Won Institute of Graduate Studies

What Won Institute of Graduate Studies does

Won Institute of Graduate Studies is a private, nonprofit graduate school headquartered at 800 Jacksonville Road in Warminster, Pennsylvania, with a secondary site in Glenside. It was founded in 2005 (per company history) — the firmographics record lists 2001 — and operates with 11-50 employees. The institution offers accredited master's and doctoral programs in acupuncture, a master's in Won Buddhist Studies, and certificates in Chinese Herbal Medicine and Won Buddhist Studies, with a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio and dual accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM). It is the only accredited acupuncture program in Pennsylvania and the only degree-granting institution outside South Korea offering a Won Buddhist Studies master's degree, and it integrates meditation and contemplative practice as a curricular thread across all programs.

The institute's core technology stack is administrative rather than product-defining: Populi serves as the learning management system, student information system, library catalog, and clinic management platform; Calendly handles admissions scheduling; Google Workspace supports forms, notifications, and clinic scheduling; and Squarespace Scheduling powers patient bookings. The proprietary assets are physical and pedagogical — a state-of-the-art Chinese Herbal Medicine Dispensary, an on-site acupuncture clinical training system progressing students from Five Element and TCM frameworks to independent treatment planning, and a meditation-integrated curriculum that the institute describes as unique nationally. Five on-site clinics (Professional, Student Acupuncture, Student Chinese Herbal Medicine, Veterans, Community) generate transaction-fee revenue and serve as training environments, and the Doctor of Acupuncture Completion Track extends the institution's reach via a 100% asynchronous online format authorized under SARA reciprocity.

Revenue is generated from four primary streams: tuition across degree and certificate programs (subscription/recurring model), clinic services (transaction-fee model at approximately $40/visit for the student acupuncture clinic), continuing education/CEU courses for practitioners (subscription/recurring), and donations/gifts (processed through Zelle with 100% pass-through to the institute). GTM is sales-led via an admissions team using Calendly, informational webinars, in-person and virtual campus tours, and direct outreach. Study-abroad programs in South Korea (Won Kwang University, Youngsan University) and clinical collaborations with Huntsman Cancer Institute, SUNY, Thomas Jefferson University, and the University of Kentucky extend the institution's reach beyond its single Warminster campus. The institute is governed by a Board of Trustees; the current President, Dr. Wonsun Oh, was appointed in August 2023.

Name

Won Institute of Graduate Studies

Legal name

Won Institute of Graduate Studies

Website

https://woninstitute.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Won Institute of Graduate Studies is a private, nonprofit graduate school in Warminster, Pennsylvania, offering accredited master's and doctoral programs in acupuncture, a master's in Won Buddhist Studies, and certificates in Chinese herbal medicine, serving adult learners seeking licensure in East Asian medicine and Won Buddhist leadership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Buddhist Monastic Universities & Dharma Colleges (EDAHAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Yoga & Meditation Experiences (Studio Classes, Guided Meditation, Mindfulness) (THAJAHAA), Guided Meditation Instruction (1:1 & Group) (HSADAJAA)

Keywords

• Graduate acupuncture education
• Chinese herbal medicine training
• Won Buddhist studies
• Clinical acupuncture services
• Continuing education CEU

Headquarters

HQ city

Warminster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Graduate Degree Program Tuition: Tuition revenue from Doctor of Acupuncture (4-year), Master of Acupuncture Studies (3-year), and Master of Won Buddhist Studies (2-year) degree programs, as well as certificate programs in Chinese Herbal Medicine and Won Buddhist Studies.
2. Clinic Services Revenue: Revenue generated from patient services through Professional Acupuncture Clinic, Student Acupuncture Clinic, Student Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic, Veterans Clinic, and Community Clinic.
3. Continuing Education Courses: CEU courses offered to acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine practitioners, including virtual, in-person, and abroad options.
4. Donations and Gifts: Charitable contributions from donors supporting the institute's mission, with options for one-time gifts or planned giving, processed through Zelle with 100% of funds going directly to the institute.
5. Prerequisite and Corequisite Courses: Revenue from Anatomy & Physiology I & II courses, Biochemistry of Plants, Biology of Mind-Body Connection, and other prerequisite courses offered at $283-$525 per credit plus fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Won Institute of Graduate Studies is an accredited graduate school offering master's and doctoral degree programs in acupuncture and Won Buddhist Studies, plus certificates in Chinese Herbal Medicine and Won Buddhist Studies. The Institute supplements its academic programs with on-site clinical services (Professional Acupuncture, Student Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Veterans, and Community clinics) that serve as training sites and affordable community healthcare. The curriculum integrates meditation and mindfulness as a core class across all programs, with hybrid delivery combining online asynchronous lectures and in-person clinical training.

Product overview

Won Institute of Graduate Studies is an accredited graduate school offering a portfolio of degree programs, certificate programs, and clinic services in the healing arts and spirituality. The core academic offerings include two doctoral programs (Doctor of Acupuncture and Doctor of Acupuncture Completion Track), one master's degree in Acupuncture Studies, one master's degree in Won Buddhist Studies, and two certificate programs (Chinese Herbal Medicine and Won Buddhist Studies). The Institute operates multiple on-site clinics including Professional, Student Acupuncture, Student Chinese Herbal Medicine, Veterans, and Community clinics. Programs are linked by a common core of contemplative and meditative coursework, and the institution holds dual accreditation through MSCHE and ACAHM.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Doctor of Acupuncture Program A four-year professional doctorate degree program preparing graduates for leadership in acupuncture and integrative medicine. The program includes comprehensive training in Chinese medical theory, Five Element Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, clinical internships, and meditation coursework. Graduates are prepared for licensure as Doctors of Acupuncture (D.Ac).
• Doctor of Acupuncture Program Completion Track A one-year online professional program (100% asynchronous with one exception) for Master's-level acupuncture graduates to earn their doctorate degree. Consists of eight courses totaling 24 credits and a community-based clinical experience with clinical collaboration partners including Thomas Jefferson University, SUNY, University of Kentucky, and Huntsman Cancer Institute.
• Master of Acupuncture Studies Program A three-year accredited master's degree program providing comprehensive education in Chinese medical theory, Five Element Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and early clinical exposure. It is the only accredited acupuncture program in Pennsylvania. Graduates are prepared for licensure as Licensed Acupuncturists (L.Ac).
• Master of Won Buddhist Studies Program A two-year full-time master's degree program specifically designed to present Won Buddhism within a Western context, preparing students to practice and teach Won Buddhism in the United States. The only institution of higher education outside South Korea offering this degree. Includes a 2-week retreat at Youngsan University in South Korea.
• Certificate in Won Buddhist Studies
• Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine
• Professional Acupuncture Clinic
• Student Acupuncture Clinic
• Student Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic
• Veterans Clinic
• Community Clinic
• Continuing Education / CEU Courses
• Anatomy & Physiology I & II Prerequisite Courses
• Biology of the Mind-Body Connection Corequisite Course
• Biochemistry of Plants Corequisite Course
• Foundations of Herbal Medicine Course

Quantifiable outcome

• 10:1 Student to Faculty Ratio

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Won Kwang UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Won Kwang University in Iksan, South Korea for 10-day study abroad trips. Open to current second and third year Acupuncture students and licensed Acupuncturists. Students also receive Certificates in Traditional Korean Medicine.
• Youngsan UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWon Buddhist Studies students participate in a 2-week retreat at Youngsan University in South Korea as part of their program requirements.
• Won Dharma CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWon Buddhist Studies students participate in program retreats at the Won Dharma Center in Claverack, NY.
• Huntsman Cancer InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical collaboration partner for Doctor of Acupuncture Program Completion Track students. Students gain invaluable experience through clinical collaborations with licensed biomedical professionals.
• SUNYcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical collaboration partner for DAc students to complete community-based clinical experience with licensed biomedical professionals.
• Thomas Jefferson UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical collaboration partner for DAc students to gain experience through partnerships with complementary or allied healthcare experts.
• University of KentuckycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical collaboration partner for DAc students providing experience through clinical collaborations with licensed healthcare professionals.
• Tri-State ConsortiumminorOthersLibrary consortium allowing Won Institute students to borrow materials from all libraries in the tri-state area.
• Warminster Township Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus security partnership for Clery Act compliance, providing crime statistics and emergency response coordination.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH): Regionally accredited graduate school offering master's and doctoral degrees in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and integrative health, with strong online and hybrid programs. Comparable in size, scope, and ACAHM programmatic accreditation to Won Institute.
• Bastyr University: Regionally accredited natural health university offering ACAHM-accredited acupuncture and Oriental medicine programs alongside naturopathic medicine. Comparable in offering graduate-level acupuncture training integrated with broader wellness curricula.
• National University of Health Sciences: Regionally accredited graduate health sciences university offering ACAHM-accredited acupuncture and Oriental medicine programs alongside other clinical doctorates. Comparable in graduate-level professional training with dual accreditation posture.
• Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine: ACAHM-accredited acupuncture school offering master's and doctoral degrees with on-site teaching clinics. Comparable in being a single-specialty, ACAHM-accredited graduate institution focused on acupuncture and Eastern medicine training.
• Northwestern Health Sciences University: Minnesota-based graduate health sciences university offering ACAHM-accredited acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine programs. Comparable in being a regionally accredited institution with ACAHM programmatic accreditation and a clinical training model.
• American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM): Houston-based ACAHM-accredited graduate school offering master's and doctoral acupuncture programs with Chinese herbal medicine tracks and on-site teaching clinics. Highly comparable to Won Institute in scope, accreditation, and clinical training model.
• AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine: Texas-based ACAHM-accredited graduate school offering master's and doctoral acupuncture programs and a herbal medicine program with on-site teaching clinics. Comparable to Won Institute in program structure, clinical model, and ACAHM accreditation.
• Pacific College of Health and Sciences: Largest U.S. acupuncture and integrative health school with ACAHM-accredited master's and doctoral programs in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, plus online and hybrid delivery. Directly comparable to Won Institute's degree portfolio, scale, and clinical training model.
• Five Branches University: California-based graduate school with ACAHM-accredited master's and doctoral programs in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, including a Doctor of Acupuncture completion track. Closely mirrors Won Institute's program mix and clinical training emphasis.
• South Baylo University: ACAHM-accredited acupuncture and Oriental medicine graduate school in California offering master's and doctoral degrees with on-site teaching clinics. Comparable to Won Institute as a single-specialty ACAHM-accredited acupuncture school.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVDjK3vUSBQOxF3HYXzp4wQ/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/woninstitute
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/won-institute-of-graduate-studies
• Instagraminstagram.com/woninstitute

Compliance6 records

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Profiles10 records

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