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- 5 Fast Facts: History of Sungkyunkwan(SKK)
- 5 Fast Facts: SKK History Sungkyunkwan University is steeped in history. From gracing banknotes to boasting royal alums, check out these 5 facts about SKK. 1. SKK has a royal alum King Sejong-the Korean ruler best known for crafting Korea’s alphabet Hangul-is an alumnus and served as the Chairman of our Board of Trustees. In fact, for much of its history, the university served upper class and royal citizens. 2. SKK is on the 1000 won banknote Juxtaposed with plum flowers and former University President and Confucian scholar Yi Wang, Sungkyunkwan’s Myeongryundang graces the frontside of Korea’s 1000 won banknote. The lecture hall dates back to the Joseon dynasty. 3. SKK was home to Korea’s first library Named Jongyeonggak, meaning “to revere the classics highly," SKK boasted Korea’s first library. Originally constructed in 1475 during the reign of King Seongjong, it was the only university library in Korea until the year 1900. 4. SKK recently had its 600th birthday Founded in 1398 as a royal Confucian Academy, SKK shares more than 620 years of history. Instead of trying our luck with that many candles on a birthday cake, Sungkyunkwan University celebrated its sixth century of instruction with the opening of the state of the art 600th Anniversary Hall. 5. First in the nation MBA program SKK GSB was established in 2004 with the launch of our Global MBA program, Korea’s first MBA program to be fully taught in English. We’re proud to not only be steeped in history, but to boast Korea’s top ranked MBA program. If you’re interested in studying business and exploring historic Seoul, you can request request more information about our admissions process.
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- 작성일 2018-10-29
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- [Day 4-6] Executive MBA residency experience in US
- SKK GSB Executive MBA has a three-time overseas Residency program during its 1.5year-long academic calendar, which helps students better understand major global issues. We would like to share an experience–rich story of our Executive MBA student, delivered from U.S., IU Kelley school of business. [Day 4: The Leadership Challenge / Free Time] On the morning of the fourth day, Professor Douglas Austrom gave a lecture on Human Centered Design. The concept and case description of Human Centered Design were presented, and we went through a number of interesting simulations in relation to the topic. Firstly, students set up simulations based on the wants that can be achieved at that very moment. Then we simulated the process of making it happen for real: starting from generic things like "I wish there were no more house chores" or "I wish nobody was late for class." Unfortunately, I had to change the subject in the middle of this activity because I was no longer able to run simulations. The cause of failure was that in the first place I chose the final product as the subject rather than selecting what could be improved through design thinking. Then I recalled what I was told a while ago: contemporary technology was once someone's dream in the past. This made me reflect back on myself, whether I had been immersed in everyday routine, which was far from devising something creative. Students were given some free time in the afternoon. We were given two options: one was shopping and the other was taking pictures around the campus. I had in mind what I had been told at the SKK GSB Orientation for the course - Director Jae-ha Lee strongly recommended that I take as many pictures at the beautiful campus of IU and smile at all times, so I decided to go for the latter. The scenery was absolutely tantalizing, and I had much fun with my fellow cohort members. Even now, I can still vividly picture that unforgettable day I had. [Day 5: Decision Making in a Cross-Cultural Setting / Introductions to Accounting Concepts] In the morning, a lecture “Decision Making in a Cross-Cultural Setting” was given by Professor Eric Richards. It was an eye-opening lecture on law for me who had been thinking of law-related lectures as boring. The lecture intrigued me and continuously stimulated my thoughts. We also had time to discuss ‘how culture or ideology affects interpretation, application and compliance of the law’. It was a very meaningful time, since it related not only to the boundary of law, but also with that of communication with respect to relations with the public and the media. “Introductions to Accounting Concepts” by Professor Jim Wahlen took place in the afternoon. Understanding numbers is essential for any business person who plans to climb up the ladder in the company, and that's the reason why I decided to join the MBA program after all. Yet my understanding of the very module was almost disastrous. Course materials comprised a list of words that I couldn't comprehend at all, whereas other classmates seemed to follow through the instructions, solved questions, and took part in the discussion without much fuss. Though it was a shame that I could not get much out of this module due to personal shortcomings, it made me determined to prepare myself to pick up the basics before the start of the new semester in November, no matter what. [Day 6: Change Simulation] In my opinion, "Change Simulation" was the most interesting exercise during the entire Residency Program. With the team members, I simulated on ‘which strategies and plans will lead to successful settlement that will appease both executives and employees?’ Throughout the simulation process, there was much heated debate with the team members. We persuaded each other in areas where we disagreed and tried to devise strategies and action plans on which the whole team agreed. The agreement ratio picked up as the process went by, and the team cheered. In the end, we were able to successfully complete the simulations. It was one of the classes where all classmates actively participated through continued discussion on possible failures and time efficiency of the posed simulations. Written by Eunyoung Lee (SKK GSB Executive MBA, Class of 2020)
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- 작성일 2018-10-26
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- [Day 1-3] Executive MBA residency experience in USA
- SKK GSB Executive MBA has a three-time overseas Residency program during its 1.5year-long academic calendar, which helps students better understand major global issues. We would like to share an experience–rich story of our Executive MBA student, delivered from U.S., IU Kelley school of business.. [Day 1: IU Kelley Overview / Introduction to Business Analytics] I have to admit that I had butterflies in my stomach before I attended the first lecture. What comforted me was the lecture by Associate Dean Ash Soni. Starting with an introduction of IU and Kelley School of Business, he went through the complete history of the school, faculty and its programs. They were all very interesting and impressive, but what touched me the most was his warm welcoming remarks: "You're a Kelley member, and you are no different from the other people who are affiliated with Kelley School. I hope you enjoy Kelley thoroughly during your stay.” Almost immediately I was able to put myself at ease and felt like I was already a part of Kelley. His class, Introduction to Business Analytics, covered the development of decision tools and various technologies that marked the 4th Industrial Revolution, such as IoT, Big Data and Sensor Technology. Since these topics were of my interest, I was intrigued by the lecture even before it started. This was merely an introductory course that leads to more advanced courses of Business Analytics, and I can’t wait to learn more about this topic. [Day 2: The Leadership Challenge] From the second day onwards, lectures began to thoroughly deal with ‘leadership’ as the main topic. Professor Douglas Austrom taught the five definitions of leadership (The Five Core Practices of Exclusive Leadership) and gave us various activities that can be done in classrooms and on campus. The first activity was to create a model consisting of several circles and bars. At first, all members except the leader were asked to cover their eyes and make a model according to the leader's instructions. After some time, they were asked to remove the blindfold and make a model once again. Since then, teams that were barely able to start modeling before having their blindfold removed, came up with ideas, made models in the most efficient way, and reduced time spent on tasks through perpetual attempts. Through this activity, all members learned the importance of a shared vision, the role of the leader to realize a shared vision, and the need to increase their expertise through collaboration and repetitive performance. In the afternoon, "Barrel Move" and "Rope Bridge" were conducted by Colonel Michael Ogden at the campus green. "Barrel Move" was about using tools to move barrels at the fastest speed possible, and "Rope Bridge" was not any different apart from the fact that it used ropes as a substitute for tools. Like previous tasks, they were team activities comprising leaders and team members. It was not an easy task – to move things in accordance to the set rules under the scorching heat of the late summer sun – but thanks to creative ideas and the collaboration of members, the mission was successfully accomplished. What we learned from this activity was that we all should think outside of the box. Especially for leaders, it was paramount that they try to achieve the best results under the given environment and conditions, with teamwork based on mutual trust. [Day 3: The Leadership Challenge] Lectures on leadership by Professor Douglas Austrom continued from the early morning. His lecture, Leadership Challenge module, comprised the five core practices of exclusive leadership and case studies: 1. Model the Way, 2. Inspire a Shared Vision, 3. Challenge the Process, 4. Enable Others to Act, 5. Encourage the Heart. In the afternoon, the "Orienteering" activity by Colonel Michael Ogden took place at the college green. Absolutely drenched by the hot weather, we covered our eyes and painstakingly carried heavy things in the name of the task. It will linger in my memory for a long while, as hard-earned lessons from challenging experiences, ‘die hard’. I had to take a number of things into consideration: whether or not I put an unnecessary burden on the team, followed processes blindly than to "Challenge" them, and hindered collaboration in the name of competition. I am certain that the lessons I learned from all the above will form the basis for me to grow as a true leader. Written by Eunyoung Lee (SKK GSB Executive MBA, Class of 2020)
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- 작성일 2018-10-26
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- Executive MBA-Review of residency experience in USA
- SKK GSB Executive MBA has a three-time overseas Residency program during its 1.5year-long academic calendar, which helps students better understand major global issues. We would like to share an experience–rich story of our Executive MBA student, delivered from U.S., IU Kelley school of business. Executive MBA Residency I Indiana University Kelley School of Business Executive MBA Eunyoung Lee (Class of 2020) There are in total three ‘Residency’ programs in the SKK GSB Executive MBA program. At first, I was not fully aware of their purposes and thought of them as a generic 'field trip' as provided by other MBA schools. What made me join in were the stories of senior members of the 9th cohort - I was told that the Residency was a great opportunity for students to enjoy and get to know the fellow classmates. On the day of departure, I headed to Bloomington with much excitement and high hopes that it would serve as a good break for me; I was fatigued with work, and after all it was my first academic module at SKK GSB! At my company, there have been several leadership lectures given by overseas MBA schools, so I vaguely expected that the residency program lectures will be no different from the previous lectures I had taken. However, unlike my initial assumption of the program, what awaited me was an unprecedented process where academic learning and activities were effectively harmonized with each other. I was able to learn and experience much more than any leadership programs I have ever taken part in. Especially, a number of physically challenging outdoor activities were the perfect exemplification of a saying: "You don't forget what you felt." It was a meaningful opportunity to look back on my leadership skills and the perspectives I had. In addition, dining everyday with the Kelley Business School Faculty and fellow SKK GSB students of the 10th cohort made the program more memorable. Many professors gave us a warm welcome and much encouragement, and I managed to get to know my classmates outside of class. I was more than appreciative that I was able to go through a year and a half journey with them, and even beyond - It would have been a shame if it had been the last opportunity to mingle with all the members! By the end of the program, I was already looking forward to upcoming modules and what I would be learning from them.
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- 작성일 2018-10-26
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- Happy Hangul Day: 5 Fun Facts About Korea’s Alphabet
- The Korean Alphabet Day(Oct. 9), known as Hangul Day, is a national Korean commemorative day marking the invention and the proclamation of Hangul, the alphabet of the Korean language, by the 15th-century Korean monarch Sejong the Great. Here's 5 interesting facts you might not know about the Korean language: 1. Korean is a “language isolate” Some linguists have argued Korean is in the “Altaic” language group (related to languages like Turkish and Finnish), but this theory has been largely discredited. Instead, Korean is classified as a language isolate, meaning it shows no significant link to any other existing language. 2. Korean uses TWO different counting systems In Korean, small and large numbers use different vocabulary. One system uses native Korean vocabulary and is used for age, counting objects, and expressing hours of time. The other system is of Chinese origin and is used for expressing minutes of time and measuring distance, money, and dates. It’s also used for numbers above 99. 3. North Korean ≠ South Korean Because of the extensive time the two countries have been separate, North and South Korea developed distinct vocabularies, pronunciations, and even grammatical rules. 4. There are SEVEN levels of respect Korean has a complex system of honorifics, which involves different verb endings and vocabulary depending on the relationship you have with the person you are addressing. 5. Korean had no alphabet until the 15th century Though the Korean language has existed for well over a thousand years, its alphabet wasn’t formalized until the 15th century. Before that, written Korean used Chinese characters. (Image resource note: Korea.net)
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- 작성일 2018-10-11
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- Full-Time MBA Students Go Camping
- Full-Time MBA Students Go Camping Greeted by wafting hints of fresh barbecue and a toasted September breeze, the class of 2020 inaugurated the school year with a group outing to Nanji Camp Ground. More than 20 Full-Time MBA students kicked off the weekend with a city-wide scavenger hunt, humorous team challenges, and fireside drinks with classmates, all while overlooking the beautiful Han river. Serving as the group’s first official “MT”- short for membership training- the outing was... a unique way to experience Seoul and grow as a class.
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- 작성일 2018-10-10
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- A day in the life of a freshman
- A day in the life of a freshman Since I started my life at SKK GSB, every day has been a new thrill. A normal day comprises two lectures in the morning followed by a long period of study in the afternoon, with a nice chat with friends during lunchtime. On the first day I was assigned a team to work with and feel close to my team members now. I spend most of my time with my team mates, having fun and working together. At the end of the day, as I get out of the International Hall, it is already dark, but my head is still racing with ideas on the topics we’ve reviewed during the day. On the way home, I always find myself reflecting on the contents of the class. I am not tired and am willing to do more when I get home, but I cannot resist spending some time with my family, laughing and chatting about events of the day. Since I arrived in Korea, my life has become very interesting and is filled with stories. My classmates are from different parts of the world and my vision of life is widening. As I fall asleep I feel very lucky for this opportunity to be experiencing and learning from so many people, professors and friends. Written by Gonzalo Pinzón (SKK GSB Full-Time MBA, Class of 2020)
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- 작성일 2018-10-10
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- SKKU ESKARA Festival
- SKKU ESKARA Festival From October 4th to October 5th Sungkyunkwan University held the ESKARA festival for its students. The festival was successfully conducted with performances by famous entertainers such as Erik Nam, also, several student organized groups performed, displaying varied musical talents. The ESKARA festival is in line with SKKU’s tradition to bolster students’ spirits. Following this motto, the University provided students with snacks, drinks and games that helped to relax the mood of students from the usual fast-paced MBA program. Students had a nice time relaxing and sharing stories with other students on the campus. The festival also provided the GSB students an excellent opportunity to familiarize themselves with SKKU student services in addition to what the GSB office offers.
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- 작성일 2018-10-10
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- Meet the New SKK GSB PR Committee
- Meet the New SKK GSB PR Committee The new SKK GSB PR Committee was formed in September 2018 and the team members, Andrew Ireland and Gonzalo Pinzón will focus on making the program and student life more visible. Andrew Ireland is a JD/MBA candidate from the U.S. with a background in digital marketing and legal operations. “I’m excited to join SKK GSB’s PR Committee and to help spread the word of what makes our community unique, program strong, and our value unparalleled.” Gonzalo Pinzón has an MS in Economics and is an MBA candidate with a background in finance, PR and consulting. “I am very excited to be part of the history of SKK GSB. Our program is young, but its quality is outstanding, I want the community to get to know more about the best MBA program in Korea.”
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- 작성일 2018-10-10
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- Graduates from MBA schools in Korea share their experiences.
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- 작성일 2018-10-04
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