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[Financial Times] South Korean Business Schools Gain Popularity with Overseas Students
SKK GSB alumnus, Warren Mitty (PMBA Class of 2020) was featured in the Financial Times on October 28th. Warren shared his experience with SKK GSB, stating "Upon graduation I found the reputation of the SKK GSB MBA program extremely valuable in seeking out new job opportunities in Korea and abroad. My MBA is a fantastic asset that allows me to stand out in a very competitive job market, and because of this I was able to secure new employment abroad." Original full article: White, Edward. “South Korean business schools gain popularity with overseas students.” Financial Times, October 28, 2020. Accessed November 11, 2020. https://www.ft.com/content/3a594f1e-d3b1-47eb-a0e3-479e43f0a0dc
[Financial News] Sungkyunkwan University sets the remote learning standard for higher education
Sungkyunkwan University sets the remote learning standard for higher education Due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19, remote classes using online platforms are no longer an option but rather are a necessity. Unfortunately, the quality of remote classes in some schools has been questionable. However, the remote classes at Sungkyunkwan University showed that remote learning can also be effective and conducive to higher learning. For the past 10 years, there had been a large effort by Sungkyunkwan University in studying and preparing for online classes and this effort has benefited the university during the unexpected situation of COVID-19. Courses are offered in a hybrid system, functioning in both real-time online and offline classes. Immediate storage of the learning management system (LMS) has also been adopted. Furthermore, the establishment of a studio for professors to produce learning content has also been a driving force behind the success of Sungkyunkwan University's remote classes. ■I-campus: The driving force for high quality remote learning The visit to the Sungkyunkwan University campus started off at an online production studio located on the third floor of the Hall of Economics. This is where professors are able to produce educational content for remote learning. Upon entering the studio, we encountered two professional producers who were in charge of editing the lecture videos made by the professors. Inside the production studio, there were two lecture classrooms, with each room equipped with cameras and large electronic blackboards. Professors are able to check the lecture screen while checking the prompt mounted on the camera. Electronic blackboards have the ability to create video content as well as show written notes by the professor, allowing for effective teaching. The next visit was to the self-studio on the third floor of the Central Library. The self-studio is smaller than the online production studio, but this is where professors produce lecture content in a smaller space. A recording room is also present on the fourth floor of the Business School. Sungkyunkwan University operates two online studios and two self-studios in both the Humanities and Social Sciences Campus, and the Natural Sciences Campus, respectively. The Sungkyunkwan University classroom has real time recording and support for streaming (webex) and on-off mixing with classes. Inside the classroom, acrylic partitions are used for social distancing, and students who are taking the class online can be observed through a digital screen. Lecture materials and images are stored in the learning management system (LMS) called I-Campus. Students taking a course can re-watch a lecture using I-campus at any time. Sungkyunkwan University has 244 recorded courses currently for the second semester, for both the Humanities and Social Science Campus and the Natural Science Campus, and this number is the highest among four-year universities in Korea. The first generation of Sungkyunkwan University’s I-campus began in 2002-2008, followed by the second generation in 2009-2019. The third generation (current) of I-campus has been in operation since March of 2020. Throughout the years, I-campus has not only been a platform for sharing class materials, but it has also been a base for interactive learning in the form of assignments, quizzes, discussions, saved lectures, and real-time lectures. This has been even more prominent in the third generation of I-campus, given the current COVID-19 situation. "The fact that we have been studying and preparing for remote classes since more than a decade ago is the driving force behind dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic," said Kim Dong-wook, head of the university’s Academic Affairs Division. "We are operating in various committees (advisory, professional, copyright, and working-level committees) to support the operation of remote classes and to manage content quality, and we are also doing our best to improve the quality of the remote classes." ■Satisfaction level of students and professors is also high To confirm the effectiveness of the hybrid class (simultaneous online and offline), we visited the International Hall of Sungkyunkwan University to observe an SKK Graduate School of Business (SKK GSB) class. Seven students were physically in the classroom, and seven others were taking the class online. Raunaq Pungaliya, the Vice-Dean of GSB and the instructor of the lecture, conducted the class by asking questions from time to time not only to the students in the classroom but also to the students online. This helped push the students both online and offline to have class interaction and to maintain a high level of concentration, which allowed the students to really absorb the material of the lecture. "Of course, it's good to have classes with everyone in the classroom, but I think we have found a solution to combine online and offline classes in a special situation called 'COVID-19,'" said Vice Dean Raunaq. "The satisfaction of the classes is also high in that students have high voluntary participation." When asked about the hybrid system, Jung Young Deok (39), a student of SKK GSB, replied, “Foreign students who are taking the same classes with me could have difficulties such as having to self-quarantine when entering Korea, but we are able to solve these issues through online and offline hybrid classes. We are satisfied with the quality of the lectures as well as the flexible action of the school administration system.” Original full article in Korean: https://www.fnnews.com/news/202010201438589475
Meet the new FMBA Vice-President for the Class of 2022: Alexander Pease
Alexander Pease, whose work experience before coming to SKK GSB includes the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics, is now the newly elected vice-president for the Full-time MBA Class of 2022. He shares the exciting story of his life and talks about his plans as FMBA class vice-president. Q)Where are you from, and where did you grow up? I am from western New York. I grew up nearby Niagara Falls and Buffalo along Lake Ontario. My hometown is located close to the Canadian border, where you can see a great view of the Toronto skyline! Q)Any interesting and fun facts you want to share with us? My hometown is in a rural area, and I grew up on a small farm. Country life was all I knew until I moved to Seoul in 2016. Since then, I have lived in Korea for the majority of the last four years. Q)What was your major in your undergraduate college? Did you always want to go to business school? My undergraduate major was international business management, with a minor in international studies. Going to business school was always in my mind. I had seen successful business people growing up, and I wanted to become like them one day. Pursuing an MBA felt like the next step to pursue that goal. Q)Why did you choose to pursue an MBA degree in Korea? I was an exchange student at Myongji University for about 14 months from 2016 to 2017. During my exchange program, I gained unforgettable experiences thanks to the people I met, the places I visited, and the things I did. After that, Korea felt like a second home, and Korean culture was, at times, more natural for me than American culture. After completing an internship at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics, I made up my mind to pursue Korean as my second language. In the years since then, I have felt that earning an MBA degree in Korea would be the best stepping stone for me to build a successful career here. Q)What drew you to SKK GSB? What was the key part of the school’s MBA program that led you to choose this particular business school? I had also considered pursuing a Master's degree in international studies. But after meeting successful alumni of SKK GSB, I became interested in the program. After doing some research, the rigorous curriculum schedule of separate modules and intensive weeks attracted me to the program. Ultimately, both seeing the results of an SKK GSB education from a respected colleague and reading about the curriculum led me to choose this business school. Q)What excites you most about getting your MBA at SKK GSB? I am most excited about participating in the Applied Business Projects (ABP) next year in the spring semester. I think it is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in real-world consulting projects and to find a direction for my job search. Q)Please share your first month of SKK GSB experience. My first month have been great! It’s a challenging and demanding program, but I can feel the rewards already. I will continue to work hard every day and meet the challenge of the program. Q)Why did you want to join the Student Government? I wanted to join the Student Government to become a bridge to connect international students and Korean students. I hope to be able to inspire each of us so that we can all come together to work not as individuals but as a 36-person team. I believe that creating the type of atmosphere where we care about our own goals as well as our collective goals is extremely important for an MBA since networking and cooperating are critical to our future success and ventures. Q)What would you like to accomplish as FMBA vice president? Your goals and objectives? As vice-president, my goals and objectives are to help our classmates reach their goals both in and outside the classroom. Fostering an atmosphere of comradery within our class and forging lifelong friendships and memories for all of us is my end goal. Q)Can you share your plans for the year? Given the challenges under the COVID-19 pandemic, I would like to hold small meetings as frequently as possible. As we all have designated teams for the semester from SKK GSB, we have been able to become close to team members. I think that having small meetings with people in different teams and having lunch or coffee together will also help us get to know everyone in the class. I will also closely work with the president to try and plan any events where all classmates can attend either online or offline. COVID-19 has certainly created a lot of limitations and barriers for our SKK GSB class. I believe that if we work together, we can overcome all of the problems and can find a way to succeed! Q)Where can people get in touch with you? People can find me in the SKK GSB study room in the basement or on LinkedIn. Feel free to reach out! Irene So and Bomi Kim, SKK GSB PR Committee, Class of 2022
Meet the new FMBA President for the Class of 2022: Stina Tam
Stina Tam, FMBA Class of 2022, is taking up her role as the newly elected president of the Full-time MBA student government. Here Stina shares her story and talks about her plans as FMBA class president. Q)Where are you from, and where did you grow up? Born and raised in Montreal, Canada, I am a Chinese Canadian! Montreal is the French part of Canada. So, I do also speak French! Q)Any interesting and fun facts you want to share with us? I like hiking! I don’t consider myself a very sporty person, but upon arriving in Korea and discovering that the land is filled with 80% of mountains, I came to like hiking! I can now say that hiking became one of my favorite hobbies. Q)What was your major in your undergraduate college? Did you always want to go to business school? My undergraduate major was marketing, with a minor in sociology. To be honest, I had no concrete plan to go to business school. But studying the field of business has always been in the back of my mind since a very young age, thanks to my parents, who own a restaurant. Q)Why did you choose to pursue an MBA degree in Korea? Back in 2016, I came to Korea as an exchange student and found myself falling in love with the country! Therefore, I wanted to further my career goals in Korea by pursuing my MBA degree here. I am glad that I can combine my interest in business with my interest in Korea. Q)What drew you to SKK GSB? What was the key part of the school’s MBA program that led you to choose this particular business school? I researched many of the business schools in Korea. Upon learning about each school’s program courses and academic networks, SKK GSB became my top choice. It became more certain after I interviewed with SKK’s dean, as I received the feeling that the staff do value students and want to nurture them into great talents. Q)What excites you most about getting your MBA at SKK GSB? The opportunity to meet an extensive network of people from across the globe and from different fields and industries! Q)Please share your first month of SKK GSB experience. My first month at SKK GSB flew by like the speed of lightning because everything happened just so quickly. But I was able to settle in Seoul well, and I got to meet amazing classmates during the orientation. So far, it has been a smooth transition. Besides, thanks to the opportunity of learning Korean before the program, my everyday life in Korea is very nice. I am able to do things on my own without any difficulties and even adapted to the “quick (bbali-bbali)” culture. Q)Why did you want to join the Student Government? From the very moment when the president from the Class of 2021 came to talk to us during the orientation about his role, I knew I wanted to bring positive contributions to the Class of 2022 as the next president. Despite the current pandemic and the many changes required to adapt to the “new normal,” I wanted to join the student government in order to ensure that each student gets the best opportunity to network, feel included, and have the best possible experience during the program. Q)What would you like to accomplish as FMBA president? Your goals and objectives? One of my goals as a class president is to make sure that everyone in the Class of 2022 feels represented and can reach me if they need help. Secondly, I hope to create opportunities for the FMBA cohort to socialize and expand their networks, not just within the university but also outside. Q)Can you share your plans for the year? I have plans to hold small gatherings to mix up the groups of people so that they can truly get to know each other. One example is to have cultural exchanges for international students to learn more about the Korean culture and for our fellow Korean counterparts to experience diversity in the classroom. Given the challenges under the COVID-19 pandemic, I also plan on Online Mini Job Fair or a Zoom Movie Night, where all students can join online and still have a great time together. Q)Where can people get in touch with you? Always welcome to message me on my LinkedIn! I enjoy meeting new people and learning about them! Irene So and Bomi Kim, SKK GSB PR Committee, Class of 2022
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