Seoul - Korea University Courses – 2027 January Session
If you have questions about the academics or courses available on this program, locate the Program Advisor to email them your questions directly.
Academics
USAC's partnership with Korea University provides you with an array of academic offerings taught in English during the three week January session. Course offerings include a variety of subjects and below is a list of potential courses offered. Courses are subject to availability and approval of prerequisites which are determined by Korea University. Korea University is AACSB and EQUIS accredited.
All courses at Korea University are worth three credits and are taught in English, except for Korean language courses which are taught in Korean. Students can choose to take one or two courses for a total of three to six credits. Keep in mind these courses are highly intensive and fast-paced.
Areas of Study at Korea University (subject to change):
Business
- International Business
- Introduction to Marketing
- Managerial Accounting
- Principles of Financial Accounting
- Strategic Management
General Studies
- Big Data Analytics
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Product and Brand Management
- Sustainability Strategies
Graduate Courses (online only)
- Advanced Public Health Research Seminar Using Mixed Methods
- Introduction to Data Analytics
- Global Environmental Sustainability Issues on the Media for the 21st Century
Korean Language and Culture
- Beginning Korean
- Introduction to Korean History and Culture
- Introduction to Korean Studies
- Korean Cinema & Visual Culture
- Korean Entertainment: A Cultural Wave Beyond Borders
- Language, Culture, and Society in Korea
- Media and Popular Culture in Korea
- Structure of Korean
Math and Finance
- Calculus I
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Linear Algebra
- Managerial Accounting
- Principles of Financial Accounting
- Statistics
Social Sciences
- Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Psychology
- Social Psychology
Microdegree
Korea University offers students the opportunity to earn a microdegree certificate in Korean Culture and Society by passing at least three courses within a select list of Korean culture courses. The certificate will be awarded to you in the form of a digital badge which you can use for your career development. Motivated students can take all three courses during the summer session, or you can attend both the summer and January programs to split the courseload.
Course Descriptions
To obtain course syllabi, click on the link below and follow the prompts to specific course information. Please contact the USAC Advising department if you have difficulty finding the information.
Quick Details
Kookmin University
- Summer 2026
- April 15
- Fall/Yearlong 2026-27
- May 1
- Spring 2027
- November 1, 2026
Korea University
- Summer 2026
- Priority Admission: February 1*
- Regular Admission: April 1
- Fall/Yearlong 2026-27
- April 1
- Spring 2027
- October 1
- January 2027
- Priority Admission: September 1*
- Regular Admission: October 1
Yonsei University
- Summer 2026
- Priority Admission: February 1*
- Regular Admission: April 1
- Fall/Yearlong 2026-27
- April 1
- Spring 2027
- October 1
- January 2027
- Priority Admission: September 1*
- Regular Admission: October 1
*Priority admission required for early bird discount and/or internship option; strongly encouraged for all students.
Program Type
Partnership (all programs)
Credit
Overseas credit (all programs)
Eligibility
All Korea programs require applicants to be full-time, degree-seeking, students attending a 4-year institution of higher education at the time of application. Additional eligibility requirements are outlined below.
Kookmin University
- Minimum GPA: 2.5 (all terms)
- Semester programs only:
- Sophomore standing or higher
Korea University
- Minimum GPA: 2.5 (all terms)
- Semester programs only:
- Sophomore standing or higher
- Transfer students must have completed one full semester at their current institution to apply
Yonsei University
- Minimum GPA: 2.5 (all terms)
- Semester programs only:
- Sophomore standing or higher
- Transfer students must have completed one full semester at their current institution to apply
Program Capacity
- Kookmin University: 40 students
- Korea University: 30 students
- Yonsei University: 80 students
Instruction
English, Korean (all programs)