Korea University Business School is the business school of Korea University in Seoul, South Korea. It was formed in 1946, becoming the first business school established in Korea. The school offers an undergraduate program, full-time and part-time MBA programs, MS/PhD programs, as well as a few other non-degree programs. It received Korea's first accreditation from AACSB in 2005 and EQUIS in 2007, respectively.
고려대학교 경영대학 | |
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | May 5, 1905 |
| Dean | Eonsoo Kim |
Academic staff | 82 |
| Location | , South Korea |
| Website | biz |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 고려대학교 경영대학 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Goryeo Daehakgyo Gyeongyeong Daehak |
| McCune–Reischauer | Koryŏ Taehakkyo Kyŏngyŏng Daehak |
Accreditations and Rankings
editKorea University Business School currently holds five-year accreditation from AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System). In addition, KUBS is ratified as a full academic member of CEMS. KUBS received Korea's first accreditation for its entire degree program in 2005 and has consecutively achieved a five-year accreditation in 2010, 2015, and 2020 by AACSB. KUBS received EQUIS accreditation and five-year re-accreditation in February 2007 and June 2010, respectively. In February 2022, KUBS achieved a five-year re-accreditation for the third consecutive time.
In 2021 Top 100 Executive MBA rankings by Financial Times, UK,[1] KUBS's Executive MBA placed first in Korea, 20th in the world. In the 2022 QS World University Rankings, Korea University is ranked 48th for Business & Management and 59th for Accounting & Finance.[2]
Global partnerships
editAs of 2022, KUBS has exchange partnerships with 103 universities from 32 countries where students have the opportunity to participate in the exchange program.
The list of partner universities includes;[3]
[North America] Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, Washington University in St. Louis, the U.S., University of British Columbia, McGill University, Canada
[Europe] ESCP Business School, ESSEC Business School, France, EBS University of Business and Law, Germany, Bocconi University, Italy
[Asia] Fudan University, Tsinghua University, China and National University of Singapore, Singapore
As a member of CEMS, the Global Alliance in Management Education, the school has 34 CEMS Alliance partner schools.
In addition, KUBS currently students have the opportunity to participate in an internship at partner companies across the world. Since 1994, students have interned overseas through KUBS Global Internship program and received academic credits.
Notable alumni
editKUBS has a strong alumni network throughout industries.
- Chung Mong-Jin, CEO and President of KCC Corporation
- Chung Mong-Won, Chairman of Halla Corporation
- Chung Mong-gyu, Chairman of Hyundai Development Company Group
- Chung Eui-sun, Vice Chairman of Hyundai Motor Company
- Euh Yoon-dae, Former Chairman of KB Financial Group
- Huh Chang-soo, Chairman of GS Holdings Group
- Kim Seungyu, Former Chairman & CEO of Hana Financial Group
- Koo Bon-neung, Chairman of Heesung Group
- Koo Ja-yeol, chairman and CEO of LS Partnership
- Koo Ja-Yong, chairman and CEO of E1 Corporation
- Lee Hak-Su, Former Vice Chairman of Samsung Electronics
- Lee Myung-bak, Former President of South Korea, Former CEO of Hyundai Engineering and Construction
- Lee Woong Yeul, Chairperson of KOLON
- Na Wan-Bae, Former CEO of GS Energy Corporation
- Park Hyeon-Joo, Chairman of Mirae Asset Financial Group
- Seung Myung-Ho, chairman and CEO of Dongwha Enterprise Co. Ltd.
KUBS Main Building
Facilities
editKorea University Business School has facilities in three buildings: KUBS Main Building, LG-POSCO Building, and Hyundai Motor Hall.
KUBS Main Building
editKUBS Main Building was built in 1972. The building was renovated with the establishment of KUBS Startup Institute.
LG-POSCO Building
editLG-POSCO Building was opened in 2005 to commemorate the centenary of Korea University's founding, with the vision of becoming the best business school in Asia based on RDBR, research, business-academia cooperation, and international exchanges. The Hall features lecture rooms and various facilities, including Lounge, Supex Hall, faculty offices and Sudang CLC lab.
Hyundai Motor Hall
editHyundai Motor Hall was built in September 2013. Hyundai Motor Hall is the third building built for Korea University Business School. Finance for Hyundai Motor Hall came from over 3,600 sponsors raised from December 2009 to September 2013.
See also
edit- Korea University
- S3 Asia MBA - Joint MBA program by Fudan University, Korea University and NUS Business School