Prof. Han named Emerging Scholar Award winner

SKK GSB's Management Professor Jung-Hoon Han has been honored by the Korean Society of Strategic Management with the Emerging Scholar Award in recognition of his outstanding research achievements. His work examines how status and reputation shape firm strategies and governance, and the award committee highlighted his significant contributions to the advancement of management theory. ○ Coverage in the media Prof. Han named Emerging Scholar Award winner by Korean Society of Strategic Management

SKK GSB Launches AI Core Curriculum for Full-Time MBA

SKK GSB has launched a new AI and Analytics core curriculum in its Full-Time MBA, building on the school’s experience with the AI MBA and Business Analytics MBA programs. As Dean Andrew Yi states, "To equip students with global competitiveness in the age of AI, we will nurture industry-ready leaders who are able to solve real-world problems by applying AI and data analytics skills." From August 2026, all newly-enrolled Full-Time MBA students will therefore take a new set of required courses, including Generative AI in Business, AI in Business, Corporate Strategy in the Age of AI, and Business Analytics.

Prof. Samah Shaffakat Joins SKK GSB Faculty

SKK GSB is delighted to welcome Prof. Samah Shaffakat, whose research has been published in leading journals, including Journal of Applied Psychology, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Journal of Business Ethics, and MIT Sloan Management Review. Prof. Shaffakat’s work explores leadership, mindfulness, and workplace behavior, with a particular emphasis on how individuals navigate ethical challenges and power dynamics. Her current research examines dark leadership, focusing on how Machiavellian, narcissistic, and other toxic leader behaviors influence team ethics and employee well-being. Her goal is to help organizations better identify, understand, and mitigate these harmful dynamics. She earned her Ph.D. from Lancaster University Management School in the UK. She was a postdoctoral research fellow at INSEAD before moving to the UK to work at Liverpool Business School and the University of Liverpool Management School. Reflecting on her move, Prof. Shaffakat shared: "Seoul's energy and innovation really appealed to me, and SKK GSB stood out for its international focus and excellence—it’s consistently ranked among the world’s leading MBA programs by the Financial Times. Joining GSB felt like the perfect next step."

SKK GSB Hosts SKK GSB–EDHEC MMS Program Information Session

On November 6, SKK GSB welcomed Sungkyunkwan University undergraduates from diverse majors to an information session introducing the Master in Management Studies (MMS) program—an innovative dual-degree pathway offered in partnership with EDHEC Business School. The event took place in the SKK GSB Lounge, where students engaged with program leaders and explored avenues for globally-focused graduate study. Attendees gained valuable insights into the MMS curriculum and spoke with faculty about preparing for international careers, demonstrating a strong interest in broadening their global horizons. The MMS program offers a uniquely international academic journey as students study across three continents: EDHEC Business School (France)—1 semester SKK GSB (Korea)—1 semester UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business (USA)—1 year Through this structure, students develop advanced business capabilities in Europe, Asia, and North America within a single program. Through diverse classroom and cultural experiences, participants expand career pathways worldwide and become empowered as the next generation of global business leaders. For admissions inquiries: fmba.skkgsb@skku.edu