential education program designed to cultivate top-tier professionals who will drive World’s future innovative growth. The demand for skilled professionals who not only understand software but can also apply it across various fields is rapidly increasing. We firmly believe that educating such hands-on experts is essential for fostering the innovation and advancement of society. Kookmin University's Graduate School of Software Technology is committed to delivering a groundbreaking educational program. This program will empower individuals to achieve their aspirations in the software field while playing a pivotal role in advancing innovative industries and driving substantial growth at both personal and societal levels.
The Graduate School of Software Technology focuses on four key objectives:
Practical Education: Emphasizing hands-on learning to prepare students for real-world challenges.
Cutting-Edge Content: Offering the latest knowledge and skills in software and emerging technologies.
Networking: Creating opportunities to connect with peers, alumni, and industry professionals.
Global Outlook: Equipping students with international perspectives to succeed in a globalized tech industry.
These objectives ensure graduates are ready to lead and innovate in the evolving software landscape.
Graduate School of Global Peace & Unification
The Graduate School of Global Peace & Unification was established to promote unification movements that can resonate with various social classes and generations, and to cultivate leaders who will prepare for world peace and the peace and unification of the Korean Peninsula.
Olympic Council of Asia Graduate School of Sustainability and ESG
The Olympic Council of Asia Graduate School of Sustainability and ESG (OGS) was established with the vision of becoming a leading academic and research institution in governance, ESG, diplomacy, and policy, grounded in the Olympic spirit. As the first educational institution officially certified by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), OGS is dedicated to cultivating sustainable global leaders equipped to thrive on the world stage.
Rooted in the Olympic spirit, the OGS is committed to equipping you with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in sustainability and ESG. Our mission is to empower you to become a sustainable global leader who drives change on the world stage. Join OGS in shaping a more sustainable future—and unlock your full potential to reach beyond borders.
