Alumni Stories 게시판목록 | SKK GSB MBA , Sungkyunkwan University ( SKKU )

[FMBA] Gabi Yoon (FMBA 2019, AppTweak)

Most of the knowledge that I learned from the MBA classes is directly helpful and effectively used in my work. I am in particular benefiting a lot from the first semester classes such as Management, Economics, Finance and Data Analysis. SKK GSB professors use various teaching methods to elevate student participation and encourage students to constantly question themselves while thinking critically. Thanks to this, I got used to thinking deeply, and giving opinions widely. After the MBA, I always took the initiative, and became confident in solving problems. Specifically, when I was recently analyzing social listening data in S-core, I applied the analytic skills that I learned in Prof. Yanbo Wang’s Quantitative Analysis class. When it comes to contracting, or when we need Win-Win negotiations, the client/partner acquisition skills from Prof. Adam Castor’s Negotiation class are of great help. I focus on the value of what I create when I work rather than just on the activity. I also try my best to help the company and our clients to develop. I highly recommend taking an MBA for anyone who wants a transition or career development. I developed my career and learned a lot more than I expected. I keep in touch with my friends from various fields and my professors at SKK GSB. While working at the Korea MBA Association, I often interacted with MBA students from other schools, and met many people at work even after we graduated. The MBA experience was an opportunity in my life where I reflected greatly on myself, and developed a lot as an individual.
- 작성일 2023-08-01
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[FMBA] Myounghee Kang (FMBA 2013, finda)

The MBA isn't all that made me who I am today, but I think that I steadily pursued becoming the person I am today through the MBA course. I enjoy challenges and growth, but above all, I wanted to live a life where I could immerse myself in what is meaningful to me. By embarking on the MBA and completing the marketing track, I developed in my professional field while exploring opportunities to gain relevant experience through networking with classmates, seniors, and juniors. After graduating with an MBA, I did marketing consulting at a consulting firm, and later served as CMO at The Booth, a craft beer brand, and at Playlist, a content company, expanding my marketing domain through branding. Now, as Head of Marketing at Finda, I lead the growth team, branding team, and marketing design team. MBA is a process of creating a better future by using deep thought about career path and future, and using various stimuli through networking, as well as professional education during mathematics, and the guidance of world-class professors. Thinking that ‘everything will be all right because I passed the MBA and came all this way’ cannot lead to a real transformation. Starting with the MBA, I hope you will lead yourself closer to your ultimate life goal by actively utilizing the courses and networks. I want you to imagine the experiences and career goals you want in SKK GSB as concretely as possible, and to create opportunities to gain as many experiences, memories, and contacts as possible beyond your imagination.
- 작성일 2023-08-01
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[FMBA] Full-Time MBA Alumni Younjae Lee (CEO of K Enter Holdings)

Youngjae Lee, an alumnus of SKK GSB Full-Time MBA Class of 2015, who is the CEO of K Enter Holdings, has announced his plans to list the company on the Nasdaq market. The company, valued at 800 billion Korean won, will merge with Global Star, a U.S.-based special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), and is expected to be listed on the Nasdaq market in December. Upon completion of the merger process, the company aims to leverage its intellectual property (IP) assets by pursuing new business opportunities. Full article: (Kor) https://www.hankyung.com/finance/article/2023062023841 (Eng) https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2023/06/126_353179.html
- 작성일 2023-08-01
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SKK GSB Alumni New Year Gathering: Türkiye and Syria

SKK GSB Alumni New Year Gathering: Türkiye and Syria The 2023 SKK GSB Alumni Initiatives are running with the theme "Rebuilding and accelerating graduates' networking across all GSB MBA programs." On February 24th, Hee Bai Kim, President of the SKK GSB Alumni Association, led a spring gathering as our first activity under this theme, so the event was meaningful in that we came together as one. During the event, SKK GSB alumni donated 3,670,000 won to The Promise, an organization dedicated to providing aid and support to those affected by natural disasters. "The Promise" is currently supporting earthquake relief efforts in Türkiye and Syria. We are proud of our alumni community's generosity and compassion in helping those in need.
- 작성일 2023-08-01
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[FMBA] Career Talk with FMBA Alum: Derek Laan

(Right, Derek Laan) At the beginning of October, SKK GSB’s Career Development Center (CDC) organized a Career Talk with Derek Laan (Full-Time MBA, 2015). Derek is originally from the US, and has lived in Korea for over 13 years including three years working as an English teacher. He decided to study at SKK GSB to develop his potential for a business career. His work experience in Korea covers a range of companies from conglomerates to startups. He stressed the need to build Korean language skills, not just for work proficiency, but for networking with Korean colleagues. Regarding networking, he also advised against being afraid to make new friends. The CDC is dedicated to connecting students and alumni for networking and opportunities. It therefore organizes regular events called "Career Talk." In these sessions, alumni share their experiences at SKK GSB, and explain the paths they then followed.
- 작성일 2023-08-01
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[FMBA] Career Talk with FMBA Alumnus: Johannes Nanz

(On the right, Johannes Nanz) On September 30, SKK GSB held a Career Talk with Johannes Nanz (Full-Time MBA, 2015). Originally from Germany, Johannes had been in the legal profession before his MBA. During his MBA studies, he developed solid business knowledge and a strong network in Korea. Now he works at LG Electronics as a Global HR specialist. In our Career Talk, Johannes shared job-hunting tips and insights on HR trends. While stressing the importance of Korean language skills, he also highlighted making oneself marketable. He advised making a routine of job applications to lessen stress in the job search journey. Regarding HR trends, he noted changes in recruitment such as position-based, competence assessment; and flexible work environments. Thanks to Johaness’s session, the attendees expanded their understanding of searching for jobs as a foreigner in Korea, how to be ‘marketable’, and learned some tips on applying in particular to LG Electronics. SKK GSB’s Career Development Center (CDC) is dedicated to connecting students and alumni for networking and opportunities. It, therefore, organizes regular events called "Career Talk." In these sessions, alumni share their experiences at SKK GSB, and explain the paths they then followed.
- 작성일 2023-08-01
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[EMBA] Career Talk with EMBA Alumni: Lucinda Walker, Heonjeong Yun and Dongwon Kim

(From left: Lucinda Walker, Heonjeong Yun and Dongwon Kim) SKK GSB's Career Development Center (CDC) invited three EMBA alumni from the class of 2021 to share advice on starting a career in a Career Talk on September 23. The invitees had various fields of expertise: one was from the British Chamber of Commerce, another was from a global accounting firm, and the last was from a multinational conglomerate. The alumni emphasized the importance of Korean language proficiency in starting their careers in Korea. They also advised future MBA graduates not to be afraid of change, or of reaching out to alumni. Those in attendance took part in an hour-long Q&A session, proactively introducing themselves to the alumni, and learning more about career plans. Our CDC is dedicated to connecting students and alumni for networking and opportunities. It therefore organizes regular events called "Career Talk with Alumni". In these sessions, alumni share their experiences at SKK GSB and explain the paths they then followed.
- 작성일 2023-08-01
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[FMBA] Friday Chat with Alumni: Here is the recap of Spring 2022

SKK GSB’s Career Development Center (CDC) is dedicated to connecting students and alumni for networking and opportunities. Therefore, the CDC organizes regular events called "Friday Chat with Alumni". In these sessions, alumni share their experiences at SKK GSB and the paths they followed afterward. In this spring’s first session, Friday Chat invited students to hear Symean Chao (FMBA, 2020) on how to grasp internship opportunities in Korea's finance sector. A proud SKK GSB alumna, Symean is currently working as an underwriter at AmWest Funding Korea. In this session, Symean shared her insights on understanding the Korean job market and answered all questions heartfully. The following Friday Chat was with Asyl Uraimova (FMBA, 2020). Asyl related her career-changing experience: she initially worked in data analytics and changed to the entertainment industry, particularly mobile games. She shared her exciting career change stories and how she is now successfully working as a global recruiter in 4:33 Creative Lab. Next, our Full-Time MBA students were pleased to have Gabi Yoon as the Friday Chat with Alumni guest. Gabi currently works as a consultant in digital consumer intelligence and marketing strategy at S-Core (Samsung Group Consulting). She shared her insights on how students can broaden their network successfully, especially in the marketing sector. Last but not least, CDC prepared a coffee chat with our alumnus and the president of his cohort, Tyron Sabatta (FMBA, 2021). Tyron is currently the CMO of eMoldino, an loT and Al solutions company. Our students could learn a lot from this chat: Tyron's experiences as CMO, and how he forged his own path to where he is now. Follow SKK GSB LinkedIn group for upcoming Friday Chat with Alumni sessions: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2586461/
- 작성일 2023-08-01
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[Alumni Event] The 2nd Annual Alumni Event on June 25th (online)

The Alumni Association is hosting the 2nd online meeting on June 25, 2021 (Friday, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM). Not only alumni but also current students are welcome to join to seize the chance of meeting seven C-level executive alumni and participating in their panel discussion. Please find the detailed list of panelists below, and hope to see you all online! Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89103371204?pwd=NDFUY1phbTg2WHArU2VITVMxbjNqUT09
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SKK GSB Alumni Online Meeting

The Alumni Association is organizing the 1st online meeting on 6 March, 2021. *Access Info* SKKGSB ALUMNI is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: SKK GSB Alumni 2021 Time: Mar 6, 2021 04:30 PM Seoul (The meeting will be started at 5 PM) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88467755322?pwd=RXdVaUI3Sndjak1wN0JUWmw1OUFuUT09 Meeting ID: 884 6775 5322 Passcode: 412076 One tap mobile +12532158782,,88467755322#,,,,*412076# US (Tacoma) +13017158592,,88467755322#,,,,*412076# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 884 6775 5322 Passcode: 412076 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcHeA8lbIp Hope to see you all there!
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