Korea University Business School, KUBS – South Korea

Korea University Business School was founded in 1905 and it is renowned for equipping students with cutting edge knowledge and practical skills to make them future leaders of the business world. The Graduate School of Business for Korea University was established in 1963 and was the first business school in Korea. Over the years, the school has grown in size and the number of courses offered while the curriculum is continuously adapted to meet the needs of the changing business world.

Location
Korea University is located in Anam-Dong, close to famous Dong Dae Moon or the East Gate in Seoul. Dating back to the beginning of the Chosun Dynasty (1392-1910), Seoul has been the political, commercial, education and cultural capital for over 600 years. Bisected by the Han River and surrounded by mountains, Seoul is modern, advanced and appealingly ancient. Flattened in the Korean War, most of the city has been rebuilt since the 1950s. Peeking out from among the 12-lane freeways, overshadowed by high-rises, Seoul has a hidden history of century-old temples, palaces, pagodas and pleasure gardens. Common forms of entertainment include attending the opera, circus or a variety of music concerts. The nightlife, restaurants and clubs will be unlike any you've ever seen. It is truly a unique and worthwhile experience.

Approximate Term Dates
Fall Term: Early September to Mid-December
Winter (Spring) Term: Early March to Mid-June
*Orientation is held a week before each semester

Credit Equivalency
15 KUBS credits = 15 SSB credits
*Each course at KUBS is normally 3 credits.

Academic Information
Areas of concentration include: Accounting, Finance, International Business, Marketing, Personnel and Organizational Behavior, Monetary Economics, Management and MIS.

Language
Korean and English

There is an extensive list of courses offered in English. The Korean Language and Cultural Centre (KLCC) through the Institute of Foreign Language Studies offer Korean language lessons in the 4 language skills. With its state of the art multimedia facility, students can be exposed to colloquial Korean while perfecting their grammar.

Although many Koreans are eager to practice their English, it should not be assumed that one could successfully integrate speaking only English. Investing in a Korean phrasebook or Korean language courses is advisable.

Computer Facilities
Every college or department has a computer facility with Internet access. If desired, KUBS will provide students with an internal email account.

The College of Business Administration has two computer labs, both with high-speed Internet capabilities. The Korea University Library System ensures that materials are electronically catalogued while offering many advanced on-line services.

Type Availability of Accommodation
On-campus housing is not guaranteed for exchange students, though they do receive preference. The on-campus international dormitory, set amongst trees and wide lawns, is conveniently located near restaurants and shopping areas. Rooms are triple occupancy air-conditioned dorms. The meal plan, consisting of breakfast and dinner, is optional. Off-campus housing assistance is available.

Health Insurance
Health Insurance is mandatory for all exchange students. This should be purchased before participating on the exchange term.

Visa
For visa information, please contact:

Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Toronto
555 Avenue Road
Toronto, Ontario, M4V 2J7
Telephone: 416-920-3809
Fax: 416-924-7305
Web site: http://www.consulatekorea-tor.org/en/

Cost of living
(Exchange Rate Link http://www.bank-banque-canada.ca/english/exchform.htm)

Student Life
Korea University offers students over 100 student clubs or "circles". The Korean Language and Cultural Center offer lessons or demonstrations in Taekwondo, Korean Calligraphy, Pansori (traditional Korean singing), Samulnori (traditional Korean percussive ensemble).

KUBS also provides incoming exchange students with a "buddy" through the Buddy Program.

PACIBER
Korea University is a member of PACIBER. The PACIBER Diploma is a program for students studying business who wish to develop international skills through a combination of courses, study abroad and internship experience. For more information on PACIBER, please visit their Web site: http://www.paciber.org/

Students interested in obtaining the PACIBER Diploma should contact the Graduate International Program Coordinator in the International Relations Office, W263.

Further Research
The official Web site for Korea University Business School is: http://www.korea.edu

*For more information about KUBS, please visit the Resource Library in Room W263.