[Where are you now?] Sanghyun Joo (Full-Time MBA 6th Graduate)
- SKKGSB
- Hit309
- 2024-10-07
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Sungkyunkwan University SKK GSB organized a series of "Where are you now?" interviews with alumni to find out how they are doing in their careers and what life has been like since graduation.
SKK GSB Full-Time MBA Class 6th Graduate: Sanghyun Joo
Sanghyun Joo, who majored in Marketing in the Full-Time MBA program at Sungkyunkwan University’s SKK GSB in 2011, worked for Samsung Display in Korea after graduation. He then moved to the United States, where he worked at global companies such as Accenture, Microsoft, and Apple. He has since returned to Korea and is currently serving as the Global Sourcing Director in Samsung Electronics' Visual Display Business Division.
Sanghyun stated, "After receiving my MBA from SKK GSB, I had many opportunities to advance my career. Additionally, the knowledge I gained at SKK GSB was a great help in the roles I took on at work. This is because the SKK GSB Full-Time program not only allows you to gain a comprehensive understanding of business but also offers various tracks to choose from, enabling you to build expertise."
He mentioned that the period during which he experienced the most growth in his career was when he worked at Apple's headquarters in the United States.
He said, "Apple is a company where amazing people create amazing products. It was the most challenging time, but also the time when I was able to grow the most. Since every employee strives to create the highest-quality products, the work pace is very fast, and I was able to grow quickly to keep up with that speed." He added, "Whenever I see someone using an iPhone or iPad by chance, I feel a sense of pride, remembering the great effort that went into creating those products."
Sanghyun reflected on his time at SKK GSB and noted that the relationships among his peers were particularly strong. He said, "Even after graduation, I stayed in touch with my peers, which allowed me to observe how they developed their careers."
Sanghyun said that his peers have built their careers in large corporations or ventured into entrepreneurship. He explained, "One of the alumni successfully founded a startup after leading a major acquisition, while another transitioned their career to investing in startups at an investment bank. These achievements were made possible because the MBA program at SKK GSB supported various pathways for advancement."
He advised applicants considering the Full-Time MBA, saying, "Explore various fields and expand your capabilities at SKK GSB. Additionally, choosing a dual degree program can enrich your experience and be cost-effective. In today's competitive environment, diverse skills, experiences, and a global mindset are essential, and SKK GSB equips you with these crucial elements to build a successful career."