Seoul Courses – 2024 Yonsei University January Sessions I & II
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 Yonsei University provides you with an array of academic offerings taught in English during the three- or five-week January session. Course offerings include a variety of subjects ranging from general and Korean studies to social sciences and below is a list of possible courses offered. Courses are subject to availability and approval of prerequisites which are determined by Yonsei University. Yonsei University is AACSB, KABEA, and EQUIS accredited.
All courses at Yonsei University are worth three credits and are taught in English. Students can choose to take one or two courses for a total of 6 credits during Session I, and will earn an additional 3 credits during Session II if participating in the Session I & II program. Keep in mind that these courses are highly intensive and fast-paced due to the short sessions.
Students can also choose to take Taekwondo as an extracurricular activity. It is not for credit and has a small uniform fee during Session I.
Areas of Study at Yonsei University for Session I (subject to change):
General Studies
- AI & Design
- Eastern Civilization
- Game Theory and Applications
- Introduction to Computer Graphics
- Introduction to Python Programming
Korean Language
- Levels 1-3
Korean Studies
- Contemporary Korean Cinema and Society
- Korea and the World
- Korean Popular Culture and Korean Wave
- Modern Korean History
- Modern Korean Literature
- Understanding K-Pop
Management and Economics
- Econometrics I
- Entrepreneurship and Management
- Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Big Data Analysis
- Korean Economy
- Law and Economics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Strategic Management
Social Science
- Introductory Psychology
- Social Psychology
Course Descriptions
To obtain course syllabi, click on the link(s) below and follow the prompts to specific course information. Please contact the USAC Advising department if you have difficulty finding the information.
Quick Details
2023-24 Application Cycle
Kookmin University
- Summer: Open
- Deadline: May 1
- Fall/Yearlong: Open
- Deadline: May 1
- Spring: Open
- Deadline: Nov 1
Korea University
- Summer: Open
- Deadline: May 1
- Fall/Yearlong: Open
- Deadline: April 1
- Spring: Open
- Deadline: Oct 1
- January: Open
- Deadline: Nov 1
Yonsei University
- Summer: Open
- Deadline: April 1
- Fall/Yearlong: Open
- Deadline: April 1
- Spring: Open
- Deadline: Oct 1
- January: Open
- Session I / I&II deadline: Oct. 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: 80 students
Instruction
English | Korean (all programs)