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- AI MBA Alumnus Receives Patent NEW
- Our alumnus, Seunghun Chae (AI MBA, 2022), was recently granted a patent. Working as a team leader in the IT Development Department at KB Kookmin Bank, he built an AI-driven business model. He explained his patent, "We send text messages to customers to notify them about various types of information. This business model that I developed generates appropriate text and verifies the successful delivery of messages." "When I studied AI at SKK GSB, I wanted to apply what I learned to my work. After graduation, I created a business model by applying what I learned, earned a patent, and felt a sense of accomplishment," he added.
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- 작성일 2025-07-09
- 조회수 23705
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- Meet us in Singapore & Ho Chi Minh City at the MBA Tour!
- Your Global MBA Journey Starts with SKK GSB Meet us in Singapore & Ho Chi Minh City at the MBA Tour! Join SKK GSB (Sungkyunkwan University) — Korea’s No.1 MBA program ranked by the Financial Times in UK — and discover how we empower future global leaders to thrive in a fast-changing world. Event Dates: July 19 (Singapore) | July 26 (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) Time: Meet-up 12:00–2:00 PM | Networking Fair 2:00–3:00 PM Locations: Pan Pacific Singapore (Singapore) | Lotte Hotel Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) Why connect with us at the MBA Tour? - Learn about our Full-Time MBA (Global MBA) ranked among the top in Korea - Explore the Dual Degree opportunity with Indiana University, Kelley School of Business - Speak directly with our admissions team and ask your questions Discover generous scholarship options: - Kelley-SKK GSB Dual Degree Fellowship – Full scholarship for one year in Korea - SKK GSB Fellowship – Covers 50% or more of tuition for outstanding candidates - Plus, a variety of additional scholarships are available for incoming students Register now for free: https://tours.mba.com/singapore?utm_source=schooladm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=university_marketing_SKKGSB https://tours.mba.com/hochiminhcity? utm_source=schooladm&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=university_marketing_SKKGSB Let us help you turn ambition into achievement. We look forward to meeting you and discussing the future you can build at SKK GSB!
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- 작성일 2025-07-03
- 조회수 42544
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- 'Why Choose a Long‑Term Pension Plan?': Prof. Youngju Nielsen
- Professor Youngju Nielsen of SKK GSB at Sungkyunkwan University, who has provided her deep insights on finance and contributed articles to major media outlets in Korea. Due to her family circumstances, she changed her career and became a professor in Korea after working as an investment expert on Wall Street in the U.S. for 15 years. "My father was battling cancer, so I came back to Korea to spend time with my family. During this time, I made a career transition to academia. I had a strong desire to share my experience as a professional in the stock market in the U.S.," she said. While Korea's National Pension Fund continues to deplete, Professor Nielsen encourages people to choose an investment product aiming for long term investment returns. However, there are still many people who lack trust in the Korean stock market. "Many people remain hesitant to invest due to a lack of trust in the Korean stock market or in fund management. However, I believe that to resolve the issue of insufficient retirement income that cannot be covered by Korea's National Pension, the retirement pension system must play a major role in retirement income provision. In fact, nearly all advanced countries have supplemented the public pension systems that are facing funding crises through occupational or private retirement pensions," she explained. Professor Nielsen emphasized, "Retirement pensions allow you to accumulate a pension fund during your working life and function effectively as a reliable source of retirement income. However, simply allocating your funds to principal-guaranteed products may not keep up with inflation. Especially for younger workers with many years until retirement, it is crucial to leverage the power of compound interest and the benefits of long-term investing." She also explained that since Korea's financial market is linked to the global financial market and offers many products that allow you to invest in diverse assets at low cost, it is not necessary to limit investments to the Korean market alone. Furthermore, the retirement pension system provides an environment where investors can invest in international stocks, bonds, ETFs, and more. Professor Nielsen pointed out, "It is not wise to give up investing simply because of concerns about the Korean stock market." Retirement pensions are ultimately a long-term investment. To succeed, improving financial literacy is essential. Professor Nielsen stated, "Financial literacy is not something that can be developed quickly. However, I recommend starting by studying basic financial concepts through books, and then naturally cultivating an interest in the global economy and market trends." Professor Nielsen stated, "I would like to highlight that investing is not about picking an individual stock. The core of long-term investing lies in building a portfolio that reflects the overall market trend and maintaining it consistently." What inspired Professor Nielsen, who worked as an investment professional on Wall Street for 15 years, to begin teaching and conducting research at SKK GSB at Sungkyunkwan University? Professor Nielsen explained, "Sungkyunkwan University is one of the oldest universities in Korea, it is also the university that embraces innovative initiatives. For faculty members, it is highly motivating to work with colleagues from diverse nationalities and varied academic and industry backgrounds." Ultimately, this diversity creates positive energy for students, faculty, and the school as a whole. Professor Nielsen stated, "I have always focused on the gap between the 'theoretically ideal approach' and the 'practically feasible method.' The purpose of my teaching and research is to find the middle ground between the two." When asked about her dual role as a professor and CEO of a retirement pension fintech firm, she said, "I believe it is more important to focus on methods that are tested and work effectively in the market, rather than theoretically perfect but practically useless. I view the startup activities of experimenting and validating ideas in real markets as a continuation of my work as an academic." Check out Professor Youngju Nielsen’s recent articles on retirement pension: https://www.chosun.com/economy/money/2025/05/12/YUN6SV2YNRDKVOC3JTCOT425IA/?utm_source=naver&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=naver-news https://www.chosun.com/economy/money/2025/05/19/A2TDXZ2DNRB43IAETPI7R55KLY/?utm_source=naver&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=naver-news https://www.chosun.com/economy/money/2025/05/19/5SY5IV2LHNEDXLOLMHHZQNEEVY/?utm_source=naver&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=naver-news https://magazine.hankyung.com/business/article/202505130568b https://magazine.hankyung.com/business/article/202505130603b’ https://www.chosun.com/economy/money/2025/06/23/JGMRJMPHIFACPGVG4BYFH4KBV4/?utm_source=naver&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=naver-news
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- 작성일 2025-07-01
- 조회수 49015
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- Exploring Korea through SKK GSB's Global Immersion Program
- One of the MBA students at FLAME University in India, Shriyans Chaudhari, contributed an article to Indian media. In the article, he shared his reflections on the industry-focused Global Immersion Program in South Korea, in collaboration with SKK GSB at Sungkyunkwan University, the top-ranked business school in South Korea. He stated, "I found myself not just observing Korea’s systems but engaging with them and connecting the dots between what I’d learned in class and what I was now witnessing in practice." He also said, "The lectures at SKK GSB were rich in context. Professor Andrew Yi’s masterclass on the evolution of Korea Inc. from post-war poverty to tech-driven prosperity was especially compelling." "I'd say that it was less about discovering Korea and more about discovering new ways of thinking, relating, and growing. It’s easy to learn in familiar environments. But real learning, the kind that stays with you, often happens in the uncomfortable, the new, and the unexplored," he added. Read the original Article: https://thedailyguardian.com/others/building-a-global-mindset-confessions-of-an-mba-student-at-flame-university/
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- 작성일 2025-06-20
- 조회수 85532
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- Disclosing Sponsored Content Builds Authenticity and Trust: Professor Hwang
- In a contributed article, Professor Serim Hwang of Sungkyunkwan University's SKK GSB stated that when influencers disclose that their content is sponsored, they can build authenticity and trust with their audience. After analyzing research based on in-depth interviews with 185 consumers and influencers, conducted by research teams from Georgia State University in the U.S., Imperial College London in the U.K., and Unilever, Prof. Hwang noted the following findings: She pointed out, "Contrary to the common perception that sponsored content is negatively received by consumers, influencers can build authenticity and trust with their audience when they disclose brand sponsorships in a humorous way." In particular, the younger generation who grew up in a digital world reacts more positively to sponsored content when influencers disclose it in a positive manner. "Ultimately, in order to succeed in influencer marketing, brands need to provide guidance and support to influencers so that they reveal their sponsorships to their audiences," Prof. Hwang emphasized. Original Article: https://dbr.donga.com/article/view/1202/article_no/11708/ac/a_list #SKKGSB #성균관대 #성균관대mba #mbainkorea #globalmba #influencermarketing #sponsorship
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- 작성일 2025-06-16
- 조회수 74259
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- SKK GSB Launches Student Exchange Program with EHL Hospitality Business School
- SKK GSB at Sungkyunkwan University is proud to announce the launch of a new MBA student exchange program with EHL Hospitality Business School in Switzerland, the global leader in hospitality education. EHL is the world’s first hotel school, founded in 1893. It has been ranked the world's best hotel management school by QS World University Rankings since 2019. This bilateral exchange initiative will allow MBA students from both prestigious institutions to spend a semester abroad, gaining cross-cultural academic experiences and practical insights into international business, service industries, and hospitality management. The program is designed to broaden students' global perspectives, enhance their leadership capabilities, and expand their professional networks. The inaugural exchange cohort will commence in the fall 2026, with a select group of MBA candidates participating in courses, company visits, cultural immersion programs, and collaborative projects. Both institutions will offer tailored support to ensure a seamless academic and personal experience. Dr. Andrew Yi, Dean of SKK GSB stated, “SKK GSB, a leading business school, aims to develop global leaders in business and service industries through a student exchange agreement with EHL.” Dr. Achim Schmitt, Dean of EHL Hospitality Business School, noted, “This initiative marks a significant step in the global expansion of both institutions and reinforces our dedication to preparing students for leadership roles in today’s increasingly complex and interconnected global economy.” The program will further strengthen international ties between Asia and Europe, empowering students to learn and grow in an interconnected global economy.
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- 작성일 2025-05-27
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- SKK GSB signs AI MBA agreement with Incheon International Airport
- On May 22nd, SKK GSB at Sungkyunkwan University signed an AI MBA agreement with Incheon International Airport in order to develop AI-driven leaders who will shape the next wave of the airport industry. The partnership between Incheon Airport, one of the top five global airports, and SKK GSB, ranked among the top 100 MBA schools worldwide for 14 consecutive years by the Financial Times since 2012, will provide Incheon International Airport with a strong competitive edge in the global airport industry through a transformative learning experience. Incheon International Airport's executives and employees will be learning AI and data analytics, business strategies, and case studies of global corporations in the aviation sector through the AI MBA program starting this August, over a two-year period. This agreement, which is based on SKK GSB's world-class MBA education and AI expertise, provides Incheon International Airport with a foundation that cultivates leaders who will drive innovation.
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- 작성일 2025-05-23
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- SKK GSB and SEA Tech Korea Co-Hosted a Successful Event
- A special event, co-hosted by SEA Tech Korea and SKK GSB at Sungkyunkwan University, has successfully concluded. SEA Tech Korea is a community founded by our Full-Time MBA student, Filicia Salim (FMBA 2026), to connect Southeast Asians and Koreans in the tech ecosystem. Over 80 people attended the event, which featured a panel discussion on the Korean venture capital landscape with high-profile speakers, as well as a networking session with tech professionals and MBA students from top business schools in Korea. In the panel discussion, prominent venture capitalists discussed the current Korean VC landscape. They pointed out that the VCs in Korea are having a tough time due to several reasons including the current economic and geopolitical situation both locally and globally. However, they noted that there are also some opportunities. For example, by exploring the possibilities of going international – either for fundraising or market expansion. Dias Shakubayev, from Korea University's GSIS, who attended the event, shared, "This event was really good, especially since I'm interested in venture capital and finance in Korea. We learned a lot of interesting things related to how VCs are investing and reallocating their assets, especially within the Asia-Pacific region. If there are similar events, I hope to join."
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- 작성일 2025-05-07
- 조회수 147475
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- Prof. Youngju Nielsen Honored with a Ministerial Commendation
- Professor Youngju Nielsen received a Ministerial Commendation from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. She was honored in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the 2023 amendment of the Special Act on Corporate Revitalization as a member of the Corporate Restructuring Plan Review Committee under the Act. The Special Act on Corporate Revitalization aims to improve regulations and relevant procedures to help firms facing oversupply issues engage in voluntary corporate restructuring. Professor Youngju Nielsen led the amendment of the Special Act on Corporate Revitalization to ensure firms pursuing digital transformation or carbon neutral activity could also be covered by the Act and carry out voluntary corporate restructuring. In addition, Professor Youngju Nielsen has frequently appeared in the media as an expert commentator on finance. Recent media interview with Professor Youngju Nielsen: https://www.hankyung.com/article/2025022742341 https://magazine.hankyung.com/money/article/202503181547c #SKKGSB #성균관대 #성균관대mba #mbainkorea #globalmba #ministerialcommendation #ministryoftradeindustryandenergy
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- 작성일 2025-04-10
- 조회수 219823
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- Trump's Flip-Flops Keep Financial Markets Spinning
- Professor Terence Lim of SKK GSB at Sungkyunkwan University contributed a column to Korea Economic Daily, saying that global markets swung wildly amid Trump's flip-flops. "Everyone is unsure about what is to come, and as a result, stock prices and interest rates have fallen sharply. The fact that Trump could increase uncertainty throughout his presidency is a significant risk to the global economy," he noted. Professor Lim advised investors, "In times of heightened uncertainty, investors need to rotate out of tech stocks or growth stocks and into income-generating assets." Original Article: https://www.hankyung.com/article/202503181616i #SKKGSB #성균관대 #성균관대mba #mbainkorea #globalmba #Trump #globalmarket
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- 작성일 2025-04-09
- 조회수 156205