The mission of our business school is "Creating the Wave," which reflects our commitment to fostering talented individuals who create new waves in business and society. A wave is not a single color but a combination of different colors; when it catches the sunlight, it reflects the white light, the colorful light of plants in the water, the blue of the sky, and the green of the surrounding forest. At the College of Business Administration, we strive to help our students find their unique light, shine as members of society, and create new waves.
In addition to studying majors, we have a self-designed convergence system that allows students to create their majors by combining and designing the majors they want. We provide basic exchanges with overseas universities, such as exchange students, language study abroad, and overseas internship programs. We also provide unique programs such as the Temporary Government Route Tour, Teaching Business Administration in Korean in Vietnam, and Sungok Global Frontier to help students independently plan and experience various endeavors. Furthermore, the School of Business has continued to develop various programs to suit the changing environment, aiming to become an environment where students can freely explore, express, and develop through diverse experiences.
Some students who have experienced these programs have gone on to design their majors, such as the Convergence Major in Culture and Arts Management, alongside their business majors, establishing themselves as cultural planners in society. In contrast, others have interned in Silicon Valley, USA, and have been hired by companies in Korea after graduation. The growth of our students is a joy for all of us.
At the School of Business, we strive to help our students discover their unique strengths and identities in the company of faculty, staff, classmates, and peers so that those lights can unite harmoniously to create new waves in business and society.
School of Business Administration
The Department of Business Administration covers core areas such as marketing, human resources, operations, finance, accounting, and management information systems. Students have the flexibility to deepen their expertise in specific areas within the Business Administration major or design their specialized fields by integrating various disciplines across the school and Kookmin University as a whole. Through domestic internship programs provided by the business school, students gain valuable on-the-job experience. Additionally, international internship opportunities with leading global companies and exchange programs with overseas universities, facilitated through MOUs, help students develop a global perspective and professional expertise. Moreover, the department offers tailor-made overseas study tours and courses designed in collaboration with faculty advisors to meet diverse student needs. By participating in these interdisciplinary and innovative programs, graduates of the Department of Business Administration are equipped with distinctive capabilities and actively engage in various fields of society, including multinational corporations, entrepreneurship, and beyond.
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Business Administration
First, Students majoring in Business Administration grow into professionals equipped with both comprehensive business knowledge and specialized expertise through advanced coursework. In their first year, students explore their career paths and develop foundational skills through courses such as Business English Practice. Second, To meet market demand for specialized knowledge in various fields, students who wish to pursue careers in specific areas of the future market can take advanced courses or enroll in specialized track programs designed to deepen their expertise in targeted disciplines. Third, Through industry-academia collaboration courses, students have opportunities to gain internships and certifications. These courses are conducted in partnership with external industries, where students work on projects assigned by industry experts. Depending on their performance, students may be offered internships or leverage the experience to acquire professional certifications.
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Global Management
Established in 2021 within the School of Business Administration, the Global Management Major aims to train professionals who will carry out international management, trade, investment, and cooperation in Northeast Asia—projected to be the center of the 21st-century global economy. Admitted students advance to their major in the first semester of freshman year and begin taking major courses immediately. With a 120-credit graduation requirement, students can enjoy a balanced campus life. Over 50% of major courses are taught in Mandarin by our Chinese faculty. Business Korean I & II are offered in Years 1–2 to develop practical Korean-language business skills. A dedicated counseling office provides academic and life guidance for Chinese exchange students. Merit scholarships are awarded to encourage academic excellence among Global Management students. Students below the proficiency threshold may enroll in intensive Korean training during breaks, with partial tuition support. Opportunities are provided to participate in School-wide cultural experiences and international exchange programs.
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Finance
To develop professionals in banking, insurance, securities, accounting, auditing, and taxation, the curriculum is designed to help students acquire professional knowledge and obtain various certifications in finance and accounting. Furthermore, various domestic and international industry-academia collaborations, internships, certification support programs, and international exchange programs are available to help students experience the real world directly or indirectly. The department offers an interdisciplinary track for finance and accounting majors to learn various fields of business administration, such as marketing and human resource organization. Students can apply this knowledge creatively to their majors to foster leaders who provide creative solutions in the global business environment.
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Accounting
Accounting information is indispensable for enterprises, investors, and government agencies to make well-informed decisions in the contemporary era. The demand for specialists who can prepare and interpret accounting information is not limited to companies, but also to various organizations such as public institutions and non-profit organizations, as the importance of accounting information increases. The accounting major's objective is to provide students with a scientific and systematic education on accounting information in order to cultivate the human resources required by the national society. Furthermore, this course is intended to cultivate professionals who specialize in the fields of accounting and taxation. The accounting major offers a comprehensive and well-balanced selection of courses, including financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax accounting, auditing, and nonprofit accounting, that range from fundamental to advanced. The completion of this major will equip you with the necessary skills to pursue a career in accounting as a certified public accountant (CPA) or tax accountant, as an accounting department manager in the private sector, or in a tax-related government-related office.
School of Corporate Management
The College of Business Administration has a long history of providing topnotch education to on-the-job managers who wish to learn business theories grounded in real experience. The School of Corporate Management has been established under this tradition, and offers a unique program that seamlessly combines theory and its practical applications. The School of Corporate Management of Kookmin University is undoubtedly the best business program in Korea for on-the-job workers.
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Corporate Management
The major of Corporate Management gives priority to freshmen with on-the-job experience. As the major of Corporate Management is focused on offering practical assistance in solving the various challenges that are likely to be faced by the managing staff in actual settings, the curriculum being offered is tailored to that end and is very unique. The core courses in business are very intense, and practical courses such as corporate law, are included. Such courses are designed to maximize time efficiency and to enable a convenient fit for the busy schedules of the students. Our alumni and current students can be found in major firms and financial institutions all over Korea. Furthermore, our lectures offer real-time solutions to the problems being encountered in the rapidly changing management scene.
School of Management Information Systems
Kookmin University’s School of Management Information Systems (MIS) is one of Korea’s leading MIS institutions, with its oldest history and vast alumni network. The Department of Information Management launched in 1984 as Korea’s first undergraduate program in the MIS field. The department continues to grow and develop as a specialized department representing Kookmin University; it was selected for various government support projects such as LINC+, CK-II, BK21+PLUS, and BK21 at the 4th stage, based on its excellent research performance and job creation record. Today’s 4th Industrial Revolution, triggered by the development of information and communication technology (ICT) and the advent of big data, requires convergent talents who can create innovative products and services based on an intrinsic understanding of information technology. Therefore, The School of Management Information Systems provides basic education on business administration and programming, as well as core technologies leading the 4th Industrial Revolution, including big data analysis, cloud, and Internet of Things (IoT), thereby fostering creative convergence talents who led change and innovation in our society. The School of MIS cultivates convergent talents with management and information technology expertise through systematic major education and produces creative leaders who will lead the digital age through various on-campus and off-campus activities. Graduates who have completed the School of MIS curriculum are entering various digital business fields and taking the lead in strengthening Korea’s ICT competitiveness through IT consulting, informalization planning, and strategy formulation, information system management and operation, and big data analysis and application. These graduates provide more opportunities for their juniors through various mentoring programs, creating a virtuous education cycle. The School of MIS currently operates under the single major system of the Management Information Major.
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Management Information System
Today, information and communication technology is essential for management innovation in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. As a result, social interest and demand for convergent talents with expertise in management and information technology are increasing. To meet this social demand, the MIS Major fosters creative convergent talents who can perform IT consulting, informalization planning, strategy formulation, information system management and operation, and big data analysis and application after graduation. Through this course, students in the lower grades can learn the basics of business administration, such as marketing, financial management, entrepreneurship, programming such as HTML and Python, and basic knowledge of databases. At the same time, students in the upper grades will learn various applied knowledge such as data analysis, financial investment management, and customer relationship management.
The Department of AI, Big Data, and Management
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The integration of AI and Big Data is enhancing efficiency across business environments and driving the creation of new business opportunities, leading to significant cost reductions and the rapid development of innovative business domains. This transformation is reshaping fields such as marketing, human resources, finance, and production management by incorporating AI and Big Data applications into practical operations and managerial processes. The Department of AI, Big Data, and Management is dedicated to nurturing creative innovators with a strong understanding of business and collaboration skills to meet industry demands, analytical experts with problem-solving abilities rooted in Big Data, and interdisciplinary professionals adept at applying and leveraging AI.
The Department of Accounting and Taxation
As Kookmin University’s first program designed for adult learners, will serve as a growth platform to help you become a better version of yourself. First, It cultivates professionals who, by deepening their expertise and capabilities in accounting and taxation and converging with various industries and technologies, develop creative problem-solving skills in a changing environment. Second, By offering not only specialized courses in accounting and taxation but also a wide range of business and liberal-arts courses, it enables students to freely choose their classes and design their own schedules. Third, By providing various programs beyond the formal curriculum, it fosters active interaction among students, faculty, and peers in a warm, collaborative atmosphere.
