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Seoul - Korea University Courses – 2024 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

  • Calculus I
  • Linear Algebra
  • Statistics

Social Sciences

  • Introduction to Macroeconomics
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Social Psychology

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

2024-25 Application Cycle

Kookmin University

  • Summer 2024
    • Deadline: May 1
  • Fall/Yearlong 2024-25
    • Deadline: May 1
  • Spring 2025
    • Deadline: November 1

Korea University

  • Summer 2024
    • Deadline: April 15
  • Fall/Yearlong 2024-25
    • Deadline: April 1
  • Spring 2025
    • Deadline: October 1
  • January 2025
    • Deadline: October 15

Yonsei University

  • Summer 2024
    • Deadline: April 1
  • Fall 2024
    • Deadline: March 15
  • Spring 2025
    • Deadline: October 1
  • January 2025
    • Deadline: October 15

Program Type

Partnership (all programs)

Credit

Overseas credit (all programs)

Eligibility

Kookmin University

  • Minimum GPA: 2.5 (all terms)
  • Semester programs only:
    • Minimum class standing: Sophomore
    • Open to degree-seeking students attending a 4-year institution at the time of application

Korea University

  • Minimum GPA: 2.5 (all terms)
  • Semester programs only:
    • Minimum class standing: Applicants must have sophomore standing or higher at time of application, and
      transfer students must have completed at least one semester at their current institution.

Yonsei University

  • Minimum GPA: 2.5 (all terms)
  • Semester programs only:
    • Applicants must be degree-seeking at a 4-year institution and have sophomore standing at time of application. In addition to above, transfer students must have one semester completed at their current institution.

Program Capacity

  • Kookmin University: 40 students
  • Korea University: 30 students
  • Yonsei University: 85 fall / 75 spring / 80 summer

Instruction

English, Korean (all programs)

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