Sungkyunkwan Univ. SKK GSB

2019-09-09

The younger generation of today, dubbed as the “Millennials”, places great value on stability when choosing a career. They also have a strong tendency to avoid "risks" in investing. This is very obvious when looking at their asset portfolio, which allocates all their eggs only into deposits and savings, and none to stocks which are relatively high risk but also have high returns. In her new book “Start Asset Management in Your 20's“ The author, a global investment expert who managed a hedge fund worth more than 6 trillion won over 15 years in Wall Street, asks this generation a question. “When it comes to ‘asset management’ or ‘accumulation of wealth’, why don’t you plan it as if you were planning out your career path?” Taking the extreme risk-averse tendencies of the Millennial generation into account, she shows them how to map out and create the asset scenarios and portfolio for the rest of their lives. She explains why Millennials are not attracted to long-term investments or asset allocations - with all of their possible pitfalls - and talks about how you can realistically and easily create a portfolio. The book begins with a question, 'What does success mean to you?' Assuming that the definition of success and goals to achieve success are different for each individual, the author says that asset management that should be carried out throughout their lifetime should also be planned accordingly. To do so, they should create an asset portfolio that fulfills their goals and has almost a zero chance of them losing their savings even in a bear market. This book explains the next four steps in detail. The ”Asset Management Project” with its related courses that she taught to university students proves the effectiveness of her theory. Link to Prof. Youngju Nielsen's Bio: https://gsb.skku.edu/en/Faculty_Research/GSB_Faculty.do?mode=view&articleNo=72697

Professional MBA Orientation

2019-08-26

The Professional MBA Class of 2021 Fall Orientation was held on August 24 and 25. The event started with the Dean's Congratulatory Message, and then the faculty chair, Prof. Suil Pae, guided students through the curriculum and the Academic Calendar. Following that, the former President of Samsung's Mobile Marketing Team, Prof. Don Joo Lee, gave a special lecture on "New Business Life in SKK GSB". In the afternoon, students and faculty moved to a hotel located in Yangpyeong, which is famous for its beautiful views of the Namhan River. There, the students showed unity through an exciting indoor rowing activity. The next morning, each team gave their own introductions, and students from global companies such as Apple, Samsung, Hyundai, and Johnson & Johnson shared their expectations for the next two years of MBA life. The Professional MBA Class of 2021 Fall Orientation was held on August 24 and 25. The event started with the Dean's Congratulatory Message, and then the faculty chair, Prof. Suil Pae, guided students through the curriculum and the Academic Calendar. Following that, the former President of Samsung's Mobile Marketing Team, Prof. Don Joo Lee, gave a special lecture on "New Business Life in SKK GSB". In the afternoon, students and faculty moved to a hotel located in Yangpyeong, which is famous for its beautiful views of the Namhan River. There, the students showed unity through an exciting indoor rowing activity. The next morning, each team gave their own introductions, and students from global companies such as Apple, Samsung, Hyundai, and Johnson & Johnson shared their expectations for the next two years of MBA life. The Professional MBA Class of 2021 Fall Orientation was held on August 24 and 25. The event started with the Dean's Congratulatory Message, and then the faculty chair, Prof. Suil Pae, guided students through the curriculum and the Academic Calendar. Following that, the former President of Samsung's Mobile Marketing Team, Prof. Don Joo Lee, gave a special lecture on "New Business Life in SKK GSB". In the afternoon, students and faculty moved to a hotel located in Yangpyeong, which is famous for its beautiful views of the Namhan River. There, the students showed unity through an exciting indoor rowing activity. The next morning, each team gave their own introductions, and students from global companies such as Apple, Samsung, Hyundai, and Johnson & Johnson shared their expectations for the next two years of MBA life.

Alumni Interview - EMBA,PMBA,FMBA

2019-08-23

Sangwon Ahn (Executive MBA class of 2013) CFO & Representative Director, SAP Japan " SKK GSB provided me with a strong foundation to be successful in the global market. The Kelley – SKK GSB Executive MBA curriculum offers students a rich global context and perspective in every aspect of business. I gained great insights and global perspectives through the many business case discussions during classes as faculty members have always promoted thought-provoking discussions. The Effective Communications course and its application in all classes, helped me to build strong communication skills which are critical in my current role. " Meng-long Jack Shao (Executive MBA class of 2017) Sales & Marketing Manager, Japan & Korea, Hormel Foods International Corp. " The courses I attended during the Kelley - SKK GSB Executive MBA program helped me gain experience in building a global network and sharpened my business perspectives. In addition, I reached out to members of my former cohorts and discussed specific business issues related to Korea. Also, the experience at SKK GSB continues to enhance my opportunities for a global career. I was an expatriate for my company during my MBA study period and have continued to build a global career until now. My responsibilities in the international division have increased because of my MBA degree. " Jin Hee Bae (Professional MBA class of 2019) APAC Developed Market CSR & CSV, Microsoft " The SKK GSB Professional MBA program has a great advantage in that you can gain a high level of insight into the global market as it is designed from the perspective of a global market from the beginning to the end of the curriculum. With a high percentage of foreign professors, I was able to gain a deeper understanding of the markets in each country that only a native can have. In addition, many classmates are working in various global companies such as VISA, Oracle, Samsung, and Richemont, so we can share the information about changes the global industry makes and the challenges they face. We can learn from each other’s past work experiences directly or indirectly. Furthermore, I have been recognized internally for my diverse capabilities by the knowledge and experience gained through the Professional MBA program. I was not only in charge of the market in Korea but also in various other countries such as New Zealand and Singapore. Above all, I have made friends who would give me a lot of life advice; the diverse perspectives and thoughts of various people have helped me to grow as a person and have also contributed to my career growth. " Eun Sun Lim (Full-Time MBA class of 2013) Client partner, Global gaming, Facebook Singapore " All of the courses I have taken during the time I was at SKK GSB have been directly leveraged throughout my career. Especially the Study Abroad Program that I experienced enabled me to directly compete with other top tier global professionals, which subsequently prepared me better to work in a global environment. I'm confident that many of the students or graduates of SKK GSB have ambition and passion to become a competitive global leader and professional. With that motivation in mind, the courses that you can take at SKK GSB can equip you to build your career globally. For instance, all the case studies handled were based on global applications, which puts you in a more competitive position in the workplace to be a global professional than others who have not been exposed to various global business cases. Also, class discussions, papers and preparations for your course exams are all part of the preparation for you to be a global professional, as it constantly challenges you to think globally and act globally. " Ik Soo Hwang (Full-Time MBA class of 2019) Global Managment, ABInBev Korea " The most helpful course for me at the SKK GSB Full-Time MBA Program was the Applied Business Project (ABP), which lasted for about 3 months. Other classes helped me a lot, but with my limited practical experience, the ABP curriculum had the biggest impact. As a direct business consultant, we have been able to acquire a wide range of knowledge by presenting applicable solutions as well as in analyzing corporate and market environments while handling consulting projects for specific companies. This experience was the best opportunity for me to apply my skills and to develop my career skills through theoretical knowledge. In addition, through the Global Business Trip, I have learned what business issues the overseas start-ups are concerned about and how they are growing with such diverse foreign professors and classmates. This has enabled us to establish a diverse and vast global network of not only domestic alumni but also helped us to understand perspectives of overseas alumni. "

Congratulations on the 15th anniversary of SKK GSB!

2019-08-01

This year we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the establishment of Sungkyunkwan University SKK GSB. SKK GSB was founded in 2004 in partnership with MIT Sloan and with the sponsorship of the Samsung Foundation. Initially, we offered only a Global MBA program, but since then have steadily grown our degree offerings, launching an Executive MBA in 2009, a Professional MBA in 2014 and an MMS in 2018. This year is particularly meaningful for SKK GSB, as we have firmly maintained the No.1 ranking in Korea in the Financial Times Global MBA rankings for eight consecutive years. Furthermore, we set a new Financial Times record by ranking 9th in Asia and 42nd worldwide. SKK GSB will continue to evolve as an icon of business education in Korea!

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