CURRICULUM

Curriculum

Two majors, 30 credits over five semesters (2.5 years).

TWO MAJORS

Majors and Tracks

We run two majors side by side and present 15 core courses by area. The curriculum may change according to the university admission guidelines and course offerings.

Bilingual track

Global Management Consulting Major

Language
Korean and Vietnamese
Degree
Master's
Duration
2.5 years (5 semesters)
Graduation
30 credits, a research paper (in lieu of a thesis) and a practicum, and passing the comprehensive examination
Korean requirement
Completion of a 300-hour Korean language program and TOPIK Level 3 or higher (Level 4 recommended)

English track

Global AI Management Consulting Major

Language
English (some courses in English and Korean)
Degree
Master's
Duration
2.5 years (5 semesters)
Graduation
30 credits, a research paper (in lieu of a thesis) and a practicum, and passing the comprehensive examination
  • The research paper is written in Korean by default; Korean or English may be chosen in consultation with the advisor.
  • Students who do not meet the graduation requirements may need to register for additional semesters.
  • Some English-track courses include “AI” in their names (e.g. Global AI Introduction to Consulting).

COURSES

15 Core Courses

Select a course to see its description and main topics.

Foundations and Language

Global Introduction to Consulting English track: Global AI Introduction to Consulting

Diagnose the fast-changing global business environment and uncover companies' structural problems using the basic frameworks and methods of consulting, applying generative AI and data analysis tools to business diagnosis.

Main topics PEST, 3C and SWOT analysis; business process modeling; AI-based company data analysis; issue trees and problem-solving reports

Global Business Language English track: Global AI Business Language

Learn the technical standards and working vocabulary of Korean workplaces, and use AI translation and writing tools to communicate more accurately and quickly.

Main topics Reading standard operating procedures (SOPs); analyzing industrial safety rules; writing technical reports in Korean; multicultural team communication

Consulting Methodology

Global Problem Solution Consulting Methodology English track: Global AI Problem Solution Consulting Methodology

Quantitatively identify complex obstacles and process bottlenecks in manufacturing and logistics, trace root causes and derive improvements.

Main topics 5-Why root cause analysis; fishbone diagrams; TOC-based bottleneck diagnosis; troubleshooting; AI-based error pattern detection

Global Entrepreneurship Consulting Methodology Performance

Secure business sustainability and build a field-improvement mindset that removes process waste first, following lean principles.

Main topics Seven wastes of lean management; kaizen activity design; business value chain analysis; improvement suggestion systems

Global Venture Establishment Consulting Methodology

Analyze the full cycle of commercializing new technology and study techniques to optimize the break-even point (BEP) of automation investments and the cost structure of early-stage companies.

Main topics Technology valuation; commercialization feasibility analysis; ROI and BEP calculation; manufacturing cost analysis; links to government R&D programs

Global SMB Approach Consulting Methodology Research

Diagnose the characteristics of small manufacturers with limited resources and support their growth into strong SMEs through hands-on operational improvement.

Main topics SME ecosystem analysis; supply structure improvement; on-site 5S diagnosis; process standardization and documentation

Global Productivity Innovation Consulting Methodology Research

Study 3-Jeong 5S and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and build field innovation skills that raise utilization and productivity with smart process technology.

Main topics Implementing 3-Jeong 5S; OEE calculation and diagnosis; analyzing operating data linked to smart-factory MES

Global ODA Consulting Methodology Research English track: Global AI ODA Consulting Methodology Research

Analyze official development assistance (ODA) and international development cooperation, and build the ability to assess business feasibility for Korean companies entering emerging markets.

Main topics Planning development cooperation projects; feasibility analysis; AI-based analysis of industrial regulation and policy data; public-private partnership (PPP) operating models

HR, Organization and Jobs

Global Methodology of Career Consulting English track: Global AI Methodology of Career Consulting

Analyze field workers' job competencies, design on-the-job training (OJT) programs, and help multicultural workers follow safety rules and adapt to the organization.

Main topics Job competency modeling; structured OJT module development; accident prevention coaching; early adjustment counseling for foreign workers

Global HRM & D Consulting

Stabilize attendance and labor management and build HR development and management systems that raise collaborative productivity on production lines with multicultural workers.

Main topics Labor Standards Act and labor management; shift work and line balancing; performance evaluation and compensation; managing conflict in multicultural organizations

Global Strategic Management Consulting Methodologies Job

Analyze job descriptions (JDs) and work standards, and clarify job responsibilities by assigning workers to processes that fit their competencies.

Main topics Job analysis and evaluation; standardizing job descriptions; line-balancing-based worker assignment; KPI-linked job design

Data, R&D and Marketing

Global Statistical Analysis Consulting

Process inspection data with Excel and Python, track defect-rate trends statistically, and produce production performance reports.

Main topics Basic statistics and hypothesis testing; regression and correlation; statistical process control (SPC); yield and defect-rate dashboards

Global Case Study In Consulting of R&D

Analyze the full cycle of corporate R&D planning with AI and advanced technology and of government industry-academia-research projects, and study proof of concept (PoC) for automation equipment.

Main topics R&D roadmaps; field PoC evaluation; feasibility review of smart equipment; reverse design of R&D indicators

Global Design/Advertisement Marketing Consulting Performance

Develop branding strategies that raise the value of Korean manufacturers' products and support export communication with buyers in Southeast Asia.

Main topics Packaging and brand strategy; global target advertising; technical catalogs in English and local languages; export contracts and buyer communication

Research

Global Studies in Major Field

Complete a research paper by analyzing industry data with the knowledge gained over 2.5 years, and carry out capstone consulting that solves real industry-academia problems.

Main topics Collecting and preprocessing field data; applying AI algorithms and optimization simulation; writing and presenting the research paper; industry-academia improvement reports

CAREER

Careers

Through the Global IPP, graduation and job preparation are linked so that students can prepare for careers in consulting firms, business, HR and overseas divisions of companies, public institutions and international cooperation.

Global IPP