Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) - KAIST College of Business
207-43 Cheongyangri 2 - Dong
Dongdaemoon-Gu
Seoul, 130-722 / South Korea
Dongdaemoon-Gu
Seoul, 130-722 / South Korea
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Programs at KAIST
Kaist MBA
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Intakes
September
Concentrations
- Marketing and Supply Chain Management
- Organization and Strategy
- IT Management
- Finance and Accounting
Features
- Program can be completed in as few as 1.5 years.
- Program features an exchange student program with 40 partner universities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Impact MBA
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Intakes
March
Concentrations
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Green Growth
Features
- Program can be completed in as few as 1.5 years.
IMBA
Duration
12 months
Language
English
Intakes
Winter/Spring
Features
- The program is not open to international students.
- The program includes two overseas field trips.
Info & Media MBA
Duration
12 months
Languages
English, Korean
Intakes
January
Avg. Work Exp (years)
5.8
Concentrations
- Business Analytics
- IT Management
- Media Management
Features
- Program is not open to international students.
- International field trip is offered to the Paul Merage School of Business, the University of California, Irvine and Stanford University in USA.
Finance MBA
Duration
24 months
Languages
English, Korean
Intakes
February
Avg. Work Exp (years)
10.9
Features
- Program is not open to international students.
- All 2nd year students are required to study at the collaborating global business schools in USA or UK for spring semester.
- All mandatory courses are offered in English.
Professional MBA
Duration
36 months
Language
Korean
Intakes
Winter/Spring
Avg. Work Exp (years)
9.0
Features
- Classes take place twice a week in the evenings.
- The program is not open to international students.
- The program can be completed in 2.5 years.
Digital Finance MBA
Duration
24 months
Languages
English, Korean
Intakes
February
Avg. Work Exp (years)
7.3
Concentrations
- AI & Data Science
- FinTech Startup
- Investment and Asset Management
Features
- Program offers a Global Finance Field Research, a one weeklong international field trip in Singapore or U.S.
Executive MBA
Duration
24 months
Languages
English, Korean
Intakes
Winter/Spring
Avg. Work Exp (years)
15.0
Features
- Program is not open to international students.
- Applicants should have a minimum of 10 years of work experience.
School Discussions
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MBA for living in Korea as a foreigner
Thant Htet Sint
started Nov 20, 2021 |
Thant Htet Sint
replied Nov 20
Application
Hello. I am from Myanmar (Burma).
My background is from medical supplies and pharmaceutical distributing business which is my parents' company (established since 1999). So I have some knowledge and comprehend the business process of importing and distributing such products.
I am in 20s and decidin...
MBA for living in Korea as a foreigner
Thant Htet Sint
started Nov 20, 2021 |
Thant Htet Sint
replied Nov 20
Application
2
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226
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Hello. I am from Myanmar (Burma).
My background is from medical supplies and pharmaceutical distributing business which is my parents' company (established since 1999). So I have some knowledge and comprehend the business process of importing and distributing such products.
I am in 20s and decidin...
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Which country?
Nazme
started Aug 04, 2014 |
artyommoscow
replied Aug 4
Which country will be best in terms of job prospects and starting salary-:
Singapore
Taiwan
China
Hong Kong
South Korea
Thiland
Malaysia
PLEASE REPLY ...
Which country?
Nazme
started Aug 04, 2014 |
artyommoscow
replied Aug 4
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Which country will be best in terms of job prospects and starting salary-:
Singapore
Taiwan
China
Hong Kong
South Korea
Thiland
Malaysia
PLEASE REPLY ...

1
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Which schools start when?
Duncan
started Jun 07, 2014 |
Arpit Choudhary
replied Jun 7
Application
Now that the deadline have passed for schools that in October, lots of people are asking about other start dates. I've pasted below a list of schools with their start dates. It's not up to date, and I am sure there are some errors, so please let me know if there are corrections, or schools I can add...

Which schools start when?
Duncan
started Jun 07, 2014 |
Arpit Choudhary
replied Jun 7
Application
1
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Now that the deadline have passed for schools that in October, lots of people are asking about other start dates. I've pasted below a list of schools with their start dates. It's not up to date, and I am sure there are some errors, so please let me know if there are corrections, or schools I can add...
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MBA at 40?
MBAat40
started Mar 06, 2014 |
Ulrich Baby
replied Mar 6
Work Experience
What are the chance of getting admitted to an MBA program when you're older than the average age?
I just turned 40, and have had a stroke of bad luck - I was laid off from my long-term job as a network technician.
I was considering doing an MBA to beef-up my profile, but from looking at some busin...
MBA at 40?
MBAat40
started Mar 06, 2014 |
Ulrich Baby
replied Mar 6
Work Experience
18
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What are the chance of getting admitted to an MBA program when you're older than the average age?
I just turned 40, and have had a stroke of bad luck - I was laid off from my long-term job as a network technician.
I was considering doing an MBA to beef-up my profile, but from looking at some busin...
2
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Full time executive mba
rishir
started Nov 11, 2013 |
rogerskevin
replied Nov 11
Does any university offer a full time executive mba for people having 10+ yrs work experience?I want to take a break from work completely and study for a yr. Give me name please if any?
Full time executive mba
rishir
started Nov 11, 2013 |
rogerskevin
replied Nov 11
2
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Does any university offer a full time executive mba for people having 10+ yrs work experience?I want to take a break from work completely and study for a yr. Give me name please if any?
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Hi.. what is best to my career and making fellow with powerf...
KoreanPooh
started Oct 08, 2012 |
Duncan
replied Oct 8
Hi.
I'm Korean
and I never know about top 5-6 MBA course or what they do...or else..
first of all ..
I must say to my career ..
I graduate top 3 school in Korea .. my major was phylosophy.. and I worked for 3D game engine speciallist for 14 years and I got Korea's president's prize and do over...
Hi.. what is best to my career and making fellow with powerf...
KoreanPooh
started Oct 08, 2012 |
Duncan
replied Oct 8
2
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219
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Hi.
I'm Korean
and I never know about top 5-6 MBA course or what they do...or else..
first of all ..
I must say to my career ..
I graduate top 3 school in Korea .. my major was phylosophy.. and I worked for 3D game engine speciallist for 14 years and I got Korea's president's prize and do over...
22
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Henely vs Aston vs Edinburgh vs Bristol vs Leeds
kjc7771
started Aug 12, 2012 |
crashed
replied Aug 12
Hi everybody,
I am Chan from South Korea.
I applied for some MSc programmes in Human Resource Management except for Bristol (MSc Management).
I got offers from
- Henley
- Aston (CIPD accredition)
- Edinburgh
- Leeds (CIPD accredition)
- Bristol
I am very confused and not sure about which to acc...
Henely vs Aston vs Edinburgh vs Bristol vs Leeds
kjc7771
started Aug 12, 2012 |
crashed
replied Aug 12
22
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Hi everybody,
I am Chan from South Korea.
I applied for some MSc programmes in Human Resource Management except for Bristol (MSc Management).
I got offers from
- Henley
- Aston (CIPD accredition)
- Edinburgh
- Leeds (CIPD accredition)
- Bristol
I am very confused and not sure about which to acc...
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3519
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Full time MBA program for 10 years workex
raul2012
started Jul 20, 2012 |
DanielBrown
replied Jul 20
Work Experience
Hello,
I' currently working as a Program Manager in a reputed IT company and planning to take GMAT by Jul' 2012. A brief overview of my educational background and workex in as below
# Graduation - Bachelor of Engineering
# Work Experience
- Product Consulting (IT) - 5 years
- Project and Program Ma...
Full time MBA program for 10 years workex
raul2012
started Jul 20, 2012 |
DanielBrown
replied Jul 20
Work Experience
8
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3519
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Hello,
I' currently working as a Program Manager in a reputed IT company and planning to take GMAT by Jul' 2012. A brief overview of my educational background and workex in as below
# Graduation - Bachelor of Engineering
# Work Experience
- Product Consulting (IT) - 5 years
- Project and Program Ma...
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gmat 660 ...please help
sakshiu20
started Mar 05, 2012 |
ezra
replied Mar 5
Hi i have given gmat thrice
ist attempt - 580
2nd attaempt - 660
3rd attempt - 660 again
I am an IT engineer with 2.5 work experience. I have also worked outside india(in istanbul) for 3 months.Please suggest some schools (safe and competetive ) that i can apply to. I am looking for a good marketin...
gmat 660 ...please help
sakshiu20
started Mar 05, 2012 |
ezra
replied Mar 5
19
Replies
4275
Views
Hi i have given gmat thrice
ist attempt - 580
2nd attaempt - 660
3rd attempt - 660 again
I am an IT engineer with 2.5 work experience. I have also worked outside india(in istanbul) for 3 months.Please suggest some schools (safe and competetive ) that i can apply to. I am looking for a good marketin...
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South Korea SKK GSB// MBA Dual Degree Programs: Kelley and M...
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started Feb 19, 2012 |
Truenorth
replied Feb 19
http://gsb.skku.edu/2008_home/main/main.htm
I am a student at SKK GSB, enrolled in their DDP with Kelley School of Business.
After 8 months and an internship this summer of Standard Chartered Korea setup by our career development people, I'm off to Indiana for the second leg of the program.
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South Korea SKK GSB// MBA Dual Degree Programs: Kelley and M...
Truenorth
started Feb 19, 2012 |
Truenorth
replied Feb 19
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http://gsb.skku.edu/2008_home/main/main.htm
I am a student at SKK GSB, enrolled in their DDP with Kelley School of Business.
After 8 months and an internship this summer of Standard Chartered Korea setup by our career development people, I'm off to Indiana for the second leg of the program.
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