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SKK GSB MBA Programs in Korea Economic Daily
SKK GSB Ranks No. 1 in Korea for 13 Consecutive Years in FT Global MBA Rankings SKK GSB Adds Innovative AI-Powered Courses to Curriculum Sungkyunkwan University's SKK Graduate School of Business (SKK GSB) has been ranked the No. 1 MBA program in Korea for 13 consecutive years by the Financial Times (FT) Global MBA Rankings. It also ranked 23rd in international experience and 40th in investment value among the top 100 MBA programs in the world. SKK GSB is constantly updating its curriculum and courses to reflect the latest trends in business. Recently, it has added new courses on "Business and Generative AI (AI) Utilization" and "Deep Learning for Business" to its full-time MBA program. These courses will teach students the fundamentals of AI, such as semantic search and image generation, as well as how to apply deep learning to real-world business problems, such as recommendation systems and natural language processing. "AI is both a threat to existing business practices and an opportunity to create unimagined new ones," said Eric Chui, dean of SKK GSB. "AI and business analytics are a natural fit with SKK GSB's mission and vision. We will continue to reimagine and redefine MBA education in Korea." SKK GSB offers a total of six MBA programs: Full-time MBA (1.5 years, daytime), Professional MBA (2 years, evening), Indiana University Kelley-SKK GSB EMBA (1.5 years, weekend), Business Analytics MBA (2 years, Saturday), and AI MBA (2 years, Saturday). All courses except the AI MBA are conducted 100% in English. The Full-time MBA is a representative global MBA program with over 50% international students and 60% international faculty. With the addition of the AI and business analytics tracks, students can also prepare for the future business environment. The program has dual degree tracks with Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and EDHEC Business School in France. Through the 'Dual Degree Fellowship' created last year, outstanding students can receive full domestic tuition to pursue an MBA degree from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. Graduates of the Full-time MBA program have gone on to achieve remarkable success. They have started new careers at leading domestic and foreign companies such as POSCO, McKinsey & Company, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and IBM. SKK GSB is also continuously strengthening its career development programs. It provides personalized career coaching and a variety of programs for students from the moment they enter the program, as well as career services from foreign experts. The Professional MBA, designed for working professionals who find it difficult to attend the Full-time MBA, is also a popular program. Students can develop their business expertise and global capabilities by taking MBA classes two to three times a week after work. After developing basic skills in their field for one year, they can choose a specific field such as marketing or finance to specialize in. The program offers two dual degree tracks: an MBA program at Indiana University's Kelley School in the US and an online Master of Science (MS) in Management program. Many students participate in the dual degree track. The Kelley-SKK GSB EMBA is a joint program between Sungkyunkwan University and Indiana University. Kelley School faculty teach the courses, and graduates receive both schools' MBAs. The Business Analytics MBA program covers business data analysis knowledge and skills from the basics to application. SKK GSB is currently accepting applications for new students in 2024 for each program. You can apply for admission information on the SKK GSB website. Original article in Korean: https://www.hankyung.com/article/2024041895371
Professor Suil Pae wins the 54th Maekyung Economist Award
Professor Pae of SKK GSB Selected as the 54th Maeil Business Newspaper Economist Award Winner. Professor Pae published a paper titled "Career Concerns, Investment, and Management Forecasts" in the world-renowned academic journal "Accounting Review". In this paper, Professor Pae used a mathematical model to analyze how corporate investment and disclosure differ depending on the characteristics of managers. This attracted attention from the academic community and led to the award-winning achievement. According to Professor Pae's analysis, managers with general management skills tend to underinvest, while managers with specialized skills tend to overinvest. In addition, managers with general management skills were less likely to disclose earnings forecast information than managers with specialized skills, especially when their contribution to corporate value was uncertain. Professor Pae's paper attracted attention by focusing on the theoretical verification of the factors that many companies consider when selecting professional managers. The paper revealed that when professional and general management tendencies are taken to extremes, companies make inefficient investment decisions and damage corporate value. Overinvestment is a problem, but underinvestment also prevents quick responses when plant expansion or new construction is necessary, putting companies at a disadvantage in competition. Original article in Korean: https://www.mk.co.kr/news/economy/10988016
SKK GSB Launches AI & Business Analytics Track in the Full-Time MBA Program
SKK GSB Launches Cutting-Edge AI & Business Analytics Track in Full-Time MBA Program SEOUL, South Korea - SKK Graduate School of Business (SKK GSB) has announced the launch of its innovative AI & Business Analytics Track within its Full-Time MBA program. This new track is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of Generative AI and its transformative impact on modern business. The AI & Business Analytics Track features new courses developed by SKK GSB's renowned faculty, each focusing on crucial aspects of AI and its business applications. These courses complement the school's existing Business Analytics offerings, which include courses on Business Intelligence and Data Visualization, Marketing Analytics, Finance Analytics, Digital and Social Media Analytics, Programming for Analytics, and Database Management, amongst others. In "Digital Transformation and AI Strategy," Faculty Chair for the Full-Time MBA program, Prof. Aleksios Gotsopoulos, will guide students through the challenges and opportunities presented by the AI-driven digital transformation in the modern business landscape. The course will focus on developing the strategic capabilities needed to thrive in the face of network effects, open innovation, and blurring industry boundaries. Prof. Yanbo Wang will teach "Generative AI in Business," exploring the game-changing applications of Generative AI in solving complex business problems, enhancing creativity, and driving innovation. By focusing on practical applications of Gen AI, including prompt engineering, chatbots, semantic search, image generation, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), students will learn how to effectively implement these tools to gain a competitive edge. Prof. Serim Hwang's "Deep Learning for Business" course will provide students with a deep dive into state-of-the-art deep learning models to process and analyze large multi-modal (text, image, video) data. Throughout the course, students will explore real-world case studies and projects that demonstrate the application of deep learning in various business domains such as customer analytics, fraud detection, recommendation systems, and natural language processing. "The AI & Business Analytics Track is a testament to SKK GSB's commitment to providing our students with the most relevant and cutting-edge education in the rapidly evolving field of AI," said Professor Raunaq Pungaliya, Vice Dean for Analytics Programs. "By integrating these new courses with our existing Business Analytics offerings, we are ensuring that our graduates are well-prepared to take on leadership roles in driving AI-powered innovation and transformation within their organizations." The AI & Business Analytics Track is now accepting applications for the upcoming academic year. Prospective students can apply to the Full-Time MBA program and select the AI & Business Analytics Track to embark on a transformative educational journey at the intersection of AI and business. For more information about SKK GSB's Full-Time MBA program and the AI & Business Analytics Track, please visit Sungkyunkwan University ( SKKU ) SKK GSB | Programs | Full - Time MBA | MBA Track / Specialization | AI & Business Analytics
[Graduate Comments] Su Jung Lee – "Increasing Personal Growth through the MBA Journey " (Executive MBA Class of 2024)
Amidst the anticipation of the upcoming graduation ceremony on March 2nd, the Indiana Kelley -SKK GSB Executive MBA Program at Sungkyunkwan University Graduate School of Business prepares to bid farewell to its accomplished cohort of graduates. Despite facing numerous challenges along the MBA journey, the students reflect on their experiences with profound gratitude and pride. One such graduate, Su Jung Lee, fondly recalls her most memorable experience during the MBA journey—a transformative outdoor immersion activity in the Bloomington campus of Indiana University Kelley School of Business. Under the guidance of a former U.S. soldier turned professor, Su Jung and her peers navigated the complexities of teamwork and leadership in a dynamic outdoor setting. “As a leader, I learned how to clarify the direction and mission of the team, persuade team members, and secure the necessary resources. Metaphorically reflecting the conflicts and difficulties that may exist in real life, we gained insight into the meaning of leadership and effective teamwork through various problem-solving activities.” Reflecting on her journey, Su Jung acknowledges the initial hesitation she felt before embarking on the MBA program. However, as she nears the culmination of her studies, she realizes that her fears were unfounded, and she emerges as a better version of herself. Inspired by the supportive community fostered at SKK GSB, Su Jung expresses her pride in the accomplishments of her fellow classmates and extends heartfelt gratitude to her professors for their unwavering support and guidance. “I became interested in social phenomena such as cyber security and ESG, which I had not known in detail before, as well as global economy and politics, and it became an opportunity to look at business from a bigger picture. Additionally, I was able to expand my interests to a wider range of fields by meeting a variety of people in different industries through various networks through my classmates.” In offering her congratulatory message on SKK GSB's 20th anniversary, Su Jung echoes the sentiments of her predecessors, expressing hope for the continued success of the institution in producing outstanding leaders. “Congratulations on the 20th anniversary of SKK GSB. Just as the predecessors who have passed through GSB, I hope that SKK GSB will continue to produce more outstanding leaders in the future, and I wish for the continued success of the excellent programs that SKK GSB offers.” She commends SKK GSB for its commitment to excellence and innovation, envisioning a future where the institution continues to thrive and inspire future generations of leaders.
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