Korean Job Discussion Forums

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[toby99]

I think the point is, make sure you have a clear plan of what you want to do before you enter such a program. If you have clear goals of the kind of job you want before you enter, and are certain the type of job you want will be available b/c you graduate from the program, then do the program.

If you can't answer that, however, you're gonna be in for a rude awakening.

[Yaya]

[Hoost]

Personal experience in completing an MBA in Korea.

Attended SKKU ASIA MBA program. So I'm familiar with all the inner workings of their Global joint programs, MBA, and even an MS Management degree.

Here is my opinion on the original debate of "value".

1) If you plan to go back to the USA, choose a dual degree program from the Global SKKU program. It will hold more perceived value in the States.

2) If you plan to work in Korea. The highest perceived value is from SNU without a doubt. Maybe the coursework or classes are not as "valuable", but graduating with that alumni base and prestige will foster more connections than if you graduated from a 'lesser' perceived university. SKKU is perceived as the lowest of the bunch in Korea.

3) The reasons for doing an MBA is to get the connections. The learning and educational aspects are secondary. You want that alumni-base and within Korea, SNU has the strongest most prestigious elite group. Sure maybe SNU is slipping, but I guarantee that those people who graduated 20-30 years ago from SNU were top-notch and will immediately be more accessible to you when applying for jobs. A form of nepotism is quite high in Korea.

4) So, in conclusion... stay in Korea.. go for SNU without a doubt (plus its cheaper). But if you plan to go back to the USA or wherever you're from... go to SKKU dual degree program... although it is the most expensive of the bunch. Also, just to note... though SKKU is sponsored by Samsung, samsung does not actively recruit from SKKU (you'd probably have a better chance if you graduated from SNU).

And in case you're wondering... completing my MBA allowed me to further my career in education and secured me a position at a National University as a tenure-track professor, complete with bonuses, research grants, etc.

[beison]

Man, that is some awesome advice Hoost. Do you know much about SNU's scholarship situation? I've heard lots about the amount of support given from Yonsei, but not as much about how much SNU offers.

[IlIlNine]

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[Hoost]

The scholarship situation in most MBA's are a standard 30-50% off just for being a foreigner and basically getting straight A's. It sounds quite difficult, but considering I graduated from the states with around a 3.5 in the States, I actually was ranked number 1 out of my MBA class and graduated with a 4.5 (straight A+). Grading is quite generous here especially if you tell them that you need to receive a certain point in order to sustain your scholarship.

SNU is a public school (National University) so it is considerably cheaper than your other options. I would say almost half the cost of private universities, which is also why SNU is so popular.

In order to qualify for any MBA program though, you must show proof that you have at least 10 mil won in your bank account.

[Juregen]

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[jaeexp]

Does anyone have the annual prices for the mentioned MBA programs?

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