Korea University Business School

What Korea University Business School does

Korea University Business School (KUBS, 고려대학교 경영대학) is the business school of Korea University, founded in 1905 as the country's first business school and headquartered at 145 Anam-Ro, Seongbuk-Gu, Seoul. It operates a four-tier educational portfolio: undergraduate business administration, MS/PhD research degrees, a family of MBA/MIM/DBA programs (Korea MBA, Executive MBA, Finance MBA, Global MBA, S3 Asia MBA, CEMS Global MIM, and DBA), and the Executive Education Center's flagship programs (AMP for CEOs since 1975, MSP for managers, CGLP for next-generation CEOs, CHRO for HR leaders, plus customized corporate training and study visits). The school is supported by 95 full-time faculty (the largest in Korea), seven research and service centers (IBRE, AICG, Startup Station, ESG Research Institute, CDTB, Career Development Center, and Sudang Creative Learning Center), and the BK21 Four business education research team.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: tuition from degree and executive programs (e.g., CGLP at KRW 60M/year, CHRO at KRW 11M, AMP at KRW 9M, MSP at KRW 7M), custom corporate training and study-visit programs (e.g., LX International's 22-participant entrepreneur program), corporate and alumni donations channeled through the KRUBS 120 MARCH campaign (KRW 4.65B pledged within 4 months of a KRW 12B target), and corporate partnerships covering scholarships, research infrastructure, and capstone project sponsorship (e.g., Eugene Investment & Securities' donation enabling 12 Bloomberg terminals; Korean Petroleum Industry's KRW 250M ESG commitment through 2030). Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the Seoul campus, supplemented by CEMS exchange (32 countries) and S3 Asia MBA partnerships with Fudan University and NUS.

The school holds the triple-crown of AACSB, EQUIS, and CEMS accreditation (5 consecutive AACSB renewals and 5 consecutive 5-year EQUIS reaccreditations, both unique in Korea), and was ranked #1 in Korea and 57th worldwide in the 2026 THE Business and Economics rankings, #1 producer of CPA exam passers in Korea for 10 consecutive years, and the No. 1 alma mater of CEOs in Korea's top 100 firms. Technology and curriculum are organized around a "4Tech" strategic focus (AI, semiconductors, energy, robotics) and the CDTB, which runs industry capstone projects with enterprise partners to embed AI and big data analytics across programs.

Name

Korea University Business School

Legal name

Korea University Business School (고려대학교 경영대학)

Website

https://biz.korea.ac.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Business School

NAICS

Business and Secretarial Schools (61141), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

MBA & Executive MBA Programs (EDAHAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN), International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ), Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA), Business & Management Research Universities (EDAHABAE)

Keywords

• Business education
• Executive education
• MBA programs
• Graduate business studies
• Corporate training

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Degree Program Tuition: Tuition revenue from undergraduate, MS/PhD, MBA, and executive education programs including Korea MBA, Executive MBA, Finance MBA, Global MBA, CEMS Global MIM, DBA, AMP, MSP, CGLP, and CHRO programs
2. Executive Education Programs: Custom corporate training programs, study visits, and executive education courses for organizations like LX International
3. Donations and Fundraising: KRUBS 120 MARCH campaign raising funds from alumni, corporations, and donors for development fund, scholarships, and research. Total pledges approximately KRW 4.6 billion as of early 2026
4. Corporate Partnerships: Partnerships with corporations for student projects, scholarships, and program sponsorship (e.g., Eugene Investment & Securities donation for Bloomberg terminals)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Korea University Business School (KUBS) is a private business school within Korea University that delivers degree-bearing business education and executive training. Its offerings span undergraduate, MS/PhD, MBA/MIM/DBA, and executive education programs (AMP, MSP, CGLP, CHRO), along with custom corporate training and study visits. The school integrates AI, big data, and business analytics across curricula and conducts industry-academia capstone projects with corporate partners.

Product overview

Korea University Business School (KUBS) is Korea's first business school, established in 1905, offering a comprehensive portfolio of business education programs. The school operates a multi-tiered architecture: (1) Degree Programs spanning Undergraduate, MS/PhD, and DBA levels; (2) MBA/MIM Programs including Korea MBA, Executive MBA, Finance MBA, Global MBA, S³ Asia MBA, CEMS Global MIM, and KUBS-DBA; (3) Executive Education Programs including AMP, MSP, CGLP, CHRO, Custom Programs, and Study Visit; (4) Research & Incubation Centers including CDTB, ESG Research Institute, Startup Station, Career Development Center, and Sudang Creative Learning Center. The school is renowned for its industry-academia collaboration through capstone projects integrating AI and big data, and its research output in areas like ESG and digital transformation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Undergraduate Program Four-year undergraduate business administration program with concentration tracks, micro-degree options, and international exchange opportunities, targeting prospective undergraduate students.
• MS/PhD Graduate Programs Research-oriented graduate programs in Management, Global Business, Strategy, Finance, Information Systems, LSOM, Marketing, Accounting, and Business Analytics, supported by 95 full-time faculty. Targets research-focused graduate students pursuing advanced business degrees.
• Korea MBA
• Executive MBA A 2-year weekend MBA program with 45 credits over 4 semesters, designed for current and future CEOs with 10+ years of experience, featuring module-based courses completed in 2-week blocks. Targets senior executives.
• Finance MBA A 2-year part-time Finance MBA with 45+ credits, offering weekend classes and seasonal sessions, featuring CFA Program Partnership, CAIA academic partnership, and dual degree options with MOT graduate school. Targets finance professionals.
• Global MBA A full-time MBA allowing students to earn a Korea University MBA and dual degrees from overseas partner schools within one year, offering corporate customization and employment/exchange programs. Targets international and domestic professionals.
• S3 Asia MBA An 18-month full-time program where students study one semester each at Fudan University (Shanghai), Korea University (Seoul), and National University of Singapore, earning dual MBA degrees. Targets international students seeking Asia-focused business education.
• CEMS Global MIM
• KUBS-DBA
• Advanced Management Program (AMP) Korea's first CEO program established in 1975, a 6-month intensive program meeting Monday evenings for CEOs, executives, government officials, and military generals with 50+ years of tradition. Targets C-suite executives.
• Management Studies Program (MSP)
• Crimson Global Leader Program (CGLP)
• Chief Human Resources Officer Program (CHRO)
• Customized Executive Development Program
• Study Visit Program

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Korean Petroleum Industry (한국석유공업)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026Korean Petroleum Industry committed KRW 250 million donation through 2030 (50 million annually) for ESG talent development including Changemakers Project at Sustainability Center and KUBS 120 MARCH fund
• LX InternationalcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 22 June 2026LX International partnered with EEC for custom next-generation entrepreneurs program with 22 participants learning strategy, M&A, finance, supply chain, digital transformation, and ESG over 10 modules
• FindacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Fintech company Finda signed MOU with Korea University's School of Business to jointly conduct AI and big data capstone projects, strengthening industry-academia collaboration for MSBA students
• CEMS (Global Alliance in Management Education)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026CEMS alliance comprising 32 top business schools from 32 countries. KUBS CEMS Global MIM program allows students to earn dual degrees (KUBS MIM and CEMS MIM) with semester exchange at partner schools
• Fudan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026S3 Asia MBA joint program partner in Shanghai. Students spend one semester at Fudan University as part of the triple-country (Shanghai-Seoul-Singapore) MBA program
• National University of Singapore (NUS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026S3 Asia MBA joint program partner in Singapore. Students spend one semester at NUS as part of the triple-country MBA program
• CAIA Academic PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Finance MBA program partnership with CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) Association for specialized finance education
• Credit Guarantee FundcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Government financial institution partnering with KUBS CDTB for capstone projects on AI synthetic data generation for non-disclosed SME financial analysis

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Seoul National University Business School: SNU's business school is KUBS's principal domestic rival within Korea's "SKY" trio, competing for the same THE #1 ranking, MBA applicants, and corporate partnerships in Seoul. Both target undergraduate, MBA, and executive segments with research-intensive faculty.
• Fudan University School of Management: Fudan's School of Management is KUBS's S3 Asia MBA partner and a top-tier Chinese business school, competing regionally for international MBA students and serving as a benchmark for Asian executive education scale.
• KAIST College of Business: KAIST's business school is a top Korean peer emphasizing technology-management integration, similar to KUBS's 4Tech (AI/semiconductors/energy/robotics) strategy. Both compete for graduate students interested in tech-enabled business research.
• National University of Singapore Business School: NUS Business School is KUBS's partner in the S3 Asia MBA triple-degree program (with Fudan) and a regional peer in Asian executive education, sharing CEMS membership and competing for cross-border MBA talent.
• Yonsei University School of Business: Yonsei's School of Business is the third member of Korea's "SKY" business school cluster and competes directly with KUBS for MBA students, CPA exam rankings, and AACSB/EQUIS prestige in the Seoul market.
• POSTECH Graduate School of Management (PGSM): PGSM is a Korean peer focused on tech-management and analytics, similar to KUBS's MSBA program. Both compete for graduate students interested in business analytics and AI-driven business research.
• Sungkyunkwan University Graduate School of Business (SKK GSB): SKK GSB is a peer Seoul-based business school offering MBA and executive programs with strong corporate partnerships, directly competing for the same executive education budgets and MBA applicants as KUBS.

Regional players

• China Europe International Business School (CEIBS): CEIBS is a major China-based business school with strong executive education and MBA offerings, comparable to KUBS in serving senior Asian executives and competing for cross-border corporate training mandates.
• HKUST Business School: HKUST Business School is a leading Asian business school offering AACSB/EQUIS-accredited MBA and executive programs. Comparable to KUBS in triple-crown accreditation status and in targeting Asia-Pacific executive students.

Broad incumbents

• Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management: Tsinghua SEM is one of Asia's largest and most prestigious business schools, comparable to KUBS in combining research, MBA, and executive education with deep industry partnerships. Sets the benchmark for scale in the Asian business school market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/KUBS1905
• LinkedInkr.linkedin.com/school/korea-university-business-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/kubs1905_official

Compliance4 records

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Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries8 records

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